Prepositions 6
It was only ________ accident that I found out who the man really was.
since
Do you know that Lena has got engaged ________ a friend of mine?
to
Do you prefer your present job ________ the one you had before?
to
I can't understand people who are cruel ________ animals.
to
I saw Tom as we were driving along. I shouted ________ him but he didn't hear.
to
I was surprised at his reaction ________ what I said.
to
I've just received an invitation ________ a wedding next week.
to
Money isn't a solution ________ every problem.
to
Our house is similar ________ theirs, but I think ours is a bit larger.
to
The two companies are completely independent. There's no connection ________ them.
to
There are many advantages ________ being able to speak a foreign language.
to
There was a close connection ________ the last two events.
to
Why do you always get so annoyed ________ Iittle things?
with
You're always asking me ________ money. Why don't you ask someone else for a change?
for
The company has rejected the workers' demands ________ an increase ________ pay.
for, in
Jill used to write to me quite often but I haven't heard ________ her for a long time.
from
Sally has been suffering ________ severe headaches since last week.
from
These huts offer little protection ________ rats.
from
They wore warm clothes to protect themselves ________ the cold.
from
Have you got any experience ________ nursing?
in
I shot the robber ________ self-defense.
in
It isn't perfect but it's useful ________ some respects.
in
My efforts to avoid hitting the tree were ________ vain.
in
She claims to be an expert ________ Eastern philosophy.
in
A football team consists ________ eleven players.
of
A: Have you read any books by James Hudson? B: James Hudson? No, I've never heard ________ him.
of
Does that girl over there remind you ________ anyone you know?
of
I am not ashamed ________ what I did.
of
I have every intention ________ informing you.
of
I wasn't aware ________ the pouring rain.
of
It's nice ________ you to let me use your car.
of
It's not very pleasant when you're accused ________ something you didn't do.
of
It's terrible that some people are dying ________ hunger while others eat too much.
of
My composition was full ________ mistakes.
of
Please let me borrow your umbrella. I promise I'll take good care ________ it.
of
Take no notice ________ her!
of
That man isn't capable ________ telling a lie.
of
The advantage ________ having a car is that you don't have to rely on public transport.
of
Traveling is great fun but you get tired ________ it after a while.
of
What was the point ________ attempting to live together?
of
Don't forget to remind me ________ the meeting tomorrow!
of or about
Did you hear the news this morning ________ the radio?
on
I mustn't eat too much. I'm supposed to be ________ a diet.
on
I won't be at work next week. I'll be ________ holiday.
on
I wouldn't like his job. He spends so much time talking ________ the phone.
on
I'd rather not go to an Indian restaurant. I'm not very keen ________ Indian food.
on
Next month I'm going to Scotland ________ a short holiday.
on
Their marriage is ________ the rocks.
on
There was panic when people realized the building was ________ fire.
on
We're going ________ holiday with some friends of ours in September.
on
When I saw Dave, I congratulated him ________ passing his driving test.
on
It's about time we ----
Left
When I looked ________ my watch, I couldn't believe it was so late.
at
"Hamlet" and "Macbeth" are plays ________ Shakespeare
by
Are you going to apologize ________ what you did?
for
Are you hungry? Would you care ________ something to eat?
for
He was punished ________ cheating during the exam.
for
I didn't have enough money to pay ________ the bill so they cut off the electricity.
for
I feel sorry ________ George. It is not his fault.
for
I have searched everywhere ________ John but haven't been able to find him.
for
Mrs. Roberts is in Rome now, but tomorrow she's leaving ________ Venice.
for
Petra is responsible ________ maintaining the house.
for
The accident was my fault so I had to pay ________ the damage.
for
The police are still looking ________ the seven-year-old boy who disappeared from his home last week.
for
They sent me a cheque ________ $60.
for
You were very rude to Tom. Don't you think you should apologize ________ him?
for
I'd rather you _______ to me
Didn't speak
Be careful with those scissors. Don't point them ________ me!
at
Don't throw stones ________ the birds! It's cruel.
at
I was shocked ________ what you said. You should be ashamed yourself.
at
Please don't shout ________ me! Be nice to me!
at
The fish is_____ delicious
Really
Are you still upset ________ what I said to you yesterday?
about
Did you hear ________ the accident on I-5 last night?
about
He isn't worried whether he passes or fails, so he doesn't care ________ the exam.
about
He said he was sorry ________ the situation but I don't think he really was.
about
I dreamed ________ Antonio Banderas last night. We were dancing together.
about
Jim usually complains ________ everything.
about
Who looked ________ you when you were ill?
after
Most people regard his first book ________ his best.
as
Tom and I ran ________ each other in town yesterday.
to
Our neighbours complained ________ us ________ the noise we made last night.
to, about
Why are you so rude ________ your parents? Can't you be nice ________ them?
to, to
Bill and I used to be good friends, but I don't have much contact ________ him now.
with
I have a little difficulty ________ the children.
with
I was questioned in connection ________ a robbery.
with
I'm trying to learn Spanish but I'm not satisfied ________ my progress.
with
She was annoyed ________ her noisy neighbors.
with
We enjoyed our holiday but we were disappointed ________ the hotel.
with
When we went on our skiing tour, the organizers provided us ________ all the equipment we needed.
with
The people next door are annoyed ________ us ________ making so much noise.
with, for
