Lesson 7, grammar.

Lesson 7, homework:

Insert the needed preposition:

• She was talking ___ listening.
• They succeeded in music __ having more practice.
• What do you think __ walking this evening?
• Do you really prefer studying __ having a little rest?
• That’s your worst choice __ avoiding the responsibility!
• She’s okay __ studying maths, but she’s better __ studying history.
• We’re interested __ purchasing your product.
• He’s bored __ your ideas.
• You should better take a nap _ _ staying awake the whole night.
• __ starting your working day you have to air the room.
• When you go back home, you should check everything’s okay __ you’re leaving the office.

Correct the mistakes:

• What do you think to purchasing a new T-shirt?
• Pauline is excellent in spite of learning languages.
• You will be stronger about doing a little exercise every day.
• It is the best variant to making money.
• They are very interested for learning English.
• Jane accomplished her promise in avoiding the responsibility.
• She decided to take a cup of tea by drinking coffee.
• They were completely fed up in working for their friends. They wanted to change something.
• Can you survive at eating cakes?

Match the beginnings and endings:

a)

1. Before making cakes
2. After eating cakes alone
3. Just invite your friends to your birthday
4. After you eat all these cakes alone
5. I want
6. You hope
7. I am looking

b)

1. you will feel more replete.
2. to ask a question.
3. you should buy some more flour.
4. you will feel more replete, and almost fat.
5. to become more healthy.
6. forward to meeting you next week.
7. by sending them invitation cards.

Lesson 7, answers:

Insert the needed preposition:

• She was talking instead of
• They succeeded as musicians by getting more practice.
• What do you think about taking a walk this evening?
• Do you really prefer studying to having a little rest?
• That’s your usual trick for avoiding responsibility!
• She’s okay at math, but she’s better at
• We’re interested in purchasing your product.
• He’s bored with your ideas.
• You should take a nap instead of staying awake the whole night.
• Before starting your working day, you have to air the room.
• When you go home, you should check everything’s okay before leaving the office.

Correct the mistakes:

• What do you think about/of purchasing a new T-shirt?
• Pauline is excellent at learning languages.
• You will be stronger by taking a little more exercise every day.
• It is the best option for making money.
• They are very interested in learning English.
• Jane helped the charity in spite of avoiding the responsibility.
• She decided to take a cup of tea instead of drinking coffee.
• They were completely fed up with waiting for their friends.
• Can you survive without eating cake?

Match the beginnings and endings:

• Before making cakes, you should buy some more flour.
• After eating cakes alone, you will feel bloated and fat.
• Just invite your friends to your birthday by sending them invitation cards.
• I want to ask a question.
• You hope to become more healthy.
• I am looking forward to meeting you next week.