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