Verb + Preposition

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

A 2022 study drawing on data from over 4,000 workplace conversations found that employees who felt listened to were more likely to contribute to a problem.

Grammar Reference · Verb + Preposition

focus on / rely on

The study focused on listening habits. Many verbs of attention take on: rely on, build on, draw on, zero in on.

respond to /

She responded to every point clearly. Verbs of reaction and participation often take to.

agree on / agree with

They agreed on the plan. He agreed with the manager. Use on for a topic; with for a person.

Common error

She wrote about deep work, not on deep work. ✗ — both are used but register differs: write about is more neutral; write on is more formal/academic.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Verb + Preposition

1.The consultant drew fifteen years of experience to write the report.

2.She found it difficult to respond criticism without becoming defensive.

3.The board agreed a new communication policy at the end of the quarter.

4.Both teams struggled the new asynchronous format for three months.

5.The article warned over-reliance on digital messaging tools.

6.The facilitator zeroed in the moment the conversation changed direction.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.She didn't respond. She just moved on.

2.They used research from fourteen countries.

3.The team couldn't decide on the format.

4.He always notices what people need before they ask.

5.The CEO ignored the employee's idea completely.

6.They all agreed. The plan was the best option.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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