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Prepositions exercise

June 12, 2015 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

Progress 0 of 15 answered
1Which preposition is used after "fit" to mean suitable for a job?
Wrong!
Use "for" after "fit" when it means suitable for a job or purpose.
2Which preposition completes the expression "fly into a rage"?
Wrong!
Use "into" in the expression "fly into a rage" to mean become suddenly angry.
3Which preposition is used after "fond" when talking about liking someone?
Wrong!
Use "of" after "fond" when you like someone or something very much.
4Which preposition is used after "forgetful" in the phrase meaning not remembering your duties?
Wrong!
Use "of" after "forgetful" when referring to duties or responsibilities.
5Which preposition is used after "furnished" to describe the equipment provided?
Wrong!
Use "with" after "furnished" to say what equipment or furniture is provided.
6Which preposition forms the phrasal verb meaning recover in "get over a cough"?
Wrong!
Use "over" in "get over" to mean recover from an illness or problem.
7Which preposition is used after "grateful" before the person you thank?
Wrong!
Use "to" after "grateful" when naming the person who helped you.
8Which preposition is commonly used after "grumble" before the thing complained of?
Wrong!
Use "about" after "grumble" when naming the thing that annoys someone.
9Which preposition is used after "guilty" in a legal or moral accusation?
Wrong!
Use "of" after "guilty" before a crime or wrongdoing.
10Which preposition forms the phrasal verb meaning give something to its rightful owner?
Wrong!
Use "over" in "hand over" to mean give something to its owner or to authority.
11Which preposition or prepositions can follow "hankering" when it means strongly wanting wealth or power?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "for" and "after" can follow "hankering" to mean strongly wanting something.
12Which preposition is used in the expression "hard on someone"?
Wrong!
Use "on" in "hard on someone" to mean too strict or unkind to them.
13Which preposition is used after "heir" before an estate or title?
Wrong!
Use "to" after "heir" before the property, title, or position inherited.
14Which preposition is used after "hide" before the person something is kept secret from?
Wrong!
Use "from" after "hide" when naming the person who must not know something.
15Which preposition or prepositions can follow "hit" in the phrase meaning think of a plan?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "on" and "upon" can complete "hit on a plan" or "hit upon a plan" to mean think of an idea.
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Answers

  1. Which preposition is used after “fit” to mean suitable for a job? — for
  2. Which preposition completes the expression “fly into a rage”? — into
  3. Which preposition is used after “fond” when talking about liking someone? — of
  4. Which preposition is used after “forgetful” in the phrase meaning not remembering your duties? — of
  5. Which preposition is used after “furnished” to describe the equipment provided? — with
  6. Which preposition forms the phrasal verb meaning recover in “get over a cough”? — over
  7. Which preposition is used after “grateful” before the person you thank? — to
  8. Which preposition is commonly used after “grumble” before the thing complained of? — about
  9. Which preposition is used after “guilty” in a legal or moral accusation? — of
  10. Which preposition forms the phrasal verb meaning give something to its rightful owner? — over
  11. Which preposition or prepositions can follow “hankering” when it means strongly wanting wealth or power? — for / after
  12. Which preposition is used in the expression “hard on someone”? — on
  13. Which preposition is used after “heir” before an estate or title? — to
  14. Which preposition is used after “hide” before the person something is kept secret from? — from
  15. Which preposition or prepositions can follow “hit” in the phrase meaning think of a plan? — on / upon
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