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Prepositions Exercise

June 19, 2022 B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1We were amazed ............... their stupendous performance.
Wrong!
We use "at" after "amazed" when describing the cause of surprise.
2He is afflicted ............... psoriasis.
Wrong!
The adjective pattern is "afflicted with" a disease or condition.
3I don’t agree ............... your argument that capitalism is bad.
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "agree with" an argument or opinion.
4You must apologize ............... her.
Wrong!
We use "to" after "apologize" before the person who receives the apology.
5He is always boasting ............... his achievements.
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "boast of" something you are proud "of".
6Stop brooding ............... your loss.
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "brood over" something sad or worrying.
7We might call ............... grandma in the afternoon.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "call on" means to visit someone.
8He has been charged ............... a felony.
Wrong!
The passive verb pattern is "charged with" a crime.
9Should children be encouraged to compete ............... their peers?
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "compete with" other people or groups.
10He deals ............... glassware.
Wrong!
The verb pattern "deal in" means to buy and sell a type of product.
11He never deviated ............... the path of truth and non-violence.
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "deviate from" a path, rule, or standard.
12I don’t have any interest ............... cooking.
Wrong!
The noun pattern is "interest in" an activity or subject.

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  1. We were amazed at their stupendous performance.
  2. He is afflicted with psoriasis.
  3. I don’t agree with your argument that capitalism is bad.
  4. You must apologize to her.
  5. He is always boasting of his achievements.
  6. Stop brooding over your loss.
  7. We might call on grandma in the afternoon.
  8. He has been charged with a felony.
  9. Should children be encouraged to compete with their peers?
  10. He deals in glassware.
  11. He never deviated from the path of truth and non-violence.
  12. I don’t have any interest in cooking.

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