Noun + Preposition Combinations

March 18, 2024 -

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. Even at age 95, he still enjoys the full possession ………………………. his faculties.

for

of

on

Correct! Wrong!

2. What are the disadvantages ……………………….. being self employed?

to

with

for

of

Correct! Wrong!

3. There are certainly some disadvantages ………………………. living alone.

of

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

4. His disbelief .......................... my alibi was obvious.

of

in

for

Correct! Wrong!

5. His discouragement ……………………….. the divorce is damaging his health.

over

of

on

Correct! Wrong!

6. I have only disdain ............................ bigots.

of

for

to

with

Correct! Wrong!

7. Constant exposure to violence has serious consequences ………………………… children.

on

of

for

Correct! Wrong!

8. She has a good head …………………….. arithmetic.

of

for

to

Correct! Wrong!

9. His hatred …………………………. people has made him a recluse.

of

for

on

Correct! Wrong!

10. He can do imitations ……………………. every famous public figure.

for

of

with

Correct! Wrong!

11. Mirrors give an illusion ……………………….. more space in a room.

for

of

with

Correct! Wrong!

12. Foreigners often have trouble ……………………….. idiomatic expressions.

over

from

with

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

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