Dependent prepositions

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___ *a rule* I'm usually in bed by 11.00 during the week. At weekends I stay up later.

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Are you excited ________ going on holiday next week?

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I am extremely concerned ________ the latest news of the presidential election.

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I was extremely annoyed ________ the news that he had missed the train again.

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I'm *worried* _____ Peter - he seems so depressed.

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I'm not convinced they are serious _______ the deal.

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It is normal to be nervous _________ a job interview.

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Jack is very *upset* ___ the way the company treated him when he was ill.

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My younger brother is absolutely *mad* ___ motor racing.

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People are more and more anxious _________ having enough money to make ends meet.

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She is totally enthusiastic _______ her first race on Saturday.

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Sorry ________ the noise we made last night.

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In California smoking on beaches is ______ *the law*

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I have always been terrible ______ maths.

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I met my boyfriend ___ *a party*.

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I need a definite answer from you by the end of next week ___ *the latest*.

at

I'm not very good ______ repairing things.

at

I'm not very good ______ skiing.

at

You're hopeless ____ telling jokes.

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I sent a very romantic email to my boss instead of my girlfriend ___ *mistake*.

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The teacher makes us learn lots of phrases ___ *heart* and then tests us on them.

by

We didn't arrange to meet. I just saw her on the bus ___ *chance*.

by

Everyone was shocked _______ the news.

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As marketing manager I am *responsible* ____ all our publicity campaigns.

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Even though they are no longer together, Sarah still *cares ___ her ex-husband*.

for

Hollywood is *famous ___ its movie studios*.

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I did all that work ___ *nothing*. The teacher forgot to check our homework.

for

I feel sorry _____ George.

for

My only task for today is to *apply ___ a job*.

for

My wife's name is Fran, which is *short* ___ Francesca.

for

She apologized _______ being late.

for

That old city *is known ___* its beautiful castel

for

The city is notorious _______ its traffic jams.

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This boardgame is suitable _______ children aged 3+.

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It's difficult to make airports safe _____ terrorist attacks.

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The film was different _______ what I had expected..

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Alan *succeeded ___ mending* the chair

in

Are you *interested ___ my problems* or not

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Be careful with Kora today. She's ___ a very *bad mood*.

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Climate change is always ___ *the news* these days — on TV, radio, and in the newspapers.

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Eating badly can *result ___* poor health

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It was very difficult at first but everything worked out well ___ *the end*.

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My cousin is a great linguist — she's *fluent* ___ four languages.

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She is very much *involved ___ the running* of the school

in

The company are heavily ___ *debt* and might have to close down.

in

The travel agent has asked us to pay 50% of the cost of the holiday ___ *advance*.

in

They're staying _______ London for one week.

in

We're arriving _______ Milan on Saturday.

in

You have been very successful ______ attracting some top quality firms to the area.

in

Come on, let's go! I'm tired _______ waiting.

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Drivers must be *aware ___ the other cars* on the road.

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Gergő is terrified ________ big spiders.

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He is *capable ___* running 100 metres in under 2 seconds

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He is late again. It's so typical _____ him to keep everybody waiting.

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He was *jealous ___ his brother*, who was smarter and better looking than him.

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He was not sent to prison as he proved to be innocent _____ the crime.

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Her parents did not *approve ___ her new boyfriend*

of

His letter was full _______ mistakes.

of

I can't go up the Eiffel Tower - I'm *afraid* ___ heights.

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I'm *sick* ___ listening to her complain about how many hours she has to work.

of

I'm a bit short ______ money.

of

I'm not ashamed _____ what I did.

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I'm sick and tired ______ listening to your complaints.

of

I'm sure you are capable ______ passing the examination.

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It was careless _____ him to drive so fast in these weather conditions.

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It's stupid ______ her to go out without a coat.

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My grandmother is especially *fond* ___ her eldest grandchild.

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People are often suspicious ______ strangers.

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She is *proud ___* her daughter

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She may be old, but she's quite *capable* ___ looking after herself.

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Teenagers are often envious ______ their friends if they have more expensive and trendier belongings.

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The music reminds me _______ our wedding last year.

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We weren't *aware* ___ the problem with our ticket until we got to the airport.

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I think she is arriving this evening but I'm not sure _____ that.

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Can you *rely ___ that car*?

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I don't eat in that restaurant ___ *principle*. I've heard they treat their staff very badly.

on

I don't want to be dependent ______ anybody.

on

I saw the interview with the President ___ *the news* last night.

on

I'm quite sure that he did that ___ *purpose*, because he knew it would annoy her.

on

My sister and her husband divorced last year, but they are still ___ *good terms*.

on

My wife is not very *keen* ___ me buying a sports car.

on

She's really *keen ___ cycling*, so let's get her a new bike.

on

The film is *based ___* events that really happened

on

The film, which is set in Sweden, is *based* ___ a best-selling novel.

on

The strikers *insisted ___ higher wages*

on

Whether the heating will be fixed today *depends ___ the repairman's schedule*.

on

Ann *objects ___ Ben's participation* in the project

to

Harcourt's lawyer claims that his client's health problems are directly related ____ his work in the mine.

to

Her dress was *identical* ___ mine. It was so embarrassing!

to

I *agree ___ a certain extent* but not with all the points you've made.

to

I can't eat prawns because I'm *allergic* ___ seafood.

to

I'm really looking forward ______ our holiday.

to

Judges are *bound ___ the law*

to

Linda is engaged ____ an American.

to

She has always been very nice ____ me.

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The flight was delayed for two hours *due* ___ a technical fault.

to

The police should be more sensitive _______ the needs of local communitites.

to

This pen *belongs ___ me*

to

Unfortunately nowadays more and more people are becoming addicted ______ drugs.

to

Your writing is similar ______ mine.

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I *agree ___ to a point* that we treat animals badly, but I still eat meat.

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Are you *familiar* ____ the computer software we use?

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During the festival the city was crowded _____ tourists.

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I couldn't answer the phone, I was busy ______ cooking the dinner.

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I got bored ________ doing the same thing every day.

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I was *disappointed ___* the food in that café

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I'm *fed up* _____ waiting for the electrician to come. I'm going out.

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Jane *agree ___ me*

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My teacher is still not *satisfied ___* my work

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Rob was *satisfied ___ his grade* for the assignment

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The boss was *pleased ___ Natalie's work*

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They were furious _____ me for not inviting them to my party.

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We're very *dissatisfied* ___ the service we received at your establishment.

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Were you disappointed ______ your exam results?

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The teacher was impressed ________ my latest essay.

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___ *principle*, they have agreed to rent the house to us, but we need to work out the details.

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___ *theory* it only takes two days to renew the visa, but ___ *practice* it takes a week.

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