Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1He made a generous donation ............... the flood relief fund.
Wrong!
We use "to" after "donation" when naming the person, group, or cause that receives it.
2He quarreled with me ............... a trivial issue.
Wrong!
We use "over" to show the subject of a quarrel or disagreement.
3I am not satisfied ............... your explanation.
Wrong!
The adjective pattern is "satisfied with" something.
4You must not be envious ............... your neighbor's success.
Wrong!
The adjective pattern is "envious of" someone or something.
5We can only rely ............... our own efforts.
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "rely on" someone or something.
6You must be prompt ............... carrying out orders.
Wrong!
The adjective pattern is "prompt in" doing something.
7Recently there has been a sharp rise ............... the price of gold.
Wrong!
We use "in" after "rise" to describe the thing that has increased.
8He was born ............... poor parents.
Wrong!
The phrase "born to" names a person's parents or family situation.
9His views do not accord ............... mine.
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "accord with" when ideas or views agree.
10Temperance and employment are conducive ............... health.
Wrong!
The adjective pattern is "conducive to" something beneficial.
Answers
- He made a generous donation to the flood relief fund.
- He quarreled with me over a trivial issue.
- I am not satisfied with your explanation.
- You must not be envious of your neighbor’s success.
- We can only rely on our own efforts.
- You must be prompt in carrying out orders.
- Recently there has been a sharp rise in the price of gold.
- He was born to poor parents.
- His views do not accord with mine.
- Temperance and employment are conducive to health.
