Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1She applied ............... the job yesterday.
Wrong!
We use "for" after "apply" when we want to get a job or position.
2This jacket belongs ............... my brother.
Wrong!
We use "to" after "belong" to show ownership.
3The customers complained ............... the poor service.
Wrong!
We use "about" after "complain" to name the problem.
4Please look ............... the board.
Wrong!
We use "at" after "look" when we direct our eyes toward something.
5We are waiting ............... the bus.
Wrong!
We use "for" after "wait" to name the person or thing we expect.
6Success often depends ............... hard work.
Wrong!
We use "on" after "depend" to show what something is based on.
7He is suffering ............... a bad cold.
Wrong!
We use "from" after "suffer" with illnesses and medical conditions.
8She is listening ............... the radio.
Wrong!
We use "to" after "listen" before the thing or person heard.
9I paid ............... the meal with my credit card.
Wrong!
We use "for" after "pay" to name the thing bought or paid for.
10They believe ............... equal rights for everyone.
Wrong!
We use "in" after "believe" for ideas, values, and principles.
11She replied ............... my email this morning.
Wrong!
We use "to" after "reply" to name the message or person answered.
12I was thinking ............... our holiday plans.
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We use "about" after "think" to name the topic in your mind.
Exercise complete
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Answers
- She applied for the job yesterday.
- This jacket belongs to my brother.
- The customers complained about the poor service.
- Please look at the board.
- We are waiting for the bus.
- Success often depends on hard work.
- He is suffering from a bad cold.
- She is listening to the radio.
- I paid for the meal with my credit card.
- They believe in equal rights for everyone.
- She replied to my email this morning.
- I was thinking about our holiday plans.