Prepositions.

We were accustomed to working together.
Afro-Americans account for 12% of the US population.
Were you acquainted with a friend of mine, Daniel Green?
One of the many advantages of living in New York is that you can eat out at almost any time of day.
Her experience meant that she had a big advantage over her opponent.
There's lots of advice in the book on baby care.
They managed to agree on/to a date for the wedding.
If she felt he was right, she would agree with him.
Time lost through illness amounted to 1,357 working days.
Ellen seemed amused by the whole situation.
'Please don't be angry with me,' she said.
David was angry with himself for letting the others see his true feelings.
Kate's still so angry about the whole thing.
He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.
Why was she so anxious for me to stay?
The girl's family have made a public appeal for help to try and catch her killer.
It's easy to become attached to the children you work with.
Beware of the dog!
They should beware of making hasty decisions.
I don't think he's capable of murder.
The children are being well cared for.
careful of
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for American women in their forties.
It is wise to apply early to be certain of obtaining a place.
There's a 50 pence booking charge for each ticket.
Gibbons has been charged with murder.
it is clever of you
We had to coax Alan into going to school.
I ran around the corner, and almost collided with Mrs Laurence.
his comments about/on asylum seekers
How does life in Britain compare with life in the States?
Compared to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara almost seems rural.
The writer draws comparisons between the two presidents.
Bob complimented me on my new hairstyle.
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution.
We confined our study to 10 cases.
There was some confusion over where the money had actually been hidden.
She congratulated me warmly on my exam results.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the attack.
There is a connection between pollution and the death of trees.
She put me in contact with an expert in the field
There is very little contact between the two tribes.
I am content with my job, my home, and my family.
The volunteers contribute their own time to the project.
cruelty to animals
He was curious about how she would react.



Community leaders are not sure how to fix the damage to the city's reputation.
date back to
The church dates from the 13th century.
I'm sorry I'm late. I had an urgent call to deal with.
His sister was very dear to him.
He eventually decided against telling Georgina.
Have you decided on a date for the wedding?
patients who were deficient in vitamin C
There are many definitions of the word 'feminism'.
Why was there a delay in warning the public?
Chris takes great delight in teasing his sister.
She was delighted with her new home.
the demand for new housing
A demand from your boss that you babysit his children is clearly unreasonable.
ocean liners arriving at and departing from the island
Mozart's departure from Paris in September 1778
The length of time spent exercising depends on/upon the sport you are training for.
Your success is dependent on how hard you work.
Carter was deputized by Dodge to take command of the tanker.
She claims to be descended from Abraham Lincoln.
The writer began with a description of the area.
So describe this new boyfriend to me!
The animals died of starvation in the snow.
patients who are dying from cancer
People differ from one another in their ability to handle stress.
The main difference between the groups was age.
Our sons are very different from each other.
There are several difficulties with this theory.
They had great difficulty in finding a replacement.
The main disadvantage of the material is that it fades in strong sunlight.
He is tolerant of those who disagree with him.
Local residents were disappointed with/about the decision
His journal shows he disapproved of slavery.
Several of the recruits were discharged from the Army due to medical problems.
Ideally the netting team should consist of three people.
My father is a lawyer, and he discouraged me from entering the field.
high-level discussions about/on trade and commerce
Most locals are disgusted by the anti-foreigner violence.
There had been those, throughout, who had been disgusted at the violence and slaughter.
Bryant was unfairly dismissed from his post.
an incinerator built to dispose of toxic waste
He was disqualified from driving
f you are dissatisfied with this product, please return it
Young children often can't distinguish between TV programs and commercials.
Here, the river divides into three channels.
'What's six divided by three?' 'Two'.


do something about
At first we were doubtful about employing Charlie.
I dreamt about you last night.
She dreamed of becoming a chef.
She was dressed in a two-piece suit.
fans eager for a glimpse of the singer
Higher taxes encourage people to economize on fuel.
efficient at
Frank put a lot of effort into the party.
In Japan there is a lot of emphasis on politeness.
Kate's engaged to a guy from England./in sth.
His engagement to Nora Cushing had been the high point of her life.
Users have to register, but aren't obliged to enter into a lengthy contractual agreement.
He's still really enthusiastic about his new job.
Colleagues were envious of her success.
I'm not sure he's equal to the job.
Holman let a weary sigh escape from his lips.
She escaped to Britain in 1938.
Can anyone give me an example of a transitive verb?
excellent at
The spelling of this word is an interesting exception to the rule .
Where can I exchange my dollars for pounds?
The kids are really excited about our trip to Mexico.
exclaim at
His excuse for being late wasn't very good.
Please excuse me for being so late today.
Their income is exempt from state taxes.
Two girls were expelled from school for taking drugs.
He's not very experienced in politics.
Becky wanted to keep her hair long but experiment with different styles.
experiments on sleep deprivation
He's an expert on (at/in) ancient Egyptian art.
For users not expert in statistics, a great deal of the output will be meaningless or open to misunderstanding.
expert with sth=good at using sth.