Expressions Book 2

PREFACE
Prepositions and the rules concerning their usage can be confusing to learners of English as a second
language. Basically, prepositions are connecting words that join objects to other parts of sentences.
Preposition choice is determined by the noun, verb, adjective or particle which precedes it.
English also has many instances of prepositions coming after nouns. In many cases, the prepositions precede
phrases containing nouns or pronouns. It is also possible for the prepositions to precede an -ing verb.
Hence, this module was developed to introduce English Language Learners to most frequently used noun +
preposition combinations.
Each lesson has fifteen noun + preposition combinations which are arranged alphabetically. Some of the
expressions are from the article from the Reading Speaking Coaching Module.
As this booklet use Present Practice Produce Approach, the expressions are first to be presented and defined
for students by the teacher. The teacher may explain the expressions through the given sample sentences. Then
the student try to complete the two incomplete sentences and make or construct two more sentences on their
own using the expression.
Finally, every fifth day of the week is a short exercise for teachers to check the understanding of the students.
Day 21
Noun + Preposition Combination
Expressions for the Day
attack on link with

cure for notice of
decrease in result of
delay in rise in
desire for room for
difficulty in smell of
effect on tax on
lack of
Note:
Everyone was surprised by his lack of concern.
noun preposition noun
We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

noun preposition gerund
attack on
Examples:
1. He launched a determined attack on academic criticism.
2. The article was a searing attack on the government.
Practice: Complete the following sentences and construct two more using the expression.
1. They delivered an attack on………………………………………………………………...
2. The attack on………………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
cure for
Examples:
1. There is still no cure for AIDS.
2. Aspirin is a wonderful cure for colds.
1. There's still no cure for ……………..……………………………………………………...
2. Sleeping is the best cure for………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
decrease in
Examples:
1. There was a decrease in the number of children in school.
2. There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors.
1. There has been a decrease in………………………………………………………………..
2. Police report a decrease in………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………...............................................
delay in
Examples:
1. We apologize for the delay in answering your letter.
2. There was a delay in delivering the package.
1. Stormy weather caused some delays in…………………………………………………….
2. The delays in ……………………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
desire for
Examples:
1. He has no desire for money.
2. The desire for joy lies deep within the human spirit.
1. They had little desire for……………………………………………………………………
2. He had a strong desire for…………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
difficulty in
Examples:
1. They had great difficulty in finding a replacement.
2. He had great difficulty in English grammar.
1. We are having difficulty in…………………………………………………………………
2. He has some difficulty in…………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
effect on
Examples:
1. Affairs do have a devastating effect on marriages.
2. Alcoholic drink can have a bad effect on your body.
1. Acid rain has a devastating effect on ………………………………………………………
2. The drugs had a severe effect on……………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
lack of
Examples:
1. He felt faint for lack of food.
2. The plant died for lack of water.
1. They ceased working for lack of……………………………………………………………
2. There is a lack of……………………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
link with
Examples:
1. She was my only link with the past.
2. For many, the post office is the only link with the outside world.
1. TV is a vital link with………………………………………………………………………
2. We lost our link with……………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
notice of
Examples:
1. These are the kind of clues that might escape the notice of the casual observer.
2. She gave a notice of dismissal.
1. I handed in my notice of……………………………………………………………………
2. My boss gave me a notice of……………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
result of
Examples:
1. She died as a result of her injuries.
2. The flood came about as a result of the heavy spring rains.
1. She died as a result of………………………………………………………………………
2. The flight was delayed as a result of………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
rise in
Examples:
1. The rise in crime is mainly due to social and economic factors.
2. The people made a protest about the rise in prices.
1. There is a sudden rise in ……………………………………………………………………
2. Local people are worried by the rise in …………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
room for
Examples:
1. There’s only room for a single bed in there.
2. There’s room for improvement in the way the program is managed.
1. She made a room for ……………………………………………………………………….
2. There is plenty of room for ………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
smell of
Examples:
1. The faint smell of her perfume lingered in the room.
2. The smell of the sea air makes you glad to be alive!
1. There is a smell of…………………………………………………………………………..
2. The air was filled with the smell of ………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ……………………………………………………………………………………………
tax on
Examples:
1. They're putting up the tax on cigarettes.
2. The new government imposed a special tax on imported wines.
1. They will have to pay tax on ……………………………………………………………….
2. The new tax on……………………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
Day 22
access to reason for

attitude to respect for
credit for solution to
cruelty to threat to
need for trouble with
passion for victims of
price of wish for
reaction to
Note:

access to
Examples:
1. The only access to the village is by boat.
2. Only authorized personnel have access to the computer system.
1. Students must have access to ………………………………………………………………
2. There is no access to………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
attitude to
Examples:
1. What is your attitude to abortion?
2. He has a liberal attitude to divorce and remarriage.
1. She's got a really positive attitude to……………………………………………………….
2. The experience changed his attitude to…………………………………………………….
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
credit for
Examples:
1. She got no credit for solving the problem.
2. I gave her credit for being sensible.
1. Her boss took credit for …………………………………………………………………….
2. He got all the credit for……………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
cruelty to
Examples:
1. We all condemn cruelty to children.
2. Britain had laws against cruelty to animals but none to protect children.
1. He can't stand cruelty to……………………………………………………………………
2. Her speech about cruelty to………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
need for
Examples:
1. There's no need for ceremony between friends.
2. There is a need for the conservation of trees.
1. He emphasized the need for ………………………………………………………..............
2. There is an urgent need for…………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
passion for
Examples:
1. Her passion for her teacher has cooled down.
2. His passion for her made him blind to everything else.
1. She had a passion for……………………………………………………………………….
2. He developed a real passion for ……………………………………………………………
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
price of
Examples:
1. Diseases are the price of ill pleasures
2. Shall I inquire about the price of tickets?
1. We are trying to cut the price of …………………………………………………………...
2. They argued over the price of………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
reaction to
Examples:
1. What was his reaction to the news?
2. The critics’ reaction to the film was rather tepid.
1. People's reaction to…………………………………………………………………………
2. There has been a very mixed reaction to…………………………………………………...
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
reason for
Examples:
1. My sole reason for coming here was to see you.
2. The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error.
1. We hope you will understand our reason for……………………………………………….
2. The main reason for………………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
respect for
Examples:
1. Family members must have respect for one another.
2. We have respect for the needs of the ordinary reader.
1. I have respect for……………………………………………………………………………
2. You must have respect for………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
solution to
Examples:
1. The solution to the problem lies with you.
2. They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis.
1. They are working towards a solution to…………………………………………………….
2. There's no easy solution to………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. ……………………..………………………………………………………………………..
threat to
Examples:
1. Some couples see single women as a threat to their relationships.
2. They pose a serious threat to security.
1. Nuclear weapons pose a threat to…………………………………………………………...
2. Pollution poses a great threat to…………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
trouble with
Examples:
1. He began to have trouble with his right knee.
2. Many people who have trouble with diets are used to eating lots of snacks during the
day. Practice: Complete the following sentences and construct two more using the expression.
1. Some foreign learners have trouble with …………………………………………………..
2. Whenever we have trouble with……………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
victims of
Examples:
1. We carried the victims of the accident to the hospital.
2. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war.
1. Women are still the main victims of………………………………………………………..
2. They were the victims of……………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
wish for
Examples:
1. Clearly she had no wish for conversation.
2. I can understand her wish for secrecy.
1. They have no wish for………………………………………………………………………
2. Our wish for………………………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
Day 23
alternative to
approval of recipe for
increase in reduction in
influence on relationship with
intention of report on
interest in responsibility for
knowledge of sympathy for
matter with taste of
Note:

