FCE Grammar and Tips, Exercises of English Language

Download FCE Grammar and Tips and more Exercises English Language in PDF only on Docsity! Review Exercise: Verb/Adjective+Preposition Combinations Learnwithlloyd.com 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. Preposition Combinations: Review Exercise Learn with Lloyd! (learnwithlloyd.com) page 2 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.