VERB + PREPOSITIONS
Complete the phrases with a suitable preposition.
What do you dream _____ doing in the future?about
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
Complete the phrases with a suitable preposition.
Would you like to travel _____ the world?around
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
Complete the phrases with a suitable preposition.
Would you like to get _____ from work for a few days? Where would you go?away
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
Complete the phrases with a suitable preposition.
Would you ever move _____ a different town/city?
to
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
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
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