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Prepositional Verbs

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Prepositional Verbs

English class - Intermediate level

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PREPOSITIONAL VERBS

Grammar explanation
When a verb is part of a longer sentence, it is often followed by a
specific preposition.
I agree with Mike.
She listens to the radio a lot.
He thanked me for the flowers.

There are no grammatical rules to help you know which


preposition is used with which verb, so it's a good idea to try
to learn them together. To help you do this, write new
vocabulary in your notebook in a sentence or phrase. Here
are some common verbs for each preposition.

Verbs with for


They're waiting for a bus.
He apologised for being late.
I applied for the job but I didn't get it.
How do you ask for a coffee in Polish?
I can't go out tonight because I have to prepare for my
interview tomorrow.
Verbs with from
This spray should protect you from mosquitoes.
Has he recovered from the accident yet?
She won an award because
she saved someone from drowning.
I suffer from allergies.
Verbs with with
I agree with everything
• Verbs with in you've said.
• She doesn't believe in coincidences. My assistant
Our company specialises in computer will provide you with more
software. information if you need it.
You have to work hard if you want We're finding it difficult
to succeed in life. to deal with the stress.
• Verbs with of
• I don't approve of hunting animals for
their fur.
Our dog died of old age.
This shampoo smells of bananas.
• Verbs with on
• Their decision will depend on the test
results.
The film is based on the novel by Boris
Pasternak.
If you make so much noise, I
can't concentrate on my work.
Come on! We're relying on you!
We don't agree on anything but we're
still good friends.
• Verbs with to
• What kind of music do you like listening
to?
Can I introduce you to my grandfather?
Please refer to the notes at the end for
more information.
Nobody responded to my complaint.
She apologised to me the next day.
Write the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
Choose from the following prepositions: for, from, in, of, on, to,
with.

1. It smells ____ coconut in here.


2. Tax is based __ how much you earn.
3. We promise to respond ___ all emails within three days.
4. I'm doing a law degree, specialising ___ commercial law.
5. Our staff will provide you ____ audio guides on request.
6. It took me two weeks to recover ____ the flu.
7. Shall I ask ___ the bill?
8. We succeeded __ raising the money for the local animal
shelter.
Important Prepositional
Verbs
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Into for in from on about as of

• Video quiz questions


• 1)
• Fill the gap: not having basketball is turning me
________________________ a monster.
• 2)
• Fill the gap: Hospital workers are pleading
________________________ help, saying the lack of
equipment is putting them ________________________
danger.
• 3)
• Fill the gap: Americans don't die
________________________ American incompetence.
• 4)
• Fill the gap: And a lot of that is because of our president and
how much he messed up early ________________________
• 5)
• Fill the gap: Trump got his first detailed COVID-19 briefings
in January but waited until March to do anything
________________________ it.
• 6)
• Fill the gap: One study found that
________________________ May 3rd, 83% of U.
Practicing

• https://www.perfect-english-
grammar.com/verbs-and-
prepositions-exercise-1.html

• https://test-
english.com/grammar-
points/b1/verb-preposition/

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