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Prepositions exercise

February 17th, 2014 in English Quiz

Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.

1. You cannot deprive me ………. my due share. (of / for / with)

2. He knows how to deal ……………….. his customers. (in / with / to)

3. He is devoid ……………….. any sense of decency. (with / of / for)

4. Slate differs ………………… other rocks in many ways. (from / on / with)

5. I intend to dispose …………….. my old car. (of / off / with)

6. The ship is bound ………………… Australia. (to / for / at)

7. Robert Burns was born …………….. poor but wise parents. (to / for)

8. Manchester is famous ……………… its textile industry. (for / with)

9. I am sorry I cannot comply ………………… you wishes. (with / to)

10. He has no confidence ………………. his abilities. (in / with)

11. The magistrate convicted the accused ……………… theft. (of / with)

12. Keats was exposed ………………….. criticism from all corners. (to / of)

Answers

1. You cannot deprive me of my due share.

2. He knows how to deal with his customers.

3. He is devoid of any sense of decency.

4. Slate differs from other rocks in many ways.

5. I intend to dispose of my old car.

6. The ship is bound for Australia.

7. Robert Burns was born to poor but wise parents.

8. Manchester is famous for its textile industry.

9. I am sorry I cannot comply with you wishes.

10. He has no confidence in his abilities.

11. The magistrate convicted the accused of theft.

12. Keats was exposed to criticism from all corners.