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Strengthen your ability to select the correct English prepositions in common phrases and sentence structures. (74 cards)

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The lecture is scheduled to begin precisely ______ 10 a.m.

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The lecture is scheduled to begin precisely at 10 a.m.

Use at for specific times of the day.

The class starts at 9 a.m.
She arrived at noon.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The exam will take place ______ Monday morning.

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The exam will take place on Monday morning.

Use on for specific days and parts of days.

We meet on Tuesday evenings.
The seminar is on Friday afternoon.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

She completed her degree ______ 2023.

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She completed her degree in 2023.

Use in for years and longer time periods.

He graduated in 2020.
The event happened in July.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The library is open for students ______ weekends.

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The library is open for students on weekends.

Use on for weekends.

I study on Saturdays.
They relax on weekends.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The professor is unavailable ______ the moment due to a meeting.

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The professor is unavailable at the moment due to a meeting.

Use at for specific points in time like “the moment.”

She’s busy at present.
He’s in a meeting at the moment.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The new science lab is located ______ the campus near the main gate.

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The new science lab is located on the campus near the main gate.

Use on for locations within a larger area like a campus.

The library is on the campus.
The cafeteria is on the main quad.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

She keeps her textbooks ______ her backpack during class.

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She keeps her textbooks in her backpack during class.

Use in for enclosed spaces.

The notes are in the drawer.
Her laptop is in her bag.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

They networked ______ the academic conference last week.

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They networked at the academic conference last week.

Use at for events like conferences or meetings.

She presented at the seminar.
They met at the workshop.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The university will announce the results ______ June.

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The university will announce the results in June.

Use in for months.

The semester starts in September.
She visited in March.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The assignment must be submitted ______ tomorrow to meet the deadline.

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The assignment must be submitted by tomorrow to meet the deadline.

Use by for deadlines, meaning no later than the specified time.

Submit the paper by Friday.
Return the form by Monday.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The professor holds office hours ______ the afternoon on Wednesdays.

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The professor holds office hours in the afternoon on Wednesdays.

Use in for parts of the day, except for night.

She studies in the morning.
They work in the evening.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The students stood ______ the back of the lecture hall to observe.

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The students stood at the back of the lecture hall to observe.

Use at for specific points or positions in a space.

He waited at the door.
She stood at the entrance.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

I’ll meet you ______ the library entrance at 3 p.m.

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I’ll meet you at the library entrance at 3 p.m.

Use at for specific locations or points.

They met at the café.
She waited at the bus stop.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The research paper is due ______ the end of the semester.

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The research paper is due by the end of the semester.

Use by to indicate a deadline.

Finish the project by Thursday.
Submit your application by next week.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

She grew up ______ a small town near the university.

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She grew up in a small town near the university.

Use in for towns and cities.

He lives in Chicago.
They stayed in London.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The lecture lasted ______ two hours without a break.

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The lecture lasted for two hours without a break.

Use for to indicate duration of time.

She studied for three hours.
They worked for a month.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The professor was speaking ______ the auditorium during the event.

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The professor was speaking in the auditorium during the event.

Use in for enclosed buildings or spaces.

They met in the classroom.
The event was in the hall.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The seminar is scheduled ______ Tuesday evening at the university.

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The seminar is scheduled on Tuesday evening at the university.

Use on for specific days and parts of days.

The class is on Monday morning.
We meet on Sunday afternoons.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

She arrived ______ the train station before the lecture.

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She arrived at the train station before the lecture.

Use at for specific places like stations or airports.

He waited at the airport.
They met at the hotel.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The professor wrote key terms ______ the whiteboard during class.

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The professor wrote key terms on the whiteboard during class.

Use on for surfaces.

The notice is on the bulletin board.
Her name is on the list.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

I’m waiting ______ the professor’s feedback on my essay.

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I’m waiting for the professor’s feedback on my essay.

Use wait + for to indicate what is expected.

She waited for the results.
He’s waiting for a response.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The conference will be held ______ the main campus next month.

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The conference will be held at the main campus next month.

Use at for specific locations like a campus or university.

The meeting is at the institute.
They gathered at the center.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

She is very good ______ writing academic essays.

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She is very good at writing academic essays.

Use good + at to indicate skill or ability.

He’s good at math.
She’s good at presenting.

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Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

The students were excited ______ the upcoming field trip.

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The students were excited about the upcoming field trip.

Use excited + about to show enthusiasm for an event.

She’s excited about her new course.
They’re excited about the project.

