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Prepositions exercise

December 23, 2011 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

1. The villagers are steeped ............................... ignorance and superstition.

Correct! Wrong!

2. Their customs are similar to ....................................

Correct! Wrong!

3. Solomon succeeded .................................. the throne of David.

Correct! Wrong!

4. I am suspicious ................................ his true intentions.

Correct! Wrong!

5. He tampered ................................ the office files.

Correct! Wrong!

6. I can testify ............................. his honesty.

Correct! Wrong!

7. I am tired ............................... reminding him about this.

Correct! Wrong!

8. He touched ................................ unemployment and allied problems in his speech.

Correct! Wrong!

9. Be always true .................................... your conscience.

Correct! Wrong!

10. He is wanting ................................... sympathy and understanding.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. The villagers are steeped in ignorance and superstition.

2. Their customs are similar to ours.

3. Solomon succeeded to the throne of David.

4. I am suspicious of his true intentions.

5. He tampered with the office files.

6. I can testify to his honesty.

7. I am tired of reminding him about this.

8. He touched upon unemployment and allied problems in his speech.

9. Be always true to your conscience.

10. He is wanting in sympathy and understanding.

11. Do not yield to such temptations.

12. Don’t run down others.

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