Verb + preposition

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What is a verb + preposition?

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A verb + preposition is a combination of a verb and a preposition that together create a specific meaning or context in a sentence.

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Give an example of a verb + preposition combination.

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'Listen to' is an example where 'listen' is the verb and 'to' is the preposition.

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What does the preposition 'for' indicate in a sentence?

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'For' indicates purpose, reason, or benefit, as in 'I bought this gift for you.'

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What does the preposition 'on' indicate in a sentence?

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'On' indicates a surface or a topic, as in 'The book is on the table' or 'We had a discussion on climate change.'

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What does the preposition 'to' indicate in a sentence?

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'To' indicates direction, destination, or a point of reference, as in 'I am going to the store.'

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What does the preposition 'about' indicate in a sentence?

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'About' indicates a subject or topic, as in 'We talked about the movie.'

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What is the correct preposition in the sentence: 'I am looking ___ my keys.'?

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'I am looking for my keys.' The correct preposition is 'for'.

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What is the correct preposition in the sentence: 'She is interested ___ learning new languages.'?

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'She is interested in learning new languages.' The correct preposition is 'in'.

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What is the correct preposition in the sentence: 'He is good ___ math.'?

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'He is good at math.' The correct preposition is 'at'.

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What is the correct preposition in the sentence: 'They are waiting ___ the bus.'?

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'They are waiting for the bus.' The correct preposition is 'for'.