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7. Use of prepositions after adjectives

                  •  I’m not partial to anyone.
                  •  It is nice of you to help me.
                  •  He is angry with me.

                  •  My father is very liberal with money.
                  •  She is crazy about classical music.
                  •  He is not interested in the job.
                  •  She is fond of cooking.
                  •  They are sorry for their mistakes.

                  •  He is qualified for the post.


              8. Use of prepositions after verbs

                  •  He dreams of teaching in IIT.
                  •  She climbed up the stairs.
                  •  His eyes blazed with anger.
                  •  Shweta thinks of her mother before taking any decision.

                  •  The dog is walking down the stairs.
                  •  They were freed from prison last month.
                  •  We have resolved on teaching slum kids.

                  •  He objected to my proposal.


              9. Use of prepositions after nouns
                  •  Have you got the details about the game?

                  •  He covered his face with a mask.
                  •  Everyone admires her strength of character.
                  •  The newsletter is a channel of communication between the teacher and
                     the students.

                  •  I like fruit and milk for breakfast.
                  •  He put a new film in his camera.
                  •  He is an honour to the profession.


              A.  Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.

                  1.  Sugar dissolves                       water.

                  2.  You have to put more effort                        your work.

                  3.  There’s a signboard                        either end of the road.

                  4.  The report is silent                      the main issue.


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