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.
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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