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FCE Grammar and Tips, Exercises of English Language

Western Colorado University(WCU)English Language
Prof. Anas Azzoz

FCE grammar and tips about Verb with prepositions and adjectives with prepositions.

Typology: Exercises

2020/2021

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Review Exercise:
Verb/Adjective+Preposition
Combinations Learnwithlloyd.com
As you fill in each blank below with an appropriate preposition, say the entire sentence ALOUD to
reinforce the V/A+prep combination in your mind -- repeat this speaking exercise several times on your
own. Alternative preposition choices in parentheses follow some sentences.
1. A plantain is similar _______ a banana.
2. Are they really married _________ each other?
3. Are you accustomed ____________ the humidity here?
4. Are you addicted ___________ coffee?
5. Are you angry _________ me. (also: at)
6. Are you aware __________ the situation?
7. Are you familiar _________ this author?
8. Are you interested __________ folk music?
9. Are you nervous ____________ your job interview?
10. Are you ready __________ an adventure?
11. Are you searching _________ a soul mate?
12. Be content _______ what you have.
13. Be sure to warn him __________ the danger. (also: about)
14. Children are dependent ___________ their parents.
15. Congratulations! We’re so happy ________ you.
16. Could you help me ___________ these suitcases?
17. Deprived ________ water for two days, I became exhausted.
18. Do you agree ______________ me?
19. Does it matter _________ you what I wear?
20. Does this earring belong ___________ anyone here?
21. Don’t complain __________ the food.
22. Don’t get so angry ___________ such a small thing! (also: over, at)
23. Don’t wait __________ the bus; let’s walk!
24. Everything is clear _______ me now.
25. Have you contributed money __________ your local library?
26. Have you ever heard ___________ Paris, Texas? (also: about)
27. He apologized __________ her for his rudeness.
28. He arrived __________ Thailand yesterday.
29. He complained ___________ me about my cat.
30. He died ___________ eating tainted meat. (also: of)
31. He excels _________ swimming. (also: at)
32. He prefers to focus _________ one task at a time.
33. He seems sure ____________ the facts. (also: of)
34. He told the boss ________ the problem. (also: of)
35. He was accused __________ shoplifting.
36. He was always faithful _________ his wife.
37. He was blamed __________ causing the accident.
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Review Exercise:Verb/Adjective+Preposition Combinations Learnwithlloyd.com

As you fill in each blank below with an appropriate preposition, say the entire sentence ALOUD to reinforce the V/A+prep combination in your mind -- repeat this speaking exercise several times on your own. Alternative preposition choices in parentheses follow some sentences.

