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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
Prepositions Gymnase du Bugnon CD 2012z. Some people are opposed to women with small children going out to work (to agree):13. Adverbs + preposition pairsComplete each of the sentences using one of these adverbs + preposition pairs.Around for around to away for away with back on behind with down todown with in for in with on at out of over to up on up to up witha. If you go into the park alone, watch ____________ pickpockets.b. If you can’t do the job, why don’t you hand it _______________ someone else?c. I’ve had so many other things to do lately that I’ve fallen _______________ my studies. Never mind,I’ll soon catch up.d. I’ve been looking ___________________ somewhere to live, but I haven’t found anything suitableyet.e. When the sky is red in the morning, it means we are _________________ some bad weather.f. Is Pat ill again? He’s forever going ___________________ some illness or other!g. Just because I kissed you last night, don’t run ____________ the idea that I’m serious about you.h. When are you going to mend that broken window? Don’t worry, I’ll get ________________ itone of these days.i. I didn’t bring any money with me. If you pay for the meal, I’ll settle _______________ you later.j. If you’re going to apply for that interpreter job, you’d better brush _____________ your French andGerman.k. When shall we meet for lunch? Well, I’m free anytime, so I’ll fit ______________ your plans.l. He thinks he’s superior to everyone else. That’s why he always talks _______________ people.m. My sister was very disappointed when she went to see the Backstreet Boys in concert. She said thegroup failed to live ___________ her expectations.n. My parents nag me constantly. They keep ________ me to smarten myself up and get a proper job.o. When money is short, you have to think about cutting ___________ luxuries.p. Did you get this booklet from a bookshop? No, I had to write ______________ it.19
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