Although prepositions are small words they are very important ones and their correct usage shows your mastery over the language. Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate preposition.
1He is very sensitive ............... criticism.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "to" in the adjective pattern "sensitive to criticism".
2People in Japan are used ............... periodic cyclones and earthquakes.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "to" in the phrase "be used to" meaning be familiar with something.
3His response was wanting ............... sympathy and understanding.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "in" in the formal expression "wanting in" meaning lacking a quality.
4I warned him ............... her treachery.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "against" in the pattern "warn someone against" a danger or action.
5We will not yield ............... such temptations.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "to" in the phrase "yield to" meaning give in to something.
6He has a zest ............... adventure.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "for" in the noun phrase "a zest for adventure".
7I am sure ............... passing this time.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "of" in the pattern "sure of" when someone feels confident about a result.
8As she was ill, we sent ............... a doctor.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "for" in the phrasal verb "send for" meaning ask someone to come.
9I am thankful to you ............... your cooperation.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "for" when giving the reason for gratitude in "thankful for your cooperation".
10He is worthy ............... our reverence and esteem.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "of" in the adjective pattern "worthy of" meaning deserving something.
11I am tired ............... repeating this.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "of" in the phrase "tired of" meaning bored or annoyed by something.
12I am suspicious ............... his true intentions.
Wrong!
The correct preposition is "of" in the pattern "suspicious of" when someone distrusts a person, action, or intention.
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- He is very sensitive to criticism.
- People in Japan are used to periodic cyclones and earthquakes.
- His response was wanting in sympathy and understanding.
- I warned him against her treachery.
- We will not yield to such temptations.
- He has a zest for adventure.
- I am sure of passing this time.
- As she was ill, we sent for a doctor.
- I am thankful to you for your cooperation.
- He is worthy of our reverence and esteem.
- I am tired of repeating this.
- I am suspicious of his true intentions.