Preposition + -ing
Secondary English Grammar · Verb Patterns, Nouns and Articles · Lesson 60
Also known as: Preposition + ing
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Lesson questions (14)
- She's good ___ languages.
Answer: at learning - I'm tired ___ the same thing every day.
Answer: of doing - Thank you ___ me.
Answer: for helping - He left ___ goodbye.
Answer: without saying - I'm interested ___ learning Spanish.
Answer: in - Instead ___ going out, we watched a film.
Answer: of - She's afraid ___ flying.
Answer: of - I'm looking forward to see you.
Answer: False - After having dinner, we went for a walk.
Answer: True - He's thinking to buying a new car.
Answer: False - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: Before leaving the house, check the windows. - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: She succeeded in passing the exam. - I'm good in cooking.
الخطأ:in· التصحيح: at - We're excited about go to Japan.
الخطأ:go· التصحيح: going
About this lesson
“Preposition + -ing” is from Secondary English Grammar (Verb Patterns, Nouns and Articles) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “She's good ___ languages.” and “I'm tired ___ the same thing every day.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: at learning · of doing · for helping · without saying · in · of · She succeeded in passing the exam. · at · going
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What comes after a preposition?
A noun or the verb with -ing: She is good at drawing.
What are some common examples?
interested in learning, afraid of flying, thank you for helping and instead of going.
What is the common mistake?
Saying I look forward to see you. The correct sentence is I look forward to seeing you, because to here is a preposition.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in Gameshow Quiz, Mixed questions, Find & fix, Complete the sentence and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.