Prepocitions and Phrasal Verbs

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1 hat are you waitin ... 'or...?234 My parents live a small cottage.5 My brother works m father.6 Those books belan John mith.

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look at sb 5thsta at a lacewait for sb sthwar:k for sb sth

eon to sbmefrom a place

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isten to sb sthive in a lace

1 I don't believeat/In ghosts.2 Lauren takes care of/about our children.3 Spain is famous with/for its many festivals.4 I'm afraid of/from spiders and snakes.5 They arrived In/at the hotel in time for lunch.6 I don't care for/of rock music.7 We will arriveat/in NewYork at about two o'clock.8 The streets were full of/with people watching the

parade.9 I'll have to discuss theparty to/with my parentsfirst.

10 He couldn't concentrateon/in his work, so he wentfor a walk.

11 James managed to get emo the bank before clos-ing time.

Underline the correct preposition.

full of sthbelieve In 5thconcentrate on sthdiscuss sth with sbtake care of sb/sthcare for sb/sth

arrive at a small placearriveIn a big placeget to a placebut: leavea placeafraidof sb/sthfamous for sth

1 I'm not interested ...in sports.2 Didyouask Katie Joe's new address?3 Stuart borrowed a suit Andrew for the

wedding.4 I wish Iwas brilliant English.5 Howcan I explain this mess my parents?6 Shewanted to inviteAdam her house

for dinner, but she didn't know what to cook.7 The boys laughed their teacherwhen

he tripped.8 You should listen your parents' advice.9 We all looked thesky as it started to rain.10 Tom is married Nicole.11 James is good Maths,but weak .

History.12 He asked her husband's health.13 Mary is engaged conversation. It would

be rude to interrupt.

Fill in the correct preposition.

~borrowsth from sbexplainsth to sbinterested In sthinvitesb to a placelaugh at sb/sthlisten to sb/sthlook at sb/sth

ask about sthask sb for sthengaged to sbbut engaged in sthmarried to sbbrillianVgood/badat sthbut weak In

1 She was annoyed ...ai70ut... the postal strike, asshe was waiting for a letter.

2 She is very clever maths, so she helpsme with my homework.

3 Unless his lawyer can find proof hisinnocence, Johnwill go to prison.

4 The police congratulatedMrSimmons .catching the burglar.

5 Itwas very generous Steveto give all hisold records to charity.

6 You shouldn't tease people '" theirproblems.

7 I must apologise to Sarah missing herparty.

8 She applied to the bank a loan so thatshe could buy a new car.

Fin in the correct preposition.

proof of sthoongratulatesb on sthgenerousof sb to do sthteasesb about sth

~ns-apoloqise to sb for sthapply for sthannoyedabout sthcleverat sth

1 I'm very worried about/with failing my driving test.2 Debbiewas upset for/about not winning the prize.3 Chris was surprisedabout/at the cost of the meal.4 I'm sorry about/by the misunderstanding.5 I'm sorryfor/to breakingyour favouritevase,Mum.6 She smiled to/at the postman as he passed by.7 Jerry's parentsare very proud of/with him.8 They warned all ships for/of the coming storm.9 It is polite to reply at/to an invitation.10 I searched everywhereabout/for my keys.


PreposHionsworried about sb/sthwarn sb of/about sb/sthreply to sb/sthsearch for sb/sthsmile at sb

proud of sb/sthsorry about sthsorry for doing stnsurprisedat/by sthupset about sth

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Fill in the gaps with one of the verbsfrom the list in the correct form and asuitable preposition.

1 Emma is ...r~arded ae; the best singer in the choir.2 Every summer I hay fever.3 I'm getting a new car.4 The crew were drowning by

the litejackets they wore.S We didn't know how Kevin would .

the news.6 After the heatwave, everyone :. rain.7 She the sale and did a lot of

shopping.8 The archer the target, but missed.9 1 ............ my radio for all the latest news.

10 The army their attempt to takecontrol of the city last night.

11 In the summer I the beach.12 She lost control of the car and a tree.

Prepositionsreact tosave fromsuffer fromthink aboutsb/sthhead fortake advantage of

aim at sb/sthcrash into sb/sthregard sb/sth asdepend on sthfail in sthhope for sth

Fill In the gaps with one Of the adjectivesfrom the table above and a suitablepreposition.