  1. A plantain is similar _______ a banana.
  2. Are they really married _________ each other?
  3. Are you accustomed ____________ the humidity here?
  4. Are you addicted ___________ coffee?
  5. Are you angry _________ me. (also: at )
  6. Are you aware __________ the situation?
  7. Are you familiar _________ this author?
  8. Are you interested __________ folk music?
  9. Are you nervous ____________ your job interview?
  10. Are you ready __________ an adventure?
  11. Are you searching _________ a soul mate?
  12. Be content _______ what you have.
  13. Be sure to warn him __________ the danger. (also: about )
  14. Children are dependent ___________ their parents.
  15. Congratulations! We’re so happy ________ you.
  16. Could you help me ___________ these suitcases?
  17. Deprived ________ water for two days, I became exhausted.
  18. Do you agree ______________ me?
  19. Does it matter _________ you what I wear?
  20. Does this earring belong ___________ anyone here?
  21. Don’t complain __________ the food.
  22. Don’t get so angry ___________ such a small thing! (also: over, at )
  23. Don’t wait __________ the bus; let’s walk!
  24. Everything is clear _______ me now.
  25. Have you contributed money __________ your local library?
  26. Have you ever heard ___________ Paris, Texas? (also: about )
  27. He apologized __________ her for his rudeness.
  28. He arrived __________ Thailand yesterday.
  29. He complained ___________ me about my cat.
  30. He died ___________ eating tainted meat. (also: of )
  31. He excels _________ swimming. (also: at )
  32. He prefers to focus _________ one task at a time.
  33. He seems sure ____________ the facts. (also: of )
  34. He told the boss ________ the problem. (also: of )
  35. He was accused __________ shoplifting.
  36. He was always faithful _________ his wife.
  37. He was blamed __________ causing the accident.
  1. He was found guilty ___________ treason.
  2. He’s hungry ___________ new challenges.
  3. He’s jealous _________ his brother’s success.
  4. He’s kind ________ strangers.
  5. He’s looking _________ the pretty picture hanging on the wall.
  6. He’s really attached _________ her.
  7. He’s still sad ___________ losing his job.
  8. Her apartment was furnished __________ a bar and stools.
  9. His grandmother took care ________ him every summer.
  10. How could you discuss that ________ them?
  11. How did you dispose __________ your old cell phone?
  12. How is your point relevant _________ this discussion?
  13. How many times have you been absent _______ class?
  14. I always dreamed __________ owning my own business. (also: about )
  15. I always replace sugar _________ honey in that recipe.
  16. I borrowed $20 _______ a friend of mine.
  17. I can’t believe how fast he recovered __________ cancer!
  18. I don’t care ____________ your past; what matters is now.
  19. I dreamed __________ my project last night. (also: of )
  20. I excused him __________ being late.
  21. I feel I can confide _________ you.
  22. I had a talk ___________ my landlord about the rent.
  23. I heard __________ your new apartment.
  24. I look forward ___________ seeing you.
  25. I need to confer ___________ you today on several issues.
  26. I spoke _________ the president when he visited our class. (also: with ) 64. I talked ___________ my boss about a raise. (also: with )
  27. I think she’s capable ________ leading the country.
  28. I was prohibited _________ entering my old building.
  29. I will rely __________ my wife to plan the menu.
  30. I wonder __________ that.
  31. I’d like to respond _________ your question.
  32. I’ll ask her ____________ some help.
  33. I’ll introduce you ___________ my family.
  34. I’ll probably vote ________ her.
  35. I’ll speak to him _________ the noise.
  36. I’m concentrating ________ career-related vocabulary.
  37. I’m curious ____________ the way you did this.
  38. I’m grateful _________ everything you’ve done.
  39. I’m grateful _________ you for helping me.
  40. I’m heading ________ Soho; want to join me? (also: to )
  41. I’m not going to argue __________ you over money.
  42. I’m not related ________ him.
  1. She's already taken care ________ the hotel reservations.
  2. Some small planes are equipped __________ parachutes.
  3. Something good happened _______ me.
  4. Sometimes you have to fight ________ what is right.
  5. Sorry! I forgot ____________ your party last Saturday.
  6. Success consists ________ valuing and delivering excellence. (meaning: is comprised of [formal])
  7. Take advantage __________ New York's vibrant nightlife.
  8. Thanks for being so good ________ us.
  9. That brand name is associated _________ jeans.
  10. The archers aimed their arrows _________ their targets.
  11. The boss objects ________ your casual behavior in meetings.
  12. The candidates disagree ___________ several issues. (also: about [casual])
  13. The CEO claimed to be innocent _________ wrongdoing.
  14. The children hid _________ the babysitter.
  15. The entire jury was convinced ________ his innocence.
  16. The experts scoffed __________ the president's proposal.
  17. The field was covered ___________ blueberry bushes. (also: in )
  18. The gum is stuck _________ my shoe. (also: on )
  19. The lecturer glanced _________ her watch several times.
  20. The mayor is dedicated __________ improving the schools.
  21. The puppy was rescued _________ the burning building.
  22. The singer was dressed _________ white.
  23. The square was crowded _________ people.
  24. The teacher excused us _________ class early.
  25. The warm weather seems connected ______ global warming. (also: to )
  26. Their expertise is limited _________ residential real estate.
  27. They always argue ___________ money. (also: over )
  28. They are confident __________ my judgment. (also: about, of )
  29. They disagree ___________ many things. (also: on )
  30. They finally agreed __________ the terms of our proposal. [formal/business] (also: on )
  31. They were responsible ___________ the design change.
  32. They’re committed __________ solving the problem.
  33. They're eager __________ new challenges at work.
  34. They’re thirsty __________ knowledge.
  35. They're excellent __________ predicting the weather. (also: in )
  36. This book is full ___________ photographs.
  37. This candy consists _________ chocolate and caramel.
  38. Too much of anything is bad ___________ you.
  39. Try to be patient __________ your colleagues.
  40. Vermont is known __________ its beautiful countryside.
  41. We admire you _________ your decisiveness.
  42. We agreed ___________ the site for the launch. (also: to [formal/business])
  43. We all laughed __________ his comment.
  1. We don’t approve ___________ your behavior.
  2. We finally heard __________ our uncle, who is touring Asia.
  3. We listened ____________ the radio last night.
  4. We need to confer ________ what to do. (also: about )
  5. We should separate the beer ________ the soda. (also: and )
  6. We succeeded __________ locating his apartment. (also: at )
  7. We talked __________ the stock market.
  8. We thank you _________ your generosity.
  9. We want to prevent her __________ hurting herself.
  10. We warned them __________ the volcano. (also: of )
  11. We'd like to compensate you ___________ the damage.
  12. We’re concerned ____________ your health.
  13. We’re confident __________ success! (also: about )
  14. We’re happy ___________ her new career.
  15. We’re heading ______ Spring Street right after class. (also: for )
  16. We're departing ________ New York at 7 p.m. (meaning: leaving New York ; preposition is optional)
  17. We're departing New York _______ New Zealand next week. (meaning: going to New Zealand )
  18. We’re leaving __________ New Zealand next week. (meaning: going to, departing for )
  19. We’re sure ____________ the facts. (also: about )
  20. We’re willing to forgive them __________ their crimes.
  21. What do you get when you subtract 9 ___________ 25?
  22. What do you know _________ Beethoven? (also: of )
  23. Who paid __________ my dinner?
  24. Why are you angry _________ me? (also: with )
  25. Why are you upset ________ me? (also: at)
  26. Why argue __________ such a small thing? (also: over )
  27. Will you be applying __________ Harvard next year?
  28. Would you agree with me ___________ that? (also: on )
  29. Would you like to subscribe __________ a daily newspaper?
  30. You can count ________ him; he’s reliable.
  31. You can do it! We believe ________ your ability.
  32. You can substitute honey _________ sugar in that recipe.
  33. You can’t protect your children __________ everything.
  34. You’re always so nice ________ me.
  35. You're so good __________ young children. (meaning: talented/skilled at handling)
  36. You’re so talented! I’m envious ___________ you.
  37. Your apartment is quite different _________ mine.
  38. Your country is blessed _________ beautiful forests.
  39. Your keyboard is not connected _________ your computer. (also: with )
  40. Your parents will be proud _________ you.
  41. Your tie doesn’t coordinate ________ your shirt.