1He was deaf ............... our pleas for help.
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The adjective "deaf" is followed by "to" in this meaning.
2Physical activity is beneficial ............... health.
Select 2 answers.
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The adjective "beneficial" can be followed by "to" or "for" when showing who or what receives the benefit.
3Are you conscious ............... your rights and responsibilities?
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The adjective "conscious" is followed by "of" when it means aware.
4She refused to comply ............... my request.
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The verb "comply" is followed by "with" when it means obey or agree to a request.
5The honor was conferred ............... him at the convocation.
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In formal English, an honor is "conferred on" someone.
6He congratulated me ............... my new job.
Select 2 answers.
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Both "on" and "for" can follow "congratulated me" in this sentence.
7He is thoroughly conversant ............... the problem.
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The adjective "conversant" is followed by "with" when it means familiar with a subject.
8The manager called ............... an explanation from the cashier.
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The phrasal verb "called for" means demanded or requested.
9I don't care ............... your opinion. If I want to do something, I will do it.
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The verb phrase "care about" means consider important.
10He fell ............... suspicion.
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The fixed phrase is "under suspicion" when someone is suspected.
11The inspector has promised to inquire ............... the complaint.
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The phrase "inquire into" means investigate formally.
12He inquired ............... homes for sale.
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The phrase "inquired about" means asked for information "about" something.
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- He was deaf to our pleas for help.
- Physical activity is beneficial for / to health.
- Are you conscious of your rights and responsibilities?
- She refused to comply with my request.
- The honor was conferred on him at the convocation.
- He congratulated me on / for my new job.
- He is thoroughly conversant with the problem.
- The manager called for an explanation from the cashier.
- I don’t care about your opinion. If I want to do something, I will do it.
- He fell under suspicion.
- The inspector has promised to inquire into the complaint.
- He inquired about homes for sale.