Download Grammar: Verbs, Adjectives, and Nouns followed by Prepositions

Grammar: Verbs, Adjectives, and Nouns followed by
Prepositions
The texts above contain verbs, adjectives, and nouns that are followed by prepositions.
Learning to use the correct preposition following a verb, adjective or noun can be challenging;
particularly when the preposition differs from, e.g. German usage.
to depend on – abhängen von.
Below are some examples taken from the texts you have worked with so far.
Task 1. Work with a partner. Add the correct prepositions to the terms. Give examples with
collocations, i.e. two or more words often used together.
Verbs
to expose to materials that are exposed to external stimuli
to rely
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to trade
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to relate
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Adjectives/ Participles
transparent
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based
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composed
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according
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Nouns
in response
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decrease
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in reference to
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