2/26 homework

Prepositions worksheet
Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.
1. A committee has been appointed to inquire [about] the accident. (a)
a) about
b) into
c) after
d) of
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 2. I inquired [of] him whether he would come with us.
a) about
b) of
c) into
d) after
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3. She insisted [on] my leaving the house. (b)
a) of
b) on
c) at
d) with
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4. We must guard [against] anti-social elements exploiting our children. (c)
a) with
b) for
c) against
d) no preposition
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5. She instantly jumped [at] the conclusion that I was the thief. (a)
a) at
b) to
c) on
d) with
>>b) to
6. This is a custom peculiar [of] Hindus.(d)
a) with
b) at
c) to
d) of
>>c) to
7. Suddenly it occurred [to]me that I had left the lights and fans on. (d)
a) on
b) with
c) at
d) to

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