"GERUND"

She was a motherly soul. She asked me to come in and insisted ….. my taking a cup of tea with the family.

• on

• at

• in

    I would like….  you and some of my other friends for dinner some time.

• inviting

• invite

• to invite

The conference closed ….. discussing about a dozen reports.

• by

• after

• before

Don't switch off the light. The child is afraid….  in the dark.

• of sleeping

• sleep

• to sleep

Speaking … thinking is like shooting without aim.

• without

• on

• by

His son's car crushed into a wall. The terrible tragedy prevented him … doing what was right or reasonable.

• from

• of

• in

How are my goldfish? I hope you didn't forget …. them.

• to feed

• feeding

• feed

He was suspected…..  concealing important information from the police.

• at

• of

• in

Don't be afraid …. into the swimming pool; it's quite deep.

• dive

• of diving

• to dive

Ben asked to excuse him….  not being able to get in touch with me.

• on

• while

• for