57 Verbs with and without prepositions

Fourteen of the verbs in the box on the left can be matched with a preposition in the
box on the right. Choose the most suitable preposition to go with each verb in the
context of the sentences below. Some verbs require no preposition. The first two
sentences have been done for you.
Approach approve argue begin borrow as about against between by for from in
comply defend demand differentiate into of on to with
discuss divide divorce enjoy enter face
match object promise reach regard rely
resemble succeed wait

0 Children should be taught never to stare at strangers.

0 Please answer my question. (no preposition needed)

1. We could the room two parts with a curtain.

2 I'm afraid you have to these new regulations.
3 I've heard that Molly is going to her husband.
4 When do you think this letter will its destination?
5 I don't know how I'll find a colour that will these curtains.
6 You always want to politics, so we end up shouting at each other.
7 I wonder if I could this matter in private with you.
8 Don't let her any money you because she'll never repay it.
9 I wonder if I could asking you a few questions.
10 I don't think your mother would such bad language.
11 Don't make eye contact with people who you in the street.
12 I've noticed how heads turn when you a crowded room.
13 These days, a lot of people smoking in public places
14 It isn't surprising that I should my twin sister in so many ways!
15 I'm afraid the bank is going to repayment of the money.
16 They're so alike, it's sometimes impossible to them.
17 Thank goodness I can always my colleagues!
18 Life will change completely for me if I passing my driving test.
19 Learn judo and you'll be able to yourself attack.
20 You must me faithfully you will never do that again.
21 We're preparing to the biggest challenge of our lives.
22 I can hardly him a serious competitor.
23 I know we'll your company if we all go on holiday together.
24 Don't worry if you're a bit late. I'll you.
21 Make or do?
Complete each sentence with the correct form of make' or do'.

1. There's a rumour going round that Pelly's are going to a bid for Squash
International
2. Please your best to get these typed before 5 o'clock.
3. Who shall I the cheque out to?
4. If we don't get some orders soon we'll have to some of our workers redundant.
5I'm afraid you'll have to without the other photocopier until we can get the part we
need from the suppliers.
6. We've been business with them for over thirty years now.
7. Considerable progress has been and we hope to put some concrete proposals
to our members tomorrow afternoon.
8. The bank has decided to extra provision against bad debts this year.
9. They've been do a roaring trade since they decided to advertise on local television.
10. We have a considerable profit on the sale of that land.
11. I've got all these invoices to before I can go home.
12. The business was so run down when she took it over that nobody expected her to
such a success of it.
13. Something as simple as changing the size of the lettering on the packet can
all the difference to your sales.
14. Increasing production will even more demands on machinery which is already
breaking down at an alarming rate.
15. They could with some computer paper in the wages office.
16. We've away with the old system of clocking in.
17. A customer has a complaint about one of our salespeople.
18. In fact, Gravers have us a favour by launching their product first. We can learn
from their mistakes.
83 Degree and intensifying
These words will fit into the spaces below. Choose the right word or words for each
sentences.

At all deeply extra far fully greatly honesty highly indeed

largely most mostly not much real so specially strongly such a
true very much widely

1 These shelves have been designed to fit into this space.

2 They claim it's Diana's story.
3 I'm at home in the evenings.
4 Health care in our district has been improved.
5 The government is responsible for the present state of the nation.
6 It's your birthday, so I've prepared something special for dinner.
7 I've received a final demand even though the bill has been paid.
8 Finding hotel accommodation in the high season can be a nightmare.
9 Air fares are less expensive if you fly mid-week.
10 The plane was crowded, there wasn't a single empty seat.
11 The musical was disaster it only ran for a week.
12 I've been having treatment for a week, but I'm better.
13 Can anyone believe the earth is flat?
14 You shouldn't worry about it. It doesn't matter
15 We're grateful for your help.
16 Thank you very much for taking care of our house while we were away.
17 David Bellamy is known as an environmentalist.
18 Mrs Grey has been alone since her daughter went away.
19 We support the Green Party.
20 We regret the inconvenience you have been caused.
21 Truffles are hard to find and prized.
84 -ic/-ical
These words will fit into the spaces below. Choose the right word for each sentence.

art artistic classic classical dramatic e electric electrical electronic

historic historical magic magical tragic

1 'Between you and I’ is a mistake in grammar.

2 accidents occur daily on our motorways.
3 Sally can paint, but I have no talents at all.
4 Many people believe the fire was caused by an fault
5 This photograph of Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin captures a moment.
6 music is appreciated by a very wide audience.
7 You can control the whole system with this button.
8 The records of that pre-war period are now available to the public.
9 You can't keep warm with a small fire.
10 Many of the treasures stolen during the war have never been recovered.
11 They use lights to create effects on the stage.
12 It was a win in the last two minutes' of play.
13 You can play amazing music on an keyboard.

86 Adjective+ preposition
Supply suitable prepositions.

1 It's time she ceased to be so dependent her parents.

2 You don't want to get involved that kind of business.
3 He now has an excellent job and is independent. his parents.
4 He was convicted burglary and sentenced to three years in prison.
5 We're really indebted you for all the help you've given us.
6 The concert hall was filled music students.
7 I don't think I'm very susceptible advertising.
8 He's incapable even driving a nail in straight.
9 We were all surprised their sudden decision to leave the district.
10 How long has she been married him?
11 I'm afraid Kirsty is jealous her younger sister.
12 The committee is composed mainly local tradesmen.
13 It's immaterial me whether our neighbors approve or not.
14 He denies he's guilty spreading rumours.