Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1The villagers are steeped ............... ignorance and superstition.
Wrong!
The fixed expression is "steeped in" when something is deeply affected by a quality or belief.
2Their customs are similar ............... ours.
Wrong!
The adjective "similar" is followed by "to" before the thing being compared.
3Solomon succeeded ............... the throne of David.
Wrong!
Use "succeeded to" when someone inherits a position or throne.
4I am suspicious ............... his true intentions.
Wrong!
The adjective "suspicious" is followed by "of" before the thing someone doubts.
5He tampered ............... the office files.
Wrong!
The verb "tamper" is followed by "with" when someone interferes with something improperly.
6I can testify ............... his honesty.
Wrong!
The verb "testify" is followed by "to" when it means give evidence of a fact or quality.
7I am tired ............... reminding him about this.
Wrong!
The adjective "tired" is followed by "of" before a gerund when something has become annoying.
8He touched ............... unemployment and allied problems in his speech.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "upon" and "on" are correct in the expression meaning briefly mention a topic.
9Always be true ............... your conscience.
Wrong!
The adjective "true" is followed by "to" when it means faithful to a principle or person.
10He is wanting ............... sympathy and understanding.
Wrong!
The formal expression "wanting in" means lacking a quality.
Answers
- The villagers are steeped in ignorance and superstition.
- Their customs are similar to ours.
- Solomon succeeded to the throne of David.
- I am suspicious of his true intentions.
- He tampered with the office files.
- I can testify to his honesty.
- I am tired of reminding him about this.
- He touched upon / on unemployment and allied problems in his speech.
- Always be true to your conscience.
- He is wanting in sympathy and understanding.
