@ Cover the Fkerosirion column on the right, and test yourself. Adjective + preposition 1 We weren't aware __ the problem with our ticket until we got to the airport. 2 The film, which is set in Sweden, is based ____a best-selling novel. 3 Tcan‘t eat prawns because I'm allergic ___ seafood. 4 Are you familiar ____ the computer software we use? 5 As marketing manager | am responsible ___ all our publicity campaigns. 6 Her dress was identical ___ mine. It was so embarrassing! 7 Ym fed up ___ waiting for the electrician to come. I'm going out 8 My grandmother is especially fond __ her eldest grandchild. 9 My wife is not very keen _ me buying a sports car. 10 My cousin is a great linguist - she’ fluent ___ four languages. 11 Wete very dissatisfied ____ the service we received at your establishment, 42 She may be old, but shes quite capable __looking after herself. 13 The flight was delayed for two hours due__a technical fault, 14 My younger brother is absolutely mad ___ motor racing. 15 My family are hooked __ that new series — we never miss it. 16 I'm sick ___ listening to her complain about how many hours she has to work. 17 Jackis very upset ___ the way the company treated him when he was ill 18 My wifes name is Fran, which is short __ Francesca. Preposition + noun 1 ___ theory it only takes two days to renew the visa, but __ practice it takes a week 2 The travel agent has asked us to pay 50% of the cost of the holiday _advance. 3 I'm quite sure that he did that__ purpose, because he knew it would annoy her. 4 The teacher makes us learn lots of phrases__heart and then tests us on them, 5 Ineed a definite answer from you by the end of next week __ the latest, 6 We didn't arrange to meet. [just saw her on the bus__ chance. 7 Isaw the interview with the President __ the news last night. 8 Climate change is always __ the news these days - on TY, radio, and in the newspapers. 9 Be careful with Nora today. She’s__a very bad mood. 10 It was very difficult at first but everything worked out well___ the end. 11 Isent a very romantic email to my boss instead of my girlfriend _ mistake. 12 [did all that work____ nothing. The teacher forgot to collect in our essays. 13 My sister and her husband broke up last year, but they are still_ good terms. 14 I don't eat in that restaurant __ principle. I've heard they treat their staff very badly. 15 ___ principle, they have agreed to rent the house to us, but we need to work out the details. 16 The company are heavily ___ debt and may have to close down, 17 In Gélifornia smoking on beaches is_~ “she law. ae 18 __—a rule I'm usually in bed by 11.00-during the week. At weekends I stay upTtater @ Keep a record of other examples of dependent prepositions. These can also be found ir such as the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.