Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1He was always late ............... appointments.
Wrong!
We use "late for" to mean not on time for an appointment or event.
2............... late, I have started making my own clothes.
Wrong!
"Of late" means recently or in recent times.
3Much labour went ............... the building of the pyramids.
Wrong!
We use "went into" to mean was used in or contributed to a project.
4He was quite knowledgeable ............... current events.
Wrong!
We use "knowledgeable about" to mean well informed on a subject.
5Physical beauty is impermanent and fades ............... age.
Wrong!
"With" shows that the fading happens as age increases.
6Lack of confidence is an impediment ............... success.
Wrong!
We use "impediment to" to mean something that blocks or delays progress.
7The students were impatient ............... vacation to begin.
Wrong!
We use "impatient for" when someone is eager "for" something to happen.
8I hate to infringe ............... your privacy.
Wrong!
We use "infringe on" to mean violate or interfere with someone’s rights or privacy.
9The storm approached ............... violent speed.
Wrong!
"With" introduces the manner or quality of the storm’s approach.
10The journalists discussed the political implications ............... the war.
Wrong!
We use "implications of" to mean the possible effects or meanings connected with something.
11She insisted ............... coming with me.
Wrong!
We use "insisted on" before a gerund to say someone demanded or was determined to do something.
12It was really considerate ............... him to pay for our drinks.
Wrong!
We use "considerate of" when judging a person’s kind or thoughtful action.
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Answers
- He was always late for appointments.
- Of late, I have started making my own clothes.
- Much labour went into the building of the pyramids.
- He was quite knowledgeable about current events.
- Physical beauty is impermanent and fades with age.
- Lack of confidence is an impediment to success.
- The students were impatient for vacation to begin.
- I hate to infringe on your privacy.
- The storm approached with violent speed.
- The journalists discussed the political implications of the war.
- She insisted on coming with me.
- It was really considerate of him to pay for our drinks.