Prepositions
We are in / on two minds and we’ll probably ask you for advice.
in
They had to close the business because it wasn't _________ . PROFIT
profitable
2 mistakes:
She made medical research after university, but she didn’t win much money.
She did medical research after university, but she didn’t earn much money.
MARIA sent me a beautiful card for my birthday.
Who ____________ ?
Who sent you a beautiful birthday card?
This one’s a bit more expensive. (slightly)
This one _____________ .
This one’s slightly more expensive.
It’s better to ask Helen, she is responsible for / of our schedule.
for
They’re trying to find a _______ solution to the conflict. PEACE
peaceful
2 mistakes:
I said him I’d be late because I forgot my purse at home.
I told him I’d be late because I left my purse at home.
They were looking for YOU just now.
Who_______________ ?
Who were they looking for just now?
His flat’s not as messy as it used to be. (less)
His flat ___________________.
His flat’s less messy than it used to be.
I prefer to work on / for myself.
for
I can’t use my mobile. The battery needs ________ . CHARGE
recharging
2 mistakes:
My parents are coming on lunch today. My uncle says very funny stories.
My parents are coming for lunch today. My uncle tells very funny stories.
You are listening to MUSIC now.
What_______________________________________?
What are you listening to?
Tom played football a lot when he was younger. (used)
Tom___________________________________.
Tom used to play football a lot when he was younger.
I’m meeting them at / in lunchtime.
at
2 mistakes:
He got fired from his boss so he’s looking for a new work.
He got fired by his boss so he’s looking for a new job.
I realized ONLY THE NEXT DAY that I had left my documents at home.
When_______________________________________?
When did you realize that you had left your documents at home?
They will probably be late because of the traffic jam. (likely)
They____________________________________.
They are likely be late because of the traffic jam.
to be __ a hurry
to do __ mistake
to work ______ the clock
to be ___ hot water
to switch ________
to wash smth ___ hand
to run _____ ______ time
to be close____ one’s heart
to get up ___ Sunday morning
to be in a hurry
to do by mistake
to work against the clock
to be in hot water
to switch on/off
to wash smth by hand
to run out of time
to be close to one’s heart
to get up on Sunday morning
I would love eating ice-cream in my childhood.
I used to love eating ice-cream in my childhood.
HER BOYFRIEND is likely to win in a lottery.
Whose _______________________________________?
Whose boyfriend is likely to win a lottery?
I borrowed some money from my nephew a few days ago. (lend)
My nephew_________________________________.
My newhew lent me some money a few days ago.