Verb Preposition CombinationsSet 29

1The students loughed ..... their teacher! he is very funny!
2Select the correct preposition: "Customers respond ..... online advertisements."
3To be tolerated .....
4Complete the sentence:I get ..... at six o'clock
5Fill in the blank: He is thinking ..... starting a new business.
6Are you keen ..... pop music?
7Chose the preposition to complete the phrasal verbs: Can I pay you ..... the money you lent me next week?
8Complete the sentence.They're really looking forward ..... their holiday.
9Scientists are trying ..... a new drug in the fight against the disease.
10The enquiry resulted ..... significant changes.
11I'm interested ..... learning more about history.
12** If you don't know the meaning of the word, you should look it ..... in the dictionary
13Meaning: Lower volume. "The TV is too loud. Can you turn it ..... a little?"
14TO ARGUE ..... SOMEONE ..... SOMETHING
15"I started ..... in marketing, but then moved into sales."
16Please fill ..... the registration form before the deadline.
17Motor vehicles are prohibited ..... driving in the town centre. A. from B. for C. to D. at
18Be opposed .....
19Which preposition is commonly used with the verb 'rely'?
20I'm thinking ..... buying a new phone.
21What is the correct preposition after 'accuse sb'?
22Married ..... smb
23The CEO will preside ..... the board meeting.
24Please fill ..... the form.
25I go ..... my van.
26My parents LET me ..... paying rent.
27The lecture explained how operating systems communicate ..... hardware devices.
28I'm still waiting ..... the Blue Train.
29She insisted ..... joining us.
30I'm used ..... spicy curries. I once lived in Sri Lanka for a year.
31I'm looking forward ..... seeing her.
32The client should fill out a health history intake form:
33The organisation focuses ..... protecting the natural habitats of rare animals.
34Young people have become increasingly committed ..... social activities.
35Many students object ..... wearing uniform.
36Begin ..... the first topic
37The concept and creation of line depends ..... the purpose of the design and existing patterns.
38If you stick ..... this diet, you'll lose weight.
39You should buy the ticket immediately, they'll probably sell ..... soon.
40Can you put ..... your things in the cupboard?
41Now that we can't agree, let's vote ..... it!
42Her beauty brings ..... passion in my heart.
43I have a preference ..... chocolate pudding.
44The surgeon operates ..... the patient in an operating theatre.
45He agreed ..... help me with my work.
46Zhang Lin wanted to ASK Yue (please fill ion the gap) but he was too shy.
47Mr Lim asked Hafiz to turn ..... the volume of the radio as it was too loud.
48Choose the correct preposition:ask .....
49Please ..... the key issues so we can address them efficiently.
50Polly laughs ..... Jason.
51They are good ..... telling lies.
52Which preposition is used with 'protect'?
53The boys argued ..... which bus to take.
54Would you go along ..... Janice's plan to go camping?
55He came ..... with this idea when talking to his teacher about his future plans.
56Use the correct preposition: The students insisted ..... accompanying them.
57The monkey jumped ..... that tree.
58Fill in: to / on / for. Tracey tends ..... spend far too much time online.
59I need to speak (talk, write) ..... Martin ..... the meeting.
60Choose the preposition:Don't insist ..... doing it!
61The essay refers ..... examples from history.