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Words followed by particular prepositions

February 13, 2017 - B1pdf

Prepositions are small words, but they are important ones. Some words in English can only be followed by certain prepositions. This grammar exercise tests your understanding of such word groups.

Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1One must never deviate ............... the right path.
Wrong!
2Eventually she acceded ............... my requests.
Wrong!
3There is no cure ............... many forms of cancer.
Wrong!
4She is keen ............... pursuing higher education in the US.
Wrong!
5His latest novels make several allusions ............... Hindu Mythology.
Wrong!
6He was anxious ............... contact his parents.
Wrong!
7She has an aptitude ............... music.
Wrong!
8The indulgent mother is always blind ............... her child’s faults.
Wrong!
9He was brought ............... by his grandparents.
Wrong!
10He is addicted ............... drinking.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10

Answers

  1. One must never deviate from the right path.
  2. Eventually she acceded to my requests.
  3. There is no cure for many forms of cancer.
  4. She is keen on pursuing higher education in the US.
  5. His latest novels make several allusions to Hindu Mythology.
  6. He was anxious to contact his parents.
  7. She has an aptitude for music.
  8. The indulgent mother is always blind to her child’s faults.
  9. He was brought up by his grandparents.
  10. He is addicted to drinking.
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