Preposition after certain verbs

Preposition after certain verbs
This is a quick review of a point in grammar with a few notes to help your self-study!
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1. Can you wait _______ me to finish my lunch?
for
2. I'm relying _______ my co-worker to answer all my emails while I'm on holiday.
on
3. Sun cream protects you _______ getting burnt.
from
4. Tax is based _______ how much you earn.
on
5. We promise to respond _______ all emails within three days.
to
6. Shall I ask _______ the bill?
for
7. It took me two weeks to recover _______ the flu.
from
8. Our staff will provide you _______ audio guides on request.
with
9. She listens _______ the radio a lot.
to
10. I'm doing a law degree, specializing _______ commercial law.
in
11. I agree _______ Mike.
with
12. He thanked me _______ the flowers.
for
13. She doesn't believe _______ coincidences.
(in case you have no idea about coincidences: the fact of two things happening at the same time by chance, in a surprising way )
in
14. I applied _______ the job, but I didn't get it.
for
15. I suffer _______ allergies.
(allergy: a medical condition that causes you to react badly or feel ill when you eat or touch a particular substance)
from
16. I don't approve _______ hunting animals for their fur.
of
17. He apologized _______ being late.
for
18. This shampoo smells _______ bananas.
of
19. Their decision will depend _______ the test results.
on
20. She apologized _______ me the next day.
to
21. We're finding it difficult to deal _______ the stress.
with
22. Please refer _______ the notes at the end for more information.
to
23. I am interested _______ reading books.
in
24. I can't go out tonight because I have to prepare _______ my interview tomorrow.
for
25. She won an award because she saved someone _______ drowning.
from
26. Our dog died _______ old age.
of
27. If you make so much noise, I can't concentrate _______ my work.
on
28. Can I introduce you _______ my grandfather?
to
29. This spray should protect you _______ mosquitoes.
from
30. Paul was named _______ his grandfather.
after