1) PREPOSITIONAL VERBS (VERB + PREPOSITION)

A) Put in the correct preposition (at/from/on/to/for/about/in)

01. Stop worrying _____ your exam - everything will be fine.

02. I've waited _____ Judy for 30 minutes. I'm going home.
03. Stop talking and concentrate _____ your work.
04. Don't forget to pay _____ the newspaper.
05. He explained the computer program _____ me.
06. I don't know what we'll do at the weekend. It depends _____ the weather.
07. She will arrive _____ London at 3pm.
08. I like to listen _____ the radio when I wake up.
09. He borrowed £20 _____ his brother.
10. Who does this coat belong _____.
11. She left without paying _____ the meal.
12. It was so hot I couldn't concentrate _____ my book.
13. Mothers always worry _____ their children.
14. Please explain the meaning of this word _____ your classmates.
15. I'm fed up of waiting _____ spring.
16. That car belongs _____ my father.
17. She listens _____ opera on the tube.
18. Which university you go to depends _____ your exam results.
19. A lot of people borrow money _____ the bank.
20. When she arrived _____ the pub, it was already closed.
21. It's so noisy that I can't concentrate _____ my homework.
22. Don't worry - I'll pay _____ the tickets.
23. The car belongs _____ my father, so I don't think we can use it.
24. I borrowed a pen _____ my classmate.
25. I've been waiting _____ the bus for more than twenty minutes!.
26. John: "What time shall we eat dinner?" Gill: "It depends _____ John - let’s eat when he arrives".
27. When we arrived _____ the cinema, the film had already started.
28. Please explain this problem _____ us.
29. She was listening _____ the radio when the doorbell rang.
30. John worries _____ his exam results all the time.
31. My flatmate listens _____ a lot of jazz.
32. David paid _____ the drinks.
33. Who does that house belong _____ ?
34. Don't worry _____ Jill, she'll be fine.
35. She borrowed a jumper _____ Julie.
36. Please be quiet. I need to concentrate _____ this book.
37. I want to go to the beach tomorrow but it depends _____ the weather.
38. Who are you waiting _____ ?
39. When will we arrive _____ London?
40. A policeman explained _____ the children why they should never run across the road.
1) PREPOSITIONAL VERBS (VERB + PREPOSITION)

B) Put in the correct preposition

01. I must apologize _____ my behaviour : I was so tired and exhausted yesterday evening.
02. We have been waiting _____ the train for 45 minutes now!
03. If you don’t make any effort, I will have to talk _____ your parents.
04. John, can you answer _____ this question ?
05. The new manager will have to deal _____ all the complaints in the company.
06. He never cares _____ his friends, the only thing he is interested in is money.
07. John is worrying _____ his sister: she hasn’t eaten anything for 2 days.
08. The people who demonstrated yesterday were protesting _____ nuclear weapons.
09. The teacher couldn’t speak without referring _____ his notes constantly.
10. I have borrowed that book from the library, but this one belongs _____ me.
11. Do you believe _____ ghosts?
12. What were you arguing _____ ?
13. I'm not apologising _____ breaking the lamp, because I didn't do it!
14. My boyfriend is paying _____ me.
15. He had sent many letters applying ______ jobs but no one ever replied.
16. We asked ______ more information, but the shopkeeper didn't have any.
17. She was banned _____ driving for two years
18. I'm a teacher and I specialise _____ teaching young people.
19. There are several gorgeous restaurants to choose ______ in this remote ski resort.
20. Many people have complained ______ the noise in that street.
21. My aunt always comments _____ our school results. Why doesn't she mind her own business ?
22. This cake is not very healthy, it only consists ______ sugar, flour, and butter.
23. I have always doubted ______ his honesty and now you have the evidence he is a liar.
24. Honestly, I prefer wine _____ beer.
25. When he entered ______ the classroom everyone cheered and wished him a happy birthday.
26. Have you heard ______ your parents yet ? No, they haven’t sent any e-mail yet.
27. In winter a lot of people feel depressed because they long ______ the sunshine.
28. In the interest of your colleagues, please refrain ______ smoking in the office
29. Thank you so much for your help, I know, I can always rely ______ you!
30. Never smile _____ a crocodile - you can't get friendly with a crocodile. Don't be taken in by his grin