Complete the sentences using a preposition + one of the following verbs (in the correct form):
cause, escape, go, help, interrupt, live, play, solve, spend, walk.
EXAMPLE:
I’ve always dreamed *** in a small house by the sea.
ANSWER:
of living
Correct:
Incorrect:
Do you feel like going out this evening? (go)
It took us a long time but we finally succeeded in solving the problem. (solve)
I’ve always dreamed of living in a small house by the sea. (live)
The driver of the other car accused me of causing the accident. (cause)
There was a fence around the lawn to stop people from walking on the grass. (walk)
Forgive me for interrupting you but may I ask you something? (interrupt)
Where are you thinking of spending your holiday this year? (spend)
The guards weren’t able to prevent the prisoner from escaping. (escape)
I wanted to cook the meal by myself but Dave insisted on helping me. (help)
I’m sorry we’ve had to cancel our game of tennis tomorrow. I was really looking forward to playing. (play)
