Prepositions that Change the Meanings 1
Index
Click a preposition or phrase in the box below, then click on the appropriate gap. You can also type the words in the gaps.
ANSWERS
AGREE
to
with
on
about
1)
Everyone in the company agreed
a date for the next meeting.
2)
Both communities in Greece must agree
the plan and see to its implementation.
3)
Christopher doesn’t agree
his relatives when it comes to politics.
ANXIOUS
for
about
to
4)
As parents, we can support our children and young people if they are anxious
returning to school.
5)
Parents are naturally anxious
their children.
6)
I am really most anxious
meet our new neighbours.
VIEW
in view of
with a view to
7)
They bought the building
converting it into holiday homes.
8)
She will presumably resign
the complete failure of her policy.
COMPLAIN
of
about
9)
The American couple complained
the high cost of visiting Europe.
10)
The children, aged 10 and 12, constantly complain
colds, bronchial coughs and sore bones.
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Answers
1)
agree on/about
(a topic or subject) that you share a mutual view on
2)
agree to
(a plan or suggestion) to accept something
3)
agree with
(someone or something) to have or express the same opinion
4)
anxious about
(something) feeling worried or nervous
5)
anxious for
(a person) worried that something bad might have happened
6)
anxious to
(followed by a verb) wanting something very much
7)
with a view to
with the hope of doing something in the future
8)
in view of
used to introduce the reason for a decision or action
9)
complain about
say that you are not satisfied
10)
complain of
say that you have a pain
etc.
