Verbs with Dependent Prepositions —
Forms in Context.

Question 1

Our neighbours help us whenever we need them. We can depend _____ _____.

Options: to, on, with, they, their, them

Question 2

Before choosing our meals, we listened _____ the waiter as he explained the menu.

Options: to, at, on

Question 3

You said you were waiting for a delivery. What are you waiting _____ exactly?

Options: to, at, for

Question 4

Someone has left a scarf here. Who does it belong _____?

Options: with, to, for

Question 5

You have been looking at something on the ceiling. What are you looking _____?

Options: at, to, with

Question 6

I offered to cover the cost, but my aunt insisted _____ the repairs herself.

Options: on pay for, paying for, on paying for, on paying to

Question 7

The museum has advertised a summer job. I am going to apply _____ it tonight.

Options: to, for, with

Question 8

The heating has stopped working. We need to deal _____ this problem before the guests arrive.

Options: with, to, for

Question 9

After several attempts, the team succeeded _____ the damaged door.

Options: in open, opening, in opening

Question 10

Eva is sure that ghosts exist: she _____ ghosts. When her brother says he has seen one, she _____ his story.

Options: believes to, believes in, believes at, believes

Question 11

I apologised _____ the librarian _____ speaking so loudly in the library.

Options: for, about, to, with

Question 12

The passenger spoke directly to the driver and complained _____ him _____ the broken seat.

Options: to, on, at, with, about

Question 13

I share your opinion, so I agree _____ you. We have also reached a shared decision and agreed _____ a date for the sale. The owner has accepted our request and agreed _____ our proposal.

Options: to, with, on, at, for

Question 14

Before we vote, let us _____ the new timetable.

Options: discuss about, discuss, discuss on

Question 15

When your name is called, please _____ the room through the open door.

Options: enter to, enter, enter at