Preposition combinations
I could not focus ______ the movie because I was thinking ________ my problems.
on
about/of
How can you expect me _________ with all that noise?
(sleep)
to sleep
___________ a doctor recently?
(Did you see, have you seen)
Have you seen
The dog ate my homework.
My homework was eaten by the dog.
The major often lets us (leave/to leave) at lunchtime on Friday before a long weekend.
leave
What is the most common last name in the USA?
Smith
Italy
Rome
Although he was aware _____ the danger, Mike jumped into the lake to save his dog.
of
I didn't think that my CFLS course would include __________ cookies and other food.
(eat)
eating
Up to now, nobody ________ a clear photograph of Bigfoot.
(took/has taken)
has taken
I will contact you after I receive the necessary information.
You will be contacted after I receive the necessary information.
Were you able to persuade your friend (drive/to drive) you to Montreal?
to drive
What is the world's largest retailer?
Walmart
Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
Henry can't eat kiwis; he's highly allergic ____ them.
to
Joe practices ___________ the piano every chance he gets.
(play)
playing
Queen Elizabeth II __________ a dedicated and hard-working monarch.
(was/has been)
was
Somebody was playing loud music at 3:00 AM.
Loud music was being played at 3:00 AM.
Mr. Smith will get his secretary (write/to write) a memo.
to write
What city is known as "The Eternal City?"
Rome
Ukraine
Kyiv
Parents instinctively protect their children _______ danger.
from
Not many people can afford ___________ a Mercedes.
(buy)
to buy
There __________ no progress in the ongoing postal workers dispute.
(was/has been)
has been
Tania has interview three applicants this week.
Three applicants have been interviewed this week (by Tania).
Brian had the mechanic (check/to check) his brakes while he was changing the tires.
check
Which of the planets is the hottest?
Venus
Chile
Santiago
Not wearing your seatbelt could result _____ serious injury should you have a car accident.
in
After their fight, Lucy refused ___________ to her husband for three days.
(speak)
to speak
Ken ________ absent only once in 2024.
(was/has been)
has been
UPS drivers shall use the back door for package delivery.
The back door shall be used (by UPS drivers) for package delivery.
Your joke didn't make me (laugh/to laugh).
laugh
What is the most expensive spice in the world?
Saffron
Arizona
Phoenix