Prepositions with verbs

Noun / Verb / Adjective + Preposition

Exercise 289. Fill in the prepositions.

1, Have you found the solution___the problem? 2. The demand___the Japanese goods is increasing. 3. The cause ___the accident has not been found yet. 4. There is an advantage___going by plane. 5. The reason___my being late is my watch. It has stopped. 6. His reaction ___this problem was very strange. 7. The damage___ the house made___the fire was terrible. 8. He was struck ___the rise___prices. 9. The disadvantage___your offer is routine work. 10. The increase___unemployment is a characteristic feature of a crisis. 11. She was

astonished___the decrease___pay. 12. We have not received the reply___your letter yet. 13. In connection ___this question we would like to meet you on Thursday. 14. He is in great need___money. 15. They sent me a cheque___150 pounds. 16. We have reliable contacts ___this company. 17. The contact___them surprises everybody. 18. Could you show me the photograph___ this place? 19. The key___the problem is unknown. 20. Have you received the invitation___the party?

Exercise 290. Fill in the prepositions.

1.1 am afraid ___ losing documents. 2. Are you interested___working for us? 3. The children are looking _______having a holiday. 4. What are the advantages ___going there? 5. They are excited___going on holiday. 6. He went to work___spite___feeling bad. 7.1 bought an evening dress instead___new shoes. 8.1 am fed___ ___this film. 9. He is not good___math. 10. Того left ___finishing dinner. 11. He has succeeded___finding a new job. 12. He apologized___, me ___keeping so long. 13. He's always dreamed___going to the USA. 14.1 insist___buying this model of TV. 15. She does not approve___smoking. 16. Only you may prevent him

___doing that .17. We congratulated him___passing the exams. 18.1 don't feel___going anywhere. 19. He is thinking___buying a new car. 20. They accused him .___robbing the bank. 21. frlease forgive me___doing this! 22. He suspects him ___being a liar. 23. They decided___going to -Brighton because it was raining. 24.1 disapprove___going there. 25.1 prefer cycling ___driving.

Exercise 291. Fill in the prepositions.

1. His reaction___my remark___his putting a lot of weight was so painful. I think he should go___a diet. 2. Will you pay___cheque or___cash? — I'll give you "a cheque___50 pounds. 3. Look! The house is___fire. 3 We should call the fire brigade. 4. The factory is closed today. The workers are___strike because their demand ___increase___ pay has not been met. 5. The great advantage___being___a cruise is that you usually 'have good contacts____ many people. 6. His attitude___ her has changed greatly. I think he has fallen___love ___her. 7.___my opinion, he has written the test___ chance. Instead ___preparing ___it he went ___a tour. 8. She lives___a new district and she is not___ the phone. 9. What is the reason___your doubt? 10. The

cause___her committing a suicide is not known. 11. He was greatly impressed ___the exhibition which was famous___its beautiful sculptures. 12. His behaviour is similar___hers. They are not interested___anything. 13, I'm short___time, I'm afraid. 14.1 hate going___ the centre. It ^;s always crowded ___people. 15. The president is responsible.___the policy of the government. 16. They are fond___classical music but they are also interested ___pop music. 17. He was incapable ___ passing the exam but don't feel sorry___him. If he had been keen___passing it, he would have studied much. 18. I'm sick and tired___this loud music. Will you turn it___, please? 19. His dictation is full___mistakes. He is not keen ___learning German. 20. They are sorry ___their behaviour. They drank too much yesterday.

Exercise 292. Translate the following sentences into English using prepositions and adverbial particles.

