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Verb Preposition CombinationsSet 23

1He was laughed ..... by his classmates. CO1 BL1
2I can't understand why you would say that = I can't figure ..... why you would say that.
3She is actively engaged ..... charity work.
4"I often look ..... new English words in a dictionary."
5He stared ..... the stars in wonder.
6They can participate (2) ..... discussions and group projects anytime, anywhere.
7Few leaders can prevent themselves ..... making mistakes.
8From the word or group of words given below each of the following sentences, choose the one which correctly and most suitably fills the gap in the sentence. Good children should not disagree ..... their parents
9A good manager should invest .....
10He succeeded ..... convincing everyone.
11We all are looking forward ..... the summer holiday.
12Select the correct option:We succeeded ..... finishing the report before noon.
13I can't see anything. It is so dark here. Please turn ..... the lights.
14His successors possessed neither his political nor his military talents, and had to contend ..... more difficult circumstances.
15Jim was sad because Jane turned his invitation to the party.
16Sarah didn't get ..... well with the roommate.
17Rebecca cast a spell over Betty
18I can barely make ..... what you are saying. Please speak louder.
19The marketing team experimented ..... various advertising strategies to determine the most effective approach for targeting our key market.
20I hate tydying ..... my room.
21My friend's taken ..... riding recently
22I completely agree ..... you. The show was a real success.
23Our academic advisors can help you choose courses, understand academic policies, and fill ..... important forms.
24Turn ..... the lights when you leave the room.
25Choose the correct option. My maths professor believes about / on / in getting fresh air, so she always opens the window between classes.
26Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.The Secretary-General presided ..... all the meetings of the United Nations.
27On the side of the road you will find the car which he collided .....
28I apologized ..... my teacher ..... being late.
29Choose the best way to complete the sentence:This button is ..... the volume.
30Can you stand ..... your head?
31What is the correct preposition after 'demand'?
32She went ..... explaining her idea.
33They are thinking ..... moving to Spain.
34The government is thinking of bringing ..... a law to make it compulsory for cyclists to wear crash helmets.
35Identify the prepositional verb in the following sentence:She looked after the children.
36The ship's captain was charged in negligence, breaching safety regulations and pollution.
37I've just spent two weeks looking ..... an aunt of mine who's been ill.
38Which preposition is used with the verb 'appeal'?
39She was shouted ..... during the meeting. CO1 BL1
40Choose the right preposition:you apologize ..... somebody ..... something
41My doctor doesn't approve ..... smoking.
42She was nervous about chairing the meeting, but she carried it ..... without any problems.
43My school will break ..... for the holidays soon
44To cater ..... sth/someone
45I was eager ..... get back to work as soon as possible.
46Can you ever forgive me ..... losing your diamond earrings?
47She looked ..... the word in the dictionary.
48I applied ..... a new job at that company
49Don't forget to shake the snow ..... your coat.
50Verbs with prepositions: We are ..... the environment and try to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible.
51It was really nice to talk to you, but I gotta take .....! See you soon!
52Are you interested ..... horror films?
53I don't really like eating ....., I prefer to cook at home.
54Accommodation was so expensive in Switzerland. I spent all my money ..... hotels.
55PLEASE, DON'T ARGUE ..... YOUR DAD ..... POLITICS.
56I agree ..... your suggestion.
57I really care ..... the environment.
58I log ..... to my Facebook account to post my photos and chat with everyone. A. on B. about C. with D. at
59Which verbs go with preposition "in"?
60Scientists will break ..... in their search for new sources of energy.
61She seems to not get ..... her brother.