Prepositions 10

 

1. Object to:

   • "She objects to the proposed changes in the project timeline."
   • "The committee members objected to the new policy due to its ambiguity."
   • "He consistently objects to unfair treatment in the workplace."

2. Operate on:

   • "The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow morning."
   • "The hospital specializes in operating on complex cardiac cases."
   • "The team of doctors will operate on the injured athlete."

3. Participate in:

   • "The students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities."
   • "She intends to participate in the upcoming charity event."
   • "The company sponsors employees to participate in professional development programs."

4. Persist in:

   • "He tends to persist in pursuing his goals despite setbacks."
   • "The organization will persist in its efforts to promote sustainability."
   • "Despite objections, she decided to persist in her chosen career path."

5. Prepare something for:

   • "She's preparing the presentation for the upcoming conference."
   • "The chef is preparing the meal for the special event tonight."
   • "They need to prepare the report for the board meeting next week."

6. Prevent something from:

   • "The firewall helps prevent cyber attacks from compromising our data."
   • "Regular exercise can help prevent diseases from occurring."
   • "Safety measures are in place to prevent accidents from happening."

7. Prohibit something from:

   • "The new policy prohibits employees from using personal devices at work."
   • "The law prohibits businesses from operating without a license."
   • "The rules prohibit students from leaving the campus during school hours."

8. Protest against:

   • "They plan to protest against environmental degradation."
   • "The citizens protested against the government's decision."
   • "Activists protest against unfair labor practices."

9. Provide someone with:

   • "The company will provide employees with additional training opportunities."
   • "The organization provides children with educational resources."
   • "The program aims to provide participants with valuable skills."

10. React to - against:

    • "He tends to react to criticism against his ideas with defensiveness."
    • "The community reacted to the proposed construction against the disruption it would cause."
    • "The market reacted to the news against the company's stock prices."

11. Consist of:

    • "The committee consists of experts in various fields."
    • "The report consists of several sections addressing different aspects."
    • "The training program consists of workshops and practical exercises."

12. Contrast something with:

    • "The article contrasts traditional methods with modern approaches to problem-solving."
    • "She often contrasts her experiences with those of her colleagues."
    • "The report contrasts the advantages of different investment strategies."

13. Cope with:

    • "He struggles to cope with stressful situations at work."
    • "The therapy sessions help her cope with anxiety."
    • "The team needs to cope with the increased workload."

14. Dedicate something to:

    • "He wants to dedicate the book to his late mentor."
    • "The organization dedicates its efforts to environmental conservation."
    • "The park was dedicated to preserving wildlife habitats."

15. Depend on:

• "The success of the project depends on effective teamwork."
• "Her decision will depend on the outcome of the negotiations."
• "Our plans depend on securing adequate funding."

"As employees, we shouldn't object ___constructive feedback; it helps us grow professionally. However, it's essential to object to unfair treatment in the workplace.

The surgeon will operate ____the patient tomorrow, and we're hopeful for a successful procedure. It's incredible how medical professionals can operate on complex cases with precision.

We encourage all employees to participate ___the upcoming charity event. Your participation will contribute to our community's well-being.

Despite setbacks, we must persist in our efforts to promote sustainable practices within our organization. It's crucial to persist ___ our commitment to reduce our environmental footprint.

Let's prepare the report ___the upcoming board meeting. Ensure it prevents errors ___occurring and prohibits inaccuracies from tarnishing our reputation.

Our stance as a company is to prohibit discrimination ____happening within our workplace. We also protest _____any form of inequality or injustice.

We aim to provide employees ____better resources for professional development. This will help them cope with challenges and react to changes in their roles.

The success of our project depends on effective collaboration. Let's dedicate ourselves ___this initiative, and let's contrast our current practices ___innovative approaches to drive success."