-ing clauses (Prepositions + -ing)

Description

Short exercise on prepositions + ing clauses Taken and adapted from Understanding and Usign English Grammar. Betty S. Azar Stacy A. Hagen
Michael Pérez
Quiz by Michael Pérez, updated more than 1 year ago
Michael Pérez
Created by Michael Pérez over 4 years ago
34
0

Resource summary

Question 1

Question
Two children are excited [blank_start]about taking[blank_end] their first flight. (TAKE)
Answer
  • about taking

Question 2

Question
They have been looking forward [blank_start]to being[blank_end] above the clouds. (BE)
Answer
  • to being

Question 3

Question
A first-time flyer is worried [blank_start]about flying[blank_end] in stormy weather. (FLY)
Answer
  • about flying

Question 4

Question
One passenger is blaming another passenger [blank_start]for spilling[blank_end] his coffee. (SPILL)
Answer
  • for spilling

Question 5

Question
A man is complaining [blank_start]about having[blank_end] an aisle seat rather than a window seat. (HAVE)
Answer
  • about having

Question 6

Question
The pilot was late, but he had an excuse [blank_start]for being[blank_end] late. (BE)
Answer
  • for being

Question 7

Question
The co-pilot will be responsible [blank_start]for flying[blank_end] the plane. (FLY)
Answer
  • for flying

Question 8

Question
Security personnel are prohibiting a woman [blank_start]from getting[blank_end] on the flight. (GET)
Answer
  • from getting
Show full summary Hide full summary

Similar

English Language Techniques
lewis001
Using GoConqr to teach English literature
Sarah Egan
Using GoConqr to study English literature
Sarah Egan
New English Literature GCSE
Sarah Egan
A Level: English language and literature techniques = Structure
Jessica 'JessieB
A Level: English language and literature technique = Dramatic terms
Jessica 'JessieB
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
K d
English Speech Analysis Terminology
Fionnghuala Malone
English Literary Terminology
Fionnghuala Malone
To Kill A Mockingbird GCSE English
naomisargent
Bayonet Charge flashcards
katiehumphrey