1. Я только что получил приглашение на их свадь­бу (wedding). 2. Причина несчастного случая выясня­ется (investigate). 3. Это не решение проблемы. 4. Я не могу придумать ответ на его письмо. 5. На эти това­ры небольшой спрос. 6. Существует много недостат­ков и преимуществ, если у тебя есть машина. 7. Недо­статком его пребывания в США было то, что он не знал английского языка. 8. Несмотря на наши разногласия (difficulties), его отношение ко мне не изменилось. 9. Я не вижу связи между этими двумя событиями (event). 10. Все рассмеялись, услышав причину его опоздания. 11. За последние несколько лет произошел резкий рост цен. 12. Ущерб, нанесенный городу наводнением (flood), был значительным. 13. Снижение уровня жизни (living standards) является характерной чертой (feature) лю­бого кризиса. 14. Этот бизнесмен дал чек на благотво­рительные цели (charity). 15. Две компании совершенно независимы, между ними нет никакой связи.

10.3. VERBS WITH PREPOSITIONS

Test 7. Fill in the correct prepositions to, about, at, from, for, in, into, on, with.

1. I want to talk ___ the group ___ their exams.

2. All last winter he suffered ___ coughs and colds.

3. When will you write ___ Bill ___ your plans?

4. If you don’t understand any of these words, you could refer ___ a dictionary.

5. The accident sadly resulted ___ the death of a man.

6. The police are appealing ___ witnesses to come forward.

7. It wasn’t his car, in fact I don’t know who it belongs ___.

8. Nurses are very badly paid, I think they should insist ___ higher rates of pay.

9. The poor driver. I really sympathize ___ him, it wasn’t his fault.

10. The buses are often late, so you can’t depend ___ them.

11. Do you qualify ___ a state pension when you are 55?

12. Keep enough money to pay ___ your ticket.

13. Have you heard ___ what had happened ___ him? Oh, I don’t care ___ it.

14. I said ___ you I was thinking ___ going to America. I actually dreamt ___ it.

15. She listened ___ me and then told me ___ her problems.

16. The bus ran ___ the wall of a house.

17. People started to shout ___ the driver.

18. Who was the boy you were all laughing ___?

19. I saw somebody staring ___ me from the other side of the road.

20. He was always arguing ___ his brother.

Test 8. Fill in the correct prepositions to, about, from, in, into, on, with, for.

1. I bumped ___ an old friend of mine the other day.

2. I agree ___ you that we should wait a bit longer ___ her.

3. She never apologizes ___ arriving late.

4. I thought we should look ___ someone else to do the job.

5. If you want to travel, that would be a good job to apply ___.

6. The land belongs ___ a rich man.

7. She then referred ___ the Minister’s report.

8. I congratulate her ___ her success in the exams.

9. The boss disagreed ___ me.

10. The match resulted ___ a draw.

11. His failure resulted ___ lack of attention to details.

12. Tonight I’m going to talk ___ my favourite books.

13. You can count ___ me.

14. You can rely ___ him to be polite.

15. They complained ___ me about the noise.

16. Mary turned her head to speak ___ him.

17. The daughters sided ___ their mothers.

18. Can I speak ___ Jane, please?

19. Can you explain this word ___ me?

20. Can you explain ___ me what you mean?

Test 9. Fill in the correct prepositions to, about, at, from, for, in, of, with.

1. He told me his name but I can’t think ___ it now.

2. This house reminds me ___ the one I lived in when I was a child.

3. We called the doctor because Nick was complaining ___ a pain in his stomach.

4. That’s a good idea. Why didn’t I think ___ that?

5. Look at this photograph of Ann. Who does she remind you ___?

6. She left Boston ___ Paris when she was 19.

7. If something is wrong, why don’t you do anything ___ it?

8. Peter likes his job but he doesn’t talk ___ it much.

9. I like to listen ___ the radio while I’m having breakfast.

10. Please don’t shout ___ me!

11. How often do you borrow books ___ the library?

12. Yes, you are right. I agree ___ you.

13. Cheers! Let’s drink ___ your success.

14. My brother is living ___ a French girl.

15. My children are looking forward ___ Christmas.

16. They arrived ___ the party at 8 p.m.

17. What time did you arrive ___ London?

18. I must introduce you ___ my cousin.

19. Something has happened ___ him.

20. Shall we ring ___ a taxi?