Question

Use the correct preposition with Gerunds 1. We are fond ____ classical music. 2. The judge insisted ____ a strict sentence. 3. Let’s congratulate him _____ his success. 4. They are tired ____ waiting. 5. We blame him ____ doing this work badly. 6. I hope you will succeed ____ arresting this criminal.

Answer 1

1 We are fond of classical music.
2 The judge insisted on a strict sentence.
3 Let's congratulate him on his success.
4 They are tired of waiting.
5 We blame him for doing this work badly.
6 I hope you will succeed in arresting this criminal.

Answer 2

1. We are fond OF classical music. 2. The judge insisted ON a strict sentence. 3. Let's congratulate him ON his success. 4. They are tired OF waiting. 5. We blame him FOR doing this work badly. 6. I hope you will succeed IN arresting this criminal.