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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: He apologized \_\_\_\_\_\_ missing the group presentation.
He apologized **for** missing the group presentation. ## Footnote Use **apologize + for** to express regret for an action. *She apologized for being late.* *He apologized for his error.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The professor is famous \_\_\_\_\_\_ her research in biology.
The professor is famous **for** her research in biology. ## Footnote Use **famous + for** to indicate the reason for fame. *The city is famous for its history.* *He’s famous for his discoveries.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: She was angry \_\_\_\_\_\_ her group for not preparing well.
She was angry **with** her group for not preparing well. ## Footnote Use **angry + with** when referring to a person or group. *He’s angry with his team.* *She’s angry with her colleague.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The lecture hall was crowded \_\_\_\_\_\_ students during the event.
The lecture hall was crowded **with** students during the event. ## Footnote Use **crowded + with** to indicate what fills a space. *The room was crowded with people.* *The hall was crowded with visitors.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: I’m tired \_\_\_\_\_\_ studying the same topic every day.
I’m tired **of** studying the same topic every day. ## Footnote Use **tired + of** to indicate the cause of fatigue. *She’s tired of working late.* *He’s tired of repetitive tasks.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The research findings were similar \_\_\_\_\_\_ those from last year.
The research findings were similar **to** those from last year. ## Footnote Use **similar + to** to compare two things. *Her essay is similar to mine.* *The results are similar to last year’s.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The student was nervous \_\_\_\_\_\_ the oral exam.
The student was nervous **about** the oral exam. ## Footnote Use **nervous + about** to indicate the cause of nervousness. *She’s nervous about her presentation.* *He’s nervous about the test.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The textbook is full \_\_\_\_\_\_ useful examples for students.
The textbook is full **of** useful examples for students. ## Footnote Use **full + of** to indicate contents. *The book is full of information.* *The room is full of books.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: She’s very fond \_\_\_\_\_\_ attending academic conferences.
She’s very fond **of** attending academic conferences. ## Footnote Use **fond + of** to show affection or liking. *He’s fond of reading.* *She’s fond of music.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition. The professor was impressed \_\_\_\_\_\_ the student’s research proposal.
The professor was impressed **with** the student’s research proposal. ## Footnote Use **impressed + with** to indicate the source of impression. *She was impressed with the results.* *He’s impressed with her work.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: I feel sorry \_\_\_\_\_\_ the students who failed the exam.
I feel sorry **for** the students who failed the exam. ## Footnote Use **sorry + for** when referring to people. *She feels sorry for her friend.* *He feels sorry for the team.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The university is located \_\_\_\_\_\_ the coast of California.
The university is located **on** the coast of California. ## Footnote Use **on** for locations along a coast or border. *The town is on the river.* *The hotel is on the beach.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The lecture notes are \_\_\_\_\_\_ the top shelf in the library.
The lecture notes are **on** the top shelf in the library. ## Footnote Use **on** for surfaces like shelves. *The book is on the table.* *The papers are on the desk.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: He arrived \_\_\_\_\_\_ Japan for the international conference.
He arrived **in** Japan for the international conference. ## Footnote Use **arrive + in** for countries or cities. *She arrived in Paris.* *They arrived in Tokyo.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The professor spoke \_\_\_\_\_\_ the importance of research ethics.
The professor spoke **about** the importance of research ethics. ## Footnote Use **speak + about** to indicate the topic. *She spoke about her project.* *He spoke about the results.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The experiment depends \_\_\_\_\_\_ the availability of funding.
The experiment depends **on** the availability of funding. ## Footnote Use **depend + on** to show reliance. *The project depends on teamwork.* *Success depends on effort.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: She complained \_\_\_\_\_\_ the noise in the lecture hall.
She complained **about** the noise in the lecture hall. ## Footnote Use **complain + about** to indicate the issue. *He complained about the schedule.* *She complained about the service.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The course consists \_\_\_\_\_\_ five modules and a final exam.
The course consists **of** five modules and a final exam. ## Footnote Use **consist + of** to describe components. *The team consists of experts.* *The book consists of chapters.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: He’s thinking \_\_\_\_\_\_ changing his major next semester.
He’s thinking **about** changing his major next semester. ## Footnote Use **think + about** when considering something. *She’s thinking about her future.* *He’s thinking about the problem.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The student borrowed a book \_\_\_\_\_\_ the library for her research.
The student borrowed a book **from** the library for her research. ## Footnote Use **borrow + from** to indicate the source. *She borrowed a pen from her friend.* *He borrowed money from the bank.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The professor explained the concept \_\_\_\_\_\_ the class clearly.
The professor explained the concept **to** the class clearly. ## Footnote Use **explain + to** to indicate the recipient. *She explained the idea to her team.* *He explained the rule to the students.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The research team collaborated \_\_\_\_\_\_ a university abroad.
The research team collaborated **with** a university abroad. ## Footnote Use **collaborate + with** to show partnership. *She collaborated with her professor.* *They collaborated with the institute.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The article was written \_\_\_\_\_\_ an expert in the field.
