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Dependent prepositions

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  • I'm very confident _____ my chances in the FCE exam.
    about
  • I must congratulate you ______ your fantastic exam result!
    on / about / for
  • I arrange my books _______ alphabetical order.
    by/in
  • I wasn't staring at him! I just glanced ____ him for a second!
    at
  • That wasn't an accident! You broke my pencil ___ purpose!
    on
  • Even though it was the most important part of the essay, she made no mention _____ it in her presentation.
    of
  • I don't care if he's upset! I feel no pity ___ him at all - he deserves it!
    for
  • I thought this exercise would take them ages, but they were finished ____ a stroke!
    in
  • Please don't be late. I'm counting ____ you!
    on
  • I only caught a glimpse ____ them as they ran past.
    of
  • To apply ________ a job.
    for
  • Now that I don't eat meat, I always feel a longing _______ a big steak!
    for
  • Xabier is a bad influence ______ Lander.
    on
  • Now that the lockdown is over, we are back ____ business in my bar!
    in
  • I don't know if I'm going to the party. It depends ____ if your annoying friend will be there?
    on
  • She objected _____ all the work he was making her do.
    to
  • Of course I take after him! I am related ____ him, afterall!
    to
  • I'm really ashamed ____ myself after my terrible bahaviour.
    of
  • He thinks he's too clever _____ me, but I'll surprise him...
    for
  • I'm very good _______ speaking Basque.
    at
  • You have a big job today! You are ___ charge ____ the whole performance!
    in - of
  • The teacher has full confidence ______ his students that they will all do the homework.
    in
  • I will definitely bear your advice ______ mind, thank-you.
    in
  • She didn't want to get caught, so she spoke _____ a whisper.
    in
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