Complete the following sentences using an appropriate preposition.
1She accused me ............... stealing her watch.
Wrong!
After "accuse", use "of" before the thing someone is said to have done.
2I am afraid ............... cockroaches.
Wrong!
After "afraid", use "of" for something that causes fear.
3She left the firm because she could not agree ............... their policies.
Wrong!
Use "with" after "agree" when you mean support or accept someone's ideas or policies.
4Why are you angry ............... me?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "at" and "with" are correct when someone is the cause of your anger.
5She is anxious ............... an end to this misunderstanding.
Wrong!
Use "for" after "anxious" when it means strongly wanting something to happen.
6You must apologize ............... disturbing him.
Wrong!
Use "for" after "apologize" before the reason for the apology.
7You must apologize ............... your colleagues.
Wrong!
Use "to" after "apologize" before the person who receives the apology.
8We arrived ............... Budapest in the evening.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "in" and "at" can be correct after "arrived" with the name of a city.
9I am not very good ............... badminton.
Wrong!
Use "at" after "good" before an activity or skill.
10Do you believe ............... life after death?
Wrong!
Use "in" after "believe" when you mean accept that something exists.
Answers
- She accused me of stealing her watch.
- I am afraid of cockroaches.
- She left the firm because she could not agree with their policies.
- Why are you angry at / with me?
- She is anxious for an end to this misunderstanding.
- You must apologize for disturbing him.
- You must apologize to your colleagues.
- We arrived in / at Budapest in the evening.
- I am not very good at badminton.
- Do you believe in life after death?