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Dependent prepositions - British Council Advanced
Dependent prepositions - British Council Advanced
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1
The new political party hope to influence ______ government policies.
on
for
with
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2
The tour guide pointed ______ the most important landmarks.
out
about
for
on
3
I never got a chance ______ visit him because there wasn’t time.
of
to
with
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4
I feel sorry for her because she is caring ______ her sick mother.
for
after
with
of
5
B.B. King was an important influence ______ other musicians.
by
on
to
with
6
I used to think this was a good idea, but now I’m starting to wonder ______ it.
in
at
about
on
7
We found it difficult to agree ______ the price.
to
on
with
for
8
Personally, I don’t really care ______ reality shows, but my wife loves them.
after
of
about
for
9
You should never point a gun ______ anyone.
for
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10
Even if you are angry with someone, shouting ______ them never helps.
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11
The kidnappers are demanding ______ a ransom for the hostage.
for
on
from
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12
"Hey, come and look at this!” I shouted upstairs ______ the children.
by
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to
13
There is increased demand ______ this kind of product.
about
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14
A lot of people haven’t got enough money to pay ______ their rent.
for
to
up
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15
I’d like to throw rotten tomatoes ______ corrupt politicians.
on
towards
at
up
16
Her mother’s been ill, so we must remember to ask ______ her.
-
after
for
with
17
This presentation is divided ______ three parts.
for
up
into
by
18
More research should be carried out ______ this disease.
into
under
with
at
19
This book is written by someone I’ve never heard ______.
-
over
of
about
20
“Has anything strange happened recently?” “Not that I know ______.
with
of
on
about
21
Sadly, a lot of people lack the opportunity ______ going to university.
to
-
of
with
22
I like the idea ______ setting Shakespeare’s plays in modern times.
of
from
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about
23
After prolonged negotiations, the management agreed ______ change the contract.
to
about
with
on
24
Many parents have to combine work with looking ______ children.
for
after
up
with
25
I know we shouldn’t laugh ______ him, but he looks a bit ridiculous.
to
with
at
for
26
If you’re not happy, why don’t you complain ______ the manager?
about
to
with
on
27
There have been a few complaints ______ the air conditioning.
about
on
with
for
28
“Here, catch!” she said, throwing the ball ______ me.
towards
for
at
to
29
Nowadays, you sometimes pay ______ a taxi driver with a credit card.
off
to
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30
My mother takes great pride ______ having a beautifully clean home, but I’m just not like her!
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to
in
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