Grammar
Part 1 - Noun + Preposition
For questions 1-10, choose the correct answer.
1
Her sudden lapse .......... concentration during the cross-examination was seized upon by the opposing counsel.
in
of
on
from
2
The committee expressed profound misgivings .......... the wisdom of outsourcing such a sensitive function.
for
of
at
about
3
Despite the rhetoric, there has been scant evidence .......... any meaningful change in procurement practices.
to
on
for
of
4
The diplomat’s terse remarks were interpreted as a deliberate slight .......... the host nation’s leadership.
at
of
to
against
5
The CEO’s public apology was widely seen as an admission .......... responsibility rather than genuine contrition.
with
for
to
of
6
His reputation .......... probity in financial matters made him the obvious choice to chair the audit panel.
on
of
with
for
7
The report drew a clear distinction .......... negligence and deliberate misconduct, which proved pivotal in court.
among
between
of
from
8
The university’s decision to suspend him was met with an outcry .......... staff and students alike.
of
from
by
at
9
The minister’s resignation came as a complete surprise .......... those who had taken his position for granted.
to
with
at
for
10
There is no justification .......... treating whistleblowers as disloyal simply because they expose wrongdoing.
to
on
for
of
Instructions
For questions 1-10, choose the correct answer.
Exercise Details
Author
Javier Javier
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Created on:
Jun 24, 2026
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