EXERCISES TO PRINT

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1 PREPOSITIONS FOLLOWING VERBS AND ADJECTIVES

  1. He is capable ............ doing the task.
  2. This car belongs ............ me
  3. I congratulated Tom ............ winning the race.
  4. They were ashamed ............ their behaviour.
  5. She agreed ............ Jack.
  6. I'm bored ............ this exercise.
  7. They provided me ............ my own bedroom.
  8. We're interested ............ History.
  9. Jack was grateful ............ his good luck.
  10. We're all fond ............ you.
  11. She trusted him ............ her life.
  12. They involved Mary ............ their plot.
  13. He laughed ............ everything.
  14. I'm very keen ............ Judo.
  15. We're all pleased ............ the results.
  16. I'm not used ............ working such long hours.
  17. This cake tastes ............ fish!
  18. He's laughed ............ me for the last time!
  19. They were all shocked ............ his comments.
  20. Are you aware............ the trouble you have caused?
  21. What do you believe ............?
  22. I was robbed ............ my papers.
  23. What are you excited ............?
  24. A modern TV set consists ............ many technological advances.
  25. They accused him ............ lying.
  26. He admitted ............ damaging the computer.
  27. Do you think I can trust you ............ the children?
  28. I confided ............ John only to be let down.
  29. I know little ............ the Inquisition.
  30. I blame the state of the economy ............ the crisis.
  31. I object ............ noisy neighbours.
  32. Are you any good ............ talking in public?
  33. Who will you vote ............?
  34. He put the blame ............ me ............ spoiling the party.
  35. Would you forgive someone ............ lying to you?
  36. You must concentrate ............ your work, John!
  37. I'm dreaming ............ a hot summer!
  38. He threatened her ............ leaving her.
  39. This consists ............ paying attention to detail.
  40. They insisted ............ accompanying her to the bus stop.
  41. We shall provide you ............ all the necessary equipment.
  42. You were right ............ Mary!
  43. I'm so upset ............ the exam but happy ............the results.
  44. He will never admit ............ being wrong. That's how arrogant he is.
  45. To begin ............, I'll tell you that I was never there.
  46. Would you mind paying ............ the meal?
  47. He succeeded ............ opening the door with a credit card.
  48. He was successful ............ opening the door with a credit card.
  49. I'm disappointed ............ you!
  50. I hate him, he's always boasting ............ his success!
  51. He's terrible ............ tennis.
  52. I'm certain ............ his illness.
  53. He blamed me ............ upsetting her.

 

2 PREPOSITIONS FOLLOWING VERBS AND ADJECTIVES

  1. John let me down after confiding ............ him.
  2. He trusted her ............ his Ferrari.
  3. I was disappointed ............ the premier of Samurai.
  4. They're interested ............ anything to do with the Samurai.
  5. He's provided ............ his children in his will.
  6. They were all surprised ............ the turn of events.
  7. That house belongs ............ me
  8. John was grateful ............ the invitation.
  9. He is incapable ............ doing the task.
  10. I'm fond ............ watching TV.
  11. You must concentrate ............ the pendant if you are to be hypnotized.
  12. I'm not used ............ staying up so late.
  13. This room smells ............ smoke!
  14. They trusted me ............ the car.
  15. Mary involved me............ her plans.
  16. I love laughing ............ the world.
  17. We're very keen ............ sightseeing.
  18. My parents were pleased ............ my results.
  19. I know I can trust him ............ my car.
  20. Carlos Sainz succeeded ............ finishing the race.
  21. Who did you vote ............ in the last elections?
  22. Do you believe ............ ghosts?
  23. You will be provided ............ a helmet, a fire-proof suit and boots.
  24. There's something ............ Mary!
  25. I'll always forgive you............ coming home late!
  26. What are you talking ..............?
  27. My parents threatened me ............ a harsh punishment if I failed again.
  28. I am aware............ what could go wrong.
  29. She's always boasting ............ her boyfriends!
  30. He was successful ............ convincing his parents ............ buying him a new car.
  31. I congratulated your brother ............ getting the job.
  32. The children were ashamed ............ the house they lived in.
  33. She insisted ............ visiting Jack.
  34. Mary's bored ............ her life.
  35. I'm disappointed ............ the work you have been doing lately!
  36. They put the blame ............ Harry ............ the loss of the money.
  37. This task consists ............ sentences and prepositions.
  38. I don't object ............ so many immigrants coming here
  39. I blame the government ............ the rise in crime.
  40. Would you mind not blaming me ............ the error?
  41. He's brilliant ............ speeches.
  42. I'm certain ............ the time of the flight.
  43. You'll be safe ............ all harm if you stay with me.
  44. The alphabet begins ............ the letter A.
  45. They accused him ............ stealing the purple poodle.
  46. He admitted ............ painting graffiti.
  47. He was so upset ............ the break-up that he went out with his mates.
  48. He admitted ............ being drunk and disorderly. .
  49. Is Jack any good ............ football?
  50. They insisted ............ visiting the torture chamber.
  51. Tania was robbed ............ her money.
  52. Are you excited ............ going abroad?
  53. Being a good student consists ............ studying everyday.

