Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1I have no interest ............... politics.
Wrong!
We say interest in.
2She wants to pursue her higher studies ............... Australia.
Wrong!
We use in with the names of large cities and countries.
3He took something ............... his pocket.
Wrong!
4The dog ran ............... the thief.
Wrong!
5She recognized him ............... once.
Wrong!
6Why are you angry ............... me?
Wrong!
We are angry with people, but we can be angry with or at situations.
7Why don’t you listen ............... me?
Wrong!
8Cows and goats subsist ............... leaves and grass.
Wrong!
We say subsist on.
9There aren’t many advantages ............... living alone.
Wrong!
10She is enamored ............... him.
Wrong!
We say enamored of.
11I was inspired ............... his success.
Wrong!
We say inspired by.
12He is never tired ............... criticizing me.
Wrong!
We say tired of.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- I have no interest in politics.
- She wants to pursue her higher studies in Australia.
- He took something from his pocket.
- The dog ran after the thief.
- She recognized him at once.
- Why are you angry with me?
- Why don’t you listen to me?
- Cows and goats subsist on leaves and grass.
- There aren’t many advantages to living alone.
- She is enamored of him.
- I was inspired by his success.
- He is never tired of criticizing me.
