Prepositions with Common Verbs in English

Prepositions can be tricky in English because they often do not directly translate from other languages. Mastering them is essential to sounding natural and confident. This lesson focuses on some of the most common verb-preposition combinations you will hear and use in everyday English.

For example, we say take care of when talking about looking after someone or something: I take care of my dog every day. Another common phrase is result in, which shows cause and effect: Lack of sleep can result in poor performance.

Some verbs connect directly with of, such as consist of: The team consists of five people. Others use to, like be engaged to: She is engaged to her fiancé.

We also use to with behavior, as in be rude to someone: He was rude to the waiter. Finally, be fond of expresses liking something: She is fond of chocolate.

Practicing these verb-preposition pairs will help you build accuracy and fluency. Watch the video, repeat the examples, and try making your own sentences.