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In/in 2 The travel agent has asked us to pay 50% of the cost of the holiday advance. in 3 Tim quite sure that he did that ___ purpose, because he knew it would annoy her. on 4 The teacher makes us learn lots of phrases___ heart and then tests us on them. by 5 I nceda definite answer from you by the end of next week —_._ the latest. at 6 We didn't arrange to meet. I just saw her on the bus _ chance. by 7 Isaw the interview with the President __ the news last night. on 8 Climate change is always __ the news these days - on TV, radio, and in the in newspapers. 9 Be careful with Nora today. Shes __a very bad mood. in 10 It was very difficult at first but everything worked out well _____ the end. in 11 Isent a very romantic email to my boss instead of my girlfriend _ mistake. by 12 1 did all that work ___ nothing. The teacher forgot to collect in our essays. for 13 My sister and her husband broke up last year, but they are still__ good terms. on 14 I don't eat in that restaurant principle. I've heard they treat their staff very badly. on 15 ___ principle, they have agreed to rent the house to us, but we need to work out In the details. 16 The company are heavily _ debt and may have to close down. i 17 In California smoking on beaches is___ the law. : we 18 ___arule I'm usually in bed by 11.00 during the week. At weekends I stay up later. nee - AS @ Keep a record of other examples of depend itis : ent such as the Oxford Advanced Lenener’ Pistinnses These car. also be found in dictionaries,English File Teacher's Book Advanced ¢ @ Dependent prepositions ae rec Odors Unversty Press 2010 ¢ @ Cover the prePosrrion column on the right, and test yourself. Verb + preposition 1 Simon insisted paying for everything when we went out. g, writing, listening, reading, and English in use pap 2 ‘The exam consists __speakil 3 Ican't concentrate __ what I'm doing with all that noise outside. 4 His ex-wife took revenge __ him by cutting up all his suits. 5 ‘The government was heavily criticized __ not acting faster. 6 [need to translate this document __ German. Can you help me? 7 My brother is a lawyer who specializes criminal law. 8 We're still waiting for Laura to apologize her awful behaviour last night. 9 Everyone blamed me ____ the mistake, even though it wasn't my fault. 10 The police have accused her _ stealing from her employer. 11 I'm so hard up I'm going to have to borrow some money __ my sister. 12 Its often not a good idea to lend money ___ a friend. 13 We have succeeded ___ reducing unemployment to less than 5% of the workforce. 14 I think the film is definitely aimed ___ people under 25. I didn't enjoy it at all. 15 Iwas named __ my grandmother, who died before I was born. 16 Iknow I can rely ___ you to keep a secret. 17 We need to divide this __ four equal parts 18 I'm going to complain to the manager ___ this. Noun + preposition 1 There doesn't seem to be an easy solution the problem. 2 The reason ___ the delay was the late arrival of the incoming flight. 3 Thave quite a lot of difficulty __ remembering names and faces. 4 ‘There is an urgent need ‘qualified teachers to work in developing nations. 5 The police have reported a sharp increase __crimes involving identity theft. 6 Ihave absolutely no intention __ resigning. 7 ‘There is going to be a full investigation the causes of the accident. 8 I'm sure there is going to be a lot of protest ___ the new law. 9 Jack has a lot of respect his grandfather's achievements, 10 There's no point __ getting angry about it. It’s too late now. 11 “The rescue services say that there is no hope __ finding any more survivors. 12. My boss has asked me to write a report _ the new computer system. 13 ‘The lack ___ water is becoming a very serious problem in some countries, 14 ‘The new managing director has a reputation _ 15 [think the governments attitude _ being very ruthless, — single-parent families is changing. @ Keep a record of other exa mples of dependent pre} asthe Oxford Advanced Learner’ Dictionary. PREPOSITION on of on on for into in for for of from to in at after on into about to for in for in of. into against for in of on/ about of for to / towards Positions. These can also be found in dictionaries, Go & & Aa ioe oo Ge Oe Go Oh OO GO nn Coc ¢ ye ~ 7), © & £6, €