Certain words cannot be used with an infinitive. They require a preposition followed by a gerund (-ing form).
Complete the following sentences.
1He is addicted ...............
Wrong!
2I am interested ............... to cook.
Wrong!
3Several top designers assisted ............... the park.
Wrong!
4He is averse ............... cards.
Wrong!
5I do not believe ............... children.
Wrong!
6He is bent ............... trouble.
Wrong!
7We have hardly any chance ...............
Wrong!
8She is confident ............... the first prize.
Wrong!
9He is desirous ............... his grandparents.
Wrong!
10Hereafter he is disqualified ............... any government post
Wrong!
Done.
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Answers
- He is addicted to gambling
- I am interested in learning to cook.
- Several top designers assisted in creating the park.
- He is averse to playing cards.
- I do not believe in pampering children.
- He is bent on creating trouble.
- We have hardly any chance of succeeding
- She is confident of winning the first prize.
- He is desirous of meeting his grandparents.
- Hereafter he is disqualified for holding any government post
