1We went out ............... the rain.
Wrong!
Write despite or in spite of
2There is a library ............... my house.
Wrong!
We use opposite to indicate position across a road/river.
3She died ............... receiving the best medical care.
Wrong!
In spite of is the opposite of because of. It is used to introduce an idea that contrasts with the idea mentioned before.
4He was promoted ............... his hard work.
Wrong!
5He lost his job ............... working very hard.
Wrong!
Despite and in spite of mean the same.
6We arrive ............... Mumbai at midday.
Wrong!
We always write in or at after arrive.
7The old woman sat down ............... the floor.
Wrong!
We use in or on after sit down. On indicates position on the surface.
8When the princess kissed the frog, it changed ............... a handsome prince.
Wrong!
Change is followed by into.
9Can you translate this report ............... German?
Wrong!
10The cat is ............... the roof.
Wrong!
We use on to indicate position on the surface.
11I usually work from 10 ............... six.
Wrong!
12A sedan can seat ............... five people.
Wrong!
We use up to to talk about quantity.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- We went out despite the rain.
- There is a library opposite my house.
- She died in spite of receiving the best medical care.
- He was promoted because of his hard work.
- He lost his job Either could be used here working very hard.
- We arrive in Mumbai at midday.
- The old woman sat down on the floor.
- When the princess kissed the frog, it changed into a handsome prince.
- Can you translate this report into German?
- The cat is on the roof.
- I usually work from 10 Either could be used here six.
- A sedan can seat up to five people.
