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Verb Preposition CombinationsSet 9

1She participated ..... the discussion actively.
2I need to figure ..... how to fit the furniture in this room.
3Their marriage fell ..... when she found out about her husband's affair.
4He would like to specialize ..... doing "branding"
5Meaning: Make sense. "I don't believe them. Their story doesn't add ..... "
6They're waiting ..... the bus at the corner.
7She's thinking ..... her boyfriend.
8After this busy November, I yearn about / to / for / on some peace and quiet.
9Everything is going to depend ..... your payment terms.
10EXERCISE 1: See how many of the preposition combinationsyou already know by completing these sentences with an appropriate preposition and verb form.14. Everyone in the neighborhood participated ..... (search) ..... for the lost child.
11Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ..... their choice.
12If you are not satisfied ..... your purchase, we will give you a full refund.
13I think ..... you day and night.
14Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:I'd like to begin ..... outlining the main problems.
15He set ..... to visit his uncle.meaning: to start a journey
16Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questionMy father doesn't approve ..... studying late at night.
17You can't always rely ..... the trains here-they're often late.
18Complete the sentence:The teacher yelled ..... the pupils to stop misbehaving.
19Who is ..... holding tomorrow meeting?
20You shouldn't rely ..... getting assistance from Fady.
21We're both very keen ..... cycling.
22My mother puts ..... her pink sweater when she goes out.
23The orange syrup is ..... fruit soup.
24What are you looking .....?
25What is the correct preposition after 'mistake sb'?
26She managed to put ..... a smile despite all the frustrations.
27We never argue ..... our teacher.
28Take smth ..... consideration
29He searched the room ..... his laptop.
30Helen served tea ..... them.
31The essay was written ..... a formal style.
32Choose the correct prepositon: 'Ana M is looking forward ..... EXIT.'
33He looked ..... the picture on the wall.
34How are you getting ..... with your new job?" "I love it!"
35Augustine is truly in love ..... Calleigh.
36Complete with the correct preprosition:Citizens cheer ..... initiatives that promote green spaces in urban areas.
37Mr Chan's main role in the company for the next two weeks is to look ..... the right person to take over Mr Shaw's position when he leaves at the end of the month.
38Our lessons consist ..... fun, good times, learning, and tears from my students!
39This book doesn't appeal ..... adult people, it's for teenagers
40He broke ..... in the middle of his speech at the function.
41They can concentrate (2) ..... important lessons and review materials easily.
42Choose the preposition that goes with the verb below:think
43Exercise 8: Complete each sentence with the correct preposition. We shouldn't cut ..... too many trees.
44Plead ..... sb
45Talk ..... somebody
46You want to sum ..... what was agreed at a recent meeting.
47The company agreed ..... deliver the item next week.
48We finally decided ..... a camping holiday in Greece.
49My brother signed ..... for a self-study computer course.
50Come ..... a decision
51Write down the preposition for:Apologise .....
52If you don't know how to get there, look ..... the directions on the internet.
53Complete with the correct preprosition:The city is boasting ..... its new recycling program.
54What is the correct preposition to use with the verb "agree" in the sentence "I agree ..... you" ?
55She put ..... speaking to him as long as possible.
56Messi prides himself ..... his ability to run past any player.
57There is usually someone interesting to talk ..... and when you get hungry, you can eat your picnic!
58The doctor operated ..... his kidney.
59I used to rely ..... Yahoo for my email, but now I prefer using a different provider.
60The board meeting was put ..... because the President didn't come.
61What preposition follows 'congratulate'?