Verb + preposition

depend on, interested in, good at, fixed combinations.

The rules

  • Always "depend on", never "depend of/from".
  • "Interested in", fixed combination.
  • "Good at" + noun/-ing: "good at solving".
  • "Agree" is a verb, not an adjective, "I agree", never "I am agree".
  • In "look forward to", "to" is a preposition → -ing follows: "to seeing".
  • "Famous for" a reason; "known as" a name.
  • "Count on" = rely on, fixed preposition.

Examples

  • The picnic depends on the weather.
  • She's really interested in marine biology.
  • He's very good at solving practical problems.
  • I agree with you.
  • We're looking forward to seeing you again.
  • The city is famous for its street food.
  • You can count on me.

Quick check

Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.

1.The picnic depends _____ the weather.

2.She's really interested _____ marine biology.

3.He's very good _____ solving practical problems.

4.Which sentence is correct?

5.We're looking forward _____ you again.

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