Because the meaning of the phrase depends partly on the preposition, you need to be careful to use the correct preposition. If you're unsure of the correct combination, check an unabridged dictionary.
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Nikki and I were angry to our roommate
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| | A) | Nikki and I were angry at our roommate.
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| | B) | Nikki and I were angry out of our roommate.
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| | C) | Nikki and I were angry to our roommate.
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| | D) | Nikki and I were angry on our roommate.
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We aren't sure that we are worthy to such praise.
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| | A) | We aren't sure that we are worthy with such praise.
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| | B) | We aren't sure that we are worthy of such praise.
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| | C) | We aren't sure that we are worthy in such praise.
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| | D) | We aren't sure that we are worthy for such praise.
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My friend Jade was very deserving to the award she was given.
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| | A) | My friend Jade was very deserving to the award she was given.
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| | B) | My friend Jade was very deserving of the award she was given.
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| | C) | My friend Jade was very deserving with the award she was given.
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| | D) | My friend Jade was very deserving for the award she was given.
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The newer mini-vans are inferior of the older ones.
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| | A) | The newer mini-vans are inferior for the older ones.
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| | B) | The newer mini-vans are inferior with the older ones.
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| | C) | The newer mini-vans are inferior to the older ones.
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| | D) | The newer mini-vans are inferior in the older ones
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According from the recent memo, we must reduce our photocopying costs.
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| | A) | According of the recent memo, we must reduce our photocopying costs.
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| | B) | According in the recent memo, we must reduce our photocopying costs.
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| | C) | According for the recent memo, we must reduce our photocopying costs.
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| | D) | According to the recent memo, we must reduce our photocopying costs.
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In addition with this request, we must try to save money on typing costs.
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| | A) | In addition to this request, we must try to save money on typing costs.
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| | B) | In addition of this request, we must try to save money on typing costs.
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| | C) | In addition for this request, we must try to save money on typing costs.
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| | D) | In addition in this request, we must try to save money on typing costs.
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Click to open the passage used in the following exercises. Edit the following passage to correct errors in the use of prepositions in phrasal constructions by choosing the correct revision from the alternatives offered below each of the numbered exercises. The numbers in brackets [ ] identify each sentence.
Which one of the following editing choices corrects the errors in the use of prepositions in phrasal constructions in sentences [1] - [2]? |
| | A) | For many people, swimming is an excellent way to exercise. It is very good for people who may not be capable to doing more strenuous exercise, like running. |
| | B) | For many people, swimming is an excellent way to exercise. It is very good for people who may not be capable with doing more strenuous exercise, like running. |
| | C) | For many people, swimming is an excellent way to exercise. It is very good for people who may not be capable of doing more strenuous exercise, like running. |
| | D) | For many people, swimming is an excellent way to exercise. It is very good for people who may not be capable in doing more strenuous exercise, like running. |
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Which one of the following editing choices corrects the errors in the use of prepositions in phrasal constructions in sentence [3]? Show sentences again. |
| | A) | Although swimming gives some aerobic benefits that are similar with the benefits of running, it does not cause the joint and bone problems that can result from running. |
| | B) | Although swimming gives some aerobic benefits that are similar to the benefits of running, it does not cause the joint and bone problems that can result from running. |
| | C) | Although swimming gives some aerobic benefits that are similar for the benefits of running, it does not cause the joint and bone problems that can result from running. |
| | D) | Although swimming gives some aerobic benefits that are similar in the benefits of running, it does not cause the joint and bone problems that can result from running. |
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Which one of the following editing choices corrects the errors in the use of prepositions in phrasal constructions in sentences [4] - [5]? Show sentences again. |
| | A) | Swimming is also fun. It's a relaxing, refreshing activity people can do at their own pace. |
| | B) | Swimming is also fun. It's a relaxing, refreshing activity people can do of their own pace. |
| | C) | Swimming is also fun. It's a relaxing, refreshing activity people can do for their own pace. |
| | D) | Swimming is also fun. It's a relaxing, refreshing activity people can do to their own pace. |
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Which one of the following editing choices corrects the errors in the use of prepositions in phrasal constructions in sentence [6]? Show sentences again. |
| | A) | It can also be done in a number of places, including neighborhood pools, rivers, lakes, and oceans. |
| | B) | It can also be done in a number in places, including neighborhood pools, rivers, lakes, and oceans. |
| | C) | It can also be done in a number to places, including neighborhood pools, rivers, lakes, and oceans. |
| | D) | It can also be done in a number for places, including neighborhood pools, rivers, lakes, and oceans. |
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Which of one of the following editing choices corrects the errors in the use of prepositions in phrasal constructions in sentence [7]? Show sentences again. |
| | A) | Because for these factors, swimming is superior of many other types of exercise. |
| | B) | Because with these factors, swimming is superior of many other types of exercise. |
| | C) | Because in these factors, swimming is superior to many other types of exercise. |
| | D) | Because of these factors, swimming is superior to many other types of exercise. |
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