Fill in the blanks with a conjunction or preposition.
1The patient improved ............... the new treatment.
Wrong!
2The early years ............... a person's life are the most impressionable.
Wrong!
3The mayor imposed a curfew ............... the disturbance was over.
Wrong!
Until shows time; upto shows distance.
4Be wary ............... politicians who claim to be devoted public servants.
Wrong!
5She devoted her life ............... feeding street dogs.
Wrong!
6The invincible mountains protected the tiny village ............... invaders.
Wrong!
7Running a household ............... a budget is impractical.
Wrong!
8Physical beauty is impermanent and fades ............... age.
Wrong!
9The price of the coat was reduced ............... a few minor imperfections.
Wrong!
10These suggestions are impersonal and not directed ............... anyone in particular.
Wrong!
11Firemen wear masks that are impervious ............... smoke.
Wrong!
12Lack of confidence is an impediment ............... success.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The patient improved with the new treatment.
- The early years of a person’s life are the most impressionable.
- The mayor imposed a curfew until the disturbance was over.
- Be wary of politicians who claim to be devoted public servants.
- She devoted her life to feeding street dogs.
- The invincible mountains protected the tiny village from invaders.
- Running a household without a budget is impractical.
- Physical beauty is impermanent and fades with age.
- The price of the coat was reduced because of a few minor imperfections.
- These suggestions are impersonal and not directed toward anyone in particular.
- Firemen wear masks that are impervious to smoke.
- Lack of confidence is an impediment to success.
