Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1The demand ............... skilled workers is increasing.
Wrong!
We use "for" after "demand" to mean a need for something.
2There is a need ............... quiet introspection.
Wrong!
We use "for" after "need" to say what is necessary.
3Do you know the reason ............... his tragic demise?
Wrong!
We use "for" after "reason" to give the explanation for something.
4What are the advantages ............... living on one's own?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "of" and "to" can be used after "advantages" before a gerund phrase.
5Are there any advantages ............... moving abroad?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "of" and "to" can be used after "advantages" before a gerund phrase.
6She showed me a picture ............... her grandmother.
Wrong!
We use "of" after "picture" to say who or what is shown in it.
7Over the years, there has been a rise ............... the cost of living.
Wrong!
We use "in" after "rise" to name the thing that has become higher.
8There is an increase ............... the price of gold.
Wrong!
We use "in" after "increase" to name the thing that has become greater.
9That scandal did considerable damage ............... their relationship.
Wrong!
We use "to" after "damage" to say what is harmed.
10I have received an invitation ............... their party.
Wrong!
We use "to" after "invitation" before the event someone is invited to attend.
11I have not received a reply ............... my message.
Wrong!
We use "to" after "reply" when we name the message or question being answered.
12He has a very pessimistic attitude ............... life.
Wrong!
We often use "to" after "attitude" to say what someone has an opinion about.
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- The demand for skilled workers is increasing.
- There is a need for quiet introspection.
- Do you know the reason for his tragic demise?
- What are the advantages of / to living on one’s own?
- Are there any advantages of / to moving abroad?
- She showed me a picture of her grandmother.
- Over the years, there has been a rise in the cost of living.
- There is an increase in the price of gold.
- That scandal did considerable damage to their relationship.
- I have received an invitation to their party.
- I have not received a reply to my message.
- He has a very pessimistic attitude to life.