Dependent Prepositions

Exercises:
1. As the quality __________ this product has improved, the demand __________ it has grown.
2. This suit made __________ wool is superior __________ the other one.
3. Diana is planning to move __________ the office next __________ mine.
4. If there are any more problems __________ this design, Ms. Yamada, who is __________
charge __________ the art department, can deal __________ them.
5. The explosion that occurred was the result __________ a combination __________ several
factors.
6. This sports car might not be suitable __________ a family, but it is perfect __________ a
single person.
7. After he gets his doctoral degree, Li-Ming hopes to contribute __________ the search
__________ a cure __________ cancer.
8. The development __________ a good bookkeeping system was essential __________
modern business.
9. Mr. Ewool, a native __________ Ghana, moved __________ the United Kingdom fifteen years
ago.
10. There are many rules __________ using prepositions, but, unfortunately, there are many
exceptions __________ the rules.
11. Thanks __________ improvements __________ medical technology, doctors today are
capable __________ making much more accurate diagnoses.
12. I made an appointment __________ Mr. Hilbert to talk __________ the upcoming merger.
13. Although you will not be eligible __________ retirement for many years, you should start to
prepare __________ it now.
14. According __________ some experts, the long-term effect __________ pollution __________
peoples health may be more serious than was once thought.
15. Zambia is the source __________ over 15% of the worlds supply __________ cobalt.
16. Together __________ his aides, the chancellor arrived __________ the airport.
17. We have found a solution __________ part __________ the problem.
18. If we intend to compete __________ Rockwood Industries, we must take a new approach
__________ distribution and marketing.
19. I agree __________ George when he said that before we decide __________ a plan, we need
to talk __________ someone who has a lot of experience __________ this area.
20. Instead __________ guessing blindly, you should make an educated guess __________
means __________ the process __________ elimination.

Source: Complete Guide to the TOEIC Test

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Dependent Prepositions
Exercises Answer key

1. of, for
2. of, to
3. (in)to, to
4. with, in, of, with
5. of, of
6. for, for
7. to, for, for
8. of, to/for
9. of, to
10. for, to
11. to, in, of
12. with, about
13. for, for
14. to, of, on
15. of, of
16. with, at
17. to, of
18. with, to
19. with, on, to/with, in
20. of, by, of, of

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