Adjectives plus prepositions – c

By Rosamund Place | November 30, 2016

 

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1. [Multiple choice]

Everyone seems delighted …… our latest idea of starting up a farm.

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. of
  • 2. through
  • 3. with (correct)
  • 4. over

2. [Multiple choice]

We’ve been obsessed for ages ….. the idea of doing something practical like this.

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. by
  • 2. with (correct)
  • 3. for
  • 4. of

3. [Multiple choice]

We’re both capable ……. working long hours.

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. of (correct)
  • 2. by
  • 3. with
  • 4. for

4. [Multiple choice]

My friends are surprised, and even shocked ……. the suddenness of our decision.

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. with
  • 2. at / by (correct)
  • 3. for
  • 4. of

5. [Multiple choice]

They thought we’d get tired …. the idea as soon as we saw the price of land.

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. with
  • 2. for
  • 3. at
  • 4. of (correct)

6. [Multiple choice]

Jonathan’s parents say we’re good … planning and organising new projects.

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. for
  • 2. with
  • 3. of
  • 4. at (correct)

7. [Multiple choice]

I’m afraid I’m not so sure …… the whole idea.

Answers for Quiz [7].

  • 1. about (correct)
  • 2. for
  • 3. with
  • 4. at

8. [Multiple choice]

The whole project is full ….. holes.

Answers for Quiz [8].

  • 1. with
  • 2. about
  • 3. of (correct)
  • 4. by

9. [Multiple choice]

I mean, who would be responsible …. the day-to-day running of the farm?

Answers for Quiz [9].

  • 1. at
  • 2. for (correct)
  • 3. by
  • 4. of
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