A preposition shows what one noun or pronoun has to do with another.

Prepositions Gymnase du Bugnon CD 201212. Sentence transformationUse the noun or verb in brackets + a preposition to write a new sentence: I can recite Wordsworth’s “Prelude” without looking atthe book (memory): I can recite Wordsworth’s “Prelude” from memory.a. She spent the evening alone (herself):b. They got married without telling anyone (secret):c. I lent my cousin 5£ (to borrow):d. What do the letters EU mean? (to stand):e. I don’t feel like going out tonight (mood):f. We have decided to stay here permanently (good):g. I accidentally pressed the “eject” button (mistake):h. My best friend is someone I can really trust (confidence):i. Do you want a drink? (to care):j. The way to get the best out of me is to make me work very hard (pressure):k. My grandfather died when he was 96 (age):l. Many filmmakers were influenced by the film Citizen Kane (impact):m. I have the same name as my grandmother (to name):n. I like the idea of a universal language (to appeal):o. Henry really knew how to make people laugh (talent):p. This rule is always true (exceptions):q. Who’s taking care of the children? (to look):r. Emma knows a great deal about organic farming (expert):s. Are you and Jennifer related? (relative):t. I don’t usually give lifts to hitch-hikers (habit):u. My bank manager and I get on together very well (good terms):v. My dog really likes you (to take):w. I will not abandon you John (to stick):x. Pay no attention to what he says (notice):y. She decided to treat herself to a large box of chocolate (to indulge):18