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Hello, native English speakers,
Which prepositions would be used in each blank?
(Also, please correct my sentences if needed.)
1) I was very surprised _____ her colorful clothes.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
2a) We were amused _____ his funny comments.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
2b) The baby was amused _____ the toy.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
3a) He is very disappointed _____ his son's results of the first term exam.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
3b) I was disappointed _____ the concert last night.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
4) I am quite satisfied _____ your efforts.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
5a) All the furniture was covered _____ dust.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
5b) The garden was covered _____ snow.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
6a) His name is known _____ everyone.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
6b)) A man is known _____ the company he keeps.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
7) She was frightened _____ the big noise.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
8) My grandfather was injured _____ the Second World War.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
9) I was caught _____ a shower yesterday afternoon.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
10) My house was badly damaged _____ yesterday's typhoon.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
11) I was shocked _____ the early death of my father.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
12) People were excited _____ his performance.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
13a) I'm pleased _____ our new house.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
13b) He is easily pleased _____ flattery.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
Thanks in advance.
Hirashin
Which prepositions would be used in each blank?
(Also, please correct my sentences if needed.)
1) I was very surprised _____ her colorful clothes.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
2a) We were amused _____ his funny comments.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
2b) The baby was amused _____ the toy.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
3a) He is very disappointed _____ his son's results of the first term exam.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
3b) I was disappointed _____ the concert last night.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
4) I am quite satisfied _____ your efforts.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
5a) All the furniture was covered _____ dust.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
5b) The garden was covered _____ snow.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
6a) His name is known _____ everyone.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
6b)) A man is known _____ the company he keeps.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
7) She was frightened _____ the big noise.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
8) My grandfather was injured _____ the Second World War.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
9) I was caught _____ a shower yesterday afternoon.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
10) My house was badly damaged _____ yesterday's typhoon.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
11) I was shocked _____ the early death of my father.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
12) People were excited _____ his performance.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
13a) I'm pleased _____ our new house.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
13b) He is easily pleased _____ flattery.
at, by, with, about, to, for, in, on, of
Thanks in advance.
Hirashin