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