Which two prepositions are wrong?

She triumphed against her closest competitor, The police chief presides on two hundred officers.

Which two mean feel badly about something?

Joe agonised over what to do., Anna brooded about her neighbours lottery win for weeks.

Where would you put 'from'?

That version of events couldn't be further______ the truth., Keep yourself open to suggestions _______ your tutor.

Which two prepositions can you swap?

He's impervious of any kind of criticism., This cold-blooded psychopath is devoid to all emotions.

Which ones are correct?

Bill emerged from the burning building unscathed., It's impossible to distinguish Anne from her twin sister., He was subjected to a hail of abuse from his distractors.

Which is the odd one out?

He searched for evidence of wrongdoing.

Which one would happen in a market?

They haggled over its true value.

In which sentences can you insert 'to'?

Memorize your password to gain access ___ your account., As a prelude _____ the banquet, there will be an aperitif

Which of the sentences have the wrong preposition?

His bloody-mindedness was over belief., The boss is never, never in fault., He was of the mistaken impression that I was American.

In which sentence should you substitute the preposition with'to'?

The tense atmosphere was not condusive for conversation.

In which two can you insert 'for'?

It was more than I could have hoped _______ ., I'm getting a taste _____ the good life.

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Advanced Dependant prepositions and prepositional phrases

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1
Which two prepositions are wrong?
She triumphed against her closest competitor
He won over two more voters to back his cause.
The police chief presides on two hundred officers.
Good finally prevailed over evil.
2
Which two mean feel badly about something?
Joe agonised over what to do.
He enthused about/ over the new series on netflick.
He revelled in his success.
Anna brooded about her neighbours lottery win for weeks.
3
Where would you put 'from'?
My luggage will arrive ______ advance.
That version of events couldn't be further______ the truth.
Keep yourself open to suggestions _______ your tutor.
The book was published in collaberation _______ his manager.
4
Which two prepositions can you swap?
His latest songs are reminiscent of seventies folk music.
This painting is illustrative of the impressionist style.
He's impervious of any kind of criticism.
This cold-blooded psychopath is devoid to all emotions.
5
Which ones are correct?
Bill emerged from the burning building unscathed.
To get his way he played off one side to the other.
It's impossible to distinguish Anne from her twin sister.
He was subjected to a hail of abuse from his distractors.
6
Which is the odd one out?
He hoped for good results in his exams.
He yearned for the moment he was to leave jail
He searched for evidence of wrongdoing.
He longed for the chance to get away on holiday.
7
Which one would happen in a market?
They argued over what to do at the weekend.
They fell out over politics.
They haggled over its true value.
They squabbled over who should have the last sweet.
8
In which sentences can you insert 'to'?
Memorize your password to gain access ___ your account.
It was an attack _____ his professional reputation.
As a prelude _____ the banquet, there will be an aperitif
I had an intense craving ____ raw liver.
9
Which of the sentences have the wrong preposition?
His bloody-mindedness was over belief.
I was totally out of breath when I got to the top.
The boss is never, never in fault.
He was of the mistaken impression that I was American.
10
In which sentence should you substitute the preposition with'to'?
It is incumbent upon all personel to observe procedures.
The tense atmosphere was not condusive for conversation.
I'm inclined towards abandoning the whole project.
He was intent on provoking an argument.
11
Which doesn't take 'with'?
He's related with my wife.
Are you conversant with the rules of football?
The expedition was fraught with danger.
The bucket was riddled with holes.
12
In which two can you insert 'for'?
It was more than I could have hoped _______ .
It's an extract ________ a romantic novel.
I took out insurance __________ fire.
I'm getting a taste _____ the good life.

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