We know that different verbs in English have different patterns. Therefore, in today’s episode we are going to talk about verb + object + preposition. To be able to use this pattern correctly, you just have to familiarize yourself with the following list.
Verb + Object + Preposition List
| Verb | Object + Preposition |
| accuse | … of (doing) something |
| ask | … for something |
| blame | …for… |
| borrow | … from … |
| charge | … with (an offence/a crime) |
| congratulate | … on (doing) something |
| cure | (somebody) of some illness |
| divide / cut /split | something into (two more parts) |
| do | something ABOUT something (something to improve a bad situation) |
| explain | (a problem/situation/a word etc.) TO someone |
| invite | someone TO (party/a wedding etc.) |
| leave | (a place) For (another place) |
| point/aim | something AT someone / something: |
| prefer | … to …. |
| protect | …. from (or against) …. |
| provide | ….. with …. |
| regard | …. as … |
| remind | … of … |
| sentence | … to … |
| spend | … on …. |
| throw | …. to ….( for someone to catch ) |
| throw | … at …. ( in order to hit him/her ) |
| translate | from ( one language ) to ( another language ) |
| warn | …about / of … |
Verb + Object + Preposition Examples
- John accused Sue of being selfish
- I wrote to the company asking them for more information about the job
- Everybody blamed me for the accident.
- She had to borrow some money from her friend.
- The men have been arrested and charged with robbery.
- I congratulated him on his success.
- The doctor cured my father of that contagious disease.
- The book is divided into three parts.
- Our economic situation is getting worse and worse. The government has to do something about it.
- Can you explain this word to me ?
- Have you been invited to any parties recently?
- I haven’t seen Jane since she left home for work this morning.
- Don’t point that knife at me! It’s dangerous.
- We prefer rice to bread.
- We have to word hard to protect our women from being abused overseas.
- Our parents provide us with everything we need.
- I will always regard her as one of my best friends.
- That girl reminds me of my ex-girlfriend.
- He was found guilty and sentenced to 3 years’ imprisonment.
- I spend a lot of time on writing.
- Ben threw the ball to Jack.
- Somebody threw a sandal at the minister.
- I have translated a lot of books from English to Indonesian.
- These people had not been warned of the tsunami. That’s why, a lot of them just took their time.
Verbs Object Preposition Exercises
Exercise I
- The doctor knows exactly how to cure anyone (on, from, of) that ordinary disease.
- Somebody tried to throw a stone (to, of, at) the new president.
- How much money did you borrow (to, for, from) the bank.
- They spend a lot of time (in, to, on) playing games.
- He is regarded (for, from, as) one of the most influential people in 2020.
- We have to protect everyone (for, from, to) being harassed.
- He was accused (for, from, of) corruption.
- We have to thank our government for providing us (for, on, with) order and security.
- You cannot translate every word in one language (for, to, with) another language.
- Don’t point the knife (at, on, in) your face.
Exercise II
- Nobody wasn’t warned …. the tsunami, therefore, a lot of them died.
- Can you translate any texts …. English … Bahasa Indonesia?
- They prefer bread ……rice.
- Your father reminds me …my late father.
- Have you ever borrowed some money … your best friend?
- Can we do something … our economy after this global outbreak?
- Never blame others …. something we are not sure of.
- Do you know how to explain this word … a small kid?
- The class will be divided ………4 groups.
- The man was charged ……… first degree murder.
Exercise III
Read the first sentence and complete another sentence with the same meaning.
Example: They think you are the most popular presenter in our country.
They regard you as the most popular presenter in our country.
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I bought this beautiful dress yesterday evening. It costs two million rupiahs. Yesterday evening I spent …………….…………………………………………
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Anna received all the links she needed from the teacher. The teacher provided Anna …………….………………………………………..
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Jack said to Jim, “Don’t forget your homework.” Jack reminded …………….………………………………………………………
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The country has a lot of enemies but it has allied forces to protect it. It has allied forces to protect…………….………………………………………..
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The government informed all the citizens there would be an election next June. The government reminded …………
Answers
Exercise I
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from
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at
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from
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on
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as
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from
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of
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with
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to
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at
Exercise II
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about
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from, to/into
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to
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of
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from
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about
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for
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to
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into
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of
Exercise III
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Yesterday evening I spent two million rupiahs on this beautiful dress.
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The teacher provided Anna with all the links she needed.
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Jack reminded Jim about his homework.
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It has allied forces to protect it from a lot of enemies.
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The government reminded all the citizens of/about an election.
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