Gerunds with Prepositions: Examples and

Questions

What is a gerund?»Gerunds are nouns, not verbs »We use gerunds to talk about an activity,

not an action » I enjoy cooking.

» “cooking” is a gerund » I am cooking right now.

» “cooking” is a verb

Gerunds and Prepositions»We use gerunds after prepositions »Prepositions are tiny words that are SO

confusing! » for » to »at » in »about

I’m sorry for…1. arriving late. 2. making so much

noise. 3. stepping on

your foot.

What are you sorry for?

I am thinking about…1. eating dinner. 2. buying a new

cell phone. 3. going shopping

this week.

What are you thinking about?

I look forward to…1. going to the

beach. 2. eating pizza. 3. seeing you soon.

What do you look forward to?

I dream about…1. swimming with

dolphins. 2. going to Canada. 3. being a musician.

What do you dream about?

Thank you for…1. paying for

dinner. 2. cleaning my

kitchen. 3. helping me.

What are you thankful for?

I have decided against…1. going out with my

friends. 2. wearing pants

today. 3. buying a new phone.

What have you decided against?

I have succeeded in…1. finding a job. 2. climbing the

highest mountain. 3. passing all my

exams.

What have you succeeded in?

1. paying the bill. 2. buying you a

nice present. 3. going out for

dinner.

What do you insist on doing?

I insist on…

I’m really good at…1. driving a car. 2. cooking Italian

food. 3. spending too

much money.

What are you really good at?

Can you finish these sentences?

I am tired of…

I am excited about…

I am capable of…

I’m terrible at…

I’m responsible for…