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Adjective, verb + preposition – exercise (3)

 

More prepositions with verbs and adjectives

 

The correct combinations of prepositions with verb or with adjectives is essential if you want to speak or write the English language well

Adjectives and verbs + prepositions (3)

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Question 1
It was strange .... the time but now we can laugh .... the incident
A
- at - for
B
- at - about
C
- for - for
D
- on - at
Question 2
My mother never takes any notice .... my brother when he tells us how rich he is.
A
in
B
for
C
to
D
of
Question 2 Explanation: 
take notice of
Question 3
Mike, pay attention .... the trainer's instructions.
A
to
B
in
C
for
D
about
Question 3 Explanation: 
pay attention to
Question 4
Sheila is very obnoxious, she doesn't care .... other people's opinions.
A
about
B
in
C
of
D
on
Question 4 Explanation: 
care about something
Question 5
When my mother is too old to live by herself, we will take care .... her.
A
at
B
about
C
to
D
of
Question 5 Explanation: 
take care of , especially a person
Question 6
My boss spoke .... me .... his plans for the company.
A
- with - for
B
- to - for
C
- to - about
D
- with - from
Question 6 Explanation: 
speak to somebody about something
Question 7
I can't do .... at least 7 hours sleep a night
A
for
B
without
C
with
D
to
Question 7 Explanation: 
I need a minimum of 7 hours sleep at night
Question 8
The shop assistant offered a discount .... the woman if she bought two.
A
to
B
about
C
at
D
in
Question 8 Explanation: 
offer something to someone
Question 9
Mary lent 200€ .... her brother.
A
with
B
to
C
for
D
from
Question 9 Explanation: 
lend something to someone
Question 10
Jim borrowed 200€ .... his sister.
A
with
B
from
C
to
D
for
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