Verbs with adverbs and prepositions: B2- intermediate:

 

Verbs with adverbs and prepositions at a B2 level include phrasal verbs (e.g., put up with, break in) and dependent prepositional verbs (e.g., apologize for, agree with, depend on). Phrasal verbs combine a verb with an adverb, a preposition, or both, often creating a new meaning, while dependent prepositions are fixed combinations that are always followed by a specific preposition. 

Phrasal verbs 

* verb + adverb: throw away

* verb + preposition: ask for

* verb + adverb + preposition: put up with 

Dependent prepositional verbs:

* Verb + for:

    * apologize for something. Example: "He apologized for being late".

    * depend on something. Example: "It depends on the weather".

    * wait for. Example: "They are waiting for the bus".

* Verb + at:

    * arrive at a specific place. Example: "They are arriving at the airport".

    * good at something. Example: "She is good at singing".

* Verb + in:

    * participate in something.

    * arrive in a city or country.

* Verb + with:

    * agree with someone.

    * argue with someone.

* Verb + to:

    * talk to or talk with someone.

    * belong to someone. Example: "Who does this book belong to?".

* Verb + about:

    * complain about something.

    * dream about something.

* Verb + to:

    * look forward to something. Example: "I'm looking forward to the party".

* Other examples:

    * recover from

    * object to

    * remind of

    * laugh at 

Verbs with adverbs and prepositions at the B2 level! Let's review.

*Verb + Adverb:*

- She sings beautifully (adverb describes the verb "sings")

- He drives slowly (adverb describes the verb "drives")

*Verb + Preposition:*

- She looks at the picture (preposition "at" shows the relationship between "looks" and "picture")

- He depends on his friends (preposition "on" shows the relationship between "depends" and "friends")

*Common verb + preposition combinations:*

- look at

- listen to

- depend on

- believe in

- agree with

*Common verb + adverb combinations:*

- speak fluently

- drive carefully

- think deeply

- work hard

*Practice Time!* Can you complete the sentences with the correct preposition or adverb?

1. She is looking _____ a new job. (for / at / in)

2. He speaks English _____ (fluently / fluent)

3. They depend _____ their parents for financial support. (on / in / at)

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