Gerund After Preposition

(1) Question: Did Ben have to do the shopping for Aunt Ivy ?

Answer: Yes, but he was annoyed at / about having to do it.

(2) Question: Did he go to the butcher's for his mother ?

Answer: Yes, but he wasn't very enthusiastic about going.



1. Did he cut the lawn for the neighbors ?

Yes, but he wasn't very good ................ .

2. Did he write a get - well letter to Uncle Harry ?

Yes, but he wasn't very interested ..................... .

3. Did he help Tim with his homework ?

Yes, but he wasn't very happy ...................... .

4. Did he have to wash the windows for Mrs. Spencer ?

Yes, but he wasn't very pleased ................... .

5. Did he help Susan to mend he bicycle ?

Yes, but he wasn't very enthusiastic ..................... .

6. Does he vacuum clean the carpet for his mother ?

Yes, but he wasn't exactly delighted .................... .

7. Did he have to wash the car ?

Yes, but he wasn't exactly delighted .................. .

8. Did he dry the dishes after lunch ?

Yes, but he was rather bad .................. .