VERB+ Preposition + Gerund

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VERB+ Preposition + Gerund SN 118

VERB + Preposition + Gerund This is a VERB pattern that we saw with some of the vocabulary in 131-132 ACCUSE + (SOMEONE) + OF + GERUND She accused me of changing the date. AGREE + WITH + GERUND The client agreed with implementing a survey. APOLOGIZE + FOR + GERUND She didn’t apologize for postponing the meeting. COMPLAIN + ABOUT + GERUND You cannot complain about taking a test.

VERB + Preposition + Gerund Also from vocabulary in 131-132 INSIST + ON + GERUND Did he insist on arriving early?

VERB + Preposition + Gerund Here are some NEW VERBs like this: CONCENTRATE + ON + GERUND We must concentrate on closing the deal. FOCUS + ON + GERUND Why did he focus on getting his commission instead of helping the client? SPECIALIZE + IN + GERUND The executive specialized in managing teams. THINK + ABOUT + GERUND We can’t even think about hiring employees at this point.

VERB + Preposition + Gerund More NEW VERBs like this: TALK + ABOUT + GERUND AON won’t talk about offering unlimited vacation. WORRY + ABOUT + GERUND The patient worried about eating processed foods.