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Dependent Prepositions PDF
Dependent Prepositions PDF
In the Cambridge First Exam, many times you will find in need of using dependent
expression; for example, we say ‘interested in’ and not ‘interested on’ or ‘interested
about’.
The reason why those are tested in the Cambridge First Exam is due to interference
with your mother tongue, as many times learners want to use the prepositions they
use in their mother tongue, instead of the one that is used in English.
There isn’t an easy way to learn dependent prepositions, other than learning them
through reading texts, listening to real English and using them in your speaking and
your writing.
In the Cambridge First Exam this is specifically tested in the Use of English paper.
Here is a list of the most common dependent prepositions you may find in the exam.
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TYPE 1: VERB + DEPENDENT PREPOSITIONS
accuse somebody of blame somebody for object to something
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TYPE 3: NOUN - PREPOSITION COLLOCATIONS
(take) advantage of in doubt reduction in
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PRACTICE EXERCISE: USE OF ENGLISH – PART 2 -- OPEN CLOZE
Read the following extract from a brochure giving advice on taking an examination.
For questions 1-12, use a word which best fits in each space.
Exam tips
When the day comes give yourself plenty of time (0) to do everything: have breakfast but don't
drink (1) _____ much; go to the toilet; arrive on time, but not too early or you will find yourself
getting more and more nervous while you wait to start. Try not to talk (2) _____ the exam
before you go in.
In the exam, calm (3) _____ down by breathing deeply and thinking positively. Read (4) _____
exam questions carefully and underline all of the key instruction words (5) _____ indicate how
the questions should (6) _____ answered. If possible start with the ones (7) _____ can do easily
to give you confidence. Remember what you've learnt from practising questions and doing
mock exams previously and plan your use of time. Don't panic (8) _____ everyone around you
seems to start writing furiously straight away and don't be tempted to follow their example.
Finally, after the exam, don't join in a discussion about (9) _____ everyone else did, (10) _____
you want to frighten yourself, and drain your self-confidence for the next exam. Above (11)
_____ remember that exams are not designed to catch you out, (12) _____ to find out what
you know, what you understand and what you can do.
YOU CAN PRINT THIS PAGE TO DO THE EXERCISE. THE ANSWERS WILL BE GIVEN TOMORROW
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