Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1The teacher had a conference ............... each student during the term.
Wrong!
We use "with" after "conference" when we mean a meeting involving someone.
2The United Nations is a confederation ............... many countries.
Wrong!
The noun "confederation" is followed by "of" to show the parts of the group.
3The water flows ............... this underground pipe.
Wrong!
Use "through" for movement from one end of an enclosed space to the other.
4She confided her plans ............... me.
Wrong!
When you tell someone private information, you "confide" it "to" that person.
5She has complete confidence ............... her staff.
Wrong!
The fixed phrase is "confidence in" someone or something.
6He was fired as a consequence ............... his laziness.
Wrong!
The phrase "as a consequence" is followed by "of" to give the cause.
7A dutiful worker arrives ............... time.
Wrong!
The phrase "on time" means at the scheduled or correct time.
8Faith will play a part ............... your conquest of fear.
Wrong!
Use "in" after "play a part" to show involvement in an action or process.
9She has tremendous respect ............... her parents.
Wrong!
The noun "respect" is followed by "for" when we admire someone.
10He was enamored ............... her beauty.
Wrong!
The traditional collocation is "enamored of" someone or something.
11He was lenient ............... children.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "with" and "toward" are acceptable after "lenient" when referring to people.
Answers
- The teacher had a conference with each student during the term.
- The United Nations is a confederation of many countries.
- The water flows through this underground pipe.
- She confided her plans to me.
- She has complete confidence in her staff.
- He was fired as a consequence of his laziness.
- A dutiful worker arrives on time.
- Faith will play a part in your conquest of fear.
- She has tremendous respect for her parents.
- He was enamored of her beauty.
- He was lenient with / toward children.