It is difficult to learn to use prepositions correctly in a foreign language. Many nouns, verbs and adjectives are normally used with particular prepositions.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1The turban and the beard easily distinguish a Sikh ——————— others.
Wrong!
2The laboratory should be furnished ———————- all necessary equipment.
Wrong!
3She is keen ———————- building a career in music.
Wrong!
4She is a disgrace ——————- her family.
Wrong!
5He was the first to alight ——————- the train.
Wrong!
6He is busy ——————– his studies.
Wrong!
7He is addicted ——————– drugs.
Wrong!
8The hotel is adjacent ——————- the railway station.
Wrong!
9During his speech, he alluded ——————– a story in the Vedas.
Wrong!
10You must apologize ——————— him.
Wrong!
11The inspector commented favorably ——————– our work.
Wrong!
12I congratulated him —————— his success.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The turban and the beard easily distinguish a Sikh ——————— others. from
- The laboratory should be furnished ———————- all necessary equipment. with
- She is keen ———————- building a career in music. on
- She is a disgrace ——————- her family. to
- He was the first to alight ——————- the train. from
- He is busy ——————– his studies. with
- He is addicted ——————– drugs. to
- The hotel is adjacent ——————- the railway station. to
- During his speech, he alluded ——————– a story in the Vedas. to
- You must apologize ——————— him. to
- The inspector commented favorably ——————– our work. on
- I congratulated him —————— his success. on/for
