1. I wish you did something to help instead of … talking.
2. You seem to be very fond of… reading.
3. The boy was severely reprimanded for… cheating.
4. They saw no reason for… coming.
5. You must be tired of… walking.
6. There are many difficulties involved in… mining.
7. He doesn't take any interest in… cooking.
8. The people were warned of the danger of… dying.
9. Who is responsible for… parking.
10. She was not interested in… studying.
11. That company specializes in… selling.
12. My doctor advised me to give up… smoking.
13. The prisoner was accused of… kidnaping.
14. By peeping in, the student improved his chances of… winning.
15. The customer left the shop without… buying.
16. Many people get a great deal of satisfaction from… singing.
17. He ran the risk of… being hurt.
18. We asked a solicitor for advice before… signing.
19. We had to put off… leaving.
20. I told him not to worry about… being late.
