Functional English WORK SHEET 2.8

Functional English WORK SHEET 2.8

Fill in the blanks with suitable Prepositions:

1. I have no acquaintance _____ Maria.

2. The Marwaris have great aptitude ____ business.

3. Take care ____ your health.

4. Why don't you lodge a complaint _____ your noisy neighbors?

5. I hope she will justify my confidence _____ her.

6. She is a disgrace ____ her family.

7. His fondness ____ her is natural.

8. Her hatred ____ him was very great.

9. You have shown undue leniency ____ her.

10. Her longing ____ her son is great.

11. He is blamed ____ neglect ____ duty.

12. I have no objection ____ your going there.

13. I am always _____ peace _____ my neighbors.

14. Her great pride _____ her wealth is foolish.

15. Jack had made no progress _____ her studies.

16. I have a great regard ____ him.

17. Quinine is a remedy _____ malaria.

18. What is your subscription _____ the Famine Relief Fund?

19. She is the victim _____ her own foolishness.

20. Ghulam was accused _____ theft.

21. Are you acquainted _____ her?

22. The thief was acquitted _____ her charge.

23. Tom is addicted _____ gambling.

24. The hotel is adjacent _____ the Post Office.

25. I was amazed ______ her impudence.

26. Raman was annoyed ____ her behavior.

27. She is very anxious _______ her son's health.

28. Pratap is averse ______ regular work.

29. Joseph is bent _____ mischief.

30. May you always be blessed ______ good health!

31. The carpenter is blind ______ the right eye.

32. Rashida is blind ______ her own faults.

33. The ship is bound _____ England.

34. Peter is confident _____ success.

35. The boys acted contrary ____ my instructions.

36. He was deaf _____ all her entreaties.

37. Raman is desirous _____ going abroad.

38. I am disgusted _____ her conduct.

39. He is not eligible ______ promotion.

40. Health is essential _____ happiness.

41. Her name seems quite familiar _____ me.

42. I am not familiar ______ her tricks.

43. I am glad _____ your success.

44. The Headmaster is ignorant ______ facts.

45. They are indifferent _____ their own business.

46. Alcohol is injurious ______ health.

47. I was introduced _____ the Collector.

48. This house is occupied _____ his fiance.

49. He is just now occupied _____ the translation _____ a French novel.

50. He is occupied _______ translating a French novel.

51. She was overwhelmed _____ grief.

52. Health is preferable _____ wealth.

53. The prince was reduced ______ poverty.

54. Jack is always short _____ money.

55. He is well versed _____ Mathematics.

56. He was vexed ______ his failure.

57. He is worthy ______ our reverence and esteem.

58. You must abide ______ your promise.

59. Sami persisted ______ going there.

60. I insisted ______ her leaving this place ____ once.

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