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UNIT
EXERCISES 102

102.1 Complete these sentences with a preposition from (i) and a verb from (ii). Use an -ing form of
the verb or being + past participle, as appropriate. You will need to use some of the words from
(i) more than once. (A)

after before besides agree arrive blame leave
since while sentence teach -try- walk

to answer this question, I need some additional information.
2 in general with his views, I think he's wrong to blame the government for all
the problems.
3 home this evening, I've been feeling unwell.
4 English, she also gave classes in history and geography.
5 to three years in prison last month, James has escaped twice.
6 for about 10 kilometres, he stopped for a rest.
7 the hotel, she handed in her keys at the reception desk.
8 for the break-up of the country, he is now the only person who can prevent war.

102.2 Match the items on the left with those on the right. Then write sentences beginning by + -ing,
on + -ing, or in + -ing, as in the example. (B)
1 She telephoned every hour. a She immediately went to see him in hospital.
2 She heard of Ed's accident. b She was surprised to find a new watch.
3 She studied two hours every evening. c She damaged some of the circuits.
4 She left work early. d She eventually managed to speak to the doctor.
5 She opened the box. e She managed to save money.
6 She took the back off the computer. f She was able to avoid the heavy traffic.
7 She moved into a smaller house. g She passed her university course.
Example: 1 + d By telephoning every hour, sHe eventually managed, to speak to trie doctor.
102.3 Rewrite these sentences beginning With... -ing or Without -ing. (C)

1 She was starting to get excited because the holidays were approaching.
2 I can't tell you whether we're free tonight unless I check with Sue.
3 I don't wish to be rude, but I think you've got your jumper on back to front.
4 We couldn't get into the shop as so many people were crowding around the entrance.

102.4 Here are some 'household hints' which include by + -ing. Do you know any more? (B)

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