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TEMA: Dependent Prepositions

Sección : ………………………..………………... Apellidos : ………………………..……………….

Docente : Adolfo Salazar Pérez Nombres : ………………………………………….
Unidad : II Fecha : .…../……/2020
Semana : 5 Duración : 20 minutos

Instruccions: Read carefully and develop the activities given.

I. Purpose: Understand the use of the Dependent Prepositions.

II. Activities and tasks to do: Complete the dependent prepositions exercises by choosing the correct option (a)
or (b) to complete each of the sentences.
Dependent prepositions exercises practice – verbs
1. Visitors are asked to abstain ___________ smoking on the premises.
(a) from (b) on
2. She is unavailable at the moment as she is attending _________ an urgent issue.
(a) on (b) to
3. I believe _________ him – he is such a talented and hard-working artist.
(a) with (b) in
4. She took some time off work to care ________ her sick son.
(a) for (b) of
5. I totally agree _______ your opinion – everything you say about this is true!
(a) with (b) for
6. The schoolboy was blamed _______ the broken window.
(a) about (b) for
7. He annoys me because he is always boasting __________ his achievements!
(a) about (b) with
8. I had to choose ____________ going to the cinema or out to dinner as I couldn’t afford to do both.
(a) between (b) for
9. The management team is meeting this afternoon to decide ___________ the best solution.
(a) on (b) for
10. He forgave me __________ my mistake.
(a) about (b) for

Dependent prepositions exercises practice – adjectives

11. I am so excited ____________ the upcoming concert!
(a) about (b) with
12. Take no notice of what she says she is just envious ___________ you!
(a) with (b) of
13. I am doubtful ___________ the likely success of this project.
(a) with (b) about
14. He is so ashamed __________ what he did and sends his apologies!
(a) of (b) in
15. The company is aware _________ the problem and is working hard to fix it soon.
(a) of (b) in
16. We were so dissatisfied ___________ the service, we won’t eat at that restaurant again.
(a) with (b) at
17. It is good that the whole team is so enthusiastic __________ the changes.
(a) to (b) about
18. He is so good ___________ public speaking.
(a) at (b) of

19. She was so kind __________ me when I was having problems.

(a) to (b) with
20. I am so tired __________ my job, I need a change I think.
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(a) of (b) about

Dependent prepositions exercises practice – nouns

21. It was an unjustified attack ________ an innocent party.
(a) of (b) on
22. His attitude ____________ the subject is very narrow-minded.
(a) in (b) towards
23. The manager thanked the staff on behalf _________ the directors.
(a) of (b) on
24. There is no need ___________ violence in any circumstances.
(a) of (b) for
25. The reason __________ the accident is still to be established.
(a) of (b) for
26. Conditions are much better but there is still room __________ further improvement.
(a) for (b) in
27. The rise ____________ crime levels have been attributed to lower employment opportunities.
(a) in (b) of
28. There was a public outcry in reaction ___________ the government’s proposals.
(a) with (b) to
29. He has extensive knowledge ___________ the subject.
(a) of (b) with
30. The teacher let them finish class early __________ condition that they arrived early the next day.
(a) in (b) on

Put in the correct preposition

1. Stop worrying ___________ your exam - everything will be fine.
2. I've waited ___________ Judy for 30 minutes. I'm going home.
3. Stop talking and concentrate ___________ your work.
4. Don't forget to pay ___________ the newspaper.
5. He explained the computer program ___________ me.
6. I don't know what we'll do at the weekend. It depends ___________ the weather.
7. She will arrive ___________ Beijing at 3pm.
8. I like to listen ___________ the radio when I wake up.
9. He borrowed S/.20.00 ___________ his brother.
10. Who does this coat belong ___________?
11. She left without paying ___________ the meal.
12. It was so hot I couldn't concentrate ___________ my book.
13. Mothers always worry ___________ their children.
14. Please explain the meaning of this word ___________ your classmates.
15. I'm fed up of waiting ___________ spring.
16. That car belongs ___________ my father.
17. She listens ___________ opera on the tube.
18. Which university you go to depends ___________ your exam results.
19. A lot of people borrow money ___________ the bank.
20. When she arrived ___________ the pub, it was already closed.