VERB + PREPOSITIONS
Complete the phrases with a suitable preposition.
What do you dream _____ doing in the future?about
Complete the second sentence using used to. Write two words in each gap. Contractions count as two words.
I went to the cinema every week when I was a student. Now I hardly ever go.
__________ to go to the cinema a lot.
I used to go to the cinema a lot.
Choose the correct alternative in sentences.
The doctor cured/cared me.
cured
Complete the sentences with so, to or because.
1 Sarah was unhappy __________ I forgot her birthday.
2 I ate the bread __________ I was hungry.
1 because
2 because
Add the missing letters and write the sentences.
1 Cld u hlp me?
Could you help me?
Complete the phrases with a suitable preposition.
Would you like to travel _____ the world?around
Complete the second sentence using used to. Write two words in each gap. Contractions count as two words.
1 William paints every day. He never did this before.
William __________ use to paint every day.
2 I drank fizzy drinks all the time when I was younger. Now I never drink them.
I used __________ fizzy drinks all the time.
1 William didn't use to paint every day.
2 I used to drink fizzy drinks all the time.
Choose the correct alternative in sentences.
This hero rescued/saved my life!
saved
Complete the sentences with so, to or because.
1 The tickets were too expensive, __________ we didn't go to the concert.
2 Yuko was ill, __________ she didn't come to class.
1 so
2 so
Add the missing letters and write the sentences.
1 Cn u tll me whr th offc is?
Can you tell me where the office is?
Complete the phrases with a suitable preposition.
Would you like to get _____ from work for a few days? Where would you go?away
Complete the second sentence using used to. Write two words in each gap. Contractions count as two words.
1 These days she reads a lot. In the past she read very little.
She didn't __________ read very much.
2 I recognise that woman. Did she live near us?
Did __________ to live near us?
1 She didn't use to read very much.
2 Did she use to live near us?
Choose the correct alternative in sentences.
1 Sometimes businesses can become/develop very successful.
2 My friend Jack spends/goes most of his time watching TV.
1 become
2 spends
Complete the sentences with so, to or because.
1 Ben went to Liberia __________ make a documentary.
2 She was unhealthy __________ she smoked and ate fatty foods.
1 to
2 because
Add the missing letters and write the sentences.
1 Whr cn I fnd a pst offc?
Where can I find a post office?
Complete the phrases with a suitable preposition.
Would you ever move _____ a different town/city?
to
Complete the second sentence using used to. Write two words in each gap. Contractions count as two words.
1 When I was young, I played the guitar, violin, drums and flute. Now I don't play anything.
I used __________ lots of musical indtruments.
2 I remember your cousins. Did they visit you regularly years ago?
__________ cousins use to stay with you?
1 I used to play lots of musical indtruments.
2 Did your cousins use to stay with you?
Choose the correct alternative in sentences.
1 She lost her job after being arrested by/for a crime.
2 The criminal spent/passed ten months in prison.
1 for
2 spent
Complete the sentences with so, to or because.
1 I bought a money belt __________ keep my passport and cash safe.
2 It was really hot, __________ Pilar wore her sunhat.
3 Jacob didn't buy anything __________ he didn't have any money.
1 to
2 so
3 because
Add the missing letters and write the sentences.
1 Wht tm ds th lbrry opn?
2 Whn do th lssns strt?
1 What time does the library open?
2 When do the lessons start?
Complete the phrases with a suitable preposition.
1 Are you thinking _____ making any changes to your life at the moment?
2 Would you like to go ______ to your last school for a day?
1 about
2 back
Complete the second sentence using used to. Write two words in each gap. Contractions count as two words.
1 My father always called me 'Princess' when I was a child. Now he calls me by my real name.
My father __________ call me 'Princess' when I was little.
2 I hated classical music when I was a teenager. Now I love it.
I didn't __________ like classical music.
3 When I was younger, I was a teacher. Now I'm a tour guide.
I used __________ a teacher.
1 My father used to call me 'Princess' when I was little.
2 I didn't use to like classical music.
3 I used to be a teacher.
Choose the correct alternative in sentences.
1 I played/was the role of Hamlet.
2 I would like to build/make a film.
1 played
2 make
Complete the sentences with so, to or because.
1 They are here __________ take an exam.
2 I went to the shops __________ buy some milk.
3 Sandra was cold and tired, __________ she went home.
1 to
2 to
3 so
Add the missing letters and write the sentences.
1 Is th swmmng pl opn on Sndys?
2 I nd t spk t th director of studies.
1 Is the swimming pool open on Sundays?
2 I need to speak to the director of studies.