Complete the following sentences using an appropriate preposition.
1He is partial ............... his relatives.
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The adjective "partial" is followed by "to" when it means showing unfair favouritism.
2His infatuation ............... her led him astray.
Select 2 answers.
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The noun "infatuation" can be followed by "with" or "for" to show a strong, foolish attraction to someone.
3I have great respect ............... him.
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The noun phrase "respect for" is used to show admiration or high regard "for" someone.
4He is not qualified ............... the post.
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The adjective "qualified" is followed by "for" when referring to a job or position.
5Illiteracy is a hindrance ............... progress.
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The noun "hindrance" is followed by "to" when something prevents progress or success.
6There are several benefits ............... traveling alone.
Select 2 answers.
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The noun "benefits" can be followed by "to" or "of" when referring to advantages connected with an activity.
7He neither said nor did anything derogatory ............... his position.
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The adjective "derogatory" is followed by "to" when something is damaging or disrespectful to someone or something.
8She is desirous ............... going abroad.
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The adjective "desirous" is followed by "of" before a gerund or noun.
9He is respectful ............... his senior officers.
Wrong!
The adjective "respectful" is followed by "to" when describing polite behaviour towards someone.
10He has no prejudice ............... foreigners.
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The noun "prejudice" is followed by "against" when referring to an unfair dislike of a group.
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- He is partial to his relatives.
- His infatuation with / for her led him astray.
- I have great respect for him.
- He is not qualified for the post.
- Illiteracy is a hindrance to progress.
- There are several benefits to / of traveling alone.
- He neither said nor did anything derogatory to his position.
- She is desirous of going abroad.
- He is respectful to his senior officers.
- He has no prejudice against foreigners.