Although prepositions are small words they are very important ones and their correct usage shows your mastery over the language. Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate preposition.
1He is very sensitive ——————- criticism.
Wrong!
2The Japanese are used ——————- periodic cyclones and earthquakes.
Wrong!
3He is wanting —————— sympathy and understanding.
Wrong!
4I warned him ——————— her treachery.
Wrong!
5We will not yield ——————– such temptations.
Wrong!
6He has a zest ——————— adventure.
Wrong!
7I am sure ——————— passing this time.
Wrong!
8As she was ill, we sent —————— a doctor.
Wrong!
9I am thankful to you —————— your co-operation.
Wrong!
10He is worthy —————— our reverence and esteem.
Wrong!
11I am tired —————— repeating this.
Wrong!
12I am suspicious ——————- his true intentions.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- He is very sensitive ——————- criticism. to
- The Japanese are used ——————- periodic cyclones and earthquakes. to
- He is wanting —————— sympathy and understanding. in
- I warned him ——————— her treachery. against
- We will not yield ——————– such temptations. to
- He has a zest ——————— adventure. for
- I am sure ——————— passing this time. of
- As she was ill, we sent —————— a doctor. for
- I am thankful to you —————— your co-operation. for
- He is worthy —————— our reverence and esteem. of
- I am tired —————— repeating this. of
- I am suspicious ——————- his true intentions. of
