Review Exercise: Verb/Adjective+Preposition Combinations ...

Review Exercise: Verb/Adjective+Preposition Combinations



As you fill in each blank below with an appropriate preposition, say the entire sentence ALOUD to reinforce the V/A+prep combination in your mind -- repeat this speaking exercise several times on your own. Alternative preposition choices in parentheses follow some sentences.

1. A plantain is similar _______ a banana. 2. Are they really married _________ each other? 3. Are you accustomed ____________ the humidity here? 4. Are you addicted ___________ coffee? 5. Are you angry _________ me. (also: at) 6. Are you aware __________ the situation? 7. Are you familiar _________ this author? 8. Are you interested __________ folk music? 9. Are you nervous ____________ your job interview? 10. Are you ready __________ an adventure? 11. Are you searching _________ a soul mate? 12. Be content _______ what you have. 13. Be sure to warn him __________ the danger. (also: about) 14. Children are dependent ___________ their parents. 15. Congratulations! We're so happy ________ you. 16. Could you help me ___________ these suitcases? 17. Deprived ________ water for two days, I became exhausted. 18. Do you agree ______________ me? 19. Does it matter _________ you what I wear? 20. Does this earring belong ___________ anyone here? 21. Don't complain __________ the food. 22. Don't get so angry ___________ such a small thing! (also: over, at) 23. Don't wait __________ the bus; let's walk! 24. Everything is clear _______ me now. 25. Have you contributed money __________ your local library? 26. Have you ever heard ___________ Paris, Texas? (also: about) 27. He apologized __________ her for his rudeness. 28. He arrived __________ Thailand yesterday. 29. He complained ___________ me about my cat. 30. He died ___________ eating tainted meat. (also: of) 31. He excels _________ swimming. (also: at) 32. He prefers to focus _________ one task at a time. 33. He seems sure ____________ the facts. (also: of) 34. He told the boss ________ the problem. (also: of) 35. He was accused __________ shoplifting. 36. He was always faithful _________ his wife. 37. He was blamed __________ causing the accident.

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38. He was found guilty ___________ treason. 39. He's hungry ___________ new challenges. 40. He's jealous _________ his brother's success. 41. He's kind ________ strangers. 42. He's looking _________ the pretty picture hanging on the wall. 43. He's really attached _________ her. 44. He's still sad ___________ losing his job. 45. Her apartment was furnished __________ a bar and stools. 46. His grandmother took care ________ him every summer. 47. How could you discuss that ________ them? 48. How did you dispose __________ your old cell phone? 49. How is your point relevant _________ this discussion? 50. How many times have you been absent _______ class? 51. I always dreamed __________ owning my own business. (also: about) 52. I always replace sugar _________ honey in that recipe. 53. I borrowed $20 _______ a friend of mine. 54. I can't believe how fast he recovered __________ cancer! 55. I don't care ____________ your past; what matters is now. 56. I dreamed __________ my project last night. (also: of) 57. I excused him __________ being late. 58. I feel I can confide _________ you. 59. I had a talk ___________ my landlord about the rent. 60. I heard __________ your new apartment. 61. I look forward ___________ seeing you. 62. I need to confer ___________ you today on several issues. 63. I spoke _________ the president when he visited our class. (also: with) 64. I talked ___________ my boss about a raise. (also: with) 65. I think she's capable ________ leading the country. 66. I was prohibited _________ entering my old building. 67. I will rely __________ my wife to plan the menu. 68. I wonder __________ that. 69. I'd like to respond _________ your question. 70. I'll ask her ____________ some help. 71. I'll introduce you ___________ my family. 72. I'll probably vote ________ her. 73. I'll speak to him _________ the noise. 74. I'm concentrating ________ career-related vocabulary. 75. I'm curious ____________ the way you did this. 76. I'm grateful _________ everything you've done. 77. I'm grateful _________ you for helping me. 78. I'm heading ________ Soho; want to join me? (also: to) 79. I'm not going to argue __________ you over money. 80. I'm not related ________ him.

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81. If you persist _________ nagging your sister, you'll be sorry. 82. It's hard to compare his style __________ hers. (also: with) 83. Kentucky is famous _________ its bluegrass. 84. Let me speak _________ you about that later. (also: to) 85. Let me explain ________ you exactly what we have in mind. 86. Let's collaborate ________ another team on that project. 87. Let's hope _________ good weather. 88. Lincoln is remembered _________ several key achievements. 89. Maybe we should invest _________ that company's stock. 90. Mingle and be friendly _______ everyone. (also: to) 91. Most people are afraid _____________ sharks. 92. My desk is cluttered __________ magazines. 93. My essay compares his art __________ his life. (also: to) 94. My neighbor's dog always barks _________ me. 95. My ring is made __________ titanium. (also: from, with) 96. New Yorkers are exposed __________ high noise levels. 97. Nobody cares __________ you more deeply than I do. (also: about) 98. Nurses cared __________ wounded soldiers in the hospital. 99. One more guest was added __________ the group. 100. Our company is engaged __________ a major lawsuit. 101. Our neighbors are friendly _______ us. (also: with) 102. Please be polite _________ our guests. (also: with) 103. Please don't be annoyed ___________ me. (also: at) 104. Please don't stare _________ me. 105. Pray _______ rain; we need it! 106. Red wine and chocolate are good ___________ you. 107. Several inmates escaped ________ the local jail. 108. She apologized __________ her bad manners. 109. She applied __________ a position at IBM. 110. She asked him ___________ his vacation. 111. She died ___________ old age. 112. She disagrees ____________ his opinion on that. 113. She excels _________ physics. (also: in) 114. She graduated _________ the University of Virginia. 115. She has participated ___________ several key projects. 116. She insists __________ eating fresh fruit every day. 117. She invited me __________ a party. 118. She invited me __________ a walk along the beach. 119. She is crazy ____________ women's basketball. (also: for) 120. She is equal __________ him in intelligence. 121. She was convicted ___________ theft. 122. She's engaged __________ her high school sweetheart. 123. She's fond __________ ice cream.