 

3 PREPOSITIONS FOLLOWING VERBS AND ADJECTIVES

  1. Don't confide ............ him.
  2. I was disappointed ............ the book.
  3. They're interested ............ Latin.
  4. He provided me ............ some money.
  5. We were all surprised ............ Mary.
  6. That motorbike belongs ............ Anne
  7. I was grateful ............ the meal.
  8. He is incapable ............ hurting a fly!
  9. I'm fond ............ going out.
  10. We must concentrate ............ the document.
  11. We're not used ............ arguing.
  12. This car smells ............ dead meat!
  13. My parents trusted me ............ the new car.
  14. This room is full ............ people.
  15. I will involve you ............ all my future plans.
  16. I was shocked ............ the news.
  17. We're very interested ............ learning about the life of the buzzard.
  18. The government was pleased ............ the results.
  19. Tell me what you know ............ Picasso.
  20. The Real Madrid succeeded ............ being first.
  21. Who will you vote ............ in the OT final?
  22. Do you believe ............ the goodness of Man?
  23. They will provide us ............ a flat and a car.
  24. There's something I want to talk to you .............
  25. She'll never forgive you............ two-timing her!
  26. Why are you insisting .............. going out, can't you see he's tired ............ you?
  27. Have you ever been threatened ............ a curfew?
  28. We are all aware ............ what you are going through.
  29. I detest people who boast ............ their belongings!
  30. Will you please congratulate Bob ............ his forthcoming wedding?
  31. I so very bored ............ looking for a job.
  32. The children were shocked ............ violence they say in the street.
  33. She insisted ............ my finishing the task.
  34. Mary's happy ............ her life.
  35. I'm disappointed ............ you, so pull your socks up and work harder!
  36. I put the blame ............ the politicians ............ the violence in the streets today.
  37. Jack's been married ............ Paula for a decade.
  38. Do you object ............ exams?
  39. I blame Debbie ............ his unhappiness.
  40. I'm surprised .......... you!
  41. He's annoyed ............ his neighbours.
  42. I'm sure ............ the date, but uncertain ............ the time.
  43. You'll be safe ............ danger if you stay at home in a storm.
  44. His surname begins ............ Z.
  45. They applied ............ the same job, but it was Anne who got it.
  46. He's afraid ............ snakes and spiders.
  47. Spain is famous ............ good weather.
  48. I apologize ............ being late.
  49. Jack was often late ............ work and so was fired.
  50. They are famous ............ their sponge cakes.
  51. The thugs robbed the old man ............ his wallet.
  52. What are you excited ............?
  53. I feel sorry .............. Tina, she's so short she looks like a midget.

 

4 PREPOSITIONS FOLLOWING VERBS AND ADJECTIVES

  1. I advise you to confide ............ his judgement.
  2. Jack was disappointed ............ the outcome.
  3. They're interested ............ doing more research ……. the remedy.
  4. Tom's applied ............ that job five times!
  5. I assure you I am not afraid ............ a challenge.
  6. What are you talking ............ ?
  7. He's such an arrogant fool, he didn't even apologize ............ being late.
  8. Try not to be late ............ school.
  9. Ronaldo is famous ............ his ability to score goals.
  10. He's an expert ……. fishing.
  11. Jackie was robbed ............ her handbag whilst she was out shopping.
  12. I'm so excited ............ going on holidays!
  13. Don't you feel sorry .............. the children in the Third World ?
  14. I was provided ............ all the necessary equipment.
  15. We all laughed ...... Mary.
  16. Who does that motorbike belong ............ ?
  17. I will always be grateful ............ you ………. Your assistance.
  18. Harry? He is incapable ............ doing anything by himself!!
  19. What are you keen …….. doing at weekends? I'm fond ............ going out.
  20. You simply must concentrate ............ your work.
  21. Debbie and Harry are not used ............ going out much.
  22. This room smells ............ something I just can't put my finger on.
  23. My boss trusted me ............ the project.
  24. This article is full ............ interesting points.
  25. Ian said he would involve you ............ all his future plans.
  26. I was astounded ............ the news.
  27. We're very concerned ............ the state of affairs.
  28. The government was delighted ............ the election results.
  29. This item is completely made ………. silk.
  30. Nothing can compare ……… you.
  31. The mechanic succeeded ............ changing the engine in record time.
  32. Who did you vote ............ in the last general elections?
  33. Choose Burns ............ president.
  34. They are skilful ............ their hands.
  35. There's something I want to tell you ............. this mechanism.
  36. Please excuse me ............ arriving so late.
  37. Why are you insisting .............. going out, can't you see he's tired ............ you?
  38. Tom threatened his boss............ resigning.
  39. Are you all aware ............ the repercussions of your actions?
  40. People who boast ............ their wealth are often liars.
  41. Please allow me to congratulate you ............ your impending nomination to the presidency.
  42. Poverty can deprive many people ............ a good education.
  43. Some people resort ............ bullying to hide their inadequacies.
  44. Sheila insisted ............ travelling to Iraq .
  45. Mary's been happy ............ you since you got the job and your life has made an about turn.
  46. I'm dissatisfied ............ your work, so pull your socks up and work harder!
  47. I blame the politicians ............ the decrease in academic success of the majority of CSE students.
  48. Jack's married ............ three children.
  49. Do you object ............ exams?
  50. I blame Debbie ............ his unhappiness.
  51. I have been deprived .......... his company since he moved away.
  52. He's upset ............ his noisy neighbours.
  53. I'm certain ............ the venue, but unsure ............ the time.
  54. They were safe ............ danger by taking shelter in a nearby cave.