Nouns + an infinitive and nouns + a preposition and -ing 3
Some nouns can be followed by an infinitive; others can be followed by a preposition + the -ing form of the verb
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They all had a determination to succeed.
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She had no sense of being inadequate.
Can you choose the correct structure?
1. [Multiple choice]
We’ve made a decision …………… our car for a new one.
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. to trade in (correct)
- 2. of trading in
2. [Multiple choice]
He hasn’t expressed any desire …………… them again.
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. to meet (correct)
- 2. of meeting
3. [Multiple choice]
Is there any point …………… Mavis about our plans at the moment?
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. to tell
- 2. in telling (correct)
4. [Multiple choice]
Does your fear …………… stop you going on holiday abroad?
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. to fly
- 2. of flying (correct)
5. [Multiple choice]
They have no wish …………… to London to live.
Answers for Quiz [5].
- 1. to return (correct)
- 2. of returning
6. [Multiple choice]
None of them has any hope …………… the exam.
Answers for Quiz [6].
- 1. to pass
- 2. of passing (correct)
7. [Multiple choice]
If you make a decision …………… you can do so.
Answers for Quiz [7].
- 1. to start again (correct)
- 2. of starting again
8. [Multiple choice]
We don’t like the idea …………… in an area we don’t know.
Answers for Quiz [8].
- 1. to get lost
- 2. of getting lost (correct)
9. [Multiple choice]
They have drawn up plans ………………….. a business.
Answers for Quiz [9].
- 1. to set up (correct)
- 2. of setting up
10. [Multiple choice]
I used to have difficulties ………………….. on my studies when I was young.
Answers for Quiz [10].
- 1. to concentrate
- 2. in concentrating (correct)