Prepositions 1
I have a passion ________ music.
I have a passion for music.
It took us a while to set _____ the sound equipment for the concert.
It took us a while to set up the sound equipment for the concert.
Annie enjoys (to travel/travelling).
Annie enjoys travelling.
‘We’re going to buy some more drinks,’ said the boys.
The boys said (that) they were going to buy some more drinks.
He reads a book every night.
A book is read by him every night.
We must hand in our writing _______ Monday. I am still working ______ it.
We must hand in our writing on Monday. I am still working on it.
I really care _____ my friends and always want the best ______ them.
I really care for my friends and always want the best for them.
I don't mind (to wait/waiting). I am not in a hurry.
I don't mind waiting. I am not in a hurry.
‘I’ll take my dog for a walk tonight,’ said Joe.
Joe said (that) he would take his dog for a walk that night.
We took that picture in Japan last year.
That picture was taken in Japan by us last year.
_____ first, I was nervous about performing on stage, but as the show progressed, I felt more confident.
At first, I was nervous about performing on stage, but as the show progressed, I felt more confident.
The art exhibition has attracted _______ 1000 visitors. Annie is one of them and she deeply is motivated _____ the creativity of the artists.
The art exhibition has attracted (over) 1000 visitors. Annie is one of them and she deeply is motivated (by) the creativity of the artists.
Who suggested (to have/ having) dinner in this restaurant?
Who suggested having dinner in this restaurant?
‘I went to the cinema yesterday,’ Sarah told me.
Sarah told me (that) she had gone to the cinema the day before/the previous day.
Workers will complete the construction project by April.
Workers will complete the construction project by April.
1. ( ) the age of 16, Sam developed a phone addiction. 2. ( ) the past, he often spent hours 3. ( ) his phone after school and struggled to focus on his schoolwork. At night, he also got 4. ( ) the habit of staying up past midnight on social media.
1. At the age of 16, Sam developed a phone addiction. 2. In the past, he often spent hours 3. on his phone after school and struggled to focus on his schoolwork. At night, he also got 4. into the habit of staying up past midnight on social media.
Eventually, John, who is a phone addict, received help 1.( ) a social worker and his peers. Now, in order to work 2.( ) the distraction of his phone, he goes to a study room 3. ( ) his friends. He has also shared his experience online because he hopes 4. ( ) encourage others who face the same struggle.
Eventually, John, who is a phone addict, received help 1.( from ) a social worker and his peers. Now, in order to work 2.( without ) the distraction of his phone, he goes to a study room 3. ( with ) his friends. He has also shared his experience online because he hopes 4. ( to ) encourage others who face the same struggle.
The actress avoided (to answer/ answering) some of the questions the reporter asked her.
The actress avoided answering some of the questions the reporter asked her.
‘This notebook is mine. Yours is on Sue’s desk,’ Andy said to Eva.
Andy told Eva (that) that notebook was his and hers was on Sue’s desk.
The government pulled down the old building two years ago.
The government pulled down the old building two years ago.
Hans and Solo were twins brothers. They both enjoyed and were good 1.( ) swimming. Hans had a serious ambition - he wanted to swim 2.( ) his country. He got 3.( ) early every day of the week without fail and went 4.( ) the local swimming pool to do one hundred lengths. On the contrary, Solo preferred to stay 5.( ) bed every day.
Hans and Solo were twins brothers. They both enjoyed and were good 1.at swimming. Hans had a serious ambition - he wanted to swim 2. for his country. He got 3. up early every day of the week without fail and went 4. to the local swimming pool to do one hundred lengths. On the contrary, Solo preferred to stay 5.in bed every day.
As we move forward, we ask 1.( ) your continuous support to make this program a success. We believe it can make a significant difference in the lives of students, especially those 2. ( ) the ages of thirteen and eighteen. Join us at the fair, where we’ll be available 3. ( ) 11 a.m. ( ) 4 p.m. to discuss our projects and gather feedback. Together, we can create a more supportive community to care 4.( ) everyone.
As we move forward, we ask 1.( for ) your continuous support to make this program a success. We believe it can make a significant difference in the lives of students, especially those 2. ( between ) the ages of thirteen and eighteen. Join us at the fair, where we’ll be available 3. ( from ) 11 a.m. ( to ) 4 p.m. to discuss our projects and gather feedback. Together, we can create a more supportive community to care 4.( for ) everyone.
I have never seen snow, so I'd prefer (to go / going) there in winter. Of course I would take my warmest clothes with me. I'd hate (to catch/ catching) a cold.
I have never seen snow, so I'd prefer to go there in winter. Of course I would take my warmest clothes with me. I'd hate to catch a cold.
'How did the thief break into your house?' the reporter asked Mrs Lee.
The reporter asked Mrs Lee how the thief had broken into her house.
Anson’s parents love and cherish him deeply.
Anson’s parents love and cherish him deeply.