Fill in the blanks with a conjunction or preposition.
1The patient improved ............... the new treatment.
Wrong!
We use "with" to show the thing that helped produce the improvement.
2The early years ............... a person's life are the most impressionable.
Wrong!
We use "of" in the phrase "the early years of a person's life."
3The mayor imposed a curfew ............... the disturbance was over.
Wrong!
"Until" means up to the time when something ends or changes.
4Be wary ............... politicians who claim to be devoted public servants.
Wrong!
The adjective "wary" is normally followed by "of."
5She devoted her life ............... feeding street dogs.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "devoted her life" is followed by "to" before a noun or gerund.
6The invincible mountains protected the tiny village ............... invaders.
Wrong!
We use "from" after "protect" to name the danger or threat.
7Running a household ............... a budget is impractical.
Wrong!
"Without" means not having or not using something.
8Physical beauty is impermanent and fades ............... age.
Wrong!
The phrase "with age" means as someone or something becomes older.
9The price of the coat was reduced ............... a few minor imperfections.
Wrong!
"Because of" gives the reason for the reduced price.
10These suggestions are impersonal and not directed ............... anyone in particular.
Wrong!
"Toward" is used after "directed" to show the person or thing aimed at.
11Firefighters wear masks that are impervious ............... smoke.
Wrong!
The adjective "impervious" is followed by "to."
12Lack of confidence is an impediment ............... success.
Wrong!
The noun "impediment" is followed by "to" when it means an obstacle.
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.
- Firefighters wear masks that are impervious to smoke.
- Lack of confidence is an impediment to success.
