UNIT 24
Dependent Prepositions
Many Adjectives and nouns are followed by a particular preposition:
“They have every confidence in his judgment”
“Margarine is a substitute for butter”
See Section 9 of the appendix for a list of common adjectives and nouns with this dependent prepositions.
Note: that if adjectives or nouns have similar or opposite meanings, they often take the same preposition:
be ready/prepared for school
be married/engaged/related to someone
be furious/angry/irritated with someone
be frightened/scared/terrified of snakes
be happy/sad about something
A) Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions
I understand you will be eligible____ promotion soon
We regret the delay ____ dispatching your order
She was very conscious ____ her lack of experience on her first day at work
He's come up with a new solution _____ the problem
At least here you'll be safe_____ unwarranted intrusion
There's no doubt ____ his feelings for you
She's always been lacking __ tact
I would like to take this opportunity ____ thanking my hosts
I have complite confidence his ability to handle the situation.
Be very patient ____ Ryan. He's suffered a lot, you know.
It's a stragle smell, isn't it? It's peculiar ___ this type of plant
How very typical ____ her! Nothing is ever her fault!
Is there any chance ___ our meeting in the near future?
Despite her age, she takes pleasure ___ pitting her wits against all comers.
The island is rich ____ minerals and other natural resources.
It's obvious he's incapable ____ holding down a job.
I really don't see any point ____ continuing this conversation any longer.
Without the certificate, you won't be sufficiently qualified ____ the job.
There's no question ____ your leaving us soon.
Would you kindly inform me who is responsible ____ the travel arrangements?
We had great difficulty ___ hearing the station announcements.
She's convinced ____ the justice of her case
I must point out that I'm not in the habit ____ walking around in my pajamas.
He's always been rather envious ____ his older brother.
He takes pride ____ showing off his prize cucumbers.
Many Verbs are following by a particular preposition:
“I've been puzzling over the problem for hours”.
See section 10 of the Apendix for a list of common verbs with their dependant prepositions.
Remember that verbs of similar or opposite meanings often take the same preposition:
apply/send/ask for information.
care/worry about someone.
agree/disagree with someone.
b) Complete each space in the conversation between two business colleagues with the missing verb or preposition.
“Come in, Harold!”
“I must 1)____ for arriving so late. The traffic, you know.”
“Oh, don't 2) _____ about that. The meeting's been put off anyway...
come in and help yourself 2) _____ coffee. Let me be the first to congratulate you 4) ___ your promotion.”
“Oh thanks, Paul. Yes, I'm delighted. But it hasn't be announced officially yet. Could you possibly 5)_____ it to yourself for a bit?”
“Well, of course, Harold. When do you think you'll be taking up the new post, then?”
“I'm no sure. It all 6) ______ on the contract, which I haven't seen yet. They're sending it to me this week. I was determined to 7) _____ on a pretty big salary increase, I can tell you.”
“Quite right too. It's a lot more responsibility.”
“Yes, and my outgoings are considerable these days. I still have to provide 8)____ Julie and the kids, of course, even though we split up over two years ago, What about you, Paul? Any jobs you've 9)____ for lately?”
“Not a thing. You are the only one here who's moving on. but don't worry, we won't 10)____ it against you!.”
“Good. Of course there's no need 11)______ us to lose touch. I value your judgment, you know.”
“Well, thanks, Harold. I'm always happy to advise a friend.”
“I've been thinking, Paul. I may have difficulty 12)_______ adjusting to living in Munich- I must confess 13)_______ a slight feeling of apprehension.”
“Oh, I have every confidence 14) ____ you, Harold. You'll be a huge success 15)____ our German colleagues, just wait and see!”
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