Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1She comes ............... a small town.
Wrong!
Use "from" to say where a person or thing originally comes from.
2They chopped the wood ............... an axe.
Wrong!
Use "with" to show the tool used to do an action.
3She sat ............... her mother.
Wrong!
Use "beside" to mean next to someone or something.
4I am tired ............... catering to her whims and fancies.
Wrong!
The adjective phrase is "tired of" when something annoys or exhausts you.
5She is quite fond ............... her grandchildren.
Wrong!
The adjective phrase is "fond of" when you like someone or something.
6True winners will never boast ............... their achievements.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "of" and "about" are acceptable after "boast" in this sentence.
7She is used ............... working hard.
Wrong!
The expression "be used to" is followed by a noun or gerund.
8I am looking forward ............... becoming a pilot.
Wrong!
The fixed expression is "look forward to" before a noun or gerund.
9She is known ............... her generosity.
Wrong!
Use "for" after "known" to give the reason someone is famous or admired.
10You should listen ............... them.
Wrong!
The verb "listen" is followed by "to" before the person or thing heard.
11I have complete faith ............... his ability.
Wrong!
The noun phrase is "faith in" when you trust someone or something.
12Do you believe ............... rebirth?
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The verb "believe" is followed by "in" when you accept that something exists or is real.
Answers
- She comes from a small town.
- They chopped the wood with an axe.
- She sat beside her mother.
- I am tired of catering to her whims and fancies.
- She is quite fond of her grandchildren.
- True winners will never boast of / about their achievements.
- She is used to working hard.
- I am looking forward to becoming a pilot.
- She is known for her generosity.
- You should listen to them.
- I have complete faith in his ability.
- Do you believe in rebirth?