Preposition combinations with adjectives and verbs

1. Preposition combinationswith adjectives and verbs There are many of these! There is no exact rule to follow…..you just have to learn them!

2. Group 1 • Do you believe _____________ ghosts? • Anthony is engaged _____________ my cousin. • Ms Ballas substituted _____________ our regular teacher. • I can’t distinguish one twin _____________ the other. • Did you forgive him ____________ lying to you? • Children rely ___________ their parents for food and shelter. • Tim wore sunglasses to protect his eyes ________________ the sun. • Chris excels ____________ sports. • Andrea contributed her ideas ______________ the discussion. • I hope you succeed _____________ your new job. • I’m very fond ___________ their children. • The firefighters rescued many people ______________ the burning building. • I don’t care ________________ spaghetti. I’d rather eat something else. • Chris doesn’t seem to care _________________ his bad grades. • Sometimes Bobby seems to be jealous ____________ his brother.

3. Group 2 • Max is known ____________ his honesty. • Mr and Mrs Jones have always been faithful __________ each other. • Do you promise to come? I’m counting ___________ you to be there. • Trucks are prohibited ____________ using residential streets. • The little girl is afraid ________ an imaginary bear that lives under her bed. • Do you take good care _________ your health? • I’m worried _____________ this problem. • I don’t agree ___________ you. • We decided ____________ eight o’clock as the time we should meet. • Who did you vote ____________ in the last election? • How many students were absent _________ class yesterday? • It is important to be polite ________ other people. • The farmers are hoping ____________ rain. • Jason was late because he wasn’t aware ________________ the time. • We will fight ____________ our rights.

4. Group 3 • I am not familiar ______________ that author’s works. • He doesn’t approve ____________ smoking. • I subscribe ____________ several magazines. • Water consists ____________ oxygen and hydrogen. • I became uncomfortable because she was staring ____________ me. • She hid the candy _____________ the children. • He never argues ___________ his wife. • I arrived _____________ this country two weeks ago. • We arrived ______________ the airport ten minutes late. • Has Mary recovered _______________ her illness? • I pray ____________ peace. • I am envious ______________ people who can speak three or four languages fluently. • Why are you angry ____________ me? Did I do something wrong? • They are very patient ______________ their children. • The students responded ____________ the questions.

5. Group 4 • I am grateful _________ you ___________ your assistance. • The criminal escaped ______________ prison. • Elizabeth is not content ____________ the progress she is making. • Paul’s comments were not relevant ____________ the topic under discussion. • Have you decided ____________ a date for your wedding yet? • My boots are made ________________ leather. • I’m depending _____________ you to finish this work for me. • Patricia applied _________ admission ____________ the university. • Daniel dreamed __________ some of his childhood friends last night. • Mr Miller dreams _____________ owning his own business someday. • The accused woman was innocent _________ the crime with which she was charged. • Ms Sanders is friendly ______________ everyone. • Benjamin was proud _____________ himself for winning the prize. • The secretary provided me _____________ a great deal of information. • Ivan compared the wedding customs in his country ____________ those in the United States.

6. Reference list • See handout • New vocabulary? NOW………. ……..writefive sentences using preposition combinations that you learnt today. If you can write one paragraph rather than five unrelated sentences you are a star!