Verb + prepositions

1. Simon insisted _______ paying for everything when we went out.

2. The exam consists ________ speaking, writing, listening, reading and English in use papers.
3. I can’t concentrate _______ what I’m doing with all that noise outside.
4. The government was heavily criticized ________ not acting faster.
5. I need to translate this document _______ German. Can you help me?
6. My brother is a lawyer who specialized ________ criminal law.
7. We’re still waiting for Laura to apologize ________ her awful behavior last night.
8. Every one blamed me ________ the mistake, even though it wasn’t my fault.
9. The police have accused her ________ stealing from her employer.
10. I’m so hard up I’m going to have to borrow some money ________ my sister.
11. It’s not often a good idea to lend money _ ______ a friend.
12. We have succeeded ________ reducing unemployment to less than 5% of the workforce.
13. I think the film is definitely aimed ________ people under 25. I didn’t enjoy it at all.
14. I was named ________ my grandmother, who died before I was born.
15. I know I can rely _______ you to keep a secret.
16. We need to divide this ________ four equal parts.
17. I’m going to complain to the manager ________ this.