Adv T2: Prepositions used with certain adjectives & expressions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Helen has always been very good ... solving problems.
with
for
at
in
Answer explanation
Correct ans.
be good at something = describes a skill or ability someone has
Distractors:
be good with = be adept at dealing with or using something, e.g, good with computers, children
be good for = be beneficial for something, e.g, good for your health
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1I
CCSS.L.K.1E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Historically, the region has always been associated ... rice-growing.
with
for
at
on
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1I
CCSS.L.K.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The coaches took great pride ... the progress that the team made last year.
at
for
in
on
Answer explanation
Exp: you take pride in something
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1I
CCSS.L.K.1E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Portugal is renowned ... the quality and beauty of its tiles.
as
from
with
for
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1I
CCSS.L.K.1E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
I have to keep an eye ... my sister's flat while she's away.
on
out
for
to
Answer explanation
Exp: keep an eye on someone/thing means to watch or invigilate.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1I
CCSS.L.K.1E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Local businesses were strongly opposed ... the introduction of a new property tax.
about
with
to
on
Answer explanation
be opposed to something
Note: sometimes when 'to' is used as a preposition it can be confusing. As it is a preposition only a noun or gerund is used after it, not the verb infinitive:
opposed to doing ✓
opposed to do ✗
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1I
CCSS.L.K.1E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
My father will soon be eligible ... a pension.
for
with
of
to
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1I
CCSS.L.K.1E
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