Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1Do not spend too much money ............... personal care products.
Wrong!
We use "on" after "spend money" to say what the money is used for.
2As she narrated her story, her mother's eyes filled ............... tears.
Wrong!
We use "with" after "filled" to show what fills something.
3She often complains ............... her nosy neighbours.
Wrong!
We use "about" after "complain" to introduce the problem or subject.
4I am tired ............... listening to your advice.
Wrong!
We use "of" after "tired" when something has become annoying or boring.
5When she smiled ............... me, I became very happy.
Wrong!
We use "at" after "smile" to show who receives the smile.
6They accused me ............... gross negligence.
Wrong!
We use "of" after "accuse someone" to state the wrongdoing.
7I have benefitted immensely ............... her help.
Wrong!
We use "from" after "benefit" to show the source of the advantage.
8The person who broke ............... my house was a thief. He stole my food.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "break into" means enter a building by force.
9The coach is confident that he has prepared the players ............... the match.
Wrong!
We use "for" after "prepare someone" to show the event or purpose.
10She quit her job to devote more time ............... her family.
Wrong!
We use "to" after "devote time" to show who or what receives that time.
11Why don't you ever listen ............... me?
Wrong!
We use "to" after "listen" before the person or thing heard.
12I am sorry. I forgot ............... your anniversary.
Wrong!
We use "about" after "forget" when referring to an event or fact not remembered.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- Do not spend too much money on personal care products.
- As she narrated her story, her mother’s eyes filled with tears.
- She often complains about her nosy neighbours.
- I am tired of listening to your advice.
- When she smiled at me, I became very happy.
- They accused me of gross negligence.
- I have benefitted immensely from her help.
- The person who broke into my house was a thief. He stole my food.
- The coach is confident that he has prepared the players for the match.
- She quit her job to devote more time to her family.
- Why don’t you ever listen to me?
- I am sorry. I forgot about your anniversary.
