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    Gerunds after Prepositions

    We always use a gerund (verb+ing) after a preposition. We don’t use ‘to + infinitive’. This includes
    after phrasal verbs.

    • Thank you for helping me.

    • He is worried about missing the train.

    • She is interested in learning Swedish.

    • Keep on going!

    • They are very good at singing.

    Be careful, because sometimes the preposition is 'to'. We still need a gerund.

    • She's looking forward to going on holiday.

    • The key to losing weight is exercise.

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    Let's review!

    Make sentences with the gerund.

    1. London is famous for ________________ (have) bad food.

    2. She is excellent at ________________ (sing).

    3. I think you should carry on ________________ (study).

    4. The key to ________________ (speak) good English is lots of practice!

    5. Can you talk to Amanda about ________________ (come) early?

    6. The class is useful for ________________ (learn) about grammar.

    7. I paid James for ________________ (set) up my website.

    8. She gave up ________________ (smoke).

    9. He's in danger of ________________ (fall)!

    10. I'm looking forward to ________________ (see) you.

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    1. London is famous for having bad food.

    2. She is excellent at singing.

    3. I think you should carry on studying.

    4. The key to speaking good English is lots of practice!

    5. Can you talk to Amanda about coming early?

    6. The class is useful for learning about grammar.

    7. I paid James for setting up my website.

    8. She gave up smoking.

    9. He's in danger of falling!

    10. I'm looking forward to seeing you.

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