Word patterns |
| adjectives |
careful with |
Please be careful with that vase - it was my grandmother’s. |
| difficult for |
It must be difficult for Peter, having so many sisters. |
| fed up with |
I’m fed up with working here. |
| ready for |
Are you ready for your exam tomorrow? |
| responsible for |
Who's responsible for cleaning the classroom? |
| verbs |
apply for |
Yiota has applied for a job at the new hotel. |
| depend on |
Going to see your cousins this weekend depends on the weather. |
| inform somebody about |
Please inform a member of staff about any problem s you may
have. |
| refer to |
I realised Doug was in charge when one of the others referred to
him as ‘the boss'. |
| work as |
I’ve always wanted to work as a lawyer. |
| work for |
Rupert isn’t a bad boss to work for. |
| nouns |
a kind of |
Haddock is a kind of fish. |
