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Verbs & prepositions: Dependant prepositions
Some verbs are usually followed by a preposition before the object of the verb. These prepositions are called dependant prepositions. Check the list of some of the most common of these verbs below.
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Example sentences
To
- He got married to his high school sweetheart last summer.
- She belongs to a book club.
- I always listen to music on my way to work.
- I look forward to the weekend.
- He said to me that he would be late.
- We talk to our parents every weekend.
- She writes to her pen pal in New Zealand every month.
For
- She asked for a piece of advice.
- He applied for the job but didn’t get it.
- They are looking for the keys but can’t find them.
- I paid for the groceries.
- I‘m waiting for Sandra.
At
- She arrived at the airport on time.
- He laughed at the comedian’s joke.
- He looked at the painting in awe.
- They shouted at the team in encouragement.
- She smiled at me when I entered the room.
In
- She arrived in New York yesterday.
- He believes in being honest at all times.
- They invest in real estate as part of their business.
- They succeeded in passing all their exams.
On
- He depends on public transport to get to work.
- She insists on having fresh coffee in the morning.
- They spend a lot of money on gadgets.
Of
- She reminds me of her mother.
- He thinks of a new idea every day.
With
- She argues with her brother a lot.
- He agrees with the proposed plan.
- They compare with each other too often.
- We spend time with our family during the holidays.
- He has decided to stay with his cousin for the summer.
About
- She argues about politics frequently.
- He complains about the weather constantly.
- She dreams about becoming an astronaut.
- We often talk about our future plans.
- He thinks about changing his job frequently.
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