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.
1Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "He is very sensitive to criticism"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "to" in the adjective pattern "sensitive to criticism".
2Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "People in Japan are used to periodic cyclones and earthquakes"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "to" in the phrase "be used to" meaning be familiar with something.
3Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "His response was wanting in sympathy and understanding"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "in" in the formal expression "wanting in" meaning lacking a quality.
4Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "I warned him against her treachery"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "against" in the pattern "warn someone against" a danger or action.
5Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "We will not yield to such temptations"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "to" in the phrase "yield to" meaning give in to something.
6Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "He has a zest for adventure"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "for" in the noun phrase "a zest for adventure".
7Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "I am sure of passing this time"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "of" in the pattern "sure of" when someone feels confident about a result.
8Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "As she was ill, we sent for a doctor"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "for" in the phrasal verb "send for" meaning ask someone to come.
9Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "I am thankful to you for your cooperation"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "for" when giving the reason for gratitude in "thankful for your cooperation".
10Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "He is worthy of our reverence and esteem"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "of" in the adjective pattern "worthy of" meaning deserving something.
11Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "I am tired of repeating this"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "of" in the phrase "tired of" meaning bored or annoyed by something.
12Which preposition correctly completes the sentence "I am suspicious of his true intentions"?
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "of" in the pattern "suspicious of" when someone distrusts a person, action, or intention.
Done.
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Answers
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “He is very sensitive to criticism”? — to
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “People in Japan are used to periodic cyclones and earthquakes”? — to
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “His response was wanting in sympathy and understanding”? — in
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “I warned him against her treachery”? — against
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “We will not yield to such temptations”? — to
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “He has a zest for adventure”? — for
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “I am sure of passing this time”? — of
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “As she was ill, we sent for a doctor”? — for
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “I am thankful to you for your cooperation”? — for
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “He is worthy of our reverence and esteem”? — of
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “I am tired of repeating this”? — of
- Which preposition correctly completes the sentence “I am suspicious of his true intentions”? — of
