Verb + Preposition

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Verb + Preposition Lists

Study the list of verbs + preposition below.

apologize	to ( someone) for ( something)	When she realized she was wrong, she apologized to him for her mistake.
apply	for a job / a place at university etc.	I think this job would suit you. Why don't you apply for it?
believe	in (something)	Do you believe in ghost (= I believe that ghost exists?)
belong	to ( someone)	Who does this iPad belong to?
care	for someone / something	I need a baby sitter to care for my baby. I don't care for hot weather.
care	about someone / something. (= think someone / something is important)	Jane is very selfish. She doesn't care about other people.
collide	with ( someone / something )	There was an accident last night. A truck collided with a car.
complain	( to someone) about ( someone/ something )	They complained to the manager of the restaurant about the waiter.
concentrate	on ( something )	Don't dream. Concentrate on your work !
consist	of ( something )	The world consists of hundreds of countries.
crash / drive / bump / run	into ( someone / something )	He lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a wall.
depend	on ( someone / something )	How much money will you need? I don't know. It depends on the number of clothes you want.
die	of ( an illness )	What did he die of? Lung cancer.
dream	of ( being something / doing something ) (=imagine)	I sometimes dream of being a famous actress.
dream	about ( someone / something )	I often dream about you.
happen	to ( someone / something )	What happened to her father?
hear	about	Have you heard about your ex-girlfriend? She's going to get married.
hear	from ( someone ) (=receive a call / letter from someone )	I've never heard from Bill anymore. Maybe he has a new girlfriend.
hear	from ( someone ) (=receive a call / letter ) from someone	I've never heard from Bill anymore. I'm sure he has a new girlfriend.
hear	of ( someone / something ) ( know someone/something exists	Have you heard of UFO?
laugh	at ( someone / something )	Don't laugh at the boy. He will be nervous.
listen	to ( someone / something )	Listen to the teacher. He's explaining something to us.
live	on	We just live on my low salary; 150 dollars for five people a month.
look	for ( someone / something ) (=try to find someone/something)	I'm looking for my lost book. Can you help me?
look	after ( someone/something ) (=take care of )	I don't mind looking after my parents.
look, have a look, stare, glance	at ( someone / something )	Look at my eyes. You'll see how much I love you.
pay ( someone )	for ( something )	We don't have enough money to pay for the rent. ( but pay a bill / a fare / taxes )
rely	on ( someone / something )	You can rely on Jill. She never breaks her promises.
smile	at ( someone / something )	She smiled at me.
take care	of (someone / something) (= look after)	Have a nice holiday . Take care of yourself !

Verb + Preposition Exercises

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition whenever necessary!

1. I never listen .......... what he says. He's a liar.
2. I'm looking .... my lost keys. Have you seen it anywhere?
3. Thank you for your email. It was nice to hear ......you again.
4. I had to pay ...... the damage of his car because the accident was my fault.
5. I dreamt ....... my ex-girlfriend last night. I feel I miss her so much.
6. This customer is never satisfied with our service. She complains .... everything.
7. That pen belongs .....me. Where did you find it?
8. A football team consists .......11 players.
9. "Are you going out tonight?" "It depends ....the weather."
10. A lot of people have died .... hunger in under developed countries.

Answer 

1. I never listen to what he says. He's a liar.
2. I'm looking for my lost keys. Have you seen it anywhere?
3. Thank you for your email. It was nice to hear from you again.
4. I had to pay for the damage of his car because the accident was my fault.
5. I dreamt about my ex-girlfriend last night. I feel I miss her so much.
6. This customer is never satisfied with our service. She complains .... everything.
7. That pen belongs to me. Where did you find it?
8. A football team consists of 11 players.
9. "Are you going out tonight?" "It depends on the weather."
10. A lot of people have died of hunger in under developed countries.