Shout To Or Shout At (Prepositions!)

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1.

We must start thinking in terms ... reducing costs.
- A.
  
  Of
- B.
  
  About
Correct Answer
A. Of

Explanation
The correct answer is "of." This is because when we think "in terms of" something, we are considering or analyzing it from a particular perspective or viewpoint. In this case, we are thinking in terms of reducing costs, meaning we are focusing on the goal or objective of minimizing expenses.

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Don’t even think ... calling him!
- A.
  
  Of
- B.
  
  About
Correct Answer
B. About

Explanation
The correct answer is "about". In this sentence, the phrase "Don't even think" is followed by a verb, which indicates that the word following it should be a preposition. "About" is a preposition that is commonly used to indicate the topic or subject of someone's thoughts or actions. Therefore, "about" is the most suitable choice in this context.

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I wish you’d stop shouting ... the children.
- A.
  
  At
- B.
  
  To
Correct Answer
A. At

Explanation
The correct answer is "at" because when we say "shouting at someone," it implies that the person is directing their shouting towards that person. In this context, it means that the speaker wants the person to stop shouting towards the children.

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4.

‘He’s down here!’ she shouted ... Alison.
- A.
  
  At
- B.
  
  To
Correct Answer
B. To

Explanation
The correct answer is "to". This preposition is used to indicate the direction or movement towards a particular place or person. In this context, "to" is used to show that the person shouting is directing attention towards Alison, indicating her location.

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5.

The girls constantly had to be reminded ... their chores.
- A.
  
  About
- B.
  
  Of
Correct Answer
A. About

Explanation
The correct answer is "about." In this sentence, the girls needed to be reminded about their chores. "About" is used to indicate the topic or subject that the reminder is related to.

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Corinne reminds me ... myself when I was her age.
- A.
  
  About
- B.
  
  Of
Correct Answer
B. Of

Explanation
The word "of" is the correct answer because it indicates a comparison between Corinne and the speaker when they were both the same age. The phrase "reminds me of myself" suggests that Corinne's behavior or characteristics resemble those of the speaker when they were younger.

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Shout To Or Shout At (Prepositions!)

We must start thinking in terms ... reducing costs.

Don’t even think ... calling him!

I wish you’d stop shouting ... the children.

‘He’s down here!’ she shouted ... Alison.

The girls constantly had to be reminded ... their chores.

Corinne reminds me ... myself when I was her age.