Complete the sentences with one of the following verbs (in the correct form) + preposition.
- apply
- ask
- do
- leave
- look
- search
- talk
- wait
EXAMPLE:
When I’d finished my meal, I *** the bill. (the waiter)
ANSWER:
asked the waiter for
Correct:
Incorrect:
Police are searching for the man who escaped from prison.
We’re still waiting for a reply to our letter. We haven’t heard anything yet.
George likes his job but he doesn’t talk about it much.
When I’d finished my meal, I asked the waiter for the bill. (the waiter)
Kate is unemployed. She has applied for several jobs but she hasn’t had any luck.
If something is wrong, why don’t you do something about it? (something)
Linda’s car is very old but it’s in excellent condition. She has looked after it well. (*looks after* is also possible but don’t use it)
Diane is from Boston but now she lives in Paris. She left boston for Paris when she was 19. (Boston)
