Complete the sentences using a preposition + gerund of the following verbs: cause; pay; escape; pass the exam; interrupt; tell; live; play; solve; spend; walk; help.

It took us a long time but we succeeded __ this problem.
I’ve always dreamed __ in a small house by the sea.
The driver of another car accused me ___ the accident.
There was a fence around the lawn to stop people __ on the grass.
Forgive me __ you but may I ask you something?
Where are you thinking __ your holiday this year?
The guards were not able to prevent the prisoner ___ 
I wanted to cook the meal by myself but Dave insisted __ me.
I’m sorry we’ve had to cancel our game of tennis tomorrow. I was really looking forward ___They insisted __ for the meal.
I congratulated Ann __ the exam.
They accused me __ lies.