1 Teachers should be patltmt wfth children.2 Parents are their children.3 My baby brother is the dark.4 Roger is very baske'ball and

wants to play for his country oneday.S The police are the butler.

They think he murdered the ownerof the dub.6 Diane's car is Elaine's.7 Martin is always other people.

He's always ready to help.8 Shewas so her new dress

that she put it on immediately.9 If you are not a product you

can return it.10 Anna was dOingherhomework11 He is maths.12 The other studentswere Toby

because hewas small; they teased himall the time.

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terrifiedof sb/sthtired of sb/sthsimilar to sthsuspicious of sb/sthmean to sbhopelessat sth

patient with sbkeenon sthpleasedwith sthkind to sbresponsible for sthsatisfiedwith sth

1 Mary is alwayspolite to/at her parents.2 Samwas told off for being rudeatlto his teacher.3 The policemen shouted at/to the thieves who tried

to run away.4 Jessicawaited to/tor the bus for an hour in the rain.S Rosie is writing to/at her pen-friend.6 Iamangryabout/withSuefor takingmy favouriteshirt.7 He was annoyed with his brother in/tor making so

much noise.8 I'm going to complain to my boss with/about the

lighting in the office.9 John's opinions differ to/trom Anne's, so they argue

a lot.10 The film is different trom/at the book.

Und&rlinethe correct preposition.

poiite to sbrude to sbshout atsbwait for sb/sthwrite to sb

angry at!Wfth sb for stharmoyed With sb fOr sth -complain to sb aboutsblsthdifferentto/frOmsb/sthdifferfrom "Sb/sth

1 This music reminds me of/to my country.2 They were delighted with/from their presents.3 It is wrong to be cruel in/to other people.4 He was sentenced to/at nine years in prison.S She locked the car to prevent it from/by being stolen.6 Beryl was astonished by/with the number of cards

she received.7 My mother is taking care about/of our dog.8 This organisation is trying to end cruelty to/in animals.9 The professor translated the poem infimo Russian.10 He was dissatisfied with/by his new stereo, so he

returned it to the shop.11 He was accused at/of robbing the bank.12 He was condemned in/to life imprisonment.


sentence sb to sthcondemn sb to sthcruel to sb/sthcruelty towards/to sb/sthtake care of sb/sth

- dissatisfied with sth

remind sb of sthprevent sth/sb from doingsthtranslate sth Into sthaccuse sb of sthdelighted with sthastonished at/by sth

PrepositIOns

Fill in the gaps with one of the verbs!nouns from the list In the correct formand a suitable preposition.

1 Policemen have to dt:al with all kinds of problems.2 He couldn't '" a name for his

new puppy.3 Claire had never .

Mel Gibson until she watched 'Ransom'.4 Don't Paul the accident.5 It's easy to put the others

when something goes wrong.6 The having a credit

card is that it is easy to spend too much money.7 I Jill yesterday. She is in Norway.8 Have you the new Disney

film? It's meant to be fantastic.

disadvantage of sthhear about sth/sbhear from sbhear of sb/sth

blame sb/s1h for sthput the blame on sb/sthdeal with sthdecide on sth

Prepositions

1 Mydentist is always nice to/with me.2 Whatwas the reasonabout/tor hisbehaviour?3 The damage at/to his car could not be repaired.4 I'm fed up to/with staying in - let's go out.5 His reactionabout/to the newswas surprising.6 There has been an increase to/in temperature.7 I rely toton my friends if I havea problem.a Therewill be a rise In/of school fees next year.9 Janet was scared at/of her Frenchteacher.10 Howmuch did you pay Jason for/about the bike11 Shewas.veryfond of/to her nieceand nephew.12 There is very little demand for/about typewri1t

these days, now that computers are so popular.


