I N S P I R AT I O N 3

Worksheet 1

Verb + gerund Verb + preposition + gerund

1 Read the two film reviews and underline all A
the examples of verb + gerund or verb + JACK: Whats wrong?
preposition + gerund. The first two have been
AMANDA: Im really fed up with
done as examples.
(1) _________________ (wait) for Peter.

Dance for life B

A young girl loves dancing and she dreams of SALLY: Do you like (2) _________________ (go) to

being a famous dancer. She keeps entering the cinema?

competitions but she never wins. Even though CHLOE: Its okay, but I really enjoy

she hates losing she doesnt stop dancing until (3) _________________ (stay) at home and

she finally wins one. The story shows her watching DVDs.

determination and also how her mother never C

stops believing in her. Avoid watching this film RICK: What do you want to be when
if you dont like crying. youre older?
PETER: I dream of (4) _________________ (be) a
Ski fun! famous actor.
If you feel like laughing this comedy with
D
Chuck Harris and Nora Lewis is perfect for you.
SIMON: I really love (5) _______________ (watch)
The film follows the two teenagers as they try
action films with Harrison Ford.
skiing for the first time and risk breaking more
JACK: Why? Whats so special about
than just their legs. Both actors are good at
Harrison Ford?
making you laugh even if you dont usually like
SIMON: Hes really good at (6) ________________
this kind of film.
(play) brave and interesting
characters.
2 Complete these short conversations using the
verbs in brackets. E
PETER: Wow! Theres a new horror film on MARY: That was a really terrible film. Can
tomorrow. Do you want to come to you explain the story to me?
the cinema with me? AMANDA: Sorry, I cant. I gave up
JEFF: watching (watch)
No, I hate _________________ (7) _________________ (try) to
horror films. understand it after about ten
minutes.

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 I N S P I R AT I O N 3

Worksheet 1

3 Complete these sentences using the correct form of these verbs.

worry watch try stay play make get up

Im not very good at (1) _________________ early in the morning.

He dreams of (2) _________________ football for Manchester United.
I cant help (3) _________________ about my exams.
Try to avoid (4) _________________ him angry.
Im going to keep (5) _________________ until I succeed.
I dont want to go out tonight. I feel like (6) _________________ in and (7) _________________ TV.

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