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Practice 1. Lesson 12. Verbs and Prepositions (Basic, A Level)

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Instructions

Based on this lesson, fill in the blanks with the correct preposition. In one or more sentences, you do not need to use a preposition.

When you are finished, click “Answer.”

You can use the “tab button” on your keyboard to move between blanks and the “Answer” buttons.

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1. I’m hot. I need to change summer clothes.

I’m hot. I need to change into summer clothes.

2. I accepted an invitation a friend to join his book club.

I accepted an invitation from a friend to join his book club.

3. Congratulations, Mary! I know you’ve always dreamed becoming a doctor.

Congratulations, Mary! I know you’ve always dreamed of becoming a doctor. (In conversational English, “about” is also possible here.)

4. How much did you pay Carolina her typing services?

How much did you pay Carolina for her typing services? (no preposition before “Carolina”)

5. These ugly caterpillars will change beautiful butterflies in just a few weeks.

These ugly caterpillars will change into beautiful butterflies in just a few weeks.

 If you are having problems, study the lesson again. Then come back to this practice.

6. The charity accepted donations anyone wanting to help.

The charity accepted donations from anyone wanting to help.

7. I’ve changed my opinion about this. I don’t think it’s a good idea anymore.

(no preposition)

8. I dreamed my children last night.

I dreamed about my children last night.
(In conversational English, “of” is also possible here.)

9. In the spring, beautiful weather can change a rainstorm very quickly.

In the spring, beautiful weather can change into a rainstorm very quickly.

10. The tutor guided me the process from beginning to end.

The tutor guided me through the process from beginning to end.

More Practice

Practice 1. Fill in the blanks using the correct prepositions after the verbs in this lesson. (this page)

Practice 2. Complete sentences using the verbs and prepositions in this lesson.

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