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We are thinking of going on a hike during our holidays. He dreams of becoming a cosmonaut. You should begin by reading an elementary book. She goes in for skating. What do you mean by saying that? Excuse me for giving so much trouble. Thank you for helping us. He succeeded in solving the problem. I don’t feel like working tonight. It looks like raining. Примечание. В разговорной речи предложный герундий (с предлогом about) часто употребляется в вопросах типа What (How) about+герундий (А как насчет того, чтобы ... А что, если ...): What about going to the concert? How about having some tea? 3) предложного дополнения (чаще всего с предлогами of, for, at) к прилагательным и причастиям, обычно после глагола to be (fond of; proud of; sure of; tired of; ashamed of; afraid of; good at; bad at; clever at; pleased at; surprised at; ready for; sorry for; grateful for; famous, for; good for; right in; used to): Nick is very good at painting. Let’s have a walk. I’m tired of sitting. Are you sure of winning the competition? She is fond of dancing. I’m so sorry for being late. 4) беспредложного дополнения к прилагательным busy и worth (while): The book is worth reading. Is the film worth seeing? Jane was busy laying the table. 5) постпозитивного предложного определения (чаще всего с предлогами of, in, for и др.): I don’t see any use in going there. Is there any hope of getting tickets? 176
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