Writing Practice

Task 1:

Prepositional Collocations: Complete the sentences below with the correct verb or adjective followed by an appropriate preposition (e.g., for, to, with, about).

thank	apply	inform	respond
inquire	upset	interested	complain
invite	sorry	concerned	apologize

1. I would like to apologize for my absence at the meeting.

2. I am upset with the lack of supervision in the playground.

3. I am writing to complain about the poor service I received at your store.

4. I am very sorry about not being able to meet the deadline.

5. We would like to invite you to the ABC Company’s open house on Saturday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m.

6. I am writing to inform with you the new budget proposal.

7. I would like to take this opportunity to....... .............you ................. loyal customer over the years.

8. I am interested for finding out about the training programs that you offer
 9. I am very upset with the way I was treated by one of your admin staff.

10. I am writing to apply for the position you have available.

11. I am interested for your advertisement in the Globe and Mail on June 3, 2009.

12. I would like to apply for the position of Sales Manager that was advertised in the Kingston Whig Standard on September 31, 2010.