Extra Grammar Exercises Lesson 2 Unit7

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Extra Grammar Exercises


(Unit 7, page 79)

LESSON 2 Gerunds as objects of prepositions

1 Complete each statement or question with the correct preposition from the
list.

about for of to with

1. I don’t object to working late.

2. Our teacher was complaining about our using our phones during class.
3. Marty is happy about getting a good grade on his test.

4. Josie’s husband is sick of driving to work in the terrible traffi c.


5. You should always apologize for being late.

6. When my husband and I think about going on vacation, we feel so


happy.

7. I’m not going to worry so much about making mistakes when I speak.

8. Some people get depressed about being overweight, but if you’re sick
and tired of dieting, just get more exercise.

9. We believe in telling the truth, even when it’s diffi cult.

10. I’m not going to get too excited about getting my new car tomorrow. It
might not be ready until next week.
11. Lots of people are afraid of fl ying, but I’m not.

12. Pete gets pretty angry about having to work on the weekends.

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