Preposition Combinations Part 2
1.
Joanne Lewis has been known for
her kindness.
He’s known for his good
looks.
The region is known for
its fine wines.
My mom’s known for her
tasty cooking.
Lebanon is known for its
beautiful weather and tasty food.
Terry Fox was known for his courage.
Terry Fox was known for his courage.
2.
New Canadians are sworn to be
faithful to the sovereign Queen.
You have to be faithful to
your friends.
Do you think Bob’s always
faithful to you?
I will always be faithful to
my husband.
She promised to be faithful to her husband until she died.
She promised to be faithful to her husband until she died.
3.
You can always count on him to
lend you money.
My little daughter is
always counting on me.
With luck, you might cover
your costs but don’t count on it.
The students are counting on
their knowledge to pass (succeed on) the exam.
My husband is counting on getting a promotion.
My husband is counting on getting a promotion.
4.
People are prohibited from
abusing children.
Smoking is prohibited at
the college.
Smoking is strictly
prohibited inside the factory.
They’re prohibited from
revealing details about candidates.
People are prohibited from
smoking inside the hospital.
Employees are prohibited from parking in front of the building.
Employees are prohibited from parking in front of the building.
5.
I am afraid of heights.
The students were afraid
of the grammar.
I didn’t tell her because
I was afraid of upsetting her.
Kids are afraid of the dark.
Children are afraid of being
home alone at night.
6.
I take good care of my
relationships with others.
I always take good care of
my children.
Who’s taking care of the
dog while we are away?
I will take good care of my
nephew when my sister leaves home.
7.
My son is worried about his
exam results.
I am worried
about the future of my career.
I was worried
sick about my brother.
Every mother is
always worried about her children’s health.
I am afraid of losing my job.
I am afraid of losing my job.
8.
I don’t agree with the bad
treatment of animals.
I don’t agree with the teacher’s
strictness.
I don’t agree with my
husband’s decisions.
Our teacher agrees with us
that our classroom is very cold.
The teachers agree with the new salaries.
The teachers agree with the new salaries.
9.
I have decided to visit the USA
in the summer.
I decided on studying
English.
I have decided on a date to
visit my family back home.
I decided on the date of my vacation.
I decided on the date of my vacation.
10. My friend voted for the conservative party.
I vote for the Liberal
party.
People voted for Parliament
members in the last election.
I voted for the young candidate in the last council election.
I voted for the young candidate in the last council election.
11. My son was absent from the morning class.
My husband was absent from
the parents’ meeting.
Sometimes, people are absent
from their work because of sickness.
Students who are regularly absent from school can fail their exams.
Students who are regularly absent from school can fail their exams.
12. Students should be polite to their teacher.
You have to be polite to
your teacher.
It’s not polite to leave
home without telling your parents.
I teach my kids to be polite to their teachers.
I teach my kids to be polite to their teachers.
13. I hope for a change in my studies this summer.
I hope for peace all over
the world.
I hope for an excellent job.
I hope for an excellent job.
14. Every resident should be aware of the fire exits.
Students are
aware of the rules of the college.
The children
should be aware of the dangers of taking drugs.
I am aware of the decisions that I have made.
I am aware of the decisions that I have made.
15. The Syrian people are fighting for their freedom.
I always fight for my
rights.
The Egyptians are fighting
for their rights.
In our life, we should fight
for…
Soldiers fought for the independence of Canada in the War of 1812.
Soldiers fought for the independence of Canada in the War of 1812.
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