Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1Her husband died ............... the war.
Wrong!
We use "in" to mean during a period such as a war.
2I haven’t written an answer ............... his letter.
Wrong!
The noun "answer" is followed by "to" when it means a reply.
3She was unaware ............... his financial problems.
Wrong!
The adjective "unaware" is normally followed by "of" before the thing not known.
4The stubborn mayor finally consented ............... a talk with the strike leaders.
Wrong!
The verb "consented" is followed by "to" before the thing agreed to.
5I couldn’t determine the reason ............... her actions.
Wrong!
The phrase "the reason" is followed by "for" before a cause or explanation.
6Lack of education is usually a detriment ............... a good career.
Wrong!
The noun "detriment" is followed by "to" before the thing that is harmed.
7His diffidence keeps him ............... making friends.
Wrong!
The pattern is "keep someone from" doing something.
8There is a difference ............... asking and demanding.
Wrong!
Use "between" when comparing two actions or things.
9You should vacuum the carpet regularly to keep it free ............... dirt.
Wrong!
The expression is "free of" when something is without dirt or another unwanted thing.
10Any refusal to meet their demands will result ............... dire consequences.
Wrong!
The verb "result" is followed by "in" before the consequence.
11She drove directly ............... school.
Wrong!
Use "to" for movement toward a destination.
12His experience at the job put him ............... an advantage.
Wrong!
The fixed phrase is "at" an advantage.
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- 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.