Prepositions after verb: of-about-for (Test 1)

Sometimes, verbs can take more than one preposition. Tick the correct preposition (in some sentences, more than one preposition can be used).

• It’s 5pm and Tim is tired of hearing his boss talk ofaboutfor key performance indicators and targets. He just wants to go home!

Helen waited -- select --ofaboutfor her cousin at the school gates.

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Jamal learned ofaboutfor the deal from his boss.

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Did you ask -- select --ofaboutfor pineapple on your pizza? That’s gross!

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Chris apologised -- select --ofaboutfor arriving so late.

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John always complains -- select --ofaboutfor being too cold, but he never puts on thick jumpers (sweaters)!

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Zac is trying to promote his fundraiser, but, so far, only two people have asked ofaboutfor tickets.

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Joe went to a yoga class today. They told him to think ofaboutfor something that makes him happy. All he could picture was pizza!

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Adam cares -- select --ofaboutfor his cat very well!

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Idris didn’t approve -- select --ofaboutfor his brother’s plan to move house during the financial crisis.

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