It is difficult to learn to use prepositions correctly in a foreign language. Many nouns, verbs and adjectives are normally used with particular prepositions.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1. The turban and the beard easily distinguish a Sikh ——————— others.
2. The laboratory should be furnished ———————- all necessary equipment.
3. She is keen ———————- building a career in music.
4. She is a disgrace ——————- her family.
5. He was the first to alight ——————- the train.
6. He is busy ——————– his studies.
7. He is addicted ——————– drugs.
8. The hotel is adjacent ——————- the railway station.
9. During his speech, he alluded ——————– a story in the Vedas.
10. You must apologize ——————— him.
11. The inspector commented favorably ——————– our work.
12. I congratulated him —————— his success.
Answers
1. The turban and the beard easily distinguish a Sikh from others.
2. The laboratory should be furnished with all necessary equipment.
3. She is keen on building a career in music.
4. She is a disgrace to her family.
5. He was the first to alight from the train.
6. He is busy with his studies.
7. He is addicted to drugs.
8. The hotel is adjacent to the railway station.
9. During his speech, he alluded to a story in the Vedas.
10. You must apologize to him.
11. The inspector commented favorably on our work.
12. I congratulated him on his success.