P~.pay sb for sthrely on sb/sthreaction to sthreason for sthscared of sb/sthrise In sth

damage to sthdemand for sthfed up with sthfond of sb/sthnice to sbincrease In sth

1 At ~e fair, JOhn~w a ball ...at...a coconut to IIi1a prize.

2 He threw the car keys Alan.3 I always talk my best friends _

my problems.4 We were shocked the damage causd

by the storm.S She wears a hat protect her hair ............

the rain.6 Cathy was jealous her sister, who was

very pretty.7 She didn't know anything the surprise party.8 I lost contact my friend after she emigrated.9 I wrote a cheque 100.10 It was clever Sam to find this restaurant.11 I manage to live about 50 a week.12 There was no hope escape for the

terrified prisoners.

Fill in the correct preposition.

shocked at/by sthtalk to sb about sthlive onthrow sth at sb/sththrow sth to sb(no) hope of sth

cheque forclever of sb to do sthcontact with sbjealous of sb/sthknow of/about sthprotect sb/sth from/against

1 My grandfather is perfectly capable of/at lookingafter himself.

2 Nobody seems to care for/about good mannersthese days.

3 Nursescare for/about the sick and injured.4 The difference among/between Carl and Matthew

is that Matthewhas dark hair and Carl has fair hair.S The cause for/of the fire was a gas leak.6 I didn't approveof his attitudein/towards hiswork.7 He wasnot awareof/about the strike.8 My family consists of/from myself, my parents and

my sister.9 He insistedin/on havinga telephoneinhis bedroom.10 Marthatakesgood care of/for her children. .


capableof doing sthconsistof sthdifferencebetweeninsiston sthcauseof sth

attitude towards/to sb/sthaware of sthcare about sb/sthcare for sb/sthtakecare of sb/sth

Prepositions

1 There is no connection ..b~ween .. the two crimes.2 Carolinewas very grateful Rob .

helping her with her homework.3 He charged me two coffeeswhenI

had only had one.4 The men were charged manslaughter.5 They divided the cake two pieces.6 Hewas arrested in connection the attack.7 The old man died a heartattack.8 The lecturer spoke to the class art.9 Hewas unconscious being watched.

Fill In the correct preposltlon(s).

conscious of sthunconscious of sthdie of sthdivide sth into sthgrateful to sb for sth

Prepositionscharge sb for sthcharge sb with sthconnection betweenspeak to sb about sthin connection with sth

1 Shewas very excited ...about her holiday.2 Shewanted to change hercar a motorbike.3 The explorers escaped the savage

lions.4 Nobody knows what happened my

jacket. It's just vanished.5 My English teacher is very impatient .

studentswho don't do their homework.6 Hewas bored hiswork, so he appliedfor

a new job.7 He was disappointed his new computer

game. It was very easy.8 Hewas amazed the beautiful scenery.9 Peter couldn't forgive Tom breaking his

newtoy.10 MyHistory teacher is veryfriendly the class.

Fill In the correct preposition.

(un)friendly to sbchange sth for sthescape from sb/sthforgive sb for sthhappen to sb/sth

Prepositions

amazed at/by sthboredwith sthdisappointedwith sihexcitedabout sthimpatientwith sb/sth

1 War broke ...out... in 1992 and it lasted until 1995.2 Children are always happy when school creaks

.................. for the holidays.3 The burglars broke the house in the

middle of the nig~t and stole alilhe jewellery ..4 His serious face broke a grin when he

read the joke.S The bus broke , so all the passengers

had to get off and wait for another one to come.6 The little girl broke : and cried when

her dog died.7 The dog broke of the garden and

chased the cat down the street. .

Fill in the correct particle.

start singing, smiling, etc. suddenly

1) begin suddenly (war, fire"etc.)But: a storm breaks

2) escape

stop for holidays (of schools, etc.))reak up:

Jl'eak into:)reak out:

Jl'eak in/breaknt01l building: enter byforce

~~hraSa~V,erbs' -~Feak down~ 1) stop workiflg (of cars; ete.)

2} lose-control of feelings (of people)

1 That author ...ha6 jU6t; brought;out ... a newmysterynovel. (hasjust published)

2 It's very difficult to childrennowadays. (raise)

3 The changes in the earth's atmosphere ................................many changes in the weather.(havecaused)

4 They used some cold water to .the patient (cause 10 regainconsciousness)

5 Ma~thew....... his father .to his way of thinking. (haspersuaded)

6 The manager the subjectof redun-dancv. (raised)

Fill In the gaps with the correct phrasalverb.

