Question

Select the correct prepositions for the blank spaces in the
following sentences.
A. 1. One wing being devoted ... modern art, they had no
space for the exhibition.
2. Being convinced … her sincerity, I believed each of her
word.
3. Having prepared … the test she came to school in high
spirits.
4. We are much obliged … you … the advice you have
helped us with.
5. Mr Jason is always taken … a student because he looks
very young.
6. Why wasn’t I reminded … the meeting?
7. The man, engaged … the conversation, is engaged …
my sister.
B. 1. Being married … him for fifteen years she knows all his
whims.
2. Having got acquainted … him at the seaside, she decided to
invite him to her birthday party.
3. Surprised … the results, she went home pleased … herself.
4. The new taxes imposed … wines and spirits have been taken
… granted.
5. Although their house is situated farther from the river they
are not secured … floods.
6. He doesn’t regret being transferred … his job to another one.
7. When confronted … the evidence of his guilt, he confessed
at once.
8. Having recovered … his illness, he resumed his work.
9. Not being warned … the approaching snow storm, the drivers
remained blocked … the heavy snowfall. va rog ajutatima dau coroana

Answer 1

A

1. to

2. of

3. for

4. to, for

5. by

6. of

7. in, to

B

1. to

2. with

3. by, with

4. on, for

5. by

6. from

7. to

8. from

9. by, on