Nouns and formal phrases with prepositions (C1 Vocabulary)

Some nouns take a fixed preposition: access to a thing, an effect on what changes, an application for what you want.

Nouns + preposition

Try it: Lars: What do students need before they start writing the report? Camila: They need access ___ reliable data. Choose the word for the blank. (to / of / for) Answer: to — The noun access takes to for the thing you can reach: access to reliable data.
Try it: Lars: What is holding up the economics report on the new levy? Camila: The levy's ___ small exporters proved hard to measure. Choose the words for the blank. (effect of / effect on / effect for) Answer: effect on — The noun effect takes on for whatever is changed: the levy's effect on small exporters.

Word	Pronunciation	Example
access to	/ˈæksɛs tu/	Rural clinics often lack access to specialist equipment.
effect on	/ɪˈfɛkt ɑn/	The report studied the timetable's effect on student concentration.
application for	/ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən fɔr/	Her application for the research post was sent on Friday.

Formal proposals use fixed phrases with one preposition each, such as compliance with, in accordance with, on behalf of and in conjunction with.

Try it: Lars: Who signed the agreement while the director was abroad? Camila: Her deputy signed it ___ the university. Choose the words for the blank. (on behalf of / in accordance with / in conjunction with) Answer: on behalf of — On behalf of means acting as someone's representative: the deputy signed for the university.

Word	Pronunciation	Example
compliance with	/kəmˈplaɪəns wɪð/	Full compliance with the reporting standard is a condition of the grant.
in accordance with	/ɪn əˈkɔrdəns wɪð/	The audit was carried out in accordance with international guidelines.
on behalf of	/ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/	On behalf of the department, I would like to propose a revised timetable.
in conjunction with	/ɪn kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wɪð/	The new policy will be introduced in conjunction with a staff training program.