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uni-verbs and prepositions

Total questions: 159

Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Stop worrying (a)   your exam,

everything will be fine.

2.

I've waited (a)   Judy for 30 minutes. I’m going home.

3.

Stop talking and concentrate (a)   your work.

4.

Don't forget to pay (a)   the newspaper.

5.

He explained the computer program (a)   me.

6.

I don't know what we'll do at the weekend.

It depends (a)   the weather.

7.

She will arrive (a)   Beijing at 3 p.m.

8.

I like to listen (a)   the radio when I wake up.

9.

He borrowed £20 (a)   his brother.

10.

Who does this coat belong (a)   ?

11.

She left without paying (a)   the meal.

12.

It was so hot, I couldn't concentrate (a)   my book.

13.

Mothers always worry (a)   their children.

14.

Please explain the meaning of this word (a)   your classmates.

15.

I'm fed up with waiting (a)   spring.

16.

That car belongs (a)   my father.

17.

She listens (a)   opera on the tube.

18.

A: Which university will you go to?

B: It depends (a)   my exam results.

19.

A lot of people borrow money (a)   the bank.

20.

When she arrived (a)   the pub, it was already closed.

21.

Mark dreams (a)   (become) a ballet dancer.

22.

The accountant charged him $400 (a)   his advice.

23.

I can't find my wallet. Can you help me look (a)   it?

24.

You should apologize ________ your _____________(behavior).

(a)  

25.

The journalist asked (a)   the actor about his latest role.

26.

He insisted (a)   (see) me off at the airport.

27.

I could not agree (a)   (spend) more money on the kids.

28.

I believe (a)   (give)peace a chance.

29.

Ken decided (a)   (go) abroad next year.

30.

She doesn’t care (a)   (get) into this college.

31.

I had come to depend (a)   (see)her in my dreams.

32.

I object (a)   (change) plans at this late date.

33.

Instructors vary in how they prepare (a)   (teach) a course

34.

She’s succeeded (a)   (make) you jealous, hasn’t she?

35.

We talked (a)   (go) to Italy for our summer vacations.

36.

Jiant and Julia think (a)   (get) married.

37.

I always worry (a)   (lose) things.

38.

Brian really has to work (a)   (improve) his vocabulary.

39.

All students participated (a)   (do) pantomimes.

40.

Mother complained (a)   (be) tired.

41.

Trains may be subject to delay - we apologize ....... any inconvenience caused.

a)

on

b)

with

c)

for

d)

of

42.

Church leaders have appealed ...... the government to halt the war.

a)

against

b)

on

c)

for

d)

to

43.

Refugees have successfully applied ....... political asylum.

a)

at

b)

with

c)

for

d)

to

44.

We're always arguing with each other ...... money.

a)

for

b)

over

c)

about

d)

with

45.

I believe .... giving a person a second chance.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

of

d)

about

46.

The hot weather is partly to blame ..... the water shortage.

a)

about

b)

to

c)

on

d)

for

47.

I don't want any comments .... my new haircut, thank you!

a)

about

b)

of

c)

on

d)

over

48.

Lots of people have complained .... the noise.

a)

over

b)

about

c)

of

d)

on

49.

I can't concentrate .... my work with all that noise.

a)

about

b)

with

c)

on

d)

of

50.

It must be really hard to cope ..... three young children and a job.

a)

of

b)

about

c)

with

d)

for

51.

Whether or not we go to Mexico for our holiday depends .... the cost.

a)

of

b)

in

c)

for

d)

on

52.

You're faced ..... a very difficult choice there.

a)

up

b)

on

c)

to

d)

with

53.

She insisted ..... seeing her lawyer.

a)

in

b)

of

c)

on

d)

about

54.

They laughed ..... her jokes. They were really funny.

a)

at

b)

to

c)

about

d)

over

55.

We named all our children ..... football players.

a)

for

b)

with

c)

against

d)

after

56.

She never participates .... any of our discussions, does she?

a)

on

b)

in

c)

to

d)

about

57.

I can provide you .... directions to their house.

a)

to

b)

for

c)

with

d)

on

58.

Anna reminds me .... her mother.

a)

on

b)

to

c)

of

d)

after

59.

Remind him ... call me.

a)

of

b)

about

c)

to

d)

for

60.

She's finally succeeded ... passing her driving test.

a)

to

b)

with

c)

in

d)

on

61.

I'm thinking ... buying a new car.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

of

d)

over

62.

Sometimes I worry ... the future.

a)

on

b)

about

c)

in

d)

to

63.

I thoroughly approve ... what the government is doing.

a)

to

b)

of

c)

in

d)

about

64.

We got rid ... our unwelcome guests by saying we had to go to bed.

a)

about

b)

on

c)

of

d)

to

65.

There are serious penalties for failure to comply ... the regulations.

a)

with

b)

for

c)

in

d)

on

66.

Her responsibilities consist ... answering the phone and greeting visitors.

a)

in

b)

of

c)

on

d)

with

67.

You can't expect them to agree ... everything.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

about

d)

over

68.

The Roman remains are now covered ... by office buildings.

a)

over

b)

on

c)

with

d)

for

69.

Have you heard ... Steve recently?

a)

in

b)

from

c)

on

d)

to

70.

Over time, their acquaintance developed ... a lasting friendship.

a)

into

b)

in

c)

on

d)

onto

71.

She glared angrily ... everyone and stormed out of the room.

a)

about

b)

on

c)

at

d)

in

72.

These flowers are disappearing ... our fields and woods.

a)

about

b)

from

c)

over

d)

on

73.

