Homework

HOMEWORK FOR TODAY:
Choose the correct preposition to complete each of the following sentences:
 1. He really stands out ( = is different from) from the other students.
on
out
up
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2. I\'m not going to stand on ( = tolerate) this!
on
on
for
>> for
3. I stood up ( = substituted, took his place) for the class president while he was away.
on
in
up
>> in
4. You have to learn how to stand on for yourself. ( = defend yourself)
up for
on for
in on
>> up for
5. I can\'t believe he stood me down. ( = didn\'t show up for a meeting, date, etc.)
up
under
down
>>  up
6. The workers were brave enough to stand up to the boss. ( = to confront him without fear)
in on
up with
up to
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7. The other judges stood over the proceedings. ( = watched the proceedings closely)
over
up for
by
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8. She always stands ________ ( = remains loyal to) her friends.
by
out
up
>> by
9. He is the only candidate that stands for ( = supports) animal rights.
against
for
over
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10. Please stand by ( = wait) while we fix the problem.
over
out
by

>> Correct