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Prepositions With Nouns: Adjective + Preposition - Dependent Prepositions

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Adjective + preposition – dependent prepositions

Choose the correct prepositions to complete the sentences below.


1 We are super excited _______________the trip.
2 He's famous ____________his science experiments on YouTube.
3He is totally different __________________his brother.
4 You are very bad __________________lying.
5 He isn't capable _________________taking care of himself.
6 He's obsessed __________________his new toy.
7 We're very proud _____________________you.
8 How long have you been married __________________Liam?
9 I'm fed up _________________my new boss. I hate him.
10 I'm not very keen _____________having to wear a uniform, but I need the job.

Prepositions with nouns


Put the correct preposition into the gap to complete each sentence.

1. She has no intention_____________going to college.

2. He's a good player and I have a lot of respect_____________him.

3. The highlight________________her career was winning the World Championship.

4. I have an appointment___________________a client this afternoon.

5. His attitude__________________his family changed as he grew older.

6. He threatened to sue her if she didn't pay for the damage______________his car.

7. His reputation_______________a soldier was considerable.

8. The opposition party is not in favour____________the new anti-terrorist legislation.

9. Students are normally given a certificate_____________completion of the course.

10. Nowadays, teachers are expected to have a university degree__________the subject they teach.
Verb + preposition – dependent prepositions
Choose the correct prepositions to complete the sentences below.
1 I waited ______________you for more than an hour.
2 I'm looking forward ___________seeing you.
3 We arrived ______________the station too late.
4 We are thinking _______________going on a trip to Venice.
5 Why are you shouting ____________________me?
6 This book belongs ______________me.
7 I never complained _________________my salary.
8 I spent all my money _________________clothes.
9 He got married ________________his boss.
10 As soon as we arrived ________________Lisbon, we called our friends.

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