Complete Advanced 3rd Ed > Unit 12 Verbs + Prepositions | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

This sofa could s____ a___ a bed for a couple of nights. I don't mind roughing it a bit.

serve as

Everyone needs to learn to adapt ____ changes.

to

This school also serves ____ an adult training centre.

as (= is useful as)

The government will double the amount it spends ____ the environment.

on

Would you like to contribute _____ Leah’s birthday present?

to

We attached the trailer _____ the back of our car.

to

Nick insisted _____ sitting in the front of the jeep when he was on safari last week.

on

After graduating, Rosie applied ____ several international corporations, but in the end, she took a local job.

to

The students were protesting _____ the government's decision not to promote renewable energy production.

against

These days, wildlife organisations focus ____ empowering local people to protect their own land.

on

As you can see, the main elements of the old logo have been incorporated ____ the new one.

into

Charities d____ ___ people supporting their activities.

depend on

You might hear this on a train: "We a________ _____ any inconvenience caused by the late departure of your flight".

apologise for

I really bonded ____ my sister last summer after many years of not getting on well.

with

There are loads of universities you can a____ t__. Don't just stick to this one.

apply to

CORRECT IT: The new laws apply for all factories.

apply TO

CORRECT IT: Many news articles are now focussing in environmental issues.

focussing ON

CORRECT IT: It's difficult to concentrate in your work with loud music.

concentrate ON

Jenny was really at____ ___ her dog and since he's died she really misses him.

attached to