alternative to
Examples:
1. The only alternative to being taken prisoner was to die fighting.
2. Solar power is now a viable alternative to oil-fired water heaters.
1. Is there an alternative to …………………………………………………………….
2. Audio cassettes are an interesting alternative to ………………………………
3. …………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. …………………………………………………………………………………………….
approval of
Examples:
3. They voiced their approval of the plan.
4. The young couple was betrothed with the approval of both families.
1. The new proposals have won the approval of……………………………………
2. He asked for approval of ……………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
increase in
Examples:
1. The increase in salary will be appreciable.
2. Environmentalists are alarmed by the dramatic increase in pollution.
1. There was a rapid increase in………………………………………………..............
2. The sudden increase in………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
influence on
Examples:
1. Helen's a good influence on him.
2. His wife has had a civilizing influence on him.
1. The media has a powerful influence on……………………………………………
2. His influence on………………………………………………………………………....
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
intention of
Examples:
1. She said that she had no intention of leaving.
2. If you have no intention of marrying her, you shouldn't keep leading her on.
1. I have no intention of……………………………………………...............................
2. They went into town with the intention of…………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
interest in
Examples:
1. He developed an interest in art.
2. He never seems to show any interest in his children.
1. I've always had an interest in…………………………………………………………
2. He has demonstrated a genuine interest in………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
knowledge of
Examples:
1. My knowledge of science is patchy.
2. You do not need any prior knowledge of the subject.
1. He amazed us by his knowledge of………..........................................................
2. She has a good knowledge of……………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
matter with
Examples:
1. They discussed an important matter with her.
2. What's the matter with you?
1. I decided to raise the matter with…………………………………………………...
2. You should discuss the matter with………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
recipe for
Examples:
1. What is your recipe for success?
2. That's a sure recipe for destroying the economy and creating chaos.
1. I've got a good recipe for…………………………………………………………….
2. The recipe for……………………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………….………………………………………………………………….
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………
reduction in
Examples:
1. There has been some reduction in unemployment.
2. A 33% reduction in the number of hospital beds available
1. She proposed a reduction in …………………….................................................
2. There's been a big reduction in……………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
relationship with
Examples:
1. I have established a good working relationship with my boss.
2. I have quite a good relationship with my parents.
1. She has a very close relationship with………………………………………………
2. I wanted to build a good relationship with………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
report on
Examples:
1. Please give me a report on the theft.
2. They asked for a progress report on the project.
1. She had to write a report on ……………………...................................................
2. Don't touch the report on……………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
responsibility for
Examples:
1. She disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
2. Management must take ultimate responsibility for the strike.
1. We will accept ultimate responsibility for…………………………………………..
2. He has no responsibility for……………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
sympathy for
Examples:
1. I have much sympathy for you.
2. I have a lot of sympathy for her; she had to bring up the children on her own.
1. She expressed her deepest sympathy for………………………………………….
2. I've got no sympathy for ………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
taste of
Examples:
1. I don't like the taste of olives.
2. This job gave me my first real taste of teaching.
1. I like the taste of……………………………………………………………………….
2. It was his first taste of …………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………...........................................
Day 24
advice on emphasis on
approach to habit of
ban on picture of
break from reply to
cause of speech on
contact with talent for
damage to protection from
difference between
Note:

advice on
Examples:
1. He is seeking advice on how to revive the stagnant economy.
2. They offer advice on contraception.
1. I want your advice on…………………………………………………………………
2. He gave me a piece of advice on…………………………………………………
3. …………………….……………………………………………………………………….
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
approach to
Examples:
1. His approach to acting is visceral rather than intellectual.
2. I have an analytical approach to every survey.
1. His approach to…………………………………………………………………………
2. We need to take a different approach to ……………………………………….
3. …………………….……………………………………………………………………….
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
ban on
Examples;
1. The government has imposed a ban on the sale of handguns.
2. There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office.
1. Hundreds of people today defied the ban on……………………………………
2. There was a ban on…………………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
break from
Examples:
1. She wanted to make a clean break from her mother and father.
2. You need a break from routine.
1. She needed a break from ……………………………………………………………
2. I need a break from…………………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
cause of
Examples:
1. One common cause of homelessness is separation or divorce.
2. They are demanding an inquiry into the cause of the accident.
1. Sugar is a major cause of ……………………………………………………………..
2. Misunderstanding is the common cause of ………………………………………
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
contact with
Examples:
1. She's lost contact with her son.
2. Contact with other people is a basic human need.
1. I've been busy at home and have hardly had any contact with……………
2. I'd hate to lose contact with………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
damage to
Examples:
1. Strong winds had caused serious damage to the roof.
2. Recent discoveries about corruption have done serious damage to the company's reputation.
1. These fires cause damage to ………………………………………………………..
2. Smoking has caused irreversible damage to……………………………………..
3. …………………….……………………………………………………………………….
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
difference between
Examples:
1. There is great difference between word and deed.
2. What's the difference between A and B?
1. The difference between………………………………………………………………
2. Can you tell the difference between………………………………………………
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
emphasis on
Examples:
1. In Japan there is a lot of emphasis on politeness.
2. Some schools put great emphasis on language study.
1. The school puts a lot of emphasis on………………………………………………
2. The company lays great emphasis on…………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
habit of
Examples:
1. I'm trying to get him to break the habit of switching on the TV when he comes home.
2. She has a habit of finishing off other people's sentences.
1. I'm not really in the habit of …………………………………………………………..
2. Get into the habit of……………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
picture of
Examples:
1. Speech is the picture of the mind
2. The book has a picture of Rome on the front.
1. She drew a picture of ………………………………………………………………….
2. He painted a rosy picture of………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….……………………………………………………………………….
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
reply to
Examples:
1. I pondered hard over the reply to his letter.
2. The boy's reply to his teacher was rude.
1. He made no reply to …………………………………………………………………..
2. We still haven't received a reply to …………………………………………………
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
speech on
Examples:
1. She wrote the main points of her speech on index cards.
2. We listened to the President's inaugural speech on the radio yesterday.
1. His speech on…………………………………………………………………………….
2. The President gave his speech on ………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
talent for
Examples:
1. She showed considerable talent for getting what she wanted.
2. Her talent for music showed at an early age.
1. My sister has a talent for…………………………………………...…………………..
2. He had an inborn talent for…………………………………………………………...
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
protection from
Examples:
1. Her coat gave her protection from the rain.
2. The wall gives some protection from the prevailing wind.
1. The trees form a natural protection from……………………...............................
2. The high walls now give protection from…………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Day 25 Activity
A. Completion
Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.
1. We would like to see a big increase …………………..productivity.

a. on b. in c. with d. of
2. I have no interest ……………………… politics.

a. with b. in c. for d. to
3. I have heard that the government is planning to raise the tax ……………………automobiles.
a. for b. on c. with d. in
4. The reason _____ this meeting is to discuss the merger.

a. for b. in c. of d. to
5. There is a ban ______ the new products because of its defect.

a. to b. for c. in d. on
6. The cause ______ his problems is his family.

7. Did you do any damage ______ the house?

a. with b. in c. of d. to
8. The experience changed his attitude ______ religion.

9. He took a picture ______ his girlfriend.

a. for b. in c. with d. of
10. Do you have a good relationship ______ most of your relatives?

a. for b. in c. of d. with
Complete the paragraph using the given expressions below.
access to lack of
advice on protection from
approaches to reason for
cause of relationship with
contact with result of
cure for solutions to
increase in victims of
influence on
New research suggests that there was _________________________ the risk of dying early due to loneliness
and social isolation. Researchers tried different ______________________ this problem. They tried to find out
how loneliness becomes a _________________________ early death a _________________________ this.
This is when people have little or no _________________________ others. According to the
_________________________ the research, they found out that one _________________________ early death
is loneliness, social isolation, and living alone.
The researchers added that many nations are facing a loneliness epidemic. Some _________________________
this problem that they suggested are to teach social skills to children in schools, and doctors should also give
_________________________ how to deal with loneliness to their patients. In addition they also said that we
should keep our _________________________ others healthy.
B. Match the phrases to make complete sentences.
1. Amalgamation was the only alternative __ a. for him, but I feel sorry for his wife.
2. He needed to satisfy his desire__ b. for religion.
3. I have respect__ c. for revenge.
4. I've got no sympathy __ d. for trying her best.
5. Mercy to the criminal may be cruelty__ e. from the sun's rays.
6. She deserves credit__ f. in delivering your order
7. The air was filled with the smell__ g. of flowers.
8. The post office is the only link__ h. to going bankrupt.
9. The trees form a natural protection__ i. to the people.
10. We apologize for the delay__ j. with the outside world.
C. Mark or check the correct sentence.
1. a. The attack on the village lasted all night.
b. The attack for the village lasted all night.
c. The attack with the village lasted all night.
d. The attack of the village lasted all night.
2. a. He had great difficulty for English grammar.

b. He had great difficulty of English grammar.
c. He had great difficulty to English grammar.
d. He had great difficulty in English grammar.
3. a. There has been a delay for the book's publication.

b. There has been a delay in the book's publication.
c. There has been a delay to the book's publication.
d. There has been a delay of the book's publication.
4. a. She inherited a passion with music from her grandfather.

b. She inherited a passion to music from her grandfather.
c. She inherited a passion for music from her grandfather.
d. She inherited a passion of music from her grandfather.
5. a. There is a special need for well-trained teachers.

b. There is a special need to well-trained teachers.
c. There is a special need of well-trained teachers.
d. There is a special need in well-trained teachers.
6. a. Whenever we have trouble to our studies, our teachers help us patiently.

b. Whenever we have trouble with our studies, our teachers help us patiently.
c. Whenever we have trouble for our studies, our teachers help us patiently.
d. Whenever we have trouble on our studies, our teachers help us patiently.
7. a. The taste to the lemon made her screw up her face.