Da Vinci is known ... his paintings and inventions.

a)

about

b)

for

c)

on

d)

over

74.

Most students urged her ... run for class representative.

a)

on

b)

to

c)

in

d)

about

75.

Nurses were tremendously exposed ... coronavirus.

a)

with

b)

to

c)

on

d)

for

76.

Higher demand for goods and services leads ... higher imports from abroad.

a)

with

b)

after

c)

to

d)

about

77.

I was so sorry to hear ... your father’s death.

a)

to

b)

on

c)

of

d)

for

78.

She made a few half-hearted attempts to join ... their conversation.

a)

with

b)

on

c)

in

d)

to

79.

I have to apologize ____ the way my family treated you.

a)

to

b)

for

c)

with

80.

I have to apologize ____ my parents for disrespecting them.

a)

with

b)

for

c)

to

81.

My mother doesn't approve ____ children wearing make up.

a)

of

b)

to

c)

about

82.

The boys argued _____ which bus to take.

a)

with

b)

for

c)

about

83.

I won't argue ____ you; I can see your mind's made up already.

a)

with

b)

to

c)

about

84.

My oldest son doesn't care _____ anything except online gaming.

a)

with

b)

about

c)

for

85.

I'm glad I cared ____ my elderly father. I hope my kids do the same for me.

a)

about

b)

with

c)

for

86.

These kids in my class are terrible, and the worst part is that I cannot complain _____ their parents.

a)

about

b)

with

c)

to

87.

My teenage daughter is always complaining _____ everything.

a)

about

b)

to

c)

with

88.

Her parents wouldn't consent ____ her marriage to a man twice her age.

a)

with

b)

about

c)

to

89.

Dana's cheery attitude really contrasts _____ the gloom of her brother Peter.

a)

to

b)

against

c)

with

90.

We thought for a while about buying a large house, but we decided ______ it, at least for the present.

a)

with

b)

to

c)

against

91.

We haven't yet been able to decide ____ a name for the baby.

a)

to

b)

in

c)

on

92.

I disagree ____ you completely.

a)

in

b)

about

c)

with

93.

My mother was very ashamed ____ my father's behavior during the party.

a)

about

b)

with

c)

of

94.

I'm so angry ____ my brother that it's probably best if I don't see him for a while.

a)

at/with

b)

about

c)

in

95.

I got very angry ______ the way they treated my son when he applied for the soccer team.

a)

with

b)

in

c)

at/about

96.

Mike's crazy ____ his kids.

a)

with

b)

on

c)

about

97.

I'm disappointed ______ my grades. I really thought I had done better.

a)

at/about

b)

with

c)

for

98.

My parents were very disappointed _____ me after I dropped out of medical school.

a)

about

b)

on

c)

in/with

99.

I suppose I'm not very familiar _____the things my son enjoys.

a)

about

b)

to

c)

with

100.

Take these vitamins. They are good _____ you.

a)

to

b)

for

c)

about

101.

I t was good ____ you to come. We could really use the help.

a)

for

b)

of

c)

to

102.

I'm afraid I've never been very good _____ taking care of children.

a)

to

b)

at

c)

for

103.

Mr. Johnson was very good ____ our family.

a)

for

b)

to

c)

with

104.

My parents never said they were proud ____ me.

a)

with

b)

for

c)

of

105.

I feel sorry ____ her. Divorces can be very tough on the children.

a)

for

b)

to

c)

with

106.

I feel sorry _____ the way I treated you. It was uncalled for.

a)

for/about

b)

with

c)

to

107.

Mother is still upset _____ me. She says it's ok, but I can tell by the look in her eyes.

a)

at

b)

about

c)

with

108.

My parents were really upset ____ the fight we had last night. I'd better go talk to them.

a)

with

b)

at

c)

about

109.

Thank God you've decided to show up. I was worried ____ you.

a)

with

b)

for

c)

about

110.

laugh

(a)  

111.

apply (a)   (nộp đơn xin)

112.

apply (a)   (nộp đơn cho)

113.

compare

(a)  

114.

divide

(a)  

115.

explain

(a)  

116.

rely

(a)  

117.

(dis)approve

(a)  

118.

tell sth (a)   sb

119.

stare

(a)  

120.

smile

(a)  

121.

ask sb (a)   sth

122.

provide sb (a)   sth

123.

provide sth (a)   sb

124.

supply sb (a)   sth

125.

supply sth (a)   sb

126.

fill sth (a)   sth

127.

prefer sth (a)   sth

128.

consist (a)  

129.

pay (a)  

130.

die (a)  

131.

forgive sb (a)   sth

132.

blame sb (a)   sth

133.

blame sth (a)   sb

134.

remind sb (a)   sth

135.

think

(a)  

136.

point (a)  

137.

talk/speak (a)  

138.

spend

(a)  

139.

suspect sb (a)   sth

140.

thank sb (a)   sth

141.

wait

(a)  

142.

search

(a)  

143.

prevent sb (a)   sth

144.

believe

(a)  

145.

glance / look

(a)  

146.

warn sb (a)   sth

147.

leave somewhere (a)   somewhere

148.

insist

(a)  

149.

accuse sb (a)   sth

150.

concentrate / focus

(a)  

151.

escape

(a)  

152.

specialize / major

(a)  

153.

suffer

(a)  

154.

live

(a)  

155.

compliment sb (a)   sth

156.

apologize (to sb) (a)   sth

157.

complain (to sb) (a)   sth

158.

arrive

(a)  

159.

aim

(a)