B2 · Vocabulary

Applied Grammar: Dependent Prepositions

Lesson Handout

Dependent Prepositions — Reference

Many adjectives, verbs and nouns require a fixed preposition. These collocations are heavily tested in FCE Use of English. Learn them as complete phrases.

Collocation	Rule	Example
interested in	fixed collocation: interested IN (not about/by)	She is interested in medieval history.
responsible for	fixed collocation: responsible FOR (not of/about)	He is responsible for three departments.
depend on	verb + preposition: depend ON (not from/of)	Success depends on preparation.
consist of	verb + preposition: consist OF (not from/in)	The committee consists of twelve members.
result in	verb + preposition: result IN (= cause); result FROM (= be caused by)	The decision resulted in widespread protests.

B2 · Vocabulary

Applied Grammar: Dependent Prepositions

Worksheet

Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________

Choose the correct preposition (6 points)

1. "The accident resulted ___________ three injuries." (a) from (b) in (c) of (d) at

2. Complete: "She succeeded ___________ passing the exam." (succeed + preposition)

3. "He is very good ___________ mathematics." (a) in (b) on (c) at (d) for

4. "I'm not familiar ___________ this procedure." (a) with (b) to (c) of (d) at

5. Complete: "The new policy consists ___________ three main changes."

6. "Their failure was due ___________ poor planning." (a) to (b) for (c) of (d) from

B2 · Vocabulary

Applied Grammar: Dependent Prepositions

Answer Key

1. in — result in something: 'resulted in three injuries.' The correct dependent preposition after result is in.

2. in — succeed in doing something: 'succeeded in passing.' Use in after succeed.

3. at — good at + subject/activity: 'very good at mathematics.' Not 'good in' or 'good on'.

4. with — familiar with something: 'familiar with this procedure.' Not 'familiar to' or 'familiar of'.

5. of — consist of + components: 'consists of three main changes.' Not 'consist in' or 'consist from'.

6. to — due to + cause: 'due to poor planning.' Not 'due of' or 'due for'.