Review 1-6

We could not account ​ (a)   the money we spent on a shopping spree.

• for
• against
• with
• about

They put the blame ​ (a)   him for losing the match.

• on

• in

• for

• with

Answer explanation

The correct phrase is 'put the blame on him.' The preposition 'on' is used to indicate the person who is being blamed. The other options do not fit the context of assigning blame.

Do you have a reason ​ (a)   coming in late today?

• for
• to
• of

I don't have any influence ​ (a)   my sister's decisions, she never listens to anything I say.

• over
• to
• with

They succeeded ​ (a)   persuading Ms. sang to extend the deadline.

• in
• on
• for
• to

They were warned ​ (a)   the tsunami.

• about
• on
• over

We shouldn't spend so much money ​ (a)   soft drinks, they're bad for our health.

• on
• with
• for

I can't stop thinking ​ (a)   her, she broke my heart!!

• about
• to
• over

We need to deal ​ (a)   plastic bottles, they're bad for the environment.

• with
• on
• about

The students strongly objected ​ (a)   being given extra assignments.

• to
• by
• for