Verbs, Nouns and Adjectives + Dependent Prepositions (Table)

A dependent preposition is a preposition that is always used with a particular verb , noun or adjective before another word.  

 

For example, we say "aware of" and not "aware about"  or "aware on".This table contains a list of the most common dependent prepositions you may find in the Cambridge English FCE, CAE and CPE exams.

 

Sentences are given with incomplete phrasal verbs. Complete the expression by supplying an appropriate adverb particle or preposition.

Exercise with answers.

Each sentence given below contains an incomplete phrasal verb. Complete the expression by supplying a suitable particle or preposition.

Exercise with answers.

6- Adjectives that take the preposition of - Grammar short lesson - 2015

A large number of adjectives take the preposition ‘of’ after them.

Here is a quick list of them….

Two word verbs with get [infographic - 2014

“Phrasal verbs” are two word verbs with meaning beyond the individual words. Generally a verb and a preposition, meanings can vary even when the verb is the same.