Macmillan English Grammar

verb+preposition (Seealso Units 43 and 44)

Many verbs are folIowed by a particular preposition, or by different prepositions for different

meanings eglaugh at/laugh with. Always check in a dictionary for meaning and usage.

prepositions after verbs, adjectives,

and before nouns

verb+preposition+noun

Everyone laughed atthe cartoon.

I can't deal with this problem.

I suffer from panie attacks.

You can depend on us.

They were protesting against the war:

Welaughed about the problem the next day

verb+preposition+nounI-ing

Weapologize for the delay

He can't concentrate on his wark.

I'm not used to studying late at night.

They succeeded in making matters worse.

verb+noun+preposition+noun

I always confuse 'lie' with 'lay'.

1'11have to discuss this with your parents.

verb+person+preposition+nounI-ing

They accused herofcheating.

You remind me ofsomeone I ance knew

1'11pay for your ticket.

I find it hard to cope with stress.

How do they differ from one another?

You can't rely on Tom to arrive on time.

They're talking /arguing about history

What does the word 'input' refer to?

Dr Sims specializes in back problems.

Letmecongratulate you on your success.

I insist on seeing the manager:

They blamed everything on me.

I prefer teatocoffee.

Can you pro vide us with a copy?

I'm sorry /upset /angry about that.

Our town is famous for its cakes.

Who is responsible for this mess?

Speech is different from writing.

I'm annoyed with you!

I wish I was good at maths.

15 your sister married to him?

Are you interested in jazz?

adjective+preposition

An adjective can be folIowed by different prepositions for different meanings egbe angry with

someone /be angry about something.

You're right /wrong about that.

I'm not sure about the answer:

I'm sorry for being late.

Are you afraid ofspiders?

Are you angry with me?

I'm bored with the same old routine.

Kate isn't keen on animals.

Wewere shocked /annoyed by the news.

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preposition+noun phrases

15 this boat for sale?

Wefound the answer in the end.

In practice it doesn't work.

Are we in danger (of+ing)?

It happens on average onceayear:

They received the letter by mistake.

The bus was out ofcontral.

Sorry, I'm out ofpractice.

Everything is under contro/.

Are you on holiday here?

That sounds good in theory.

My little brother is in trouble.

In facl, this is true.

I think he did it on purpose.

After running, I was out ofbreath.

Don't worry, he is out ofdanger.

I was under the impression you knew

There's no school tomorrow after alf.