Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.
1You must abide ............... the terms of this agreement.
Wrong!
The verb phrase is "abide by" when it means to obey rules or terms.
2This part of the country abounds ............... rare metals.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "abounds in" when something exists "in" large quantities.
3He has been absent ............... the class for two weeks now.
Wrong!
The adjective "absent" is followed by "from" before the place or activity missed.
4He was absorbed ............... his work.
Wrong!
The adjective phrase is "absorbed in" when someone is deeply focused on something.
5You must abstain ............... smoking and drinking.
Wrong!
The verb "abstain" is followed by "from" before the activity someone avoids.
6We cannot accede ............... this request.
Wrong!
The formal verb "accede" is followed by "to" when agreeing to a request.
7This suggestion is not acceptable ............... me.
Wrong!
The adjective "acceptable" is commonly followed by "to" before the person judging it.
8Millions of people still do not have access ............... the internet.
Wrong!
The noun "access" is followed by "to" before the thing people can use or enter.
9He was accused ............... theft.
Wrong!
The passive phrase is "accused of" before the crime or wrongdoing.
10I am not acquainted ............... him.
Wrong!
The adjective "acquainted" is followed by "with" before the person someone knows.
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- You must abide by the terms of this agreement.
- This part of the country abounds in rare metals.
- He has been absent from the class for two weeks now.
- He was absorbed in his work.
- You must abstain from smoking and drinking.
- We cannot accede to this request.
- This suggestion is not acceptable to me.
- Millions of people still do not have access to the internet.
- He was accused of theft.
- I am not acquainted with him.