Idiomatic prepositions (consistent with, capable of, prefer…to)
10th grade (Year 11 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1.A · England: SAT Standard English Conventions, ACT English (idioms), GCSE English Language (AO6)
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Question 1
Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. The plan is in keeping ___ the town's history.
- A. at
- B. with
- C. to
- D. of
Question 2
Type the preposition that completes the phrase. All visitors must comply ___ the safety rules.
Answer
Question 3
Is this sentence correct in formal written English? We can't rely on the weather forecast.
- A. correct
- B. incorrect
Question 4
Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. My parents don't approve ___ late nights.
- A. with
- B. of
- C. at
- D. to
Question 5
Type the preposition that completes the phrase. The plan is in keeping ___ the town's history.
Answer
Question 6
Is this sentence correct in formal written English? The book gives real insight of teenage life.
- A. correct
- B. incorrect
Question 7
Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. The plan is in keeping ___ the town's history.
- A. to
- B. with
- C. of
- D. at
Question 8
Type the preposition that completes the phrase. She is very aware ___ the risks.
Answer
Question 9
Is this sentence correct in formal written English? She is very aware of the risks.
- A. correct
- B. incorrect
Question 10
Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. I prefer reading ___ watching TV.
- A. to
- B. from
- C. over to
- D. than
Question 11
Type the preposition that completes the phrase. The survey was focused ___ young voters.
Answer
Question 12
Is this sentence correct in formal written English? We can't rely to the weather forecast.
- A. correct
- B. incorrect
Question 13
Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. He was preoccupied ___ his exams.
- A. with
- B. at
- C. by
- D. on
Question 14
Type the preposition that completes the phrase. She is very aware ___ the risks.
Answer
Question 15
Is this sentence correct in formal written English? She is very aware on the risks.
- A. correct
- B. incorrect
Question 16
Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. He was preoccupied ___ his exams.
- A. with
- B. at
- C. by
- D. on
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