Using Prepositions After Verbs Common Mistakes Flashcards
Which is correct?
Companies in the US spend more money ON research and development
Or
Companies in the US spend more money FOR research and development
ON
Spending time/money ON something
The average person spends £100 a month …….. transport
ON
Spending time/money ON something
Expenditure ……… education has risen
ON
Spending time/money ON something
It’s up to local government to invest money ……. improved leisure facilities
IN
Investing money IN something
The protestors want more state investment ……. agriculture
IN
Investing money IN something
The project will provide employment ……. young artists and performers
FOR
Provide something FOR someone
There has been progress in the provision of facilities ……. the disabled
FOR
Provide something FOR someone
We aim to provide the children …….. an opportunity to experience a different culture
WITH
To provide someone WITH something
She visits twice a week to help her granddaughter out …….. the housework
WITH
Helping someone (out) WITH something (out is not necessary, but often included)
Some students need extra help …… reading and writing
WITH
Helping someone WITH something
On average, how much do you spend a month ……. hair products?
ON
Spending time/money on something
Which is correct?
1 We have to provide doctors with the resources they need to do their job
Or
2 We have to provide doctors the resources they need to do their job
1
Helping someone WITH something
Some companies spend huge sums ……. advertising
ON
Spending time/money ON something
The new labels provide customers ……. better information about ingredients
WITH
Provide someone WITH something
I have a problem I think you can help me ……….
WITH
Help someone WITH something
The party promised to increase investment …… education
IN
Invest money IN something
We are pressing for the provision of more special lanes ……. cyclists
FOR
Provision of something FOR someone
There are no facilities provided …….. passengers with young children
FOR
Provide something FOR someone
Spending …… photographic film has dropped dramatically
ON
Spending time/money ON something
There’s a porter in reception to help guests ……. their bags
WITH
To help someone with something
It depends ……. the weather, as to whether we have a holiday or not.
ON (depends on something or someone)
Which is correct?
1 She needs to avoid making mistakes
2 She needs of avoid making mistakes
2 needs TO do or not TO do something, needs TO have or not TO have something
