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Adjectives and Verbs With Prepositions

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  • They drove ______ the coast to enjoy the view of the ocean.
    along
  • She apologized.... not telling me the whole truth about her affair.
    for
  • Mr Jenkins has been disabled all his life ... a result of a childhood illness.
    as
  • He is so motivated. He always succeeds ______ his goals.
    to achieve
    for achieving
    in achieving
    with achieving
  • Please don't write ______ this line.
    above
  • We bought the TV because it was ... sale.
    on
  • He succeeded... convincing his boss that it was the right thing to do.
    in
  • He was disgusted... his weight problem, so he decided to go... a diet.
    with, on
  • The world population will have reached over 8 billion... the year 2050.
    by
  • You don't need to be a world-class athlete to participate ___ this expedition, but you must be physically fit.
    on
    at
    in
    with
  • She is very good _______ running long distances.
    at
  • He will remain at the conference ______ two days.
    for
  • She always insists _____ the best diving equipment.
    for
    to
    on
    with
  • My father admitted ____ feeling nervous.
    with
    for
    about
    to
  • In India, many girls get married .... an early age.
    at
  • The relationship .... the two boys has changed significantly over the past few years.
    between
  • The expedition is intended ___ people in excellent physical shape.
    for
    at
    with
    to
  • They met ______ a plane.
    on
  • The lack ____ daylight during the winter in Scotland has a serious effect ____ my state of mind.
    for/ to
    of/ on
    with/ at
    in/ about
  • He's determined _____ the race.
    from entering
    at entering
    to enter
    with entering
  • Requests for additional seats must be made... writing.
    in
  • They will give me a call _______ noon.
    at
  • We’ve been waiting... over half an hour. She’s never ... time.
    for, on
  • She has no understanding... how computers really work.
    of / about
  • People... ambition always try to achieve their goals, no matter what happens.
    with
  • I’m not ... the mood for such silly games.
    in
  • There were no security personnel... duty at that time.
    on
  • My boss congratulated me _____ my achievement.
    to
    on
    for
    with
  • Complete the sentence: I find it difficult to deal ____________
    I find it difficult to deal WITH... (annoying English teachers...)
  • I gave him my new T-shirt in exchange ... his ticket to the concert.
    for
  • There was a great need ... volunteers at the site of the crash.
    of/for
  • _______ midnight they eat twelve grapes.
    At
  • She has to deal _____ many dangerous situations.
    on
    for
    with
    in
  • The company is run... two people who hardly ever meet.
    by
  • The maths test was a great challenge. It took me... an hour to finish.
    over
  • Complete the sentence with a preposition: Susan is always complaining ________
    Susan is always complaining ABOUT ... (her homework...)
  • They built an extra room _______ the garage.
    above / over
  • The expedition was incredibly challenging, and my friends were very impressed ____ my achievement when I got back!
    at
    for
    on
    by
  • All the celebrations and parties were called... because of the tragic accident.
    off
  • They arrived late because they drove ________ the city and hit traffic.
    through
  • Martha is not sure... her new job offer. She is still undecided.
    about
  • I was thrilled _____ having the chance to climb Mount Everest.
    on
    about
    in
    for
  • I can always count.... him to help me when I’m in trouble.
    on
  • I've never been good ___ talking in front of large groups of people.
    with
    at
    in
    about
  • The new smartphone is similar ... the one I bought a few years ago.
    to
  • He's famous ___ his experiments on Youtube.
    for
    in
    with
    about
  • I don't believe _______ love ______ first sight
    I don't believe IN love AT first sight.
  • What is the importance ________ a lot of close friends?
    to have
    of having
    with having
    in having
  • They have been working there _______ many years.
    for
  • .... now on, nobody will be allowed to go out during the test.
    From
  • They're very keen _____ travelling.
    for
    about
    with
    on
  • A lot of university students are ________ about finding a permanent job after graduation.
    planning
    interested
    worried
    disappointed
  • ________ the summer, they take long walks along the beach.
    During / In
  • My dad insisted ... taking the later train.
    on