Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1Nobody knows the reason ............... his death.
Wrong!
reason + for
2What is wrong ............... you today? Why are you shouting at me?
Wrong!
wrong + with
3I am thinking ............... quitting.
Wrong!
Either of or about can be used here.
4I have often thought ............... starting my own business.
Wrong!
Either of or about can be used after think.
5Your grandmother reminds me ............... my grandmother.
Wrong!
remind + of
6I am sorry ............... interrupting you.
Wrong!
Sorry can be used with for or about.
7I was surprised ............... the unexpected turn of events.
Wrong!
Either by or at can be used after surprised.
8Hot weather is typical ............... Chennai.
Wrong!
typical + of
9Don’t throw stones ............... the cat.
Wrong!
10I took part ............... the quiz competition and won the second prize.
Wrong!
11She suffers ............... cancer.
Wrong!
12Could I speak ............... the manager?
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- Nobody knows the reason for his death.
- What is wrong with you today? Why are you shouting at me?
- I am thinking Either could be used here quitting.
- I have often thought Either could be used here starting my own business.
- Your grandmother reminds me of my grandmother.
- I am sorry Either could be used here interrupting you.
- I was surprised Either could be used here the unexpected turn of events.
- Hot weather is typical of Chennai.
- Don’t throw stones at the cat.
- I took part in the quiz competition and won the second prize.
- She suffers from cancer.
- Could I speak Either could be used here the manager?
