Gerunds as objects of prepositions

Gerunds as objects of prepositions

Noun + preposition

After preposition

• There's a chance of catching a cold these days.
• There's no interest in writing letters.
• There's a real reason for winning the contest.
• He was in trouble for stealing.

• After having dinner, I waited for you.
• In spite of studying a lot he didn't pass the exams.
• He told the joke without laughing

Verb + preposition

Adjective + Preposition

• I agree with playing cards.
• They apologize for being late.
• She doesn't believe in getting lost in the wood.
• The reporter is blamed for writing bad stories.

• They are afraid of losing the match.
• Pat is angry about walking in the rain.
• John is good at working in the garden.
• The girl is crazy about playing tennis.