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Prepositions Quiz

January 9, 2023 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. Her husband died ………………….. the war.
Wrong!
2. I haven’t written an answer …………………….. his letter.
Wrong!
3. She was unaware …………………….. his financial problems.
Wrong!
4. The stubborn mayor finally consented …………………. a talk with the strike leaders.
Wrong!
5. I couldn’t determine the reason …………………… her actions.
Wrong!
6. Lack of education is usually a detriment …………………. a good career.
Wrong!
7. His diffidence keeps him ………………………. making friends.
Wrong!
8. There is a difference ……………………… asking and demanding.
Wrong!
9. You should vacuum the carpet regularly to keep it free ……………………… dirt.
Wrong!
10. Any refusal to meet their demands will result ……………………… dire consequences.
Wrong!
11. She drove directly ……………………. school.
Wrong!
12. His experience at the job put him …………………………. an advantage.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. Her husband died in the war.
  2. I haven’t written an answer to his letter.
  3. She was unaware of his financial problems.
  4. The stubborn mayor finally consented to a talk with the strike leaders.
  5. I couldn’t determine the reason for her actions.
  6. Lack of education is usually a detriment to a good career.
  7. His diffidence keeps him from making friends.
  8. There is a difference between asking and demanding.
  9. You should vacuum the carpet regularly to keep it free of dirt.
  10. Any refusal to meet their demands will result in dire consequences.
  11. She drove directly to school.
  12. His experience at the job put him at an advantage.
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