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124. She's already taken care ________ the hotel reservations. 125. Some small planes are equipped __________ parachutes. 126. Something good happened _______ me. 127. Sometimes you have to fight ________ what is right. 128. Sorry! I forgot ____________ your party last Saturday. 129. Success consists ________ valuing and delivering excellence. (meaning: is comprised of [formal]) 130. Take advantage __________ New York's vibrant nightlife. 131. Thanks for being so good ________ us. 132. That brand name is associated _________ jeans. 133. The archers aimed their arrows _________ their targets. 134. The boss objects ________ your casual behavior in meetings. 135. The candidates disagree ___________ several issues. (also: about [casual]) 136. The CEO claimed to be innocent _________ wrongdoing. 137. The children hid _________ the babysitter. 138. The entire jury was convinced ________ his innocence. 139. The experts scoffed __________ the president's proposal. 140. The field was covered ___________ blueberry bushes. (also: in) 141. The gum is stuck _________ my shoe. (also: on) 142. The lecturer glanced _________ her watch several times. 143. The mayor is dedicated __________ improving the schools. 144. The puppy was rescued _________ the burning building. 145. The singer was dressed _________ white. 146. The square was crowded _________ people. 147. The teacher excused us _________ class early. 148. The warm weather seems connected ______ global warming. (also: to) 149. Their expertise is limited _________ residential real estate. 150. They always argue ___________ money. (also: over) 151. They are confident __________ my judgment. (also: about, of) 152. They disagree ___________ many things. (also: on) 153. They finally agreed __________ the terms of our proposal. [formal/business] (also: on) 154. They were responsible ___________ the design change. 155. They're committed __________ solving the problem. 156. They're eager __________ new challenges at work. 157. They're thirsty __________ knowledge. 158. They're excellent __________ predicting the weather. (also: in) 159. This book is full ___________ photographs. 160. This candy consists _________ chocolate and caramel. 161. Too much of anything is bad ___________ you. 162. Try to be patient __________ your colleagues. 163. Vermont is known __________ its beautiful countryside. 164. We admire you _________ your decisiveness. 165. We agreed ___________ the site for the launch. (also: to [formal/business]) 166. We all laughed __________ his comment.

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167. We don't approve ___________ your behavior. 168. We finally heard __________ our uncle, who is touring Asia. 169. We listened ____________ the radio last night. 170. We need to confer ________ what to do. (also: about) 171. We should separate the beer ________ the soda. (also: and) 172. We succeeded __________ locating his apartment. (also: at) 173. We talked __________ the stock market. 174. We thank you _________ your generosity. 175. We want to prevent her __________ hurting herself. 176. We warned them __________ the volcano. (also: of) 177. We'd like to compensate you ___________ the damage. 178. We're concerned ____________ your health. 179. We're confident __________ success! (also: about) 180. We're happy ___________ her new career. 181. We're heading ______ Spring Street right after class. (also: for) 182. We're departing ________ New York at 7 p.m. (meaning: leaving New York; preposition is optional) 183. We're departing New York _______ New Zealand next week. (meaning: going to New Zealand) 184. We're leaving __________ New Zealand next week. (meaning: going to, departing for) 185. We're sure ____________ the facts. (also: about) 186. We're willing to forgive them __________ their crimes. 187. What do you get when you subtract 9 ___________ 25? 188. What do you know _________ Beethoven? (also: of) 189. Who paid __________ my dinner? 190. Why are you angry _________ me? (also: with) 191. Why are you upset ________ me? (also: at) 192. Why argue __________ such a small thing? (also: over) 193. Will you be applying __________ Harvard next year? 194. Would you agree with me ___________ that? (also: on) 195. Would you like to subscribe __________ a daily newspaper? 196. You can count ________ him; he's reliable. 197. You can do it! We believe ________ your ability. 198. You can substitute honey _________ sugar in that recipe. 199. You can't protect your children __________ everything. 200. You're always so nice ________ me. 201. You're so good __________ young children. (meaning: talented/skilled at handling) 202. You're so talented! I'm envious ___________ you. 203. Your apartment is quite different _________ mine. 204. Your country is blessed _________ beautiful forests. 205. Your keyboard is not connected _________ your computer. (also: with) 206. Your parents will be proud _________ you. 207. Your tie doesn't coordinate ________ your shirt.

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