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Noun + Preposition Combinations

March 18, 2024 - A2pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. Even at age 95, he still enjoys the full possession ………………………. his faculties.
Wrong!
2. What are the disadvantages ……………………….. being self employed?
Wrong!
3. There are certainly some disadvantages ………………………. living alone.
Wrong!
4. His disbelief .......................... my alibi was obvious.
Wrong!
5. His discouragement ……………………….. the divorce is damaging his health.
Wrong!
6. I have only disdain ............................ bigots.
Wrong!
7. Constant exposure to violence has serious consequences ………………………… children.
Wrong!
8. She has a good head …………………….. arithmetic.
Wrong!
9. His hatred …………………………. people has made him a recluse.
Wrong!
10. He can do imitations ……………………. every famous public figure.
Wrong!
11. Mirrors give an illusion ……………………….. more space in a room.
Wrong!
12. Foreigners often have trouble ……………………….. idiomatic expressions.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. Even at age 95, he still enjoys the full possession of his faculties.
  2. What are the disadvantages of being self employed?
  3. There are certainly some disadvantages to living alone.
  4. His disbelief in my alibi was obvious.
  5. His discouragement over the divorce is damaging his health.
  6. I have only disdain for bigots.
  7. Constant exposure to violence has serious consequences for children.
  8. She has a good head for arithmetic.
  9. His hatred of people has made him a recluse.
  10. He can do imitations of every famous public figure.
  11. Mirrors give an illusion of more space in a room.
  12. Foreigners often have trouble with idiomatic expressions.
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