1There are four stages ............... the metamorphosis of a mosquito.
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We use "in" for something that is part of a process or sequence.
2I can't find anything ............... this messy desk.
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The preposition "on" means on the surface of the desk.
3Trying to define God led us ............... even more metaphysical questions.
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The verb phrase "led us to" means brought us "to" a result or topic.
4He was praised ............... his meritorious service.
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We use "for" after "praised" to give the reason for praise.
5The caretaker showed no mercy ............... trespassers.
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The expression is "show mercy to" someone.
6Dickens was a great writer ............... his tearful plots.
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The preposition "despite" is followed directly by a noun phrase.
7The car was going ............... its maximum speed.
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We use "at" with speed, as in "at its maximum speed".
8............... the two examples, I prefer the latter.
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Use "Of" when choosing between two stated examples.
9The clown made the children laugh ............... joy.
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The phrase "with joy" describes the emotion shown while laughing.
10The comedian finally got a laugh ............... the unresponsive audience.
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The phrase "from" shows the source of the laugh.
11You will be a laughingstock ............... that silly outfit.
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We use "in" to describe what someone is wearing.
12I wish I had her knack ............... cooking.
Select 2 answers.
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Both "knack for" and "knack of" are used before an -ing form or noun; "knack for" is especially common in American English and "knack of" in British English.
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- There are four stages in the metamorphosis of a mosquito.
- I can’t find anything on this messy desk.
- Trying to define God led us to even more metaphysical questions.
- He was praised for his meritorious service.
- The caretaker showed no mercy to trespassers.
- Dickens was a great writer despite his tearful plots.
- The car was going at its maximum speed.
- Of the two examples, I prefer the latter.
- The clown made the children laugh with joy.
- The comedian finally got a laugh from the unresponsive audience.
- You will be a laughingstock in that silly outfit.
- I wish I had her knack of / for cooking.