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GENERAL ENGLISH · GRAMMAR PRACTICE · INTERMEDIATE (B1-B2)

DEPENDENT
PREPOSITIONS

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1 What are dependent prepositions?

Some prepositions naturally come after certain words in English. They ‘depend on’ the words that
come before them.

Preposition Example sentence

about Patrick was worried about his grandma.

for You should apply for that job.

from They rescued him from the burning

building.

in Her interest in books started when she

was very young.

of Angela is afraid of heights.

on She is keen on hiking and skiing.

to There is no easy solution to the problem.

with I am pleased with my exam results.

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DEPENDENT PREPOSITIONS

Dependent prepositions can come after adjectives, nouns and verbs.

They can also come after direct objects:
Let me congratulate you on your promotion.

Some words go together with more than one preposition.

I’m angry about my water bill. = you are angry about something
I’m angry with/at Marcus for using too much water. = you are angry with/at someone

2 Verbs

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence.

The structure of the sentences is: verb + preposition + noun/ing form.

about for in of on to with

1. You should apologise to Laura. That wasn’t a nice thing to say.

2. I need to prepare the test tomorrow.
3. Try not to worry the cat. I’m sure he will come home soon.
4. My hands smell garlic. I need to wash them.
5. Marie believes conspiracy theories.
6. I can’t concentrate my work here. It’s too noisy.
7. I don’t agree anything that you have said.

3 Nouns

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence.

The structure of the sentences is: noun + preposition + noun/ing form.

1. There is a demand for (of/in/for) engineers in the country right now.

2. Eric is in a relationship (to/with/about) Kara.
3. What is the purpose (for/in/of) the very small pocket in your jeans?
4. Oliver had a good reason being late to class. (about/for/of)
5. What is the matter (about/of/with) Paul? He doesn’t look very well.
6. Lara has a fear (about/of/with) spiders.
7. A lot of people have problems (of/with/about) English pronunciation.

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4 Adjectives

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence.

The sentence structure is: adjective + preposition + noun/ing form.

1. Sophia is married Jose.

2. Robert is very good learning languages.
3. Are you excited going on holiday?
4. Zoe is afraid small spaces.
5. I feel really sorry James. He broke his leg yesterday.
6. I’m tired listening to this album. Can we change it?
7. I’m upset Francis. She didn’t come to the party.

5 Practice

Complete the sentences below with a preposition and your own ideas.

1. I have a fear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. I’m keen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. I agree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. I’m good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. I’m tired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. I believe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. I’m sorry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. I worry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Revision

Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.

1. Alexander isn’t interested in football. He prefers computer games.

2. Smoking is bad you.
3. I’m sorry forgetting to feed the dog.
4. Simon has a good relationship his boss.
5. Elena is upset missing the concert.
6. Please don’t be angry him. This is my fault.
7. There is no demand this product right now. We should stop selling it.
8. Frank is keen comics and pizza.

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