A |
Noun + for ...
a demand / a need FOR ...
- The company closed down because there wasn't enough demand for its product.
- There's no excuse for behaviour like that. There's no need for it.
a reason FOR ...
- The train was late, but nobody knew the reason for the delay. (not reason of)
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B |
Noun + of...
an advantage / a disadvantage OF ...
- The advantage of living alone is that you can do what you like.
but there is an advantage in (or to) doing something
- There are many advantages in living alone. or ... many advantages to living alone.
a cause OF ...
- The cause of the explosion is unknown.
a picture / a photo / a photograph / a map / a plan / a drawing (etc.) OF ...
- Rachel showed me some pictures of her family.
- I had a map of the town, so I was able to find my way around.
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C |
Noun + in ...
an increase / a decrease / a rise / a fall IN (prices etc.)
- There has been an increase in the number of road accidents recently.
- Last year was a bad one for the company. There was a big fall in sales.
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D |
Noun + to...
damage TO ...
- The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage to the other car.
an invitation TO ... (a party / a wedding etc.)
- Did you get an invitation to the party?
a solution TO (a problem) / a key TO (a door) / an answer TO (a question) / a reply TO (a letter) / a reaction TO ...
- I hope we find a solution to the problem. (not a solution of the problem)
- I was surprised at her reaction to my suggestion.
an attitude TO ... or an attitude TOWARDS ...
- His attitude to his job is very negative. or His attitude towards his job ...
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E |
Noun + with ... / between ...
a relationship / a connection / contact WITH ...
- Do you have a good relationship with your parents?
- The police want to question a man in connection with the robbery.
but a relationship / a connection / contact / a difference BETWEEN two things or people
- The police believe that there is no connection between the two crimes.
- There are some differences between British and American English.
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