b. The taste of the lemon made her screw up her face.
c. The taste on the lemon made her screw up her face.
d. The taste in the lemon made her screw up her face.
8. a. They have responsibility between ensuring that the rules are enforced.
b. They have responsibility with ensuring that the rules are enforced.
c. They have responsibility to ensuring that the rules are enforced.
d. They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced.
9. a. She lays a lot of emphasis to the usage of prepositions.

b. She lays a lot of emphasis for the usage of prepositions.
c. She lays a lot of emphasis with the usage of prepositions.
d. She lays a lot of emphasis on the usage of prepositions.
10. a. She showed a talent for acting at an early age.

b. She showed a talent in acting at an early age.
c. She showed a talent on acting at an early age.
d. She showed a talent to acting at an early age.
Day 26
advantage over contrast with
association with demand for
authority on devotion to
belief in disadvantage of
candidate for experience in
characteristic of information about
comparison between opinion about
connection between
Note:

advantage over
Examples:
1. Being tall gave him an advantage over the other players.
2. Tom is trying to gain an advantage over me by getting Joe's support.
1. Her Olympic experience gave her a big advantage over……………………………………………
2. His youth gives him an advantage over…………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
association with
Examples:
1. The programmer was promoted in association with the SP.
2. I benefited much from my association with his
brother. Practice: Complete the following with your own idea.
1. She became famous through her association with………………………………………….
2. We are working in association with………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
authority on
Examples:
1. He spoke with authority on the topic.
2. Mr. Li is a leading authority on Chinese food.
1. He has spoken with authority on …………………………………………………………...
2. I'm not an authority on……………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
belief in
Examples:
1. I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.
2. That man has a strong belief in Buddhism.
1. She professed a belief in……………………………………………………………………
2. She has lost her belief in ……………………………………………………………….......
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
candidate for
Examples:
1. She's the ideal candidate for the job.
2. He was named a candidate for the general manager.
1. She is viewed as a strong candidate for…………………………………………………….
2. The third candidate for……………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
characteristic of
Examples:
1. Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
2. Many exhibits with characteristics of the Chinese art are on display
1. One of the very important characteristics of …………………………………………….....
2. The different characteristics of …………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
comparison between
Examples:
1. There is no comparison between them.
2. It is often useful to make a comparison between two things.
1. There is no comparison between……………………………………………………………
2. She drew a comparison between……………………………………………………………
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
connection between
Examples:
1. There is a connection between pollution and the death of trees.
2. There is a close connection between family background and academic achievement.
1. Scientists have established a connection between………………………………………….
2. There is a direct connection between……………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
contrast with
Examples:
1. She is quite petite, in contrast with her tall sister.
2. The yellow curtains are in contrast with the blue bedcover.
1. In contrast with……………………………………………………………………………..
2. The white walls make a contrast with………………………………………………………
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
demand for
Examples:
1. I think your demand for higher wages is perfectly reasonable.
2. The demand for fish this month exceeds the supply.
1. The workers demand for……………………………………………………………………
2. There is increasing demand for…………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
devotion to
Examples:
1. His devotion to the cause of education is well - known.
2. His devotion to his wife and family is touching.
1. I find his devotion to………………………………………………………………………..
2. They showed great devotion to …………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
disadvantage of
Examples:
1. One disadvantage of the drug is that it is very expensive.
2. The main disadvantage of being a nurse is working irregular hours.
1. The major disadvantage of………………………………………………………………….
2. One obvious disadvantage of ………………………………………………………………
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
experience in
Examples:
1. She has already gained some experience in teaching.
2. People with the same experience in the job should be paid the same.
1. I don't have much experience in …………………………………………………………...
2. The applicant has experience in…………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
information about
Examples:
1. She accused them of leaking confidential information about her private life.
2. The booklet provides all the necessary information about the new speaking
program. Practice: Complete the following with your own idea.
1. Do you have any information about ……………………………………………..................
2. The police offered a reward for any information about…………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
opinion about
Examples:
1. He asked his father's opinion about his plans.
2. What's your opinion about the matter?
1. I am here to ask your opinion about………………………………………………………..
2. We'd be very interested to hear your opinion about ……………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
Day 27
act of fear of
addiction to harm to
aim of love of
arrival at mistake of
arrival of preference for
benefit of reputation for
contribution to story about
dedication to
Note:

act of
Examples:
1. The bombings were the act of criminal extremists.
2. The act of writing a list can help to calm you down.
1. He is innocent and this is not the act of…………………………………………………….
2. The act of…………………………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
addiction to
Examples:
1. I underwent aversion therapy for my addiction to smoking.
2. He is now fighting his addiction to alcohol.
1. He has never conquered his addiction to…………………………………………………...
2. She had an addiction to……………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. …………………………………………...………………………………………………….
aim of
Examples:
1. The aim of the research is to find new food sources.
2. The main aim of the course is to improve your writing.
1. The main aim of…………………………………………………………………………….
2. She started the organization with the aim of ……………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
arrival at
Examples:
1. He was dead on arrival at the nearby hospital.
2. You will be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
1. Shortly after my arrival at…………………………………………………………………..
2. Guests receive dinner upon arrival at……………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
arrival of
Examples:
1. Cheers greeted the arrival of the Queen.
2. The late arrival of the train messed up all our plans.
1. The sudden arrival of……………………………………………………………………….
2. The late arrival of…………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
benefit of
Examples:
1. The money is to be used for the benefit of the poor.
2. One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected.
1. We shall do this for the benefit of…………………………………………………………..
2. Enjoy the benefits of………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
contribution to
Examples:
1. Everyone could make a big contribution to environmental protection.
2. Her contribution to the discussion was substantial.
1. We made a contribution to………………………………………………………………….
2. He was awarded for his contribution to…………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
dedication to
Examples:
1. I admire her dedication to the job.
2. He has always shown great dedication to the cause.
1. She worked with great dedication to………………………………………………………..
2. We admire her dedication to………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. …………………………………………...…………………………………………………
fear of
Examples:
1. She eventually managed to overcome her fear of the dark.
2. This latest case has raised fears of an epidemic.
1. She stood very still for fear of………………………………………………………………
2. He left an hour early for fear of…………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
harm to
Examples:
1. The move would cause irreparable harm to the organization
2. The drought did a lot of harm to the crops.
1. Drugs can do harm to……………………………………………………………………….
2. He means no harm to……………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
love of
Examples:
1. She never hid her love of diamonds.
2. His love of gambling drove us apart.
1. The French are known for their love of ……………………………………………………
2. I have a love of……………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
mistake of
Examples:
1. I made the mistake of giving him my address.
2. She made the mistake of looking back at him, urging her to stay.
1. He made the mistake of……………………………………………………………………..
2. They made the big mistake of………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
preference for
Examples:
1. A teacher should not show preference for any one of his students.
2. Parents can express a preference for the school their child
attends. Practice: Complete the following with your own idea.
1. I have a preference for……………………………...............................................................
2. His preference for…………………………………………………………………………..
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
reputation for
Examples:
1. He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty.
2. Their reputation for fairness is a matter for pride.
1. He is a man with a reputation for…………………………………………………………...
2. She had a reputation for…………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. …………………………………………...………………………………………………….
story about
Examples:
1. Everyone was amused at the story about the dog.
2. The police lapped up his story about the accident.
1. We read a story about………………………………………………………………………
2. He invented some story about………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Day 28
agreement on opinion on
attempt on regret about
cost of right to
decision about substitute for
discussion on suggestion for
example of trip to
faith in way of
invitation to
Note:


agreement on
Examples:
1. They have broken the agreement on human rights
2. There is widespread agreement on the need for prison reform.
1. There is agreement on………………………………………………………………………
2. An agreement on……………………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ……………………………………………………………………………………………
attempt on
Examples:
1. They made an attempt on a fortress.
2. Someone has made an attempt on his wife’s life.
1. There has been an attempt on………………………………………………………………
2. He made an attempt on……………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
cost of
Examples:
1. The cost of electricity has fallen in the last twelve months.
2. This doesn’t include the cost of repairing the damage.
1. Insurance cover the cost of…………………………………………………………………
2. The cost of…………………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
decision about
Examples:
1. We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow.
2. He has to make a tough decision about who is and who isn’t going to join the party.
1. The decision about………………………………………………………………………….
2. She could not make a decision about……………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
discussion on
Examples:
1. They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics.
2. The artist led off in the discussion on modern art.
1. The discussion on…………………………………………………………………………...
2. There was a heated discussion on…………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
example of
Examples:
1. Can you give me an example of what you mean?
2. This is a classic example of a badly designed building.
1. The teacher made an example of …………………………………………………………..
2. Let me give a concrete example of…………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
faith in
Examples:
1. She has no faith in modern medicine.
2. Politicians must start keeping their promises if they want to restore the people's faith in
government. Practice: Complete the following sentences and construct two more using the expression.
1. The people have no faith in…………………………………………………………………
2. Don’t put too much faith in…………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
invitation to
Examples:
1. She accepted the invitation to the party.
2. She refused his invitation to the tea party.
1. He declined an invitation to………………………………………………………………................
2. I gladly accepted their invitation to………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
opinion on
Examples:
1. We're interested in your opinion on the political issues that affect your life.
2. People tend to have strong opinions on capital punishment.
1. Please tell me your opinion on …………………………………………………………….
2. Our opinions on…………………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
regret about
Examples:
1. He feels deep regret about his friend's death.
2. I have no regrets about the divorce - except that it didn't happen sooner. Practice:
Complete the following sentences and construct two more using the expression.
1. She showed no regret about………………………………………………………………...
2. I have no regret about………………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
right to
Examples:
1. Everyone has a right to education.
2. She has no more right to a company car.
1. You have the right to……………………………………………………………………….
2. He doesn't respect other people's right to…………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
substitute for
Examples:
1. Nothing could substitute for mother’s milk.
2. There is no substitute for hard work.
1. There is no substitute for……………………………………………………………………
2. The coach has to find a substitute for………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
suggestion for
Examples:
1. The suggestion for a moratorium on nuclear testing was old and unexciting.
2. We would view favorably any sensible suggestion for maintaining the business.
1. He will only listen to suggestions for………………………………………………………
2. My suggestion for…………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
trip to
Examples:
1. She cancelled her trip to Paris.
2. We went on a trip to the mountains.
1. They went on a three-week trip to………………………………………………………….
2. He offered her a trip to……………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
way of
Examples:
1. Evening classes are one way of meeting new people.
2. There’s no way of knowing if the treatment will work.
1. There are many ways of…………………………………………………………………….
2. I hated their way of ………………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Day 29
admiration for feeling of
anger at limit on
answer for payment for
behavior toward profit in
competition among purpose of
control over survey on
exception to witness to
explanation for
Note:

admiration for
Examples:
1. He confessed to having a secret admiration for his opponent.
2. We were all filled with admiration for his achievements.
1. I'm full of admiration for…………………………………………………….......................
2. He professed his admiration for……………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
anger at
Examples:
1. She struggled to control her anger at her son’s disobedience.
2. Ellen felt both despair and anger at her mother.
1. She managed to control her anger at …………………………………………………….....
2. The people were all filled with anger at…………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. …………................................................................................................................................
answer for
Examples:
1. I will answer for my friend.
2. He must be made to answer for his terrible crimes.
1. The bus driver should answer for …………………………………………………………..
2. I expect parents to answer for………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
behavior toward
Examples:
1. She complained of her boss’s inappropriate behavior towards her.
2. Eric's behavior towards his family surprised me.
1. She was angry about their behavior towards ………………………………………………
2. It was totally unacceptable behavior towards………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
competition among
Examples:
1. This price reduction is due to competition among suppliers.
2. The department is trying to ensure fairer competition among firms bidding for government
contracts. Practice: Complete the following sentences and construct two more using the expression.
1. Competition among…………………………………………………………………………
2. There was intense competition among……………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
control over
Examples:
1. Some teachers have more control over pupils than their parents have.
2. The first aim of his government would be to establish control over the republic's territory.
1. The rebels had control over…………………………………………………………………
2. She has complete control over……………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
exception to
Examples:
1. There are some exceptions to the grammar rules in English.
2. There are exceptions to every rule.
1. There are few exceptions to……………………………………………………...................
2. There will be no exceptions to……………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
explanation for
Examples:
1. I want to hear your explanation for being late.
2. There is no rational explanation for his actions.
1. I had no explanation for…………………………………………………………………….
2. What was her explanation for………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
feeling of
Examples:
1. Do you understand the feeling of missing someone?
2. I was overwhelmed by a feeling of homesickness.
1. Regular exercise gives a feeling of …………………………………………………….......
2. She had a feeling of…………………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
limit on
Examples:
1. My wife and I set a limit on how much we spend on clothes.
2. There's no limit on the amount of money that may be brought into the US.
1. Some families set limits on…………………………………………………………………
2. The government put a limit on……………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
payment for
Examples:
1. I gave ten pounds in payment for the goods I bought.
2. It was my job to collect payment for the trip.
1. You will receive payment for………………………………………………………………
2. We'd like you to accept this gift in payment for……………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
profit in
Examples:
1. The company started to show a profit in its first year.
2. There's no profit in running a cinema in this town.
1. There isn't much profit in…………………………………………………………………...
2. The company made more profit in………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
purpose of
Examples:
1. This is the main purpose of my coming here.
2. The purpose of the research is to try and find out more about the causes of the disease.
1. What's the purpose of……………………………………………………………………….
2. The main purpose of………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
survey on
Examples:
1. The survey on consumer confidence was conducted in late December.
2. The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores.
1. We have done a market survey on………………………………………………………….
2. Based on a survey on……………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
witness to
Examples:
1. We have a witness to the killing.
2. I was a witness to their quarrel.
1. She was the only witness to………………………………………………………………...
2. They bribed the witness to………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Day 30 Activity
Directions: Choose the correct answer.
1. His _______________ driving causes him much anxiety.
a. fear of b. fear to c. fear from
2. Her _______________ shopping caused problems in her marriage.

a. addiction from b. addiction to c. addiction about
3. His _______________ renovating homes is over 20 years.

a. experience in b. experience about c. experience from
4. This is the third _______________ the President's life this year.

a. attempt for b. attempt on c. attempt to
5. His _______________ escaping is a lie.

a. story in b. story for c. story about
6. My _______________ this company is primarily due to their family friendliness.

a. dedication on b. dedication to c. dedication for
7. After the trial, his family said they had lost all ________________ the judicial system.
a. faith of b. faith with c. faith in
8. His _________________ her was becoming more and more aggressive.

a. behavior for b. behavior with c. behavior towards
9. The government put a ___________________ imports of textiles.

a. limit on b. limit of c. limit to
10. The __________________ the meeting is to appoint a trustee.

a. purpose with b. purpose on c. purpose of
Directions: Complete the following paragraph using the given expressions below.
advantage over discussion on
authority on information about
candidates for opinion about
characteristics of payment for
competition among right to
decision about trip to
The world will soon know who will get the “best job in the world”. The one who get the job has the
____________________ live in and look after a tropical island of Queensland, Australia. Duties include
relaxing on the island, which is part of the Great Barrier Reef, and writing a blog to promote the area. The
job website, islandreefjob.com, tells applicants the ____________________ the different species of fish
living in the Great Barrier Reef. The applicant who has ____________________the others will surely get
the job and will be given US$100,000 as ____________________ the six months. Officials from
Queensland’s tourism department are having ____________________ what ____________________ the
applicants should be highly considered since there are 35,000 ____________________ the job.
The next stage in the selection process is to get the list of candidates down to 11. The officials who have
____________________ deciding this matter will select ten people and visitors to the website will choose
the eleventh person. The publics’ ____________________ the selection is also being considered. The
eleven lucky finalists will then have a ____________________ Hamilton Island for a formal interview.
Queensland Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said there was intense ____________________ the candidates.
The winner will be announced on May 6, and the job starts on July 1.
Day 31
basis of objection to
combination of problem with
decision on/about reputation for
effort at success in
fact about escape from
failure in thought of
idea behind truth about
meaning behind
Note:

