Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1I have no interest ............... politics.
Wrong!
We use "in" in the phrase "interest in" a subject or activity.
2She wants to pursue her higher studies ............... Australia.
Wrong!
We use "in" for studying or living in a country, so "in" is correct here.
3He took something ............... his pocket.
Wrong!
We use "from" to show the place something is taken out of or away from.
4The dog ran ............... the thief.
Wrong!
We use "after" when someone or something follows in order to catch another person or thing.
5She recognized him ............... once.
Wrong!
The fixed phrase "at once" means immediately.
6Why are you angry ............... me?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "at" and "with" can be used when anger is directed toward a person.
7Why don’t you listen ............... me?
Wrong!
We use "to" after the verb "listen" when naming the person or thing heard.
8Cows and goats subsist ............... leaves and grass.
Wrong!
We use "on" in the phrase "subsist on" food or basic resources.
9There aren’t many advantages ............... living alone.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
We use "of" or "to" after "advantages" before a gerund phrase.
10She is enamored ............... him.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
The adjective "enamored" is followed by "of" (more traditional) or "with".
11I was inspired ............... his success.
Wrong!
We use "by" to show the thing that gives someone inspiration.
12He is never tired ............... criticizing me.
Wrong!
We use "of" in the pattern "tired of" followed by a gerund phrase.
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- 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 at / with me?
- Why don’t you listen to me?
- Cows and goats subsist on leaves and grass.
- There aren’t many advantages of / to living alone.
- She is enamored with / of him.
- I was inspired by his success.
- He is never tired of criticizing me.