Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1She accused me ............... being dishonest.
Wrong!
Use "of" after "accuse someone" before the thing they are accused of doing.
2Thank you so much for looking ............... my pets when I was away.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "look after" means take care of someone or something.
3It is a serious issue. We have to do something ............... it.
Wrong!
Use "about" in the expression "do something about" a problem or situation.
4I prefer rice ............... wheat.
Wrong!
Use "to" after "prefer" when comparing one thing with another.
5The country was divided ............... two parts.
Wrong!
Use "into" when something is separated to form parts or groups.
6Can you explain this ............... me?
Wrong!
Use "to" after "explain something" before the person who receives the explanation.
7What do you think ............... my new hairstyle?
Wrong!
Use "of" in the question "What do you think of" when asking for an opinion.
8I have never heard ............... this restaurant.
Wrong!
Use "of" after "hear" when you mean know that something exists.
9You remind me ............... my grandmother.
Wrong!
Use "of" after "remind someone" before the person or thing brought to mind.
10He believes ............... being practical.
Wrong!
Use "in" after "believe" when it means think something is good or important.
11What did you do ............... the money I lent you?
Wrong!
Use "with" in "do with" when asking how someone used or handled something.
12He is not afraid ............... anybody.
Wrong!
Use "of" after the adjective "afraid" before the thing or person that causes fear.
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- She accused me of being dishonest.
- Thank you so much for looking after my pets when I was away.
- It is a serious issue. We have to do something about it.
- I prefer rice to wheat.
- The country was divided into two parts.
- Can you explain this to me?
- What do you think of my new hairstyle?
- I have never heard of this restaurant.
- You remind me of my grandmother.
- He believes in being practical.
- What did you do with the money I lent you?
- He is not afraid of anybody.