basis of
Examples:
1. The commune forms the basis of the native social system.
2. The two works of Pheidias which far outshone all others were the basis of his fame.
1. Her diaries formed the basis of……………..………………………………………………
2. Don’t evaluate a person on the basis of.………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
combination of
Examples:
1. Their success is the result of a fortuitous combination of circumstances.
2. The school uses a combination of modern and traditional methods for teaching reading.
1. The architecture in the town center is a successful combination of ……………..………...
2. The book is an odd combination of…………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
decision on/about
Examples:
1. She is anxiously awaiting a decision on her proposals.
2. I now faced an agonizing decision about my son’s immediate future.
1. Our client hasn’t reached a firm decision on………………………………………………
2. I had to make a snap decision about.………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
effort at
Examples:
1. The Philippines ought to engage in a major effort at revitalizing its own capabilities.
2. Brandy had made an effort at jazzing up the chilly modern interiors.
1. The president made a run effort at …………………… but I could see he was crestfallen.
2. Success is a choice that requires effort at.………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
fact about
Examples:
1. This fact about English has been long exploited by poets in creating the English languages
most common verse form, iambic pentameter.
2. Pearl has demonstrated a well-known fact about physical punishment.
1. Some interesting facts about…………………….emerged in the early records of the city.
2. A key fact about……………………………is that those on the highest income gain most.
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
failure in
Examples:
1. The moment she heard her failure in the exam, she foreboded mischief.
2. Alcoholic drink can have a bad effect on your body.
1. It has become the costly bank failure in……………………………………………………
2. The boy roared with laughter at his failure in………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
idea behind
Examples:
1. The idea behind punitive damages is that of outrageous act.
2. The idea behind the attack is vengeance.
1. The idea behind a……………………………………….is performance-based advertising.
2. The idea behind intermittent fasting is……………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
meaning behind
Examples:
1. She hardly dared to understand the meaning behind his husband’s statement.
2. The subtle nuances in painting reveal the meaning behind the inner self of an artist.
1. Was there a hidden meaning behind………………………………………………………?
2. Without a fuss, she dwelt obstinately on the meaning behind……………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
objection to
Examples:
1. The team circumvented their objection to the plan by having their leader propose it.
2. The lawyer composedly asserted his objection to the documentary evidence as irrelevant to the
case. Practice: Complete the following sentences and construct two more using the expression.
1. He has a rooted objection to………………………………………………………………..
2. A couple of registered nurses raised objections to…………………………………………
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
problem with
Examples:
1. She dealt with the problem with consummate skill.
2. People have blamed the problem with soaring prices on the Duterte’s Administration.
1. We must tackle the problem with…………………………………………………………..
2. If you have an earnest problem with…………………you should…………………………
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
reputation for
Examples:
1. The school has a reputation for high standard education and discipline.
2. Jeff Bezos carved out a reputation for himself as an aggressive businessman.
1. She has gained a reputation for …………………………………………………………….
2. Lorde had developed a pretty fearsome reputation for …………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
success in
Examples:
1. Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn.
2. I have no success in making my boss agree with me.
1. They didn’t have much success in …………………………………………………………
2. I admire my mother for her success in……………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
escape from
Examples:
1. Romantic novels provide an escape from reality.
2. He ducked down an alley to escape from the mob that was chasing him.
1. Travel can be an escape from………………………………………………………………
2. There is no escape from……………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
thought of
Examples:
1. I had no thought of gaining any personal advantage.
2. His watery eyes brightened at the thought of food.
1. He trembled at the thought of ………………………………….………………………..
2. I am distracted at the thought of………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
truth about
Examples:
1. The awful truth about his disappearance finally dawned on her.
2. The truth about Daveigh Chase’s murky past has revealed.
1. I have never tried to hide the truth about ……………………………………………..….
2. She finally discovered the truth about……………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
Day 32
application for interaction of

article on opportunity for
comparison between priority over
severity of nature of
difficulty with respect for
ramification of response to
importance of skill in
interaction between
Note:

application for
Examples:
1. My application for membership of the Philippine Nurses Association was repulsed.
2. Deana’s application for the post of Associate Film Editor has been successful.
1. The application for ……………………………………………………….to gain approval.
2. Her parents hand in an application for ………………….……………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
article on
Examples:
1. My article on social media startled parents about the effect of technology to toddlers.
2. Readers would be incensed about my article on abortion.
1. Bliss scoured the yearly journal magazine for an article on……………………………….
2. What are you so engrossed about an article on……………………………………………?
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
comparison between
Examples:
1. The comparison between American and British spoken grammar is much less.
2. She drew a comparison between the Roosevelt and Kennedy administrations.
1. You can't really draw a comparison between……………………...……………………….
2. They drew a comparison between…………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
severity of
Examples:
1. The severity of her comments surprised everyone.
2. I don't think you quite understand the severity of our financial problems. Practice:
1. You can’t imagine the severity of………………………………..…………………………
2. The severity of………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
difficulty with
Examples:
1. There are several difficulties with this theory.
2. He is certainly having difficulty with English.
1. I am having difficulty with ………………………………………………………..............
2. She has difficulty with…………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
ramification of
Examples:
1. The political ramifications of resourcing and decision-making cannot be ignored.
2. Have you considered all the ramifications of changing careers at this stage of your
life? Practice: Complete the following sentences and construct two more using the expression.
1. Have you considered all the ramification of……………………………………………….
2. At the time, I was not aware of the ramifications of……………….………………………
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
importance of
Examples:
1. The health report stresses the importance of fresh food in a diet.
2. I'd just like to stress the importance of neatness and politeness in this job. Practice:
1. I would like to talk about the importance of ……………………………………………...
2. A leader should acknowledge the importance of…………………………………………
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
interaction between
Examples:
1. There's not enough interaction between the management and the workers.
2. The degree of interaction between teacher and student should be superb. Practice:
1. She observed the interaction between………………………………………………………
2. There should be nice interactions between ………………………………………………...
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………..………………………………………………………………….
interaction of
Examples:
1. Price is determined through the interaction of demand and supply.
2. A great advertising campaign comes from the successful interaction of strategic planning and creative
skills.
1. The interaction of………………………………………………………………………..….
2. An interaction of………………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
opportunity for
Examples:
1. There are some great opportunities for engineers trained in computer-aided design right now.
2. His work provided him with the opportunity for a lot of foreign travel.
1. Fast internet service in rural areas provides a new opportunity for……………………..…
2. We need to create more opportunities for………………………………………………….
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
priority over
Examples:
1. Official business requirements obviously take priority over personal requests.
2. Under certain circumstances, there may be special requirements that take priority over all others.
1. Your studies should have priority over…………………………………………………….
2. His priority over………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. ……………………..………………………………………………………………………..
nature of
Examples:
1. What was the nature of his inquiry?
2. They asked a lot of questions about the nature of our democracy.
1. He examined the nature of……………………………………………………..…………...
2. The doctor admitted that he didn't yet understand the nature of………………………….
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
respect for
Examples:
1. I believe people had more respect for teachers back then.
2. Out of respect for the wishes of her family, the affair was not reported in the media.
1. I have the greatest respect for…………………………………………………..
2. The students showed a complete lack of respect for………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
response to
Examples:
1. Tina's outburst was a delayed response to her husband's behavior the week before.
2. "Sure. Why not!" was his response to most of Billie's suggestions.
1. His response to……………………………………………………………………………...
2. The government’s response to…………………………………...…………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Skill in
Examples:
1. He was valued for his skill in raising money for the company.
2. Ruth possesses great skill in writing.
1. I have no skill in…………………………………………………………………………….
2. You have to develop your skill in ………………………………………………………....
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………................................................
Day 33
threat of growth in
mass of growth of
method for inquiry into
stage of pleasure in
period of process of
difference in protection against
field of opinion of
fondness for
Note:

threat of
Examples:
1. The threat of jail failed to deter him from petty crime.
2. He showed no sign of carrying out his threat of making them pay.
1. The threat of ………………………………………………………………………………
2. Inflation and the threat of ………………………………………………………………..
3. …………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. …………………………………………………………………………………………….
mass of
Examples:
1. The forest is a mass of color in autumn.
2. A mass of people stood before the courthouse.
1. There was a mass of………………………………….……………………………………..
2. The road was blocked by a solid mass of…………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
method for
Examples:
1. Prepaid programs provide a simple method for small businesses to control employee spending.
2. A buy-and-try policy is a suitable method for examining new convenience products.
1. One of the preferred methods for………………………………………………..................
2. An environmentally-friendly method for…………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
stage of
Examples:
1. The software is in the early stages of development.
2. Many women feel depressed during the early stages of pregnancy.
1. The stage of…………………………………………………………………………………
2. They've just reached the half way stage of………………………………………………....
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
period of
Examples:
1. Her time at university was the most eventful period of her life.
2. His playing improved in a very short period of time.
1. The restoration of the ceiling was completed over a period of……………..........................
2. After a brief period of………………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
difference in
Examples:
1. We’d like better seats, but if the difference in price is too much, we’ll keep what we have.
2. Researchers found a number of important differences in the way boys and girls learn.
1. I don’t think there’s any difference in……………………………………………………
2. I haven’t noticed any difference in……………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
field of
Examples:
1. She is an expert in the field of economics.
2. We drove past fields of ripening wheat.
1. He is an expert in the field of………………..………..........................................................
2. It is nice to see a field of………..……………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
fondness for
Examples:
1. Ruth has a real fondness for old houses.
2. George's fondness for fishing was well known.
1. I have a fondness for……………………………………………………………………...
2. Your fondness for………………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
growth in
Examples:
1. We’ve seen an enormous growth in the number of businesses using the Web.
2. But in any case, dismissing this trend as a growth in cottage industries would be a mistake.
1. The annual growth in………………………………………………………………………
2. The growth in……………………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………….………………………………………………………………….
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………
growth of
Examples:
1. Cinemas declined with the growth of television.
2. I have been impressed by the rapid growth of the fair trade movement.
1. The astonishing growth of ……………………...................................................................
2. There has been a rapid and spontaneous growth of……………………………………...
3. ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
inquiry into
Examples:
1. I've been making inquiries into the cost of a round-the-world ticket.
2. Local people are calling for an inquiry into the accident.
1. The Police Department conducted an inquiry into………………………………………
2. Citizens have demanded a full inquiry into………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
pleasure in
Examples:
1. His French was excellent, and he took pleasure in speaking it.
2. Cooper took obvious pleasure in announcing the merger.
1. Many boys take pleasure in……………………...................................................................
2. I find great pleasure in……………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
process of
Examples:
1. We are still in the process of redecorating the house.
2. She arrived at the correct answer by a process of elimination
1. The process of.……………………………………………………… very time-consuming
2. The natural process of……………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
protection against
Examples:
1. Their tent offered little protection against the storm.
2. Retailers believe the magnetic cards give the banks less protection against fraud.
1. I need protection against………………………………………………………………….
2. Their light summer clothes were no protection against …………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
opinion of
Examples:
1. She has a good opinion of his abilities.
2. What’s your opinion of Cathy?
1. I have a pretty bad/low/poor opinion of ……………..…………………………………….
2. He has a very high opinion of……………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………............................................
Day 34
disparity between impression of
implication of impression on
awareness of agreement with
standard of investigation into
ties with category of
brink of memory of
form of suspicion of
source of
Note:

