Example sentences

Examples with -ing

1. It's no good working so many hours for such a low salary.
2. I recall decorating the Christmas tree with the whole family.
3. John detests listening to classic music.
4. I recommend going to the local museum.
5. Mary caught her brother eating the cake she had made.
6. I imagine travelling to Africa and especially to Egypt.
7. I can't stand people taking my things without asking me.
8. It's not worth giving so much money for this old car.
9. I avoid talking with my friends about my divorce.
10. Jane fancies going to parties.

Examples with to

1. I resolve to turn over a new leaf and forget the past.
2. She threatened to fire me from my work.
3. I manage to buy a car because I finally got the driver's licence.
4. Teachers expect students to learn and become better people.
5. My wish is to relax during the weekend.
6. I pledge to have finished my work by tomorrow.
7. I hope (for) Nick to wash the car.
8. He appears not to be satisfied with his new job.
9. I have neglected to take care of my pet.
10. I pretend to be happy when I have problems.

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES.

• I don't really like vegetables,irrespective of how healthy they are.
• We moved in another house so we had to dispose of some old furniture.
• His intent on buying her a new dress for the party is evident.
• The reporter shed light on the relationship of the two athletes.
• I am accustomed to listening to bad criticism.
• Jane is so dedicated to her work that she doesn't have time to go out with her friends.
• Such an expensive car was it that its price amounted to 1,000,000 dollars.
• The tables of the wedding were adorned with flowers.
• She is so consistent with her work that her boss gave her a promotion.
• I was so preoccupied with the book that I didn't realise the time had passed by.