Complete the following sentences using an appropriate preposition. This grammar exercise tests your ability to use prepositions that collocate with certain nouns, adjectives and verbs.
1One must learn to adapt oneself ............... new circumstances.
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We use "to" after "adapt" when someone changes to fit new circumstances.
2You must adhere ............... the truth.
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The verb "adhere" is followed by "to" when it means follow or remain loyal to something.
3You have to finish the work within the time I have allotted ............... you.
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The verb "allot" is followed by "to" before the person who receives something.
4I am grateful ............... your help.
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The adjective "grateful" is followed by "for" before the thing that causes gratitude.
5I am sorry ............... my inability to accept your invitation.
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The adjective "sorry" is followed by "for" before the reason for the apology or regret.
6The conversation reverted ............... the original topic.
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The verb "revert" is followed by "to" when something returns to an earlier topic or state.
7He succumbed ............... his injuries.
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The verb "succumb" is followed by "to" before the illness, injury, or pressure that overcomes someone.
8The soldier yielded ............... the enemy.
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The verb "yield" is followed by "to" before the person or force one gives in to.
9This style of writing is characteristic ............... Dickens.
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The adjective "characteristic" is followed by "of" before the person or thing that typically has that quality.
10You must always be cautious ............... giving offence.
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The adjective "cautious" is followed by "of" before a danger or possible problem.
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- One must learn to adapt oneself to new circumstances.
- You must adhere to the truth.
- You have to finish the work within the time I have allotted to you.
- I am grateful for your help.
- I am sorry for my inability to accept your invitation.
- The conversation reverted to the original topic.
- He succumbed to his injuries.
- The soldier yielded to the enemy.
- This style of writing is characteristic of Dickens.
- You must always be cautious of giving offence.