1We went out ............... the rain.
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Use "despite" or "in spite of" before a noun phrase to show contrast.
2There is a library ............... my house.
Wrong!
Use "opposite" (with no "of") to mean across from another place; "across" would need "from".
3She died ............... receiving the best medical care.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "in spite of" or "despite" before a gerund phrase to show contrast.
4He was promoted ............... his hard work.
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Use "because of" before a noun phrase to give a reason.
5He lost his job ............... working very hard.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "despite" or "in spite of" before a gerund phrase to show a surprising contrast.
6We arrive ............... Mumbai at midday.
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Use "in" with "arrive" before the name of a city.
7The old woman sat down ............... the floor.
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Use "on" for position on the surface of the floor.
8When the princess kissed the frog, it changed ............... a handsome prince.
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Use "into" after "changed" when something becomes something different.
9Can you translate this report ............... German?
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Use "into" with "translate" before the target language.
10The cat is ............... the roof.
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Use "on" for position on the surface of the roof.
11I usually work from 10 ............... six.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "to" or "until" to show the ending time of the work period.
12A sedan can seat ............... five people.
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Use "up to" to mean a maximum number.
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- We went out despite / in spite of the rain.
- There is a library opposite my house.
- She died in spite of / despite receiving the best medical care.
- He was promoted because of his hard work.
- He lost his job despite / in spite of 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 to / until six.
- A sedan can seat up to five people.