Verb + Preposition 5 in/into/with/to/on Flashcards

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

Do you believe __God?

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

Do you believe in God? (= Do you believe that God exists?)

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

I believe __ saying what I think. (= I believe it is right to say what I think)

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

I believe in saying what I think. (= I believe it is right to say what I think)

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

The story can’t be true. I don’t believe ___ it.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

The story can’t be true. I don’t believe it. (no preposition: we believe something/somebody).

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

Helen is a lawyer. She specialises __ company law.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

Helen is a lawyer. She specialises in company law.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

I hope you succeed __ finding the job you want.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

I hope you succeed in finding the job you want.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

Our house was broken ___ a few days ago, but nothing was stolen.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

Our house was broken into a few days ago, but nothing was stolen.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

He lost control of the car and crashed ___ a wall.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

He lost control of the car and crashed into a wall. (drive/bump/run into)

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

The book is divided ___ three parts.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

The book is divided ___ three parts. (cut/split into)

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

She’s a famous writer. Her books have been translated ___ many languages.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

She’s a famous writer. Her books have been translated into many languages.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

There was an accident this morning. A bus collided ___ a car.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

There was an accident this morning. A bus collided with a car.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

Take this saucepan and fill it ___ water.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

Take this saucepan and fill it with water.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

The school provides all its students ___ books.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

The school provides all its students with books.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

What happened ___ that gold watch you used to have?

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

What happened to that gold watch you used to have? (= where is it now?)

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

They only invited a few people __ their wedding.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

They only invited a few people to their wedding.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

I prefer tea __ coffee.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

I prefer tea to coffee.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

I tried to concentrate __ my work, but I kept thinking about other things.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

I tried to concentrate on my work, but I kept thinking about other things.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

I wanted to go alone, but some friends of mine insisted __ coming with me.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

I wanted to go alone, but some friends of mine insisted on coming with me.

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

How much do you spend __ food each week?

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Use the correct preposition: in/into/with/to/on.

How much do you spend on food each week?