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To objection

In advantage, difficulty, experience, interest, sense, no point, take pride, skill, use

For cause, reason, grounds, gift, reputation, talent

At attempt, delight, surprise

NOUNS

With bored, content (angry, annoyed WITH smb.)

To (un)accustomed, (un)used

On insistent, intent, keen, dependent

Of (un)aware, (in)capable, (un)conscious, guilty, proud, sure, be on the point

In interested, experienced, skillful, right, wrong, involved

For responsible

At angry, annoyed, indignant, irritated, (but: WITH smb.), slow, quick (also: IN)

TO BE...

ADJECTIVES

With charge smb., interfere

To look forward, object, plead guilty, take

Out of talk , coax smb.

On comment, count, depend, insist, rely, congratulate smb.

Of accuse smb., approve, boast, come, complain, dream, remind smb., suspect smb.

Into coax smb., persuade smb., talk smb.

In end, persist, result, succeed

From result, prevent smb.

For account, compensate, blame smb.

By begin

At aim

VERBS

GERUND after prepositions

 

 

Exercise 14.1. Supply the necessary prepositions for the gerunds used as prepositional objects.

 

1. 1. Jones insisted ... shaking hands.

2. 2. I take all the blame ... not seeing further than my nose.

3. 3. She glanced up ... marking a pile of papers, and said: "Hello, Hugh."

4. 4. Unfortunately I haven't succeeded . .. making much impression on you.

5. 5. He made a point . . . never sounding disappointed.

6. 6. His mission had very little to do . . . winning the war.

7. 7. He had never had much difficulty . .. getting jobs. The trouble had always been . . . keeping them.

8. 8. She thanked him . . . taking her out.

9. 9. He did not object . .. seeing Francis.

10. 10. If he persists . .. marrying the girl, it will mean absolute ruin for him.

11. 11. She took . . . wearing jeans.

12. 12. When asked what his father did in life, the boy answered, "My father works . . . keeping the world . . . having another war."

13. 13. I shall look forward . . . seeing your book.

14. 14. I thought . . . taking a trip up the Scandinavian coast.

15. 15. Jack hesitated, then decided . . . talking.

16. 16. I told him that we were about to be turned out of our flat . . . not paying the rent.

17. 17. I hated him . .. laughing with the others.

18. 18. So when she compromised . . . letting me talk her . . . having at least some grape juice, I let it go at that.

19. 19. He went back . . . reading his paper.

20. 20. Quite late, when he was on the point . . . going upstairs, the door bell rang.

21. 21. He put the note under a saucer on the table to keep it . .. blowing away.

22. 22. The man of letters is accustomed ... writing.

23. 23. I became aware of the specific benefit I was capable ... getting from travel.

24. 24. Mrs Attley was very skillful . . . directing the table talk away from her daughter.

25. 25. Some people were nice . . . turning me down.

26. 26. I'm sick . . . doing things for you.

27. 27. You seem upset . .. losing Jones.

28. 28. She was set ... helping him.

29. 29. I don't say I'm proud . . . cheating him out of 300 dollars.

30. 30. Your colleagues are good . .. keeping a secret, aren't they?

31. 31. He is usually fairly careful . . . making his statements.

32. 32. He is quite excited ... being among us again.

33. 33. It was five minutes later than my usual bedtime and I felt guilty . . . being still up.

34. 34. She was quick . . . finding out things.

35. 35. Dolly seemed relieved ... not having to make a scene.

36. 36. I tried to be as nice as possible . . . refusing.

37. 37. You seem very fond ... saying things behind my back.

38. 38. But he was slow ... replying.

39. 39. He selected a dingy little place where he felt sure . . . not meeting any acquaintances.

 

Exercise 14.2. Restate the sentences using gerunds and making necessary alternations.

 

1. 1. Do you mind if I close the window?

2. 2. The doctor insisted that she stay at home.

3. 3. Will you object if I smoke in the living-room?

4. 4. There is a chance that he will be appointed editor-in-chief.

5. 5. There is no opportunity that they will come to see us in such rainy weather.

6. 6. Is there any hope that you will receive the letter sooner?

7. 7. We were informed that the ship had arrived at the port.

8. 8. Will you excuse me if I ask you again?

9. 9. I've heard that your son has been promoted recently.

10. 10. There's no fear that she'll forget about the appointment.

11. 11. You may avoid many mistakes if you observe the rules.

12. 12. I am thankful that I have been stopped in time.

13. 13. I remember that I have read this book.

14. 14. As soon as Tom saw his wife and child get off the airplane, he broke into a big smile.

15. 15. I wouldn't forget if I had ever come across his name before.

16. 16. His arm showed no sign that it had been injured.

17. 17. I remember that I already visited Paris when I was very young.

18. 18. They had much difficulty when they were trying to find the house.

 

 

Exercise 14.3. Translate the following into English using gerunds as prepositional objects.

