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Prepositions Exercise

January 5, 2022 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. Nobody knows the reason ……………………….. his death.

Correct! Wrong!

reason + for

2. What is wrong ………………………. you today? Why are you shouting at me?

Correct! Wrong!

wrong + with

3. I am thinking …………………………….. quitting.

Correct! Wrong!

Either of or about can be used here.

4. I have often thought ………………………… starting my own business.

Correct! Wrong!

Either of or about can be used after think.

5. Your grandmother reminds me ……………………….. my grandmother.

Correct! Wrong!

remind + of

6. I am sorry …………………………. interrupting you.

Correct! Wrong!

Sorry can be used with for or about.

7. I was surprised …………………………… the unexpected turn of events.

Correct! Wrong!

Either by or at can be used after surprised.

8. Hot weather is typical ……………………………. Chennai.

Correct! Wrong!

typical + of

9. Don’t throw stones ……………………………. the cat.

Correct! Wrong!

10. I took part …………………………. the quiz competition and won the second prize.

Correct! Wrong!

11. She suffers …………………………… cancer.

Correct! Wrong!

12. Could I speak …………………………… the manager?

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

  1. Nobody knows the reason for his death.
  2. What is wrong with you today? Why are you shouting at me?
  3. I am thinking of / about quitting.
  4. I have often thought about /of starting my own business.
  5. Your grandmother reminds me of my grandmother.
  6. I am sorry for / about interrupting you.
  7. I was surprised by / at the unexpected turn of events.
  8. Hot weather is typical of Chennai.
  9. Don’t throw stones at the cat.
  10. I took part in the quiz competition and won the second prize.
  11. She suffers from cancer.
  12. Could I speak with / to the manager?
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