Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition. Each question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.
1He was deaf ............... our requests.
Wrong!
2Regular exercise is beneficial ............... physical and mental health.
Wrong!
3Are you conscious ............... your responsibilities?
Wrong!
4We regret that we cannot comply ............... your request.
Wrong!
5The honor was conferred ............... him at the convocation.
Wrong!
6He congratulated her ............... her success.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Either on or for is possible here.
7He is thoroughly conversant ............... . the problem.
Wrong!
8The principal has called ............... an explanation from the students who boycotted their classes.
Wrong!
9I don’t care ............... your objections: I have decided to do it.
Wrong!
10He fell ............... . the displeasure of authorities.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10
Answers
- He was deaf to our requests.
- Regular exercise is beneficial to physical and mental health.
- Are you conscious of your responsibilities?
- We regret that we cannot comply with your request.
- The honor was conferred on him at the convocation.
- He congratulated her on/for her success.
- He is thoroughly conversant with . the problem.
- The principal has called for an explanation from the students who boycotted their classes.
- I don’t care about your objections: I have decided to do it.
- He fell under . the displeasure of authorities.
