Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1The cat was hiding ............... the attic.
Wrong!
We use "in" for being inside an enclosed place such as an attic.
2She always craved ............... name and fame.
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "craved for" when it means strongly wanted something.
3He took offence ............... my remark.
Wrong!
The fixed expression is "took offence at" something someone said or did.
4My grandfather did a lot ............... me.
Wrong!
We use "for" to show the person who receives help or benefit.
5I couldn't understand why he was angry ............... me.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "at" and "with" are natural after "angry" when referring to a person.
6He didn't respond ............... my pleas.
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "respond to" a request, question, or plea.
7She has always shown great interest ............... philosophy.
Wrong!
The noun pattern is "interest in" a subject or activity.
8The man saved the boy ............... drowning.
Wrong!
The pattern "save someone from" means prevent harm or danger.
9They have invited us ............... their party.
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "invite someone to" an event or place.
10Have you ever been ............... their home?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "at" and "to" are acceptable with "been" here, with "to" meaning visited and "at" meaning present there.
11I am visiting Australia ............... June.
Wrong!
We use "in" with months such as June.
12Herbivores feed ............... plants.
Wrong!
The verb pattern is "feed on" when describing what animals eat.
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- The cat was hiding in the attic.
- She always craved for name and fame.
- He took offence at my remark.
- My grandfather did a lot for me.
- I couldn’t understand why he was angry at / with me.
- He didn’t respond to my pleas.
- She has always shown great interest in philosophy.
- The man saved the boy from drowning.
- They have invited us to their party.
- Have you ever been at / to their home?
- I am visiting Australia in June.
- Herbivores feed on plants.