Dependent prepositions
I'm going to complain to the manager _____ this.
about
Jack is very upset ____ the way the company treated him when he was ill.
about
My younger brother is absolutely mad ____ motor racing.
about
I was named ______ my grandmother, who died before I was horn.
after
I'm sure there is going to be a lot of protest _____ the new law.
against
In California smoking on beaches is _____ the law.
against
____ a rule I'm usually in bed by 11.00 during the week. At weekends I stay up later.
as
I need a definite answer from you by the end of next week ___ the latest.
at
I sent a very romantic email to my boss instead of my girlfriend ____ mistake.
by
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
As marketing manager I am responsible ____ all our publicity campaigns.
for
Everyone blamed me ____ the mistake, even though it wasn't my fault.
for
I did all that work _____ nothing. The teacher forgot to collect in our essays.
for
Jack has a lot of respect ____ his grandfather's achievements.
for
My wife's name is Fran, which is short _____ Francesca.
for
The government was heavily criticized ____ not acting faster.
for
The new managing director has a reputation ____ being very ruthless.
for
The reason _____ the delay was the late arrival of the incoming flight.
for
There is an urgent need _____ qualified teachers to work in developing nations.
for
We're still waiting for Laura to apologize _____ her awful behaviour last night.
for
I'm so hard up I'm going to have to borrow some money ____ my sister.
from
Be careful with Nora today, she's ___ a very bad mood.
in
Climate change is always ____ the news these days -on TV, radio, and in the newspapers.
in
I have quite a lot of difficulty ____remembering names and faces.
in
It was very difficult at first but everything worked out well ____the end.
in
My brother is a lawyer who specializes _____ criminal law.
in
My cousin is a great linguist — she's fluent _____ four languages.
in
The companies are heavily ____ debt and may have to close down.
in
The police have reported a sharp increase ______ crimes involving indentity theft
in
The travel agent has asked us to pay 50% of the cost of the holiday ___ advance.
in
There's no point ____ getting angry about it. It's too late now.
in
We have succeeded ______ reducing unemployment to less than 5% of the workforce.
in
__ theory it only takes two days to renew the visa, but _____ practice it takes a week.
in
_____ principle, they have agreed to rent the house to us, but we need to work out the details.
in
I need to translate this document _____ German. Can you help me?
into
There is going to be a full investigation _____ the causes of the accident.
into
We need lo divide this ______ four equal parts
into
I have absolutely no intention ____ resigning.
of
I'm sick ____ listening to her complain about how many hours she has to work.
of
I've no intention ___ changing my plans just to fit in with his
of
My grandmother is especially fond ____ her eldest grandchild.
of
She may be old, but she's quite capable _____looking after herself.
of
The exam consists _____ speaking, writing, listening, reading. and English in use papers.
of
The lack _______ water is becoming a very serious problem in some countries.
of
The police have accused her ____ stealing from her employer.
of
The rescue services say that there is no hope ______ finding any more survivors.
of
We weren't aware ______ the problem with our ticket until we got to the airport.
of
His ex-wife took revenge _____ him by cutting up all his suits.
on
I can't concentrate ____ what I'm doing with all that noise outside.
on
I don't eat in that restaurant _____ principle. I've heard they treat their staff very badly.
on
I know I can rely ______ you to keep a secret.
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 boss has asked me to write a report ______ the new computer system.
on
My family are hooked _______ that new series, we never miss it.
on
My sister and her husband broke up last year, but they are still ____ good terms.
on
My wife is not very keen _____ me buying a sports car.
on
Simon insisted __ paying for everything when we went out.
on
The film, which is set in Sweden, is based____ a best-selling novel.
on
Her dress was identical _____ mine. It was so embarrassing!
to
I can't eat prawns because I'm allergic _____ seafood.
to
I think the governments attitude _____ single-parent families is changing.
to
I think the film is definitely aimed _____ people under 25. I didn't enjoy it at all.
to
It's often not a good idea to lend money ______ a friend.
to
The flight was delayed for two hours due _____ a technical fault.
to
There doesn't seem to be an easy solution ____ the problem.
to
Are you familiar_____the computer software we use?
with
I'm fed up _____ waiting for the electrician to come. I'm going out.
with
We're very dissatisfied _____ the service we recieved at your establishment.
with
