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