Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1It is not sensible ............... get into an argument with him.
Wrong!
After "sensible", use "to" before an infinitive.
2People who are true ............... their word are respected.
Wrong!
The fixed phrase is "true to" your word.
3I was not aware of his involvement ............... the scandal.
Wrong!
The noun "involvement" is followed by "in" for participation in something.
4The driver was entrusted ............... the task of getting the boy back home safely.
Wrong!
The passive phrase is "entrusted with" a task or responsibility.
5We were amused ............... his antics.
Wrong!
Use "by" to show what caused someone to be amused.
6I was disappointed ............... my performance.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "disappointed with" or "disappointed by" for dissatisfaction with your own performance or a result.
7Are there any exceptions ............... this rule?
Wrong!
The noun "exception" is followed by "to" in this pattern.
8She is quite fond of showing ............... her wealth.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb is "showing off" when someone displays something to impress others.
9The man was dismissed ............... his job.
Wrong!
Use "dismissed from" when someone is removed "from" a job or position.
10She seemed preoccupied ............... her work.
Wrong!
The adjective "preoccupied" is followed by "with" for the thing occupying someone's thoughts.
11They were completely absorbed ............... each other.
Wrong!
The phrase "absorbed in" means fully interested "in" or involved with something.
12You should distance yourself ............... such people.
Wrong!
The verb phrase is "distance yourself from" someone or something.
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- It is not sensible to get into an argument with him.
- People who are true to their word are respected.
- I was not aware of his involvement in the scandal.
- The driver was entrusted with the task of getting the boy back home safely.
- We were amused by his antics.
- I was disappointed by / with my performance.
- Are there any exceptions to this rule?
- She is quite fond of showing off her wealth.
- The man was dismissed from his job.
- She seemed preoccupied with her work.
- They were completely absorbed in each other.
- You should distance yourself from such people.