Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Exercises:

My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.

My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.

Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.

I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.

Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.

Please tell (he/not/smoke) here - it's not allowed.

Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.

Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.

I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.

We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.

Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
Verb + object + to + infinitive
After some verbs we use the object,
followed by to + infinitive.

Verbs which can be followed by this form
include: advise, ask, allow, expect,
encourage, force, help, invite, order,
persuade, teach, tell.
They helped their neighbour to repair his
car.
She asked me to give her some advice.
I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.

ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS
The gerund (-ing form) must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:-
against | at | after | by | on | instead of | talk about | tired of | without

For example:

I am against smoking in public places.
She is good at speaking English.
I went home after leaving the party.
You can improve your English by using the Internet.
We need to keep on going.
You should tell the truth instead of lying all the time.
We can talk about going home.
I'm tired of hearing excuses.
You can't learn English without making mistakes.

ING FORM AFTER OTHER EXPRESSIONS

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

ING FORM AFTER PHRASAL VERBS

After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.