PREPOSITIONS ON

to congratulate sb on sthto depend on sth/sbinfluence on sth/over sbto insist (be insistent) on sthto speak to sb on/over the phoneto spend sth on sthto go on (with sth/doing sth)to put sth onon the one/other handto make an impression on sbto switch/turn on (off) sthto rely/count on sb(the text) to be on page 29on Mondayon Monday afternoonon a sunny dayon one’s birthdayon the day offto be intent on sthto carry on sth (doing sth)to be on leaveon the wayon footto work on a farm

to focus/concentrate on sthto comment on stha book on the history of …to wait sb on to get onto move onon the list(a film, match, war) to be onon a cruise/trip/holidayon a committee/councilto go/keep on at sbfrom now onlater onto be/live on medication/drugsto go/be on a dietit’s (just) not onon and onon and offand so onto pick on sbto put on airs/a … faceCome on!to call on sbto be keen on sth/sbto backfire on sb

on account ofon approvalon averageon behalf ofon businesson conditionon the contraryon crediton demandon displayon dutyon fireon guardon handon the jobon the houron loanon offeron one’s ownon purposeon the radio/TVon saleto go/be on strikeon timeon a visit

AT

at all eventsat all timesat any rateat best/worstat faultat firstat first sightat handto drive at … km/m per hourat lastat leastat leisureat length

at a lossat the momentat mostat onceat painsat peace/warat play/workat presentat a profitat seaat sightat tableat the timeat timesat nightat … o’clockat the lessonat breakfast/lunch/dinnerto look atto be good/bad atto laugh atto knock at/on the doorto be surprised atto shout atto work hard atat home

BY

by bus/train/plane/airby accidentby all meansby birthby chanceby cheque/credit cardby day/nightby degreesby design by farby forceby heart

to pass byby the way

Prepositions with Nouns

1. His insistence … having his own way led to difficulties.2. We want his approval … this important scheme.3. You must congratulate her on her success … passing the

exams.4. I can’t understand your objection … his staying with us.5. It’s a choice … this and that.6. His confession … a whole series of crimes amazed

everybody.7. We require his resignation … this job.8. We followed your advice … taking legal action.9. His emergence … obscurity was sudden.10. He was lying on the floor … agony.11. Students who do not have a computer are … a

disadvantage.12. There is still confusion … the result of the vote.13. I couldn’t hear what she was saying … the noise of the

crowd.14. Please submit your requests … writing before Friday.15. He died instantly when his bike hit a wall … speed.16. She claimed she killed him … self-defence.17. I’m not going out … this rain!18. I saw him a couple of times … Christmas.19. Her skill … negotiating makes her valuable asset.

Prepositions with Adjectives/Participles

1. I think Celia is very angry … me.2. Some people are very bad … spelling.3. How long has she been absent … class?4. We’re angry … the way she’s behaved.5. I’m faithful … my principles.6. I know you’ll be annoyed … me.7. I’ve been so anxious … you.8. I’m going to be late … work again.9. I hear you’re very keen … football.10. John’s very good … his hands.11. John’s very good … carpentry.12. I was surprised … his attitude.13. We’re quite safe … danger.14. Businessmen can’t be certain … success.15. Contrary … expectations, she won!16. John is jealous … his wife’s success.17. The scandal was damaging … the government.18. I need some time to get acquainted … the new software.19. She was insistent … secrecy.20. His good looks made him irresistible … women.21. Tickets are limited … two per person.22. He’s mean … his money.23. I was alarmed … the latest crime statistics.

Prepositions with Verbs

1. Celia often reminds me … her mother.2. Share your good fortune … others.3. Can I interest you … insurance?4. You should divide the number … seven.5. I congratulate you … your success.6. Who’ll compensate me … my loss?7. They appointed her … a senior post.8. I always identify myself … the hero.9. Please charge the clothes … my account.

10. Her parents were charged … neglect.11. I’ll have to refer you … the manager.12. They were all searched … drugs.13. She’ll adapt herself … our way of life.14. I’m not investing money … oil.15. You can’t accuse me … laziness.16. I don’t blame you … what happened.17. We assessed the damage … £ 400.18. You should claim damages … them.19. Attach this label … the handle.20. We’ve insured ourselves … fire.21. She was robbed … her life savings.22. Unfortunately, the plan backfired … me.23. Students took … the streets to protest … the decision.24. I don’t feel I can comment … their decision.25. I think you must be mistaking me … someone else.26. She was treated … sunstroke.27. The prosecution lawyers have been trying to prejudice

the jury … him.28. He accused them of plotting … him.29. We have collaborated … many projects over the years.30. The company is appealing … the ruling.31. Nationalist leaders appealed … calm.

Suggest meanings for the phrases with off.

1. Well, see you later then. We’re off.2. You’ve heard about tomorrow’s match? It’s off.3. I’ve checked the cooker. It’s off.4. Just smell the meat! It’s off.5. I’d like fish please. – I’m afraid it’s off today.6. His behaviour is a bit off, isn’t it?7. Where’s Millie? – She’s off today.8. John’s off sick.9. She’s off her head.10. Another button’s come off my shirt.11. We live well off the main road.12. Are you off your food or something?13. Our new neighbours seem to be quite well off.14. Be off with you!15. Which direction is off? Up or down?16. How are you off for money?17. Why don’t you finish off those potatoes?18. Can you help me get my boots off?19. She put it in her bag and just walked off.20. We manage to get to the theatre off and on.