Verbs And Prepositions Exercise 1
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She apologized .....not saying good-bye.
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About This Quiz
This exercise focuses on the correct use of prepositions in verb phrases, enhancing understanding of English grammar. It tests the ability to pair verbs with appropriate prepositions through practical examples, essential for effective communication and language proficiency.
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They adapted ....all the circumstances.
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A. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to." This is because "to" is the preposition that is commonly used to indicate the purpose or goal of adapting. It shows that the subject adjusted or modified themselves in order to deal with or accommodate all the circumstances.Rate this question:
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Women account ......half of the population
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A. ForExplanation
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They accused me .....stealing their food.
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A. OfExplanation
The correct answer is "of". In this sentence, the word "of" is used to indicate the accusation or the reason behind the accusation. It shows that the accusation is related to the act of stealing their food.Rate this question:
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They were admired.....their courage.
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A. ForExplanation
The correct answer is "for". In this sentence, "for" is used to indicate the reason or cause of admiration. It shows that the admiration is directed towards the courage of the individuals.Rate this question:
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We agreed ....doing that.
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A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on". In this sentence, "agreed" is a verb that requires a preposition to show what was agreed upon. The preposition "on" is commonly used after "agreed" to indicate the topic or action that was agreed upon. Therefore, the correct phrase is "agreed on doing that."Rate this question:
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