Verb Preposition CombinationsSet 38

1We shoud take care ..... each other.
2They put ..... the fire with much difficulty.
3He has achieved what he set ..... to do three years ago.
4He applied ..... the position last week.
5SECTION 2: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (4 points)Task 1: Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.Please don't give ....., you're doing better than you think.
6Borrow sth ..... sb(v)
7He has reverted ..... his old self.
8Complete the sentences with for, on, or against.A local pharmaceutical company has decided ..... instalment of security cameras in every office.
9When fire broke out we called ..... the fire brigade.
10Let me just pay ..... these things and then we can go home.
11Abstain ..... sth (v)
12The government is trying to convince people ..... the need for higher taxes.
13We don't get ..... at 7.00 on Saturday.
14The suspect was charged ..... fraud.
15He doesn't approve ..... swearing.
16Which preposition is used with 'look forward'?
17She was terrified that one day her past problems would catch ..... with her.
18Choose the correct prepositional verb:I am going to the park / for / to / about / of / from / the evening.
19The local government encourages us to cut down ..... single-use plastic and use reusable bags instead.
20LOOKING FORWARD .....
21Select the correct preposition to complete the idiomatic expression in context: "He is tired ..... waiting."
22The bottle is filled ..... water
23Choose the preposition: David still feels a bit reluctant about the plan, but I'm sure he will come ..... the idea sooner or later.
24I really like Joe's dad but I don't get ..... with his mother at all.
25Bump (v)
26The main focus ..... interest at the opening ceremony was the attendance of some celebrities.
27CHOOSE THE CORRECT PREPOSITIONDina is very upset and she doesn't know who to turn ..... for help
28I set the alarm to wake me ..... at 6 AM.
29Choose the correct preposition:talk .....
30What is the correct preposition after 'approach'?
31If you try hard, you can succeed ..... reaching your goal.
32What is the correct preposition for 'differ with/from sb on/about sth (v)'?
33A manager should believe .....
34My friend is keen ..... dancing.
35Present my mum ..... the flowers
36Young love is difficult to get .....
37She looks quite hard. You can't accuse her ..... being lazy.
38So many people were absent that we had to call ..... the meeting.
39He was charged ..... multiple crimes.
40The CEO ..... finishing the news story report
41Choose the corect answer Trinh likes listening ..... music.
42The person ..... I spoke on the phone was very helpful.
43I ran ..... some old love letters while I was cleaning out a cupboard.
44Select the correct preposition for 'apply':
45I do not object ..... for your complaint.
46The police accused him ..... going through a red light.
47Can you help me set ..... my new computer?
48Which preposition does "link" go with?
49Let me pay ..... your meal today.
50Looking at this photo I am trying to think ..... the name of that statue.
51Psychologists are trying to work ..... the criminal's behaviour.
52I need to think ..... that problem before making a decision.
53I explained ..... him what it meant.A. to B. about C. over D. from
54Which preposition should be used with: adjust
55Choose the correct answer in the following sentence.Listen ..... this! You can win a car just by answering three simple questions.
56Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview with you. I look forward ..... hearing from you soon.
57Choose the preposition that goes with the verb below:have access
58She struggled ..... learning the new software.
59Look ..... the meaning of the word in the dictionary.
60Match the sentence to the rules. My mother is good at remembering names.
61Complete the sentence with the best preposition: The waitress took ..... their order and put it in to the kitchen to be fillled.