I bumped IN an old friend the other day.
incorrect into
The match resulted _____ a draw.
in
She left Boston _____ Paris when she was 19.
for
What preposition(s) goes with? Count
on
We called the doctor because Nick was complaining _____ a pain in his stomach.
of
Nurses are very badly paid, I think they should insist _____ higher rates of pay.
on
What preposition(s) goes with? Die
from
What preposition(s) goes with? Stare
at
I said _____ you I was thinking _____ going to America. I actually dreamt _____ it.
to, about, about/of
What preposition(s) goes with? Think
of/about
If something is wrong, why don’t you do something _____ it?
about
Which of these CAN USE a preposition?
say
tell
marry
ask
The daughters sided _____ their mothers.
with
I agree WITH you that we should wait a bit longer FOR her.
correct
What preposition(s) goes with? Complain to somebody
about/of
When will you write _____ Bill _____ your plans?
to/about
What preposition(s) goes with? Talk
about/to
All last winter he suffered FROM coughs and colds.
correct
I thought we should look _____ someone else to do the job.
for
She then referred _____ the Minister’s report.
to
What preposition(s) goes with? Agree
on/about/with
The police are appealing AT witnesses to come forward.
incorrect to/for
Keep enough money to pay _____ your ticket.
for
What preposition(s) goes with? Grin
at