10 Verb Preposition Collocations Every B2 Student Should Know
Verb-preposition collocations are fixed phrases where certain verbs always pair with specific prepositions. Getting them wrong can make your English sound unnatural and may cost you points in exams like IELTS or Cambridge FCE/CAE. Here are 10 essential collocations every B2 student should master.
1. Listen to
We listen to music, the radio, or someone speaking. Never "listen at" or "listen on" in these contexts.
2. Depend on
Success depends on your effort. Use "depend on" for reliance.
3. Think about
When considering something, we think about it. "Think of" is used for having an idea.
4. Wait for
We wait for a person, bus, or result. "Wait on" is used for serving (e.g. in a restaurant).
5. Look at
We look at something to examine it. "Look for" means to search.
6. Agree with
We agree with a person or opinion. "Agree on" is used for a point we both accept.
7. Deal with
To deal with a problem means to handle or manage it.
8. Belong to
This book belongs to me. Use "belong to" for ownership.
9. Rely on
You can rely on your teacher for support. Similar to "depend on."
10. Apologise for
We apologise for something we did wrong. The preposition is always "for."
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