 

1. 1. Он не возражал против того, чтобы там находились другие люди. (to object)

2. 2. Я не виню тебя за то, что тебе так хочется уехать из города в такую погоду. (to blame)

3. 3. Я не имел никакого отношения к тому, что он принял это решение, (to have nothing to do)

4. 4. Тогда я заподозрил его в том, что он меня дразнит. (to suspect)

5. 5. Нам было не трудно быть приятным друг другу. (to have no difficulty)

6. 6. Он настаивал на том, чтобы научить ее этой сложной игре. (to insist)

7. 7. Не было ничего, что могло бы помешать ему вернуться в Лондон. (to prevent)

8. 8. Он извинился, что задержал меня. (to apologize)

9. 9. Мне не удалось заставить Энн говорить. (to succeed)

10. 10. Отец часто обвинял меня в том, что я отношусь к дому как к отелю. (to accuse)

11. 11. Я был в самом деле не уверен, что я чувствую по поводу того, что Джек приезжает домой. (to feel)

12. 12. Я сказал ему о том, что Фил хочет пойти с нами. (to tell)

13. 13. У отеля она настояла на том, чтобы заплатить за такси. (to insist)

14. 14. Дэн уговорил Белла остаться с ним завтракать. (to talk)

15. 15. Он посмотрел вниз на то, как вода собирается у его ног в лужу. (to look down)

16. 16. Доктор начал с того, что пощупал его пульс. (to begin)

17. 17. На секунду я испугался, что он задумал подать в отставку. (to think)

18. 18. Он настоял на том, чтобы Анну немедленно пригласили сюда. (to insist)

19. 19. Я не одобряю его за то, что он вообще влез в это дело. (to disapprove)

20. 20. Я спросил его, как ему нравится быть доктором. (to feel about)

21. 21. Как ты объяснил покупку этого автомобиля? (to account)

22. 22. Он упрекал себя за то, что не попытался поговорить с нею. (to reproach)

23. 23. Ты умеешь держать язык за зубами. (good)

24. 24. Я гордился тем, что пригодился ему. (proud)

25. 25. Я знал, что он не способен принимать решения. (capable)

26. 26. Доктор привык выслушивать всяких людей. (used)

27. 27. Мне жаль, что я причинил вам так много беспокойства. (sorry)

28. 28. Я больше, чем ты, заинтересован в том, чтобы найти ее. (interested)

29. 29. Я уверен, что ты вполне способен справиться с большинством ситуаций. (capable)

30. 30. Мне надоело пытаться делать то, что мне давалось нелегко. (tired)

31. 31. Я удивился тому, что он вообще женился. (surprised)

32. 32. Я был немного разочарован тем, что не встретил Чарльза. (disappointed)

33. 33. Она была благодарна ему за то, что он понял, что ей не хочется говорить о себе. (grateful)

34. 34. Он был раздражен на нее за то, что она втянула его в эту ссору. (annoyed)

35. 35. Он любил смеяться над теми, кто был робок. (fond)

 

 

Exercise 14.4. Read the dialog using the appropriate verbal and adding prepositions where necessary. Analyze the function of the verbals.

 

Harry: Nora! Nora!
Nora: (Coming into the room) Yes, what is it now, Harry?
Harry: Oh, there you are. Look here, Nora, I'm tired (lie) here on my back with nothing to do. I hate (do)nothing.
Nora: Don't be silly, Harry. You've got a temperature, and (stay) in bed is the only sensible thing to do. Now, just be quiet, and stop (prevent) me (do)my housework!
Harry: No, seriously, Nora, I can't bear it. (Lie) flat on my back.
Nora: Well then, try (lie)on your stomach for a change.
Harry: Stop (be)funny. I'm going to get up. (Standing up) There! Look! I'm standing up. I'm quite all right. What's the use (stay) in bed?
Nora: I think you're being very silly. You'll only make your temperature (go) up again.
Harry: It's no use (talk), Nora - (be) ill doesn't suit me.
Nora: No - and (try) to nurse you doesn't suit me!
Harry: Now, don't be bitter about it. You know I'm grateful to you (look)after me. But you mustn't try (keep)me in bed like a naughty boy.
Nora: Well, you began it! (behave)like a naughty boy.
Harry: I'm all against this (stay) in bed for no reason. (Comes up to the window.)
Nora: Harry, (be)ill is a reason… Now, don't stand by that window and catch another cold… Let me see, half past eleven -
Harry: Why do you keep (look)at the clock?
Nora: I'm expecting Mother - she's coming over for the day.
Harry: Good heavens! I didn't know that!
Nora: Yes, I think she has something she wants to talk to you about.
Harry: Oh heavens! Has she? (groans) … You know, Nora, I do feel a bit ill. Perhaps I had better (get) back to bed.
Nora: Oh, what a pity! I thought perhaps you might stay up (see) her.
Harry: (To himself) That's the very reason I'm getting back into bed!
Nora: What did you say?
Harry: Oh, eh - nothing.

 

 


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