Prepositions After Verbs for Kids & Teens: Part 2

Overview: Prepositions after verbs connect the action of the verb to additional information. They help us understand more about the action, such as what we are looking for or who we depend on. Knowing how to use these prepositions correctly is important for clear communication. 1. "Look for" means to search for something. Example: I am looking for my notebook. 2. "Think of" means to have an idea or to remember something. Example: I think of my family when I am away. 3. "Rely on" means to depend on someone or something for support. Example: You can rely on me for help with your homework. 4. "Complain about" means to express dissatisfaction with something. Example: She complained about the noise in the classroom. 5. "Depend on" means to need someone or something in order to be successful or to function. Example: We depend on electricity for our daily activities. 6. "Apply for" means to request something, usually in writing. Example: He applied for a job at the new store. 7. "Deal with" means to handle or manage a situation or problem. Example: I need to deal with my schedule for next week. Additional Notes: Common mistakes include using the wrong preposition or forgetting to use one at all. It's helpful to memorize these phrases as chunks of language. Practice using them in sentences to become more comfortable.