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Prepositions exercise

June 8, 2015 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.

1. You must abide …………………. the terms of this agreement.

Correct! Wrong!

2. This part of the country abounds ....................... rare metals.

Correct! Wrong!

3. He has been absent .....................… the class for two weeks now.

Correct! Wrong!

4. He was absorbed ....................... his work.

Correct! Wrong!

5. You must abstain ...................... smoking and drinking.

Correct! Wrong!

6. We cannot accede .....................… this request.

Correct! Wrong!

7. This suggestion is not acceptable ………………….. me.

Correct! Wrong!

8. Millions of people still do not have access ..................... . the internet.

Correct! Wrong!

9. He was accused ………………….. theft.

Correct! Wrong!

10. I am not acquainted ...................... him.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. You must abide by the terms of this agreement.

2. This part of the country abounds in rare metals.

3. He has been absent from the class for two weeks now.

4. He was absorbed in his work.

5. You must abstain from smoking and drinking.

6. We cannot accede to this request.

7. This suggestion is not acceptable to me.

8. Millions of people still do not have access to the internet.

9. He was accused of theft.

10. I am not acquainted with him.

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