Prepositions exercise

Answers

1. Which preposition is used after “fit” to mean suitable for a job? — for
2. Which preposition completes the expression “fly into a rage”?
3. Which preposition is used after “fond” when talking about liking someone? — of
4. Which preposition is used after “forgetful” in the phrase meaning not remembering your duties? — of
5. Which preposition is used after “furnished” to describe the equipment provided? — with
6. Which preposition completes the phrasal verb in “get over a cough”, meaning recover from it?
7. Which preposition is used after “grateful” before the person you thank? — to
8. Which preposition is commonly used after “grumble” before the thing complained of? — about
9. Which preposition is used after “guilty” in a legal or moral accusation? — of
10. The thief was forced to hand over the stolen jewels to their rightful owner.
11. Which preposition or prepositions can follow “hankering” when it means strongly wanting wealth or power? — for / after
12. Which preposition completes the expression “be hard on someone”, meaning to be too strict or unkind to them?
13. Which preposition is used after “heir” before an estate or title? — to
14. Which preposition is used after “hide” before the person something is kept secret from? — from
15. Which preposition or prepositions can follow “hit” in the phrase meaning think of a plan? — on / upon