Prepositions By, For, Of, With

Fill in the blanks with by, with, of or for.

1. Most of the early customs had died ............................. the turn of the century.

with

Correct! Wrong!

2. Television can be an excellent medium ............................... education.

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

3. It is not appropriate ............................... you to behave like that.

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

4. He was content ............................ a mediocre job.

with

Correct! Wrong!

5. She kept a journal .............................. her activities.

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

6. She was filled .............................. joy upon the birth of her grandchild.

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

7. The illegal search was an invasion ........................ their civil rights.

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

8. The union fought the introduction ............................. automation.

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

9. The store will be closed ........................... an indefinite period.

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

10. It was inconsiderate .............................. him to play the music so loud.

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

11. She went to work in spite ........................... feeling ill.

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

12. My parents didn't approve .......................... my decision.

for

with

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

Most of the early customs had died by the turn of the century.
Television can be an excellent medium for education.
It is not appropriate for you to behave like that.
He was content with a mediocre job.
She kept a journal of her activities.
She was filled with joy upon the birth of her grandchild.
The illegal search was an invasion of their civil rights.
The union fought the introduction of automation.
The store will be closed for an indefinite period.
It was inconsiderate of him to play the music so loud.

She went to work in spite of feeling ill.
My parents didn’t approve of my decision.