Understanding Prepositional Verbs and Phrases

This video lesson by Alex covers 20 common prepositional verbs in English. It explains how certain verbs require specific prepositions when followed by an object, a common challenge for English learners. The lesson provides examples and encourages repetition to help viewers understand and use these verbs correctly. Key verbs discussed include 'belong to', 'deal with', 'depend on', 'rely on', 'count on', 'listen to', 'fight for', 'plan on', 'believe in', 'agree with', 'approve of', 'decide on', 'look at', 'think about', 'remind of', 'add to', 'thank for', and 'provide with'. The video also includes a call to action for viewers to engage with additional resources and quizzes on engvid.com.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Prepositional verbs

• English pronunciation

• Common English idioms

• English grammar rules

Which preposition is used with the verb 'belong'?

• with

• to

• on

• in

What does 'deal with' imply?

• To manage or handle something

• To ignore something

• To create something

• To destroy something

Which of the following is NOT part of the trifecta of dependence?

• Depend on

• Rely on

• Count on

• Look on

What is a common mistake when using 'listen to'?

• Saying 'listen music'

• Saying 'listen to music'

• Saying 'listen my parents'

• Saying 'listen podcasts'

What does 'fight for' mean?

• To support something

• To oppose something

• To ignore something

• To create something

What does 'plan on' indicate?

• To complete something

• To forget something

• To intend to do something

• To avoid doing something

What does 'believe in' suggest?

• To have faith in something

• To reject something

• To doubt something

• To ignore something

Which is the correct usage?

• I am agreeing

• I agree to you

• I agree with you

• I am agree

What is the opposite of 'approve of'?

• Depend on

• Disapprove of

• Agree with

• Rely on