Phrasal Verbscause sth to happenmake a new record, book, etc.available1) cause sb to regainconsciousness2) persuade1) raise a child2) raise a new subject

bring up:

bring sb round:

bring about:bring out:

1 Could you hold ...00... a moment, please? Theresomeone at the door.

2 Martin couldn't hold his tears. He wso upset.

3 The doctors carried tests on the patie4 Carry the exercise until I come bar5 The robbers held a bank and escap

with lots of money.6 We were held because there had be

a car accident in the city centre.


Phrasal Verb.continuedo, complete sthcontain one's emotionswait1) delay2) rob a place

carry on (with):carry out:hold back:hold on:hold up:

1 I "'6,,1; on... very well ...wlth... my new neighbours.(get along with) .

2 I tried to all morning butthe phone was engaged. (reach sb by telephone)

3 I'll go home early tonight if I .all my work. (manage to finish)

4 Tom the bus outside thecinema. (entered)

5 The police chased the thieves but they managed to.............................................. (escape)

FIll In the gaps with the correct phrasalverb.

gatthrough: 1) reach sb by telephone2) manage to finish sth

getaway:Phrasa.'Verbs

escape

1) make progress (also get along)2) enter a bus, train, etc. (opp. get off)

get on with ab: have a friendly relationship with sb;get along with sb

get on:

4 Thekidnapper gave himself to the police.S Dangave smoking six months ago.S Youmust give the cassette to

Juliaon Saturday.7 Thewatersupplies gave , so they drank

from the stream.S The fire is giving a strange

smell.We must get it checked.

1 The flowers gave off a nice smell.2 Theshop is giving free bars of chocolate.3 I told her it was a secret, but she still gave the plan


Phra .. 1Verbsbetray sb1) revealsth2} give sth free of chargereturnemit (asmell, gas, etc.)come to an end1} abandon a habit2) stop doing sthsurrendergive oneself up:

give back:give off:give out:give up:

give sb away:give sth away:

1 Theydecidedto go ...on...walking eventhough theywere tired.

2 I'm afraidthemilk has gone .3 The dog went the sheep.4 Samdecided to go the poetry competition.S Wewatchedthe firego , then went to bed.6 The thieveswent .: every desk

in the office.


go after: 1) chase sb/sth2) aim for sth

go in for: enter a competition. exam, etc.go on: 1) continue

2) happengo through: examines1h in detailgo out: 1) to stop burning

2) to become less fashionablego off: 1)explode, make a sudden noise

2} go bad

Phrasal Verbs

1 The police are looking ...into... a series of rob-beries.

2 She looked the TVguide to see if therewas a good film on.

3 You can look themeaningsof words ina dictionary.

4 My mum is looking my dog while I amon holiday.

5 I'm looking the party nextweekend.6 Samspent halfanhour looking his keys.7 Look jellyfishwhen you swim in the sea


look forward to: anticipatewith pleasurelook into: investigatelook out (for): watch forlook through: readlook up: look for an address, name,word, etc.

in a book, list, etc.

Phrasal VerBtake care of sb/sthsearch for

look after:look for:

1 Weoftenargue, but wealwaysmake ...up... quickly.2 Hemade a story about having to work

late, but I knew hewas lying.3 It was dark and Petecouldn't make thesign.4 I can't make my mind about

which shirt to buy for Chris.5 When the children were dressed and made ..

for the party, they looked fantastic.

Flil In the correct particle.

make upone's mind: decide

Phrasal Verbs

make out: 1) see sth with difficulty (in distance)2) understand

make up: 1) invent2) put cosmetics on3) becomefriendsagain aftera quarrel

Lo.. .-t: L-__ I

1 He ran ...into... an old school friend at a party.2 Richard was run by a car and taken to

hospital.3 We ran a lot of problems at the begin-

ning of our project.4 Oh no! We've run of coffee again.5 He refused to listento her as she ran his

friends.6 I ran this book as Iwas cleaningout the attic.7 Tim decided to run . from the horrible


run across: find sthJsbby chancerun away (from): leavea place due to unhappinessrun down: 1) hit and injure sb with a vehicle

