Dependent prepositions
___ *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*.
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I'm not very good ______ repairing things.
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I'm not very good ______ skiing.
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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.
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We didn't arrange to meet. I just saw her on the bus ___ *chance*.
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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*.
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Hollywood is *famous ___ its movie studios*.
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I did all that work ___ *nothing*. The teacher forgot to check our homework.
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I feel sorry _____ George.
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My only task for today is to *apply ___ a job*.
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My wife's name is Fran, which is *short* ___ Francesca.
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She apologized _______ being late.
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That old city *is known ___* its beautiful castel
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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
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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
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The company are heavily ___ *debt* and might have to close down.
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The travel agent has asked us to pay 50% of the cost of the holiday ___ *advance*.
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They're staying _______ London for one week.
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We're arriving _______ Milan on Saturday.
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You have been very successful ______ attracting some top quality firms to the area.
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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*
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His letter was full _______ mistakes.
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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.
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I'm a bit short ______ money.
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I'm not ashamed _____ what I did.
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I'm sick and tired ______ listening to your complaints.
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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.
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I don't want to be dependent ______ anybody.
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I saw the interview with the President ___ *the news* last night.
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I'm quite sure that he did that ___ *purpose*, because he knew it would annoy her.
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My sister and her husband divorced last year, but they are still ___ *good terms*.
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My wife is not very *keen* ___ me buying a sports car.
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She's really *keen ___ cycling*, so let's get her a new bike.
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The film is *based ___* events that really happened
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The film, which is set in Sweden, is *based* ___ a best-selling novel.
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The strikers *insisted ___ higher wages*
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Whether the heating will be fixed today *depends ___ the repairman's schedule*.
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Ann *objects ___ Ben's participation* in the project
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Harcourt's lawyer claims that his client's health problems are directly related ____ his work in the mine.
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Her dress was *identical* ___ mine. It was so embarrassing!
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I *agree ___ a certain extent* but not with all the points you've made.
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I can't eat prawns because I'm *allergic* ___ seafood.
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I'm really looking forward ______ our holiday.
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Judges are *bound ___ the law*
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Linda is engaged ____ an American.
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She has always been very nice ____ me.
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The flight was delayed for two hours *due* ___ a technical fault.
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The police should be more sensitive _______ the needs of local communitites.
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This pen *belongs ___ me*
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Unfortunately nowadays more and more people are becoming addicted ______ drugs.
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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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