The Ultimate English Prepositions Challenge: Part 2
Test your mastery with 50 new and complex questions. You have 30 minutes!
1. After a long illness, he is now cured _____ his disease.
Rule: The verb 'cure' is followed by the preposition 'of' when referring to the ailment that has been treated. One is 'cured of' a disease.
2. We must not deviate _____ the path of truth and justice.
Rule: The verb 'deviate' is followed by the preposition 'from' to indicate a departure from a course, standard, or principle.
3. He succeeded _____ dint of hard work and perseverance.
Rule: The idiom 'by dint of' means 'as a result of' or 'because of'. It is a fixed expression.
4. Are you prepared to comply _____ the regulations?
Rule: The phrasal verb 'comply with' means to act in accordance with a wish or command.
5. The minister was absolved _____ all blame for the incident.
Rule: The verb 'absolve' is followed by 'from' (or sometimes 'of') blame or responsibility, meaning to declare someone free from it.
6. This apartment is infested _____ cockroaches.
Rule: The verb 'infest' is followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to the pests or unwanted things that are present in large numbers.
7. He is known for his fondness _____ classical music.
Rule: The noun 'fondness' (a liking or affection) is followed by the preposition 'for'.
8. The two parties could not agree _____ a suitable date for the meeting.
Rule: We 'agree with' a person, 'agree to' a proposal, and 'agree on' a matter for discussion or a plan (like a date).
9. The manager has promised to look _____ my complaint.
Rule: The phrasal verb 'look into' means to investigate or examine. 'Look at' means to view, 'look for' means to search, and 'look after' means to take care of.
10. I was taken _____ by his deceptive innocence.
Rule: The phrasal verb 'take in' means to deceive someone. 'Taken aback' means to be shocked or surprised.
11. We were warned _____ the impending danger.
Rule: One is 'warned of' or 'warned about' a danger. One is 'warned against' doing something.
12. He is completely engrossed _____ his work.
Rule: The adjective 'engrossed' is followed by the preposition 'in', meaning to be completely focused or absorbed.
13. The snake was killed by the farmer _____ a stick.
Rule: 'By' is used for the agent (the doer of the action), while 'with' is used for the instrument used to perform the action.
14. The new CEO brought _____ many changes in the company.
Rule: The phrasal verb 'bring about' means to cause something to happen.
15. You must compensate the client _____ the loss.
Rule: The verb 'compensate' is followed by 'for' when referring to the thing that is being paid for or made up for.
16. The rich man is very miserly and hates parting _____ his money.
Rule: The expression 'part with' something means to give it away, especially when you don't want to.
17. She has a natural aptitude _____ learning languages.
Rule: The noun 'aptitude' (a natural ability) is followed by the preposition 'for'.
18. We should try to do away _____ social evils.
Rule: The phrasal verb 'do away with' means to abolish or get rid of something.
19. The management has decided to dispense _____ his services.
Rule: 'Dispense with' is a phrasal verb that means to stop using or get rid of something that is no longer needed.
20. He was angry _____ me for losing his book.
Rule: We are 'angry with' a person, but 'angry at' a thing or situation.
21. The flight is scheduled to depart _____ 8:00 p.m.
Rule: 'At' is used for specific times of the day.
22. She is proficient _____ seven different languages.
Rule: The adjective 'proficient' is followed by 'in' when referring to a skill or subject.
23. The new building is still _____ construction.
Rule: The idiom 'under construction' means that something is in the process of being built.
24. He is bereft _____ all hope after the tragedy.
Rule: The adjective 'bereft' is followed by the preposition 'of', meaning deprived of or lacking something.
25. We were _____ the impression that the meeting was cancelled.
Rule: The idiom 'under the impression' means to believe that something is true, often when it is not.
26. This brand of coffee is superior _____ any other.
Rule: Latin comparative adjectives such as 'superior', 'inferior', 'senior', etc., are followed by 'to', not 'than'.
27. I have a strong antipathy _____ snakes.
Rule: The noun 'antipathy' (a deep-seated feeling of aversion) is followed by 'to' or 'towards'.
28. The new law provides _____ free education for all children.
Rule: The phrasal verb 'provide for' means to make arrangements for something. 'Provide with' means to supply something.
29. The team was _____ high spirits after winning the tournament.
Rule: The idiom 'in high spirits' means to be cheerful and happy.
30. This matter is _____ the jurisdiction of the court.
Rule: 'Beyond the jurisdiction' is a legal phrase meaning outside the official power to make legal decisions.
31. He is so engrossed _____ his studies that he forgets to eat.
Rule: To be 'engrossed in' something means to be completely absorbed by it.
32. The story is devoid _____ any truth.
Rule: The adjective 'devoid' is followed by 'of', meaning to be entirely lacking or free from something.
33. You should not confide _____ a stranger.
Rule: The phrasal verb 'confide in' someone means to trust them with a secret.
34. The manager is vested _____ the power to make final decisions.
Rule: The expression 'vested with' power or authority means to be given that power formally.
35. She has been running a fever _____ the last three days.
Rule: 'For' is used to specify a duration or period of time ('three days').
36. He was leaning _____ the wall, waiting for his friend.
Rule: 'Against' is used to show support or pressure on a surface.
37. I am not satisfied _____ your explanation.
Rule: The adjective 'satisfied' is followed by 'with' when referring to the thing that causes the satisfaction.
38. The new rules will be applicable _____ everyone.
Rule: The adjective 'applicable' is followed by the preposition 'to' when referring to the person or group affected.
39. The teacher had no control _____ the students.
Rule: The noun 'control' is followed by 'over' when referring to the person or thing being managed.
40. He has a great admiration _____ his mentor.
Rule: The noun 'admiration' is followed by the preposition 'for' when indicating the person or thing being admired.
41. You must refrain _____ making such comments.
Rule: The verb 'refrain' is followed by 'from' and a gerund (-ing form), meaning to stop oneself from doing something.
42. The thief broke _____ the house at midnight.
Rule: The phrasal verb 'break into' means to enter a building illegally, usually by force.
43. We must be grateful _____ our parents for their sacrifices.
Rule: One is 'grateful to' a person and 'grateful for' a thing.
44. The ship is bound _____ Mumbai.
Rule: The expression 'bound for' is used to indicate the final destination of a journey.
45. She is married _____ a successful businessman.
Rule: The correct preposition to use with 'married' is 'to'.
46. The verdict was given _____ accordance with the evidence.
Rule: The idiom 'in accordance with' means in a way that agrees with or follows a rule or wish.
47. I have no prejudice _____ anyone.
Rule: The noun 'prejudice' is followed by 'against' when referring to the person or group being judged unfairly.
48. The politician was implicated _____ the conspiracy.
Rule: To be 'implicated in' something means to be shown to be involved in a crime or dishonest activity.
49. This book is an authority _____ the subject of ancient history.
Rule: A person or book can be 'an authority on' a subject, meaning they are a respected expert.
50. We traveled to the city _____ train.
Rule: 'By' is used to show the means of transport (by train, by car, by bus). However, if you use an article, you would say 'in a car' or 'on a train'.
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