verb + preposition

Question 1

They argued … the new rule all night.

Answer 1

argue about

Question 2

She was asking … the homework.

Answer 2

ask about

Question 3

He complains … his chores.

Answer 3

complain about

Question 4

I dream … you every night.

Answer 4

dream about

Question 5

Don’t forget … the party you promised.

Answer 5

forget about

Question 6

We don’t know anything … this place.

Answer 6

know about

Question 7

You will laugh … this later on.

Answer 7

laugh about

Question 8

Don’t talk … me when I’m not here.

Answer 8

talk about

Question 9

They told us … your accident.

Answer 9

tell about

Question 10

Who are you thinking …?

Answer 10

think about

Question 11

Try not to worry … this problem.

Answer 11

worry about

Question 12

She will ariive … the airport at 6:10.

a building

Answer 12

arrive at

Question 13

Please don’t laugh … me when you see my haircut.

ridicule

Answer 13

laugh at

Question 14

The child stared .. the strange-looking man.

Answer 14

stare at

Question 15

To succeed .. this job, you need to work hard.

Answer 15

succeed at

Question 16

She apologized … being late.

Answer 16

apologize for

Question 17

She blamed him … upsetting her.

Answer 17

blame for

Question 18

He cares … her a lot.

Answer 18

care for

Question 19

Please excuse me … interrupting.

Answer 19

excuse for

Question 20

Sometimes you have to fight … your rights.

Answer 20

fight for

Question 21

He forgave her … telling a lie.

Answer 21

forgive for

Question 22

We are hoping … better weather.

Answer 22

hope for

Question 23

You can pay … that at the cash register.

Answer 23

pay for

Question 24

He prayed … peace.

Answer 24

pray for

Question 25

Ms. Smith is substituting ... the teacher today.

Answer 25

substitute for

Question 26

I want to thank you ... all your help.

Answer 26

thank for

Question 27

Please don't vote ... him.

Answer 27

vote for

Question 28

She borrowed the sweater ... Sally.

Answer 28

borrow from

Question 29

I can't distinguish X ... Y on the chart.

Answer 29

distinguish from

Question 30

The managed to escape ... the building.

Answer 30

escape from

Question 31

When are you going to graduate ... college?

Answer 31

graduate from

Question 32

I got a letter today. I finally heard ... him. | get news

Answer 32

hear from

Question 33

She is trying to hide ... her old boyfriends.

Answer 33

hide from

Question 34

She can't prevent him ... calling her.

Answer 34

prevent from

Question 35

The law prohibits you ... parking here.

Answer 35

prohibit from

Question 36

The cream will protect you ... sunburn.

Answer 36

protect from

Question 37

She is recovering ... the flu.

Answer 37

recover from

Question 38

He resuced her ... the burning building.

Answer 38

rescue from

Question 39

You need to rest ... studying so much.

Answer 39

rest from

Question 40

Try to separate the yolks ... the whites.

Answer 40

separate from

Question 41

You can't stop them ... trying.

Answer 41

stop from

Question 42

To get the balance, subtract the debits ... the credits.

Answer 42

subtract from

Question 43

When did you arrive ... this country? | a city, a country

Answer 43

arrive in

Question 44

Do you believe ... love at first sight?

Answer 44

believe in

Question 45

Your son excels ... mathematics.

Answer 45

excel in

Question 46

I hope you will participate ... this activity.

Answer 46

participate in

Question 47

I hope he succeeds ... getting them to come.

Answer 47

succeed in

Question 48

They accused us ... stealing the money.

Answer 48

accuse of

Question 49

Her mother doesn't approve ... her friends

Answer 49

approve of

Question 50

This mixture consists ... flour and water.

Answer 50

consist of

Question 51

They are dreaming ... better times.

Answer 51

dream of

Question 52

Try to take adventage ... this opportunity.

Answer 52

take adventage of

Question 53

She takes care ... her sick aunt.

Answer 53

take care of

Question 54

I can't concentrate ... my lesson.

Answer 54

concentrate on

Question 55

I know I can count ... my friends.

Answer 55

count on

Question 56

They can't decide .. a date for the wedding.

Answer 56

decide on

Question 57

My friends depend ... me, too.

Answer 57

depend on

Question 58

He insisted ... staying here.

Answer 58

insist on

Question 59

When do you plan ... coming?

Answer 59

plan on

Question 60

I was sure I could rely ... you to hep me.

Answer 60

rely on

Question 61

Now add water ... this mixture.

Answer 61

add to

Question 62

He admitted ... being late three times.

Answer 62

admit to

Question 63

She had to apologize ... the whole family. | a person

Answer 63

apologize to

Question 64

I am applying ... the state university. | a place

Answer 64

apply to

Question 65

Do you belong ... a club?

Answer 65

belong to

Question 66

Compare your schedule ... mine.

Answer 66

compare to

Question 67

Don't complain ... me. | a person

Answer 67

complain to

Question 68

Your ideas contribute ... the solution.

Answer 68

contribute to

Question 69

Will you lend some money ... her.

Answer 69

lend to

Question 70

She listens ... the radio in the car.

Answer 70

listen to

Question 71

We look forward ... seeing you in October.

Answer 71

look forward to

Question 72

He objected ... her attitude.

Answer 72

object to

Question 73

I hope he responds ... my letter.

Answer 73

resopnd to

Question 74

Which magazines do you subscribe ...?

Answer 74

subscribe to

Question 75

I need to talk ... you today. | a person

Answer 75

talk to

Question 76

I don't agree ... you about that.

Answer 76

agree with

Question 77

They argue ... each other all the time.

Answer 77

argue with

Question 78

You can't compare apples ... oranges.

Answer 78

compare with

Question 79

Be sure to cover the food ... plastic wrap.

Answer 79

cover with

Question 80

She disagrees ... all his ideas.

Answer 80

disagree with

Question 81

Can we discuss our plan ... you?

Answer 81

discuss with

Question 82

I need help ... the cleaning.

Answer 82

help with

Question 83

The hotel provides you ... room service.

Answer 83

proved with