VII. Put in a suitable preposition and the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. Thank you ................. (tell) us all about good news.
2. I’m tired .................... (study). I need a rest.
3. She’s very keen ................ (go) to art college.
4. Some of us are interested .................... (start) a discussion group.
5. The man was found guilty ......................... (steal) from his employer.
6. Is this car capable ...................... (get) us all way to our hometown?
7. John is really excited ...................... (go) to Los Angeles.
8. People objected ................ (have) (wait) too long.
9. He insisted ................ (tell) the whole truth.
10. I believe .................. (discuss) things openly.
11. You ought to book in advance. you can’t rely.................... (find) hotel room
12. The tourists complained ...................... (not get) any sleep.
13. He apologized ..................... (not answer) my letter sooner.
14. I don’t approve....................... (smoke). I think it’s a disgusting habit.
15. He has succeeded................... (get) in touch with his old friend.
16 The heavy rain prevented the farmers ..................... (collect) the harvest.
17. People were annoyed.................... (not be) able to see properly.
18. He prefers (play) sports ................ (watch) them.
19. I’m grateful to her......................... (provide) me with so much information.
20. She’s not used .............................. (speak) in public.
Verb + preposition
(Động từ + giới từ)
1 work for (a business, etc.)
(làm việc cho (một doanh nghiệp, v.v.))
2 disapprove of
(từ chối)
3 call for something
(kêu gọi cho một cái gì đó)
4 give up something
(từ bỏ một cái gì đó)
5 result in something
(dẫn đến kết quả gì đó)
6 warn somebody about something
(cảnh báo ai về điều gì)
7 concern oneself about something
(quan tâm đến một cái gì đó)
8 lead to something
(dẫn đến một cái gì đó)