PASSIVE GERUNDS — EXERCISE 2 (ESL)

B1–B2 · Intermediate

Keep practicing passive gerunds after verbs and prepositions. This exercise also includes negative forms such as not being invited.

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Complete each sentence using the passive gerund of the verb in brackets (being + past participle). For negative forms, put not before being.
EXAMPLE: He was upset about ________ (not / invite). → He was upset about not being invited.

They were upset about (not / invite) to the wedding.

I'm used to (tell) what to do at work.

She insisted on (treat) like everyone else.

He was embarrassed by (correct) in front of his classmates.

We were grateful for (offer) a second chance.

The players complained about (make) to train in the rain.

After (rescue) from the lift, they thanked the firefighters.

He was disappointed about (not / select) for the team.

I can't imagine (follow) around by reporters.

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She left without (notice) by anyone.

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More practice: Reduced Relative Clauses →

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Passive infinitives (B1/B2)
Present simple passive (B1/B2)
Past simple passive (B1/B2)
Mixed passive voice (B1/B2)
Gerunds and infinitives (B1/B2)
Reduced relative clauses (B1/B2)

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