Question

Language focus 1 -ing forms 1 Complete the examples from the text. Then match the sentences (1-3) to the rules (a-c). 1 Teens have prom parties to celebrate.... school. 2 DJs, organising food and reserving hotels can often cost a fortune. 3 Students might agree on .... a Roman theme. We use -ing forms... a as nouns. b after prepositions. c after certain verbs and expressions (e.g. like, miss, enjoy, imagine, practise, can't stand, celebrate, be good/bad at).​

Answer 1

1. Teens have prom parties to celebrate **finishing** school. (Rule c: after certain verbs and expressions)

2. DJs, organizing food and reserving hotels can often cost a fortune. (Rule a: as nouns)

3. Students might agree on **having** a Roman theme. (Rule b: after prepositions)