英語中,動詞、形容詞、名詞與介詞搭配,可組成相應(yīng)的短語。有時,相同的動詞、形容詞、名詞和不同的介詞搭配時,短語的意思會隨之發(fā)生改變。這類介詞在英語中被稱為 “dependent prepositions” 依存介詞。比如,動詞 “agree” 的后面可以接介詞 “with、about、on”?!癆gree with someone” 的意思是 “同意一個人的意見”,而 “agree about/on something” 的意思則是 “在一件事情上意見一致”。測試你對依存介詞的掌握程度,做八道題。
1. The team had a discussion _______ the tactics for the next game.
a) for
b) of
c) by
d) about
2. She stayed positive while climbing the mountain and succeeded _______ reaching the top.
a) in
b) on
c) over
d) from
3. I’m sure that we will find a solution _______ this problem.
a) with
b) to
c) on
d) over
4. The whole country are in total annoyance _______ the rise in fuel prices.
a) with
b) of
c) for
d) at
5. Some people find great difficulty _______ finding a job they love.
a) on
b) about
c) in
d) of
6. The excitement _______ meeting his old school friends for dinner was uncontrollable.
a) of
b) by
c) in
d) on
7. The judge shows no objection _______ the defendant’s last statement.
a) about
b) from
c) for
d) to
8. Elderly people have a lot of gratitude _______ free travel passes .
a) with
b) for
c) to
d) of
1) d, 2) a, 3) b, 4) d, 5) c, 6) a, 7) d, 8) b.