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    Verbs & Prepositions

    Some verbs are usually followed by prepositions before the object of the verb.
    these are called dependent prepositions and they are followed by a noun or a
    gerund (‘ing’ form).

     He’s waiting for a bus.

    For is the dependent preposition for ‘wait’

    We can use other prepositions with ‘wait’ – e.g. He waited at the bus stop – but
    ‘for’ is the dependent preposition.

    Here are some other verbs with their dependent prepositions.

    Verbs with ‘for’

     He apologised for being late. You can also ‘apologise to someone’


     I applied for the job but I didn’t get it.
     How do you ask for a coffee in Polish?
     She spent many years caring for her aged parents.
     I can’t go out tonight because I have to prepare for my interview tomorrow.

    With ‘from’

     This spray should protect you from mosquitoes.


     Has he recovered from his illness yet?
     He won an award because he saved someone from drowning.
     I suffer from hay fever.

    With ‘in’

     She believes in ghosts.


     Our company specialises in computer software.
     You have to work hard if you want to succeed in life.

    With ‘of’

     I don’t approve of your language, young man.


     Our dog died of old age.
     This shampoo smells of bananas.

    With ‘on’

     The film is based on the novel by Boris Pasternak.


     If you make so much noise I can’t concentrate on my work.
     Come on! We’re relying on you!
     We don’t agree on anything but we’re good friends.

    With ‘to’

     Can I introduce you to my wife?


     Please refer to the notes at the end for more information.
     Nobody responded to my complaint.

    With ‘with’

     I agree with everything you’ve said.


     My secretary will provide you with more information if you need it.

    There are many more verb + dependent preposition combinations – make a note
    of them as you meet them.
    INTERESTED OR INTERESTING?

    What’s the difference between adjectives ending in ING and adjectives ending in ED?
    erbs followed by to + infinitive

    1 Some verbs are followed by the to-infinitive:

    I decided to go home as soon as possible.


    We all wanted to have more English classes.

    Common verbs followed by the to-infinitive are:

    Verbs of thinking and feeling:  would like

     choose  would love

     decide Verbs of saying:

     expect  agree

     forget  promise

     hate  refuse

     hope Other common verbs are:

     intend  arrange
     learn  attempt
     like  fail
     love  help
     mean  manage
     plan  tend
     prefer  try
     remember  want

    2Some verbs are followed by a noun and the to-infinitive:

    She asked him to send her a text message.


    He wanted all his friends to come to his party.

    Common verbs with this pattern are:


    Verbs of saying:  expect

     advise  intend

     ask  would

     encourage  prefer

     invite  want

     order  would like

     persuade Other verbs with this pattern


    are:
     remind
     allow
     tell
     enable
     warn *
     force
    *Note: The verb warn is normally
    used with not  get
    The police warned everyone not to
     teach
    drive too fast.

    Verbs of wanting or liking:

    3. Passive infinitive

    Many of these verbs are sometimes followed by a passive infinitive


    (to be + past participle):

    I expected to be met when I arrived at the station.


    They wanted to be told if anything happened.
    I don’t like driving myself. I prefer to be driven.

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