Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.
1I acted according ............... his advice.
Wrong!
The fixed expression is "according to" when something follows advice, rules, or information.
2Death is the alternative ............... submission.
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The noun "alternative" is followed by "to" when naming the other choice.
3He jumped ............... the conclusion that I was lying.
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The expression is "jump to a conclusion" when someone reaches a conclusion too quickly.
4He jumped ............... my offer.
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The expression "jump at" means accept an opportunity eagerly.
5Trust ............... God and do what is right.
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The verb "trust" takes "in" when it means have faith in someone or something.
6You are wanting ............... common sense.
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The adjective "wanting" takes "in" when it means lacking a quality.
7You must be prepared ............... anything.
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The adjective "prepared" takes "for" before the thing you are ready to face.
8I have no interest ............... politics.
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The noun "interest" takes "in" when talking about a subject someone cares about.
9They say the minister is partial ............... his relatives.
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The adjective "partial" takes "to" when it means unfairly favouring someone.
10I take exception ............... your remark.
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The fixed expression is "take exception to" when you object "to" something.
11Let us proceed ............... the work in hand.
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The verb "proceed" takes "with" when continuing an activity.
12What you say is ............... no consequence to me.
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The phrase "of no consequence" means not important.
13He provided the poor ............... food and clothing.
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The pattern is "provide someone with" something they need.
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- I acted according to his advice.
- Death is the alternative to submission.
- He jumped to the conclusion that I was lying.
- He jumped at my offer.
- Trust in God and do what is right.
- You are wanting in common sense.
- You must be prepared for anything.
- I have no interest in politics.
- They say the minister is partial to his relatives.
- I take exception to your remark.
- Let us proceed with the work in hand.
- What you say is of no consequence to me.
- He provided the poor with food and clothing.