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Prepositions Exercise

April 14, 2022 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. I have no interest ………………………….. politics.

Correct! Wrong!

We say interest in.

2. She wants to pursue her higher studies …………………………… Australia.

Correct! Wrong!

We use in with the names of large cities and countries.

3. He took something …………………………… his pocket.

Correct! Wrong!

4. The dog ran ……………………………… the thief.

Correct! Wrong!

5. She recognized him ……………………………. once.

Correct! Wrong!

6. Why are you angry …………………………….. me?

Correct! Wrong!

We are angry with people, but we can be angry with or at situations.

7. Why don’t you listen …………………………….. me?

Correct! Wrong!

8. Cows and goats subsist ……………………………. leaves and grass.

Correct! Wrong!

We say subsist on.

9. There aren’t many advantages ……………………………. living alone.

Correct! Wrong!

10. She is enamored ………………………………. him.

Correct! Wrong!

We say enamored of.

11. I was inspired ……………………………… his success.

Correct! Wrong!

We say inspired by.

12. He is never tired ……………………………… criticizing me.

Correct! Wrong!

We say tired of.

Answers

  1. I have no interest in politics.
  2. She wants to pursue her higher studies in Australia.
  3. He took something from his pocket.
  4. The dog ran after the thief.
  5. She recognized him at once.
  6. Why are you angry with me?
  7. Why don’t you listen to me?
  8. Cows and goats subsist on leaves and grass.
  9. There aren’t many advantages to living alone.
  10. She is enamored of him.
  11. I was inspired by his success.
  12. He is never tired of criticizing me.
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