Grammar learning path · B1 Intermediate
Dependent prepositions.
Many verbs and nouns are followed by a fixed preposition that you cannot guess from meaning. Learn the most common verb + preposition pairs first, then the noun + preposition pairs, and use nouns, pronouns and -ing forms after them.
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Start path — Lesson 1
First lesson · Verbs with Dependent Prepositions
What you'll learn.
- Use common verb + preposition combinations with nouns and -ing forms.
- Use common noun + preposition combinations such as reason for and interest in.
- Notice when changing the preposition changes the meaning.
Before you start.
- Know basic prepositions and the -ing form of verbs.
Lessons in this path.
Take them in order- 1Lesson 1Verbs with Dependent Prepositions
Practises common verb + preposition combinations followed by nouns or -ing forms, and how a change of preposition changes meaning.
- Verbs with Dependent Prepositions — Forms in Context
- Verbs with Dependent Prepositions — Find and Correct the Error
- Dependent Prepositions — Meanings and Relationships
- Dependent Prepositions — Complements and Questions
- Dependent Prepositions — Build Sentences and Questions
- Dependent Prepositions — Build Everyday Questions
- 2Lesson 2Nouns with Dependent Prepositions
Practises fixed noun + preposition pairs such as reason for, solution to and interest in, followed by nouns, pronouns or -ing forms.
- Nouns with Dependent Prepositions — Forms in Context
- Nouns with Dependent Prepositions — Find and Correct the Error
- Dependent Prepositions — Combinations and Meanings
- Dependent Prepositions — Complements and Connections
- Dependent Prepositions — Community Questions
- Dependent Prepositions — Skills and Connections
Ready?
Verbs with Dependent Prepositions.
Begin with the first lesson and work through the practice at your own pace.