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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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  1. 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
  2. Question 2

    Type the preposition that completes the phrase. All visitors must comply ___ the safety rules.

    Answer

  3. Question 3

    Is this sentence correct in formal written English? We can't rely on the weather forecast.

    • A. correct
    • B. incorrect
  4. 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
  5. Question 5

    Type the preposition that completes the phrase. The plan is in keeping ___ the town's history.

    Answer

  6. Question 6

    Is this sentence correct in formal written English? The book gives real insight of teenage life.

    • A. correct
    • B. incorrect
  7. 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
  8. Question 8

    Type the preposition that completes the phrase. She is very aware ___ the risks.

    Answer

  9. Question 9

    Is this sentence correct in formal written English? She is very aware of the risks.

    • A. correct
    • B. incorrect
  10. 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
  11. Question 11

    Type the preposition that completes the phrase. The survey was focused ___ young voters.

    Answer

  12. Question 12

    Is this sentence correct in formal written English? We can't rely to the weather forecast.

    • A. correct
    • B. incorrect
  13. Question 13

    Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. He was preoccupied ___ his exams.

    • A. with
    • B. at
    • C. by
    • D. on
  14. Question 14

    Type the preposition that completes the phrase. She is very aware ___ the risks.

    Answer

  15. Question 15

    Is this sentence correct in formal written English? She is very aware on the risks.

    • A. correct
    • B. incorrect
  16. 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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  1. with
  2. with
  3. correct
  4. of
  5. with
  6. incorrect
  7. with
  8. of
  9. correct
  10. to
  11. on
  12. incorrect
  13. with
  14. of
  15. incorrect
  16. with