For each of the sentences provided, you need to choose the correct verb that grammatically fits with using the -ing form of the following verb. Here are the completed sentences with explanations:
1) She prefers watching soap operas.
- "Prefers" is followed by the gerund (-ing form) when talking about general preferences.
2) We appreciate working with Kate.
- "Appreciate" is often followed by a gerund when expressing gratitude or value for continuous actions.
3) I would prefer watching soap operas about policemen.
- Similar to the first example, "prefer" uses the gerund to discuss general likes.
4) My dad is good at playing in a band when he was young.
- "Is good at" is followed by a gerund to describe skills or competencies.
5) He suggested having a bite.
- "Suggested" is followed by a gerund when proposing an idea or action.
6) We fancy eating out tonight.
- "Fancy" is a colloquial term often followed by a gerund when expressing a desire or like.
7) She can't help dancing to the music.
- “Can't help” is followed by a gerund to express an irresistible impulse.
8) The children are busy taking photos of the cat.
- "Are busy" is used with a gerund to describe ongoing activities.
9) My dad doesn't mind buying a puppy.
- "Doesn't mind" follows a gerund to indicate indifference or lack of objection to an action.
10) Nance objected to marrying Sam.
- "Objected to" is used with a gerund when opposing or disapproving of something.
These choices reflect the correct use of gerunds after specific verbs or phrases in English.
