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COMPLEX PREPOSITIONS
100

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I am interested in astrophysics. 

I am keen on astrophysics.

100

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I know this area well. 

I am familiar with this area.

100

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I don't really like Beyonce. 

I am not a fan of Beyonce. 

100

I live ... the park. It's right over the fence. 

next to 

200

Paraphrase using the preposition:


What do you think about this issue?

What's your opinion on the issue?

200

Paraphrase using the preposition:

I need to ask my manager for approval first. 

I need to check with my manager first. 

200

Paraphrase using the preposition:

You made the problem seem bigger than it actually is. 

You blew the problem out of proportion. 

200

My office is quite ..... to my apartment, I usually spend no more than 10 minutes on commuting. 

close to 

300

Paraphrase using the preposition:


Please inform me about the progress of the project.

Please update me on the project.

300

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I am happy about how the interview went. 

I am satisfied with how the interview went. 


300

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I looked after my sister's children while she was away on a well-deserved vacation.

I took care of my sister's children while she was away on a well-deserved vacation. 

300

We should've brought our dog .... us!

along with 

400

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I hope everyone will do their part and complete the action points from this meeting. 

I hope everyone will follow up on the action points from this meeting. 
400

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I was angry because of his actions.

I was angry with him. 

400

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I am glad I could help you.

I am glad I could be of help/assistance.

400

I used to want to become an astronaut ... becoming an accountant. 

prior to 

500

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I often spend time overthinking my decisions.

I usually ruminate on my decisions.

500

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I need to think of an excuse for my tardiness.

I need to come up with an excuse for my tardiness.

500

Paraphrase using the preposition:


I do not have enough coins.

I am short of coins.

500

I am writing .... your previous email. 

with regard to