I'm not very good at ____ names.
- A. remembering(correct answer)
- B. remember
- C. to remember
- D. remembered
Why: At is a preposition, so the verb after it takes -ing.
B114 questions · Intermediate · Verbs and Verb Patterns
Preposition + -ing Exercises with Answers
Practise the verb after a preposition: interested in, good at and thanks for + -ing, before, after and without + -ing, by + -ing, look forward to, be used to and get used to, and -ing as the subject. Answers included.
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Sample questions with answers
We're looking forward to ____ you in Đà Lạt.
- A. seeing(correct answer)
- B. see
- C. saw
- D. seen
Why: In look forward to, to is a preposition: seeing.
He left the party without ____ anyone.
- A. telling(correct answer)
- B. tell
- C. to tell
- D. told
Why: Without is a preposition: without telling.
Lessons on this topic
- Preposition + -ing: Interested in Learning, Look Forward To, Be Used To
Why a verb after a preposition takes -ing: interested in learning, before eating, by + -ing, look forward to, and be used to or get used to.
