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prepositions questions(2)
Dear Friends,
I feel confused about the following prepositions questions and could not get a definite answer.Would you be kind to help me out? Thank you very much!
Kevin Yang
26. We brought them around_______ a different way of thinking.My answer is : (to)
27. They filled me in________ the latest developments. (about)
28. They put him up________ some mad escaped. (of)
29. They put him up________ President. (for)
30. I am not in the mood_______ going to the party. (of)
31. I have had enough________ this weather. (in)
32. Julia shows great talent_____ acting. (in)
33. Her marriage______ Smith did not last long. (with)
34. There’some confusion_______ whether the word can be left out. (on)
35. The Jacksons sent an invitation_______ next Friday. (for)
36. Good boys and girls are a credit___________ their parents. (to)
37. What is the punishment______ speeding? (on)
38. I hope you will show some forbearance______ his inexperience. (from)
39. The city was left_______ ruins by the conquerors. (to)
40. He was a partner in the crime of forgery_______ all intents and purposes. (around)
41. When the young man heard that his friend was going to the city, he decided, _____ the spur of the moment, to accompany him. (without)
42. I was_______ the impression that you had already made a couple of new outfits for yourself. (in)
43. The witness said_______ evident that he first met the accused at a pub. (with)
44. _______ the great admiration of all the on-lookers, the woman plunged into the river and rescued the man. (To)
45. They arrived_______ the late afternoon of 20th December. (at)
46. Do your children receive gifts________ Christmas? (for)
47. Much____ his regret, he had found out his mistake too late. (to)
48. ________ a given signal everybody raised a shout of hearty welcome to the visitors. (For)
49. ________ all appearances he is seriously ill. (By)
50. He was resolved to do his duty_______ all hazards. (against)
51. Health is______ more value than money. (worth)
52. Call me by Friday_______ the latest. (at)
53. _________ her return from a shopping expedition, my aunt found that the burglar had taken all her money in the drawers. (Upon)
54. The tea is not_______ my liking. (in)
55. _______ his leisure hours, he reads science fiction stories. (On)
56. Passengers may leave bulky article under the stairs_____ the conductor’permission. (with)
57. ________ good fortune, Sue was able to find an excellent job. (By)
58. It would not be____ my benefit to do that. (of)
I feel confused about the following prepositions questions and could not get a definite answer.Would you be kind to help me out? Thank you very much!
Kevin Yang
26. We brought them around_______ a different way of thinking.My answer is : (to)
27. They filled me in________ the latest developments. (about)
28. They put him up________ some mad escaped. (of)
29. They put him up________ President. (for)
30. I am not in the mood_______ going to the party. (of)
31. I have had enough________ this weather. (in)
32. Julia shows great talent_____ acting. (in)
33. Her marriage______ Smith did not last long. (with)
34. There’some confusion_______ whether the word can be left out. (on)
35. The Jacksons sent an invitation_______ next Friday. (for)
36. Good boys and girls are a credit___________ their parents. (to)
37. What is the punishment______ speeding? (on)
38. I hope you will show some forbearance______ his inexperience. (from)
39. The city was left_______ ruins by the conquerors. (to)
40. He was a partner in the crime of forgery_______ all intents and purposes. (around)
41. When the young man heard that his friend was going to the city, he decided, _____ the spur of the moment, to accompany him. (without)
42. I was_______ the impression that you had already made a couple of new outfits for yourself. (in)
43. The witness said_______ evident that he first met the accused at a pub. (with)
44. _______ the great admiration of all the on-lookers, the woman plunged into the river and rescued the man. (To)
45. They arrived_______ the late afternoon of 20th December. (at)
46. Do your children receive gifts________ Christmas? (for)
47. Much____ his regret, he had found out his mistake too late. (to)
48. ________ a given signal everybody raised a shout of hearty welcome to the visitors. (For)
49. ________ all appearances he is seriously ill. (By)
50. He was resolved to do his duty_______ all hazards. (against)
51. Health is______ more value than money. (worth)
52. Call me by Friday_______ the latest. (at)
53. _________ her return from a shopping expedition, my aunt found that the burglar had taken all her money in the drawers. (Upon)
54. The tea is not_______ my liking. (in)
55. _______ his leisure hours, he reads science fiction stories. (On)
56. Passengers may leave bulky article under the stairs_____ the conductor’permission. (with)
57. ________ good fortune, Sue was able to find an excellent job. (By)
58. It would not be____ my benefit to do that. (of)
Top answer
These are the incorrect ones so you can have another go. By the way, I think 3 is supposed to be escapade not escaped. 28, 30, 31, 33 (although debatable - I can see why you picked the one you did), 34 (again, not my first choice but your selection is feasible), 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and I think you want evidence, 45, 46, 48, 50 (I'm not sure of this one - you could be right.
- These are the incorrect ones so you can have another go.
- By the way, I think 3 is supposed to be escapade not escaped.
- 28, 30, 31, 33 (although debatable - I can see why you picked the one you did), 34 (again, not my first choice but your selection is feasible), 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and I think you want evidence, 45, 46, 48, 50 (I'm not sure of this one - you could be right.
- Odd sentence).
- 51.
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These are the incorrect ones so you can have another go. By the way, I think 3 is supposed to be escapade not escaped.
28, 30, 31, 33 (although debatable - I can see why you picked the one you did), 34 (again, not my first choice but your selection is feasible), 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and I think you want evidence, 45, 46, 48, 50 (I'm not sure of this one - you could be right. Odd sen
28, 30, 31, 33 (although debatable - I can see why you picked the one you did), 34 (again, not my first choice but your selection is feasible), 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and I think you want evidence, 45, 46, 48, 50 (I'm not sure of this one - you could be right. Odd sen
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