2) say bad things about sb/sthrun Into: meet sb unexpectedlyrun out (of): reach the end of a supply of sthrun up against: to start to experience problems II

Phrasal Verbs

1 tf you don't study you will ...faU behind with... yourschoolwork. (failto keepup with)

2 Our plans for the picnic because of the badweather. (failed to happen)

3 It would be easy to .someone as handsome as Mel Gibson. (becomestronglyattracted to)

4 Tomhates with hisbestfriend. (quarrelling)

5 Hewas so convincing that she , .his lies. (was deceived by)

6 Iwill whateveryou decide. (agree)

Fill in the gaps with the correct phrasalverb.

fall through:fall out (with):

fall In with:

fall behind (with): fail to keep up withfall for: 1) be deceived by sth

2) becomestrongly attractedto sbagreewith a pian/decision, etc.fail to happenquarrel

Phrasal Verbs

1 My father set up his business in 1978.2 As theyset for their picnic, it startedto rain.3 Lukewas happy. Hehad donewhat he set .

to do.4 We'lI set early to avoid the traffic.S The police had set roadblocks to prevent

the criminals leaving the area.6 If I set ten pounds everyweek Iwill be able

to afforda holiday next year.7 Theproblemsset us ..............so we didn't finish the

project till the following March.

Fill In the correct particle.

set aside: savemoney or reservea specific time forsth

set sb back: to cause a delay -:set off: begin a journey; set outset out: 1) begin a journey; set off

2) (+ to-inf) start trying to do sthset up: 1) starta business

2) put togethera temporarystructure

Ph,asal Verbs

It takes courageto ...5tartd up to...a bully. (defendyourselfagainst)

2 That group animal rights. (represents)3 I know that my parents always

.....................me.(willsupportmeina difficultsituation)0""4 Claire mewhile Iwas on holiday.

(replacedme temporarily)5 The children when their teacher

entersthe room. (riseto their feet)

Fill in the gaps with the correct phrasaJverb.

stand by sb: support sb, esp in a difficult situationstand for: hold an opinionstand In (for): replacesb temporarilystand up: rise to one's feetstand up to: defend oneself against sb

Phrasal Verbs

1 I'm going to takemy parents out tonight.2 Find somepaper and take these details.3 Sarahtook jogging in order to loseweight.4 Norman takes his father in appearance.5 As the planetook , all the lights went out.6 The newmanagerwill take next week.7 Charlietook his coat and sat down.S Thedustmenarecoming to take the rubbish.

Fill In the correct particle.

take over: fill a position after sb else has left

begin a hobby, sport, job, etc.take up:

Phrasal Verbstake after sb: look or behave like a relative

take away: remove

take down: write down

take off: 1} removean itemof clothing (opp: puton)

2) (ofaeroplanes) leavethe ground

take sb out: take sb to a restaurant,etc.

1 I ...turn to...my parents in times of trouble. (go tofor help)

2 I waited for an hour, but nobody .(arrived)

3 Jim invited me to dinner, but I had to .him (refusehis invitation)

4 This company the bestequipment on the market. (produces)

5 She the lights and sawher husband asleep. (switchedon)

6 He is working as a waiter until a betterjob .........................(arises)

7 Jim the volume sohe could listento the news. (increased)

8 It's hot! Canyou the heating?(reduce)

Fill in the gaps with the correct phrasalvet'b.

1) refusesb's offer2) reduce (volume, heat,etc.)(opp: tum up)switch on (lights, a radio, etc.)(opp: turn off)go to sb for help1) (of an opportunity) arise2) arrive3) increase(volume,heat,etc.)produce sth

Phrasal Verbs

turn sth out:

turn to:turn up:

turn on:

turn down:

1 The police were called ...out... after the burglarywas discovered.

2 Owning a pet calls a lot of responsibility.3 They called the meeting because the

manager couldn't attend.4 Emma called for help when she fell and

hurt her leg.S Brian called on his way home from

work.'6 Mother called the children saying it

was time to go home.


call for: require; demandcall In: visit sb brieflycall off: cancelcall out: 1)shout

2) send for sb in an emergencycall over. ask sb who is not nearby to come closer

Phrasal Verbs

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