Dependent Prepositions (Verbs)
Many English verbs are always followed by a specific preposition. There is often no logical rule for this; they simply must be memorized together.
Common Combinations
- Apologize FOR: He apologized for being late.
- Apply FOR: She applied for the job.
- Believe IN: Do you believe in ghosts?
- Depend ON: It depends on the weather.
- Listen TO: I love listening to music.
- Wait FOR: We are waiting for the bus.
- Think ABOUT: I am thinking about moving to a new city.
- Suffer FROM: He suffers from allergies.
Important Rule
If you want to put a verb after these prepositions, it MUST be a gerund (-ing form).
He apologized for being late.