disparity between
Examples:
1. One of her priorities will be to eliminate pay disparity between men and women for equal work.
2. The economic disparity between the area's black and white citizens is a serious problem.
1. We are still seeing a disparity between……………………………………………………
2. The existing disparity between………………………………………………….…………
3. …………………….……………………………………………………………………….
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
implication of
Examples:
1. What are the implications of these proposals?
2. First we shall outline the implications of describing reading as a skill.
1. What is the implication of………………………………………………………………..
2. The implication of ………………………………………………………………………
3. …………………….……………………………………………………………………….
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
awareness of
Examples;
1. We need to raise public awareness of the issue.
2. Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.
1. There is a growing awareness of…………………………………………………………
2. They need to raise awareness of ……………………………………………………..….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
standard of
Examples:
1. The committee is assessing the standard of care in local hospitals.
2. The agency establishes and enforces standards of food production.
1. We take pride in the high standards of……………………………………….……………
2. Her standard of…………………………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………...………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
ties with
Examples:
1. Japan has a strong economic ties with Taiwan
2. Gray had close ties with other powerful politicians.
1. I no longer feel any ties with……………………………………………………………..
2. He urged governments worldwide to break diplomatic ties with…………………………
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
brink of
Examples:
1. The company was on the brink of collapse.
2. Scientists are on the brink of a major new discovery.
1. Extreme stress had driven him to the brink of ……………………………………..………
2. These countries are on the brink of ……………………………………..………………...
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
form of
Examples:
1. Britain has a constitutional form of government.
2. Please bring two forms of identification, such as a passport or driver's license.
1. The medicine comes in the form of ……………………………………………………..
2. The bicycle is an environment-friendly form of ………………………………………...
3. …………………….……………………………………………………………………….
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
source of
Examples:
1. Spinach is a good source of vitamins.
2. Money is often a source of tension and disagreements in young married couples.
1. For me, music is a great source of……………………………………………………….
2. We’ve found the source of …………………………………………….………………..
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
impression of
Examples:
1. My first impression of England was of a grey and rainy place.
2. She does a really good impression of the president
1. I didn't get much of an impression of …………………………………………….………
2. My general impression of ………………………………………..…………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
impression on
Examples:
1. The whole ceremony took under an hour but left quite an impression on me.
2. Sam’s performance had clearly made a lasting impression on the audience. Practice:
1. Janet certainly left an impression on ……………………………………………………..
2. All our warnings made little impression on………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
agreement with
Examples:
1. The whole family was in agreement with her about/on what they should do.
2. Russia has just drawn up a trade agreement with Norway.
1. The administration has signed a multi-billion dollar trade agreement with………………
2. I came to an agreement with………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….……………………………………………………………………….
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
investigation into
Examples:
1. The authorities are planning to launch a full-scale investigation into the crash.
2. The investigation into the cause of the air crash is continuing.
1. There will be a full investigation into ……………………………………………………..
2. The bank conducted its own internal investigation into……………………………………
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
category of
Examples:
1. There are three categories of accommodation - standard, executive, and deluxe.
2. Housing authorities that enforce the policies will qualify for certain categories of bonus funding.
1. There are two categories of……………………………………………………………….
2. The six categories of……………….. ………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
memory of
Examples:
1. A service was held in memory of those who died in the earthquake.
2. He has lots of happy memories of his stay in Japan.
1. She talked about her memories of……………………………………………..………..
2. I have many happy memories of…………………………………………………………...
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
suspicion of
Examples:
1. He gave just a suspicion of a smile.
2. She was arrested on suspicion of murder.
1. "I'm arresting you on suspicion of………………………………..," said the police officer.
2. I have a suspicion of………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Day 35 Activity: Pessimism
Cross out the sentence that does not correspond to the given situation.
1. Being pessimistic may cause serious mental health problems.

The ramifications of being pessimistic are serious mental health problems.
The comparisons between being pessimistic are serious mental health problems.
2. There are a lot of ways to fight pessimism. You can start by counting all things you are good at doing.
One basis of fighting pessimism is to count all the things you are good at doing.
One method for fighting pessimism is to count all the things you are good at doing.
3. There are many causes of having a pessimistic mentality.

Pessimism is a result of a combination of factors.
Pessimism is a result of one’s awareness of such factors.
4. Pessimism may come from severe envy towards people whom you think are better than you.
Envy towards other people may be a disparity between pessimism.
Envy towards other people may be a source of pessimism.
5. Positive thinking, or optimism, helps the mind and body in a lot of ways.
One must consider the importance of optimism because it benefits the mind and
body.
One must consider the thought of optimism because it benefits the mind and body.
6. Reading about optimism is useful in figuring out the best solution for a pessimistic person.
There are a lot of articles on optimism useful for negative thinkers.
One must consider the thought of optimism because it benefits the mind and body.
7. Even though some hide their negativity, it is seen through their self-deprecating sense of humor.
Self-deprecating jokes are a form of negative thinking.
Self-deprecating jokes are the nature of being pessimistic.
8. Some people experience spikes in pessimism during their adolescence.
Some people feel very negative during the category of adolescence.
During the stage of adolescence, some people feel high levels of negative thinking.
9. Transitioning from a negative mentality to a positive one doesn’t happen overnight.
The growth of negativity in one’s mind happens quickly.
The process of changing into an optimistic mind happens gradually.
10. Simple compliments can help people overcome pessimism.
Saying something nice helps those who have difficulties with thinking positively.
Giving insults helps those who have implications of thinking positively.
Writing
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Day 36
pattern of impact on
demand for means of
competition for ignorance of
pressure on remedy for
pressure of value of
scarcity of conservation of
abundance of consumption of
impact of
Note:

pattern of
Examples:
1. If you've set a pattern of overspending, try to break it this year.
2. The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years.
1. It's easy to get stuck in the same old pattern of ……………………………………………
2. The child showed a normal pattern of …………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
demand for
Examples:
1. The union's demand for an 8% across-the-board increase is still under consideration.
2. There isn't much demand for leaded gasoline anymore.
1. Their demand for…………………………………………………………………………...

