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.