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Lesson 5. Practice 1. Verbs and Prepositions (Basic, A Level)

Practice 1

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.

Note. Your answers will not be submitted. When you leave this page, they will be deleted.

PDF Handout

1. It is difficult to decide a name for a new baby.

It is difficult for parents to decide on a name for a new baby.

2. Language students always benefit conversation classes.

Language students always benefit from conversation classes.

3. Small children depend their parents for everything.

Small children depend on their parents for everything.

4. My parents worry that I’m not eating well.

My parents worry that I’m not eating well. (no preposition)

5. Silvia: Could you lend me your pen?

  Jack: I’m using my pen right. You can borrow one John.

Silvia: Could you lend me your pen? (no preposition)

Jack: I’m using my pen right. You can borrow one from John.

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

6. I like your paragraph, but you need to elaborate it a little more.

I like your paragraph, but you need to elaborate on it a little more.

7. You can choose broccoli, potatoes, and carrots. Which one would you like?

You can choose among broccoli, potatoes, and carrots…

You can choose from among broccoli, potatoes, and carrots…

8. Good teachers worry their students’ success.

Good teachers worry about their students’ success.

9. In this exercise, choose the best answer the three alternatives.

In this exercise, choose the best answer among the three alternatives.

10. I can lend the book you, but you must give it back to me next week.

I can lend the book to you, but… (no preposition before “the book”)

11. Aren’t you worried borrowing so much money the bank?

Aren’t you worried about borrowing so much money from the bank?

12. I must decide a course to take next semester.

I must decide on a course to take next semester.

More Practice

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

Practice 2. Fill in the blanks using the correct prepositions after the verbs in this lesson.

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