2. We can’t meet the demand for………………………………..…………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
competition for
Examples:
1. The competition for university places is greater than ever this year.
2. The competition for this job is very tough - we had over 200 applicants.
1. There’s an intense competition for ………………………………………………………...
2. The competition for ……………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
pressure on
Examples:
1. She's got a lot of pressure on her at work just now.
2. He exerts pressure on his kids to get them to do as he wants.
1. Don’t put too much pressure on……………………………………………………………
2. The pressure on ………. ……………………………………………………………….......
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
pressure of
Examples:
1. I feel I’m not able to cope well with the pressures of life.
2. The pressure of his hand on my arm gives me fright.
1. The pressure of ……………………….…………………………………………………….
2. He’s now free from the pressure of …………….……………………………..…..……….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
scarcity of
Examples:
1. There is a scarcity of skilled workers in the building sector.
2. The scarcity of medical supplies is becoming critical.
1. Due to the scarcity of …………………….. …………………………………………….....
2. They suffer from the scarcity of ………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
abundance of
Examples:
1. There is an abundance of fresh vegetables available.
2. The Bordeaux exhibition goes all out for an abundance of images.
1. There is an abundance of ……..……………………………………………………………
2. The lushness and abundance of……………………………………………………………
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
impact of
Examples:
1. The company is trying to lessen the impact of the oil spill on marine life.
2. The book discusses the impact of Christian thinking on western society.
1. The lasting impact of……………………………………………………….…………….
2. The news softened the impact of …….…………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
impact on
Examples:
1. Television coverage had surprisingly little impact on trends in party credibility.
2. High interest rates have a negative impact on spending.
1. The new advertising campaign has had little impact on…………………………..………..
2. This decision will have a disastrous impact on…………………….………………………
3. ………………………….…………………………………………………………………...
4. …………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
means of
Examples:
1. Homework should not be used as a means of controlling children.
2. Do you have any means of identification?
1. They had no means of ……………………………………………………………………..
2. We need to find some other means of…………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
ignorance of
Examples:
1. He showed complete ignorance of the most basic historical facts.
2. The average American's ignorance of geography is shocking.
1. Our ignorance of….………………………………………………………………………..
2. He acted in ignorance of……. …………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
remedy for
Examples:
1. The program is one remedy for discrimination.
2. The best remedy for grief is hard work.
1. We have exhausted all possible legal remedies for ………………………….…………….
2. Do you know of any remedies for…………………………………….……………………
3. …………………….…………………………………………………...……………………
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………….……………
value of
Examples:
3. A group of athletes spoke to the students about the value of a college education.
4. “A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.” – Oscar
Wilde Practice: Complete the following sentences and construct two more using the expression.
1. What is the value of……………………………………………………………………....?
2. Your perceived value of…….…………………………………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
conservation of
Examples:
1. The organization promotes conservation of forest resources.
2. The main objectives are the conservation of materials and energy in support of the
sustainable development program.
1. The conservation of……………… ……………………………………………..................

2. The committee’s main concern is the conservation of …………………………………….
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………...
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
consumption of
Examples:
1. The consumption of alcohol on the premises is forbidden.
2. Several other recent studies have shown that moderate consumption of red wine, in particular, is helpful
for preventing heart disease.
1. There’s been an increase in the consumption of…………………………………………..
2. The government is urging people to reduce their consumption of…………………………
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...…………………………………………………….
Day 37
acquaintance with longing for

affection for description of
complaint against version of
confidence in loss of
portion of reflection of
instance of
possibility of
verdict on
deterrent to
audience with
Note:

acquaintance with
Examples:
1. The practice of a lawyer requires acquaintance with court procedures.
2. He has a passing acquaintance with a lot of different subjects.
1. His acquaintance with ……………….…………………………………………………….
2. The pupils had little acquaintance with…………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
affection for
Examples:
1. Alison and I had been at school together, and I felt great affection for her.
2. She felt no affection for her child.
1. Since the age of eight, she's had an affection for.…………………..……………………...
2. He didn’t find it easy to express his affection for………………………………..………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. …………………………………………...………………………………………………….
complaint against
Examples:
1. Mr. Kelly has made a formal complaint against his neighbor.
2. All complaints against police officers are carefully investigated.
1. His complaint against……………………………………………………………………….
2. The manager of the company filed a formal complaint against …………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
confidence in
Examples:
1. Opinion polls show that voters have lost confidence in the administration.
2. We had every confidence in the staff; they seemed so caring and understanding.
1. I didn’t have any confidence in…………………………………………………………..
2. She had complete confidence in ……………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
portion of
Examples:
1. It boasts an overly generous portion of violence.
2. The research suggests we only use a small portion of our brains at any one time.
1. A major portion of……………………………………………………………………….
2. They serve a small portion of………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
instance of
Examples:
1. There have been several instances of violence at the school.
2. They came across many instances of discrimination.
1. There have already been several instances of……………………………………………..
2. Another instance of………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
possibility of
Examples:
1. Archer began to explore the possibilities of opening a club in the city.
2. We are considering the possibility of providing a new class for advanced students.
1. We could not ignore the possibility of…………………………………………………….
2. The forecast said that there's a possibility of…………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
verdict on
Examples:
1. What's your verdict on the movie?
2. Voters gave their verdict on the government's economic record last night by voting overwhelmingly
for the opposition.
1. What do you think of their verdict on……………………………………………………..
2. You have to give your verdict on …………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. …………………………………………...…………………………………………………
deterrent to
Examples:
1. The bishops said the death penalty was not a deterrent to crime
2. They executed him, as a deterrent to any other young soldiers thinking of trying to desert from the
army. Practice: Complete the following sentences and construct two more using the expression.
1. The fines are large enough to be an effective deterrent to…………………………………
2. This rule will stand as a deterrent to……………………………………..……………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
audience with
Examples:
1. At the end of the conference the participants were granted an audience with the Pope.
2. She had a private audience with the king.
1. I have to seek audience with…………………………………………………………….
2. He has requested an audience with……………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
longing for
Examples:
1. His heart was filled with longing for Cynthia.
2. He’s been longing for his homeland3
1. I have been longing for ……………… ……………………………………………………
2. You will never understand my longing for………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
description of
Examples:
1. She mesmerized a neighborhood gathering with a description of her transatlantic flight.
2. You can read a detailed description of the products on their Web site.
1. His description of……………………………………………………………………..
2. Write a description of………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
version of
Examples:
1. I had trouble understanding the French, so I got the English version of the book from the library
2. Her version of the accident was completely different from that given by the driver of the other
car. Practice: Complete the following with your own idea.
1. The social worker wants to hear her version of………………………...........................
2. This is the new version of…………………………………………………………………..
3. …………………….………………………………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………...……………………………………………………
loss of
Examples:
1. She must be feeling very lonely after the loss of her husband.
2. He suffered a gradual loss of memory.
1. You should report the loss of…………………………………………………………...
2. He did not explain his apparent loss of ………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. …………………………………………...………………………………………………….
reflection of
Examples:
1. His speech was an accurate reflection of the public mood.
2. The amount you tip should be a reflection of the kind of service you got. Practice:
1. Their finely decorated home is a reflection of……………………………………………
2. The full bright moon and the reflection of…………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Day 38
hatred of dig at
significance of leniency toward
subject of neglect of
capacity for step toward
string of appeal for
pool of prejudice against
in spite of torrent of
prospect of
Note:


hatred of
Examples:
1. The experience left him with a deep hatred of politicians.
2. The long cold winter had only increased his hatred of the place.
1. His relationship with his mother left him with a psychotic hatred of…………………….
2. Gang members have a hatred of……………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
significance of
Examples:
1. Freud explained the significance of some of the objects and situations in Anna's dream.
2. We should not overestimate the significance of his influence.
1. Talk about the significance of………………………………………………………………
2. What is the significance of.……………………………………….………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
subject of
Examples:
1. She has made a series of documentaries on the subject of family relationships.
2. He has very little to say on the subject of the accusations made against him.
1. He became the subject of…………………………………………………………………
2. His life story is the subject of……………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
capacity for
Examples:
1. He has an enormous capacity for hard work.
2. Cheryl's capacity for understanding and compassion is impressive.
1. She has a great capacity for……………………………………………………………….
2. Most people have little capacity for ……………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
string of
Examples:
1. Jackson was imprisoned in 1934 for a string of sensational crimes.
2. They asked me a string of questions about Gerald and Bob.
1. What do you think of the recent string of………………………………………………...
2. She committed a string of…………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
pool of
Examples:
1. There is a much smaller pool of houses to rent than there used to be.
2. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant pools of water.
1. The region has a large and talented pool of………………………………………………..
2. Have you seen the pool of…………………………………………………………..……
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
in spite of
Examples:
1. In spite of our best endeavors, it has proven impossible to contact her.
2. Jane's been unfaithful to Jim three times, but he still loves her in spite of everything.
1. In spite of………………..…………………………………………………………………
2. She started to laugh, in spite of……………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
prospect of
Examples:
1. She wasn’t exactly overjoyed at the prospect of looking after her niece.
2. The prospect of marriage terrified Alice.
1. He relishes the prospect of ……………………………………………………....................
2. I see no prospect of………………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
dig at
Examples:
1. In his speech, the Vice-Chancellor took several digs at the academic staff.
2. He couldn’t resist a dig at the referee.
1. He's always taking a dig at………………………………..……………………………….
2. She couldn't resist a dig at ………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
leniency toward
Examples:
1. He said he would show no leniency towards those who stirred up trouble between Muslims
and Christians.
2. The courts were urged to show leniency toward the boy.
1. Showing leniency towards………………………………………………………………...
2. As a judge, you should not show leniency towards…………………………………….…
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
neglect of
Examples:
1. Employees complained of the company's neglect of safety standards.
2. Five officers were court-martialed for cowardice or neglect of duty.
1. Many people are deeply concerned about the neglect of………………………………….
2. Tenants are complaining about the landlord’s neglect of …..…………..………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. …………………………………….………………………………………………………
step towards
Examples:
1. Her first big step towards a career in movies was her move to Hollywood.
2. The first step towards achieving peace in the region will be to elect a government that represents all the
people.
1. ………………is an important step towards……………………………..…………………
2. Identifying the cause of a disease must always be the first step towards…………………
5. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
appeal for
Examples:
1. Many charities issued an appeal for contributions to help victims of the earthquake.
2. The film has great appeal for young audiences.
1. The police have issued a new appeal for…………………………………………………
2. The appeal for…………………………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
prejudice against
Examples:
1. He claims that prejudice against homosexuals would cease overnight if all the gay stars in the country were
honest about their sexuality.
2. There’s still a great deal of prejudice against direct marketing.
1. The prejudice against…………..………………………………………………………….
2. A cultural prejudice against……………………………………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
torrent of
Examples:
1. We got a torrent of e-mails complaining about the advertisement.
2. He let out a torrent of angry words.
1. He worried a story about him would draw a torrent of…………………………………….
2. A torrent of ………………………………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Day 39
hallmark of search for
thirst for dose of
evidence of subscription to
cycle of supply of
method of surge of
objection to layer of
rush of risk of
request for
Note:

