An adjective can describe how someone feels about an activity or how well they do it.
The idea
After combinations such as interested in, good at and tired of, use a verb ending in -ing when an action follows the preposition.
Examples
- Maya is interested in learning pottery.
- Our neighbours are good at growing tomatoes.
- I am tired of waiting for the bus.
- Leo is afraid of speaking in public.
- We are excited about visiting the island.
- The team is responsible for checking the equipment.
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Do not write interested in learn: the preposition needs learning here. The preposition belongs to the adjective, so learn each combination together.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct option. Nora is interested in ___ a new language. (learning / learn)
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learning
learning names the activity that interests Nora.
Choose the correct option. They are good at ___ old furniture. (repairing / repair)
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repairing
repairing describes the skill they have.
Choose the correct option. I am tired of ___ late. (working / work)
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working
working names the activity that has become tiring.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct option. Nora is interested in ___ a new language. (learning / learn)
Choose the correct option. They are good at ___ old furniture. (repairing / repair)
Choose the correct option. I am tired of ___ late. (working / work)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write two sentences about activities you enjoy or do well, using different adjective and preposition combinations.