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Grammar in Context: Prepositional Collocations

Task 1:

Complete the sentences below with the correct verb or adjective followed by an appropriate preposition (e.g., for, to, with, about).

1. I would like to apologize for my absence at the meeting.

2. I am concerned about the lack of supervision in the playground.

3. I am writing to complain about the poor service I received at your store.

4. I am very sorry about not being able to meet the deadline.

5. We would like to invite you to the ABC Company’s open house on Saturday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m.

6. I am writing to inform about you the new budget proposal.

7. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being a loyal customer over the years.

8. I am interested in finding out about the training programs that you offer.

9. I am very upset about the way I was treated by one of your admin staff.

10. I am writing to inquire about the position you have available.

11. I am responding to your advertisement in the Globe and Mail on June 3, 2009.

12. I would like to apply for the position of Sales Manager that was advertised in the Kingston Whig Standard on September 31, 2010.

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