3B VOCABULARY Dependent prepositions
Q Complete each sentence with a preposition. Write your answers in the missing preposition column on the right. You have three minutes.
missing preposition
I'm really tired all the time.
listening to my sister. She complains about her boyfriend
2 Katy's worried      her end-of-year exams. She thinks she's going to fail.
3 The waiter was so rude      us that we didn't leave a tip.
4 They're not very pleased ■■ their new car. It's broken down three times in one month!
5 My mum's been married      my stepfather for 20 years.
6 Tom's interested ^■joining the army because he wants to see the world.
7 Are you excited ■■ moving house next year?
8 That man over there reminds me      my first boyfriend.
9 How much did you pay      your srnartphone?
10 What we decide to do tomorrow will depend      the weather.
11 Recent research shows that drinking mango juice is good HM your immune system.
12 You'll have to choose Mi this one and that one. You cant have both.
13 My sister and I get on really well and hardly ever argue H anything.
14 i apologized ^Bthe teacher hb be:ng late. _
15 What time does your pLane arrive Brussels?
16 Who does this book belong Hi? Is it yours, Sarah?
17 Is CarL still angry MB Monica m what happened at the party? _
18 You should be kinder      your brother. After all, you are the oldest!
19 I never have to ask anybody an directions any more now that I have satnav.
20 He's the first person in his family to go to university so his parents are really proud him.
Q Cover the missing preposition column on the right. Read the sentences aloud wit h i he correct prepositions.
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