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Prepositions

Dependent prepositions in English

QuestionAnswer
She is interested ______ all types of music. IN
We are almost totally dependent _____ the weather. ON
The film is loosely based ______ the book. ON
The government have set up a group to enquire ______ airport accidents. INTO
She has been doing research _______ cancer for twenty years. ON
Although he paints, he is most famous ______ his poetry. FOR
I could never get accustomed _____ the cold weather. TO
I got so totally absorbed ______ the film, I forgot the cake! IN
We have been flooded ______ requests to show the programme again. WITH
He is capable _____ turning the company’s fortunes around. OF
His views are reminiscent ______ the old Labour Party. OF
The bicycle was tied ____ the roof of the car. TO
Nobody is certain _____ the future but some are convinced _____ the past. OF/ABOUT + ABOUT/OF
She was suspicious ______ his motives from the start. OF
They are protesting _________ the funding cutbacks. AGAINST (US ENGLISH = NO PREPOSITION)
I am content ______ the progress she has made. with
I am amazed _____ the progress she has made. AT/BY
I am concerned _______ her poor progress. ABOUT/BY
His name is linked ______ the club. TO/WITH
I am involved ______ several pressure groups. IN/WITH
What time did you arrive _____ the hotel? AT
He has a reputation _______ arriving early. FOR
She was blamed ________ the accident. FOR
Everybody blamed the accident _______ her. ON
Don't forget to ask ______ a receipt when you leave. FOR
I congratulated Sue and Tim _____ their decision to get married. ON
The meal consisted ______ seven courses. OF
The course leader should provide you _______ the necessary resources. WITH
How much money do you spend ______ food every week? ON
Everybody is laughing _____ my new haircut! AT
The team entered ______ the stadium. NO PREPOSITION
What time do we arrive ______ Paris? IN
Maria is really good _____ volleyball. AT
She is also really good ______ kids. WITH
We finally arrived _______ home at midnight. NO PREPOSITION
I am totally satisfied _____ the new car. WITH
Everyone gets a bit bored _______ football after a while. WITH/BY
I was fed up ______ the lecture after two minutes. WITH
I'm tired ______ asking the same questions. OF
The witness was asked to cooperate ______ the Tribunal. WITH
Read the contract before you enter _____ an agreement. INTO
I am very grateful _____ you for all you have done. TO
She reminds me _____ someone. OF
Don't be so strict ______ the children. WITH
The key _____ success is not to reveal all your business secrets. TO
I am strict ______ punctuality. ABOUT/ON
Her father discouraged her _____ becoming a doctor. FROM
She reluctantly agreed ______ his demands and signed. TO
The country is composed _____ four islands. OF
I agree ______ your opinion on that. WITH
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