This week's focus — Prepositions. These are mostly memorisation. Look for the blank, check what word comes before it, and recall the fixed phrase. The most common ones are: responsible FOR, interested IN, comply WITH, result IN/FROM, consist OF, apply FOR, familiar WITH, eligible FOR, prior TO, based ON, in charge OF, on behalf OF.
1
The new policy requires all staff to comply ------- the updated safety guidelines.
(A) for(B) with(C) to(D) about
2
Ms. Rivera is responsible ------- managing the company's social media accounts.
(A) for(B) with(C) of(D) about
3
The committee consists ------- twelve members from various departments.
(A) for(B) with(C) of(D) about
4
Employees who are eligible ------- the bonus scheme will be notified by payroll.
(A) to(B) for(C) of(D) with
5
The training programme is designed ------- new employees joining the company.
(A) for(B) with(C) by(D) in
6
All decisions were made ------- behalf of the entire management team.
(A) in(B) on(C) at(D) for
7
The sales figures are based ------- data collected from over five thousand customers.
(A) in(B) at(C) on(D) from
8
Ms. Nakamura has been familiar ------- the accounting software for several years.
(A) to(B) for(C) about(D) with
9
The meeting is scheduled ------- Tuesday afternoon at the downtown office.
(A) in(B) on(C) at(D) for
10
Please submit your report ------- Friday ------- 5:00 p.m.
(A) by / at(B) until / in(C) for / on(D) at / by
11
The contract will take effect ------- the first of next month.
(A) in(B) on(C) at(D) for
12
The new branch is located ------- the third floor of the Midtown Tower building.
(A) at(B) in(C) on(D) by
13
The manager is in charge ------- overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse.
(A) of(B) for(C) with(D) about
14
Results from the survey differed significantly ------- those of the previous year.
(A) to(B) with(C) from(D) against
15
The delay in delivery resulted ------- a shortage of raw materials at the factory.
(A) in(B) from(C) to(D) with
16
The increase in online orders has resulted ------- higher shipping costs for the company.
(A) from(B) to(C) in(D) with
17
The hotel is conveniently situated ------- walking distance of the convention centre.
(A) at(B) in(C) within(D) on
18
The equipment must be handled ------- accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(A) on(B) in(C) at(D) by
19
Please refer ------- the attached document for further details on the policy changes.
(A) with(B) about(C) on(D) to
20
Applicants must apply ------- the position no later than the end of this month.
(A) to(B) in(C) for(D) with
Q1B
Q2A
Q3C
Q4B
Q5A
Q6B
Q7C
Q8D
Q9B
Q10A
Q11B
Q12C
Q13A
Q14C
Q15B
Q16C
Q17C
Q18B
Q19D
Q20C
Q1 (B) with — comply WITH — mandatory fixed phrase.
Q2 (A) for — responsible FOR — always 'for', never 'of'.
Q3 (C) of — consist OF — never 'consist with'.
Q4 (B) for — eligible FOR — same pattern as 'apply for', 'qualify for'.
Q5 (A) for — designed FOR — purpose preposition.
Q6 (B) on — on behalf of — fixed three-word phrase.
Q7 (C) on — based ON — always 'on'.
Q8 (D) with — familiar WITH — always 'with'.
Q9 (B) on — on + day of the week — 'on Tuesday'.
Q10 (A) by / at — by Friday = deadline; at 5:00 = specific time.
Q11 (B) on — on + specific date — 'on the first'.
Q12 (C) on — on + floor number — always 'on the third floor'.
Q13 (A) of — in charge OF — fixed phrase.
Q14 (C) from — differ FROM — standard comparison preposition.
Q15 (B) from — result FROM = caused by something upstream. result IN = leads to an outcome.
Q16 (C) in — result IN = the outcome/effect.
Q17 (C) within — within walking distance — fixed phrase.
Q18 (B) in — in accordance WITH — 'in accordance' is a fixed phrase.
Q19 (D) to — refer TO — always 'to'. 'Refer to page 5.'
Q20 (C) for — apply FOR a job/position — standard phrase.