English- High Level- Prepositions

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1. Children depend _______their parents for support.  

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Children depend on their parents for support. This means that children rely on their parents to provide them with the necessary care, guidance, and resources they need to grow and thrive. Parents are responsible for meeting their children's physical, emotional, and financial needs, and children look to them for love, protection, and guidance. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on," as it accurately conveys the idea of dependence and reliance on parents for support.

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2. Irma looked _________ the picture in surprise.  

Explanation

The correct answer is "at". In this sentence, Irma is looking at the picture in surprise. The preposition "at" is used to indicate the direction or focus of her gaze.

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3. The janitor is responsible _________ helping keep the building clean.  

Explanation

The correct answer is "for". In this sentence, the word "responsible" indicates that the janitor has a duty or obligation to help keep the building clean. The preposition "for" is commonly used to show responsibility or accountability for a task or action. Therefore, the janitor is responsible for helping keep the building clean.

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4. The anti- smoking campaign had quite an impact _____________the young.  

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The correct answer is "on". This preposition is used to indicate the effect or influence of something on someone or something else. In this case, the anti-smoking campaign had a significant impact on the young, suggesting that it had a strong influence or effect on them.

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5. What's _________ television tonight.  

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The correct answer is "on". This is because when referring to television, we use the preposition "on" to indicate what is currently being broadcasted or shown on television.

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6. A good teacher is always attentive __________his students' needs.  

Explanation

A good teacher is always attentive to his students' needs means that a good teacher pays close attention and is responsive to the needs of his students. This implies that the teacher is aware of what the students require and is actively involved in addressing those needs.

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7. It doesn't look as if you spent very long ______your homework.  

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The correct answer is "on." This preposition is used to indicate the amount of time spent doing an activity. In this case, it suggests that the person did not spend much time completing their homework.

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8. The girl showed no concern _____________her action.  

Explanation

The correct answer is "about". This is because the word "about" is used to indicate the object of concern or interest. In this sentence, the girl is not showing any concern for her action, indicating that she is not worried or bothered by it.

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9. The stars' influence ______people's minds hasn't been proved.  

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This sentence is discussing the influence of stars on people's minds. It states that this influence has not been proven. The word "on" is used to show the relationship between the stars and people's minds. Therefore, the correct answer is "on".

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10. Patrick is trying to cure himself of his addiction ___________alcohol.  

Explanation

Patrick is trying to cure himself of his addiction "to" alcohol. This means that Patrick wants to overcome his addiction and stop consuming alcohol. The word "to" indicates the direction or target of his efforts, implying that he wants to move away from his addiction and achieve a state of sobriety.

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11. What's the company's position _________ recycling?  

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The correct answer is "on". This is because when referring to a company's position on a certain topic or issue, we use the preposition "on". In this case, the question is asking about the company's position on recycling.

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12. This kind of medicine is harmful _______ people with asthma.    

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This kind of medicine is harmful to people with asthma because it may trigger or worsen their symptoms.

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Children depend _______their parents for support.  
Irma looked _________ the picture in surprise.  
The janitor is responsible _________ helping keep the building clean....
The anti- smoking campaign had quite an impact _____________the young....
What's _________ television tonight.  
A good teacher is always attentive __________his students' needs....
It doesn't look as if you spent very long ______your homework....
The girl showed no concern _____________her action.  
The stars' influence ______people's minds hasn't been...
Patrick is trying to cure himself of his addiction ___________alcohol....
What's the company's position _________ recycling?  
This kind of medicine is harmful _______ people with asthma....
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