hallmark of
Examples:
1. The explosion had all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack.
2. Their ability to work under tight deadlines is a hallmark of their professionalism.
1. Their performance did not bear the hallmark of…………………………….......................
2. Simplicity is a hallmark of …………………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
thirst for
Examples:
1. She slaked her thirst for knowledge by reading everything she could.
2. He's always had a thirst for adventure.
1. Emerson took his thirst for…………………………………………………………..….....
2. He always had a thirst for ………………………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. …………................................................................................................................................
evidence of
Examples:
1. People have been looking for evidence of life on other planets for years.
2. The FBI has found no evidence of a crime.
1. The police have found no evidence of…………………………………………………..
2. At present we have no evidence of…………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
cycle of
Examples:
1. The cycle of violence between the two countries is unending.
2. The country is trapped in a cycle of poverty and under-development.
1. The cycle of …………………………………………………………………………….…
2. People usually go through a cycle of……………………………………………….……
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
method of
Examples:
1. One of the preferred methods of estimating usual dietary intakes of individuals is the diet history
questionnaire.
2. Travelling by train is still one of the safest methods of transport.
1. What is the most reliable method of………………………………………………………
2. She criticized the police's methods of ……………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
objection to
Examples:
1. He had moral objections to killing animals for food.
2. Her objection to the plan is based on incorrect facts.
1. There were moral objections to ……………………………………………………………
2. His objection to…………………………………..………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
rush of
Examples:
1. She felt a cold rush of air as she wound down her window.
2. I felt a rush of excitement when she arrived.
1. A rush of ………………………………………………………………………...................
2. From the darkness behind her there came a rush of……………………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
request for
Examples:
1. They have made an urgent request for international aid.
2. The board has granted your request for funding.
1. The library gets a lot of requests for…………………………………………………….
2. They received hundreds of requests for……………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
search for
Examples:
1. Bad weather is hampering the search for survivors.
2. Much has been spent, to little effect, on the search for a vaccine.
1. Their search for…………………..…………………………………………………….......
2. Friends and neighbors joined police officers to search for…………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
dose of
Examples:
1. The government received a hefty dose of bad news this week.
2. It is dangerous to take more than the recommended dose of this medicine.
1. Certain individuals get sleepy on low doses of………………………………….…………
2. She was given a dose of…….……………………………………………………………...
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
subscription to
Examples:
1. A subscription to their quarterly report costs $575 a year.
2. We bought our niece an annual subscription to the tennis club.
1. I've taken out a subscription to……………………………………………………………
2. He didn’t pay his monthly subscription to…….……………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
supply of
Examples:
1. I’ve only got a week’s supply of tablets left.
2. The military government is trying to stop the supply of guns to the rebels.
1. We have to find ways of providing an equitable supply of………………………………...
2. The hospital keeps a large supply of ……………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
surge of
Examples:
1. She felt a surge of solidarity and loyalty towards him.
2. Sophie felt a surge of anger, but with an effort she suppressed it.
1. The city is preparing for a surge of……………………………………………………….
2. Congress hopes cutting taxes will lead to a surge of ……….……………………………..
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
layer of
Examples:
1. We are operating with fewer layers of management.
2. There are many layers of meaning to be discovered in the poem.
1. Separate the layers of …………..………………………………………………………….
2. The road was covered by a thin layer of………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
risk of
Examples:
1. Skiers always face the risk of serious injury.
2. I couldn’t take the risk of leaving him alone even for a short time.
1. There is a high risk of …………..………………………………………………………...
2. Wearing a seatbelt can reduce the risk of………………………………………………….
3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Day 40 Activity: Dream
Cross out the sentence that does not correspond to the given situation.
1. Having lifelong dreams is important in self-development, and we as growing individuals need to realize that.
People need to realize the value of having lifelong dreams.
Having lifelong dreams deals a great demand for self-development.
2. For lucky people, a multitude of opportunities are available to them.

A great impact on lucky people is dealt by a lot of opportunities.
There is an abundance of opportunities for the lucky.
3. For most, though, looking for their own dreams is a tough pursuit. Most
people are longing for finally finding their own dreams.
Only a portion of people find it difficult to look for their own dreams.
4. People like the latter need a strong foundation of self-esteem and determination.
People who have trouble finding their own dreams need affection for themselves.
Those who are in a constant search for their dreams need confidence in themselves.
5. That’s because dreams aren’t that easy to find, and it takes a lot of sacrifice to make them come true if one has
finally found his.
In spite of having found a dream, one has to make a lot of sacrifices to make it come
true.
One has to have a leniency toward sacrifice in order to achieve their found dream.
6. People need to experience countless problems on the road to self-development.

Torrents of difficulties are needed for people to develop themselves.
People require a capacity for many difficulties to develop themselves.
7. Sometimes, we even need to reach the point of giving up to make us realize whether or not we still want to
achieve our found dreams.
Reaching the point of giving up makes us question our search for achievement.
Reaching the point of giving up makes us feel a hallmark of achievement.
8. However, not surrendering and standing back up again is a mandatory repetitive process.
Our goal to achieve our dreams is a cycle of ups and downs.
One method of achieving our dreams is not to give up but to remain standing the
entire time.
9. Although our entire journey is full of complications, we need to keep our head held high.
In our journey, there will always be huge pools of complications, but we need to
remain confident.
There will always be doses of complications in our journey, but we need to remain
confident.
10. When we finally reach the top, we have to remember keeping our feet on the ground.
Once our thirst for achievement is fulfilled, we need to stay humble.
When we complete the surge of achievement, we need to keep going.
Writing
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PREFACE

attack on link with

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access to reason for

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approval of recipe for

influence on relationship with

interest in responsibility for

knowledge of sympathy for

matter with taste of

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

1. We would like to see a big increase …………………..productivity.

2. I have no interest ……………………… politics.

4. The reason _____ this meeting is to discuss the merger.

5. There is a ban ______ the new products because of its defect.

6. The cause ______ his problems is his family.

7. Did you do any damage ______ the house?

8. The experience changed his attitude ______ religion.

9. He took a picture ______ his girlfriend.

10. Do you have a good relationship ______ most of your relatives?

B. Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

2. a. He had great difficulty for English grammar.

3. a. There has been a delay for the book's publication.

4. a. She inherited a passion with music from her grandfather.

5. a. There is a special need for well-trained teachers.

6. a. Whenever we have trouble to our studies, our teachers help us patiently.

7. a. The taste to the lemon made her screw up her face.

9. a. She lays a lot of emphasis to the usage of prepositions.

10. a. She showed a talent for acting at an early age.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

Everyone was surprised by his lack of concern.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

2. Her _______________ shopping caused problems in her marriage.

3. His _______________ renovating homes is over 20 years.

4. This is the third _______________ the President's life this year.

5. His _______________ escaping is a lie.

6. My _______________ this company is primarily due to their family friendliness.

8. His _________________ her was becoming more and more aggressive.

9. The government put a ___________________ imports of textiles.

10. The __________________ the meeting is to appoint a trustee.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

application for interaction of

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

1. Being pessimistic may cause serious mental health problems.

3. There are many causes of having a pessimistic mentality.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

1. Their demand for…………………………………………………………………………...

1. The conservation of……………… ……………………………………………..................

acquaintance with longing for

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

Everyone was surprised by his lack of concern.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

2. For lucky people, a multitude of opportunities are available to them.

6. People need to experience countless problems on the road to self-development.