prepositional expressions + gerund

[ctivnan]

PREPOSITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FOLLOWED BY GERUNDS


Here's a list of common prepositional expressions which are followed by gerunds.
Hope it helps! :music:
I've given examples for the first two expressions. How about giving examples of your own? :c_o_o_l:

be accused of
e.g. The young man is accused of selling illegal drugs.

be accustomed to
e.g. I am accustomed to eating spicy food.

in addition to

be afraid of

apologize (to someone) for

believe in

blame (someone) for

be capable of

be committed to

complain about

dream of

forgive (someone) for

be excited about

be guilty of

instead of

be interested in

look forward to

be opposed to

prevent (someone) from

be scared of

stop (someone) from

succeed in

take advantage of

be terrified of

thank (someone) for

think of

be tired of

be worried about

Source: Understanding and Using English Grammar by B. Azar

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[waganayun]

please check if it's okey?

I am afraid of posting english language here, Im just trying my best.

[q_sharon]

please check if it's okey?

I am afraid of posting english language here, Im just trying my best.

Maybe, what you mean is, you are afraid of posting in English. You don't have to worry about it, eyestrain. Just do it. Everybody makes mistakes, and I am no exception. Just feel free to express yourself as long as it doesn't violate any of the forum rules. You will soon get the hang of doing things around here. Enjoy!!
:c_o_o_l:

Don't be worried about making grammatical errors. Making grammatical mistakes shouldn't stop you from learning. I believe in your ability to improve yourself here.

[ctivnan]

please check if it's okey?I am afraid of posting english language here, Im just trying my best.

Very good try Eyestrain! :dance:

I am afraid of posting English here. (posting is a gerund). :c_o_o_l:

Like what Q_sharon said, don't be afraid. You're most welcome to post. :group: This forum is a venue for us to make errors, so we can make our errors work for us: we learn! :Cat Smiley 6105:

I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts, Eyestrain! :yey:

[ctivnan]

Don't be worried about making grammatical errors. Making grammatical mistakes shouldn't stop you from learning. I believe in your ability to improve yourself here.

:music-smiley-7524: Thanks for the examples, Q!

[clamour17]

In addition to learning the language, you also learn the culture.

[q_sharon]

:itshere:

Let's exercise our brains this time:

In addition to swimming, I'd like to keep brisk walking as my physical exercise.

We should never be afraid of anything except our own fear. It would freeze us to inaction.

To apologize (to someone) for hurting him/her in one way or another is a difficult task, but once mastered, would give us an inexplicable peace of mind.

Believe in the power of unconditional forgiveness. It is embracing faith which can move mountains.

Blaming (someone) for a fault committed (like pointing one's finger at someone) should remind us that we are always part of the blame ( as when our forefinger points to someone, the three others, e.i., middle. ring and little fingers point back at us).

What are others capable of doing that we aren't capable of?

Being committed to the preservation of nature is equal to being committed to dear life.

I have stopped complaining about the deficiencies around me and have started exerting a little more to make this world a better place. I find it a lot more meaningful that way.

[q_sharon]

:itshere:

Here's another set:

Due to Pacman's successive victories, many young hopeful Filipino boxers also dream of becoming the next kings of the ring.

Filipinos from all walks of life were excited about the Pacman-Cotto fight last Sunday.

Instead of admitting being guilty of cheating in the exams, the unscrupulous student bravely denied it.

Are they interested in nothing but politicking these days?

q_sharon is looking forward to attending a major EC EB this coming year. Any of this sort coming up this year?

[ESLJ]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty certain that if a verb follows a preposition, it is always in the gerund form. A rule in English with no exceptions!