1. Use the correct form of the Gerund 1. In spite of (to live) alone she had a very good time at home.
2. Take your time before (to answer).
3. On (to hear) the telephone ring I went to answer the call.
4. He left without (to say) good-bye.
5. They accused me of (to deceive) them.
6. Mrs. Lawson denied (to be) at the station that day.
7. I think we must discuss the problem before (to make) a decision.
8. The patient was sent to hospital after (to examine).
9. I think of (to spend) my holidays in the country.

2. Insert the missing prepositions where necessary:

1. You are not very good ... telling lies, are you?
2. The idea ... growing a long beard even occurred to him
3. We saw all the plays that were worth ... seeing.
4. I had difficulty ... thinking ... my mother as a heroine.
5. My wife is busy ... reading ... my son.
6. Is there any chance ... seeing any of his pictures?

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