Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition. Each question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.
1He was deaf ............... our requests.
Wrong!
The adjective "deaf" is followed by "to" when it means unwilling to listen.
2Regular exercise is beneficial ............... physical and mental health.
Wrong!
The adjective "beneficial" is followed by "to" in this formal collocation.
3Are you conscious ............... your responsibilities?
Wrong!
The adjective "conscious" is followed by "of" when it means aware of something.
4We regret that we cannot comply ............... your request.
Wrong!
The verb "comply" is followed by "with" before rules, requests, or demands.
5The honor was conferred ............... him at the convocation.
Wrong!
The verb "confer" is followed by "on" when something is formally given to someone.
6He congratulated her ............... her success.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "on" and "for" can follow "congratulated her" in this sentence.
7He is thoroughly conversant ............... the problem.
Wrong!
The adjective "conversant" is followed by "with" when it means familiar with a subject.
8The principal has called ............... an explanation from the students who boycotted their classes.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "call for" means demand or request something.
9I don’t care ............... your objections; I have decided to do it.
Wrong!
The phrase "care about" means think something is important.
10He fell ............... the displeasure of the authorities.
Wrong!
The fixed expression is "fall under" someone's displeasure or influence.
Done.
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Answers
- He was deaf to our requests.
- Regular exercise is beneficial to physical and mental health.
- Are you conscious of your responsibilities?
- We regret that we cannot comply with your request.
- The honor was conferred on him at the convocation.
- He congratulated her on / for her success.
- He is thoroughly conversant with the problem.
- The principal has called for an explanation from the students who boycotted their classes.
- I don’t care about your objections; I have decided to do it.
- He fell under the displeasure of the authorities.