The article was written **by** an expert in the field. ## Footnote Use **by** in passive voice to indicate the doer of the action. *The book was written by a scholar.* *The lecture was given by a guest.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The exam was postponed \_\_\_\_\_\_ next week due to scheduling issues.
The exam was postponed **until** next week due to scheduling issues. ## Footnote Use **until** to indicate a situation continues up to a point. *Wait until the lecture ends.* *The event is delayed until Friday.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The results were announced \_\_\_\_\_\_ the university’s website.
The results were announced **on** the university’s website. ## Footnote Use **on** for electronic media like websites. *The article is on the blog.* *The schedule is on the portal.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: She’s very proud \_\_\_\_\_\_ her research publication.
She’s very proud **of** her research publication. ## Footnote Use **proud + of** to indicate the source of pride. *He’s proud of his grades.* *She’s proud of her work.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The professor warned the students \_\_\_\_\_\_ the exam’s difficulty.
The professor warned the students **about** the exam’s difficulty. ## Footnote Use **warn + about** to indicate the subject of the warning. *She warned him about the deadline.* *He warned us about the risks.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The library is short \_\_\_\_\_\_ staff this semester.
The library is short **of** staff this semester. ## Footnote Use **short + of** to indicate a lack. *We’re short of time.* *They’re short of resources.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The experiment’s success depends \_\_\_\_\_\_ accurate data collection.
The experiment’s success depends **on** accurate data collection. ## Footnote Use **depend + on** to show reliance. *The project depends on funding.* *Success depends on effort.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The professor divided the project \_\_\_\_\_\_ three phases.
The professor divided the project **into** three phases. ## Footnote Use **divide + into** to indicate separation into parts. *The book is divided into sections.* *The class was divided into groups.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: She was invited \_\_\_\_\_\_ the academic conference as a guest speaker.
She was invited **to** the academic conference as a guest speaker. ## Footnote Use **invite + to** to indicate the event. *He was invited to the seminar.* *They were invited to the meeting.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The lecture was \_\_\_\_\_\_ the topic of climate change.
The lecture was **on** the topic of climate change. ## Footnote Use **on** to indicate the subject of a lecture or discussion. *The talk was on history.* *Her speech was on economics.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The student was blamed \_\_\_\_\_\_ the group’s late submission.
The student was blamed **for** the group’s late submission. ## Footnote Use **blame + for** to indicate responsibility for an action. *She was blamed for the mistake.* *He was blamed for the delay.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The professor provided the students \_\_\_\_\_\_ detailed feedback.
The professor provided the students **with** detailed feedback. ## Footnote Use **provide + with** to show what is given. *She provided us with notes.* *He provided them with resources.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The textbook was translated \_\_\_\_\_\_ English for the course.
The textbook was translated **into** English for the course. ## Footnote Use **translate + into** to indicate the target language. *The article was translated into Spanish.* *The book was translated into French.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The research focused \_\_\_\_\_\_ environmental sustainability.
The research focused **on** environmental sustainability. ## Footnote Use **focus + on** to indicate the subject of attention. *The study focused on biology.* *She focused on her thesis.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The professor congratulated the team \_\_\_\_\_\_ their successful presentation.
The professor congratulated the team **on** their successful presentation. ## Footnote Use **congratulate + on** to indicate the reason for praise. *She congratulated him on his grades.* *He congratulated her on her award.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The student was accused \_\_\_\_\_\_ plagiarizing the essay.
The student was accused **of** plagiarizing the essay. ## Footnote Use **accuse + of** to indicate the offense. *He was accused of cheating.* *She was accused of lying.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The course materials are available \_\_\_\_\_\_ the library’s online portal.
The course materials are available **on** the library’s online portal. ## Footnote Use **on** for electronic platforms like websites or portals. *The lecture is on the website.* *The notes are on the platform.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The discussion took place \_\_\_\_\_\_ the break between classes.
The discussion took place **during** the break between classes. ## Footnote Use **during** to indicate when something happens within a period. *She studied during the break.* *He spoke during the meeting.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The professor is regarded \_\_\_\_\_\_ an expert in her field.
The professor is regarded **as** an expert in her field. ## Footnote Use **regard + as** to indicate classification. *She is regarded as a scholar.* *He is regarded as a leader.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The student applied \_\_\_\_\_\_ a scholarship to fund her studies.
The student applied **for** a scholarship to fund her studies. ## Footnote Use **apply + for** to indicate the purpose or goal. *She applied for a grant.* *He applied for a job.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The lecture was delivered \_\_\_\_\_\_ a renowned guest speaker.
The lecture was delivered **by** a renowned guest speaker. ## Footnote Use **by** in passive voice to indicate the agent. *The book was written by an author.* *The project was led by the professor.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The students were waiting \_\_\_\_\_\_ the professor to begin the lecture.
The students were waiting **for** the professor to begin the lecture. ## Footnote Use **wait + for** to indicate the person or thing expected. *She waited for her friend.* *He waited for the results.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The research paper was submitted \_\_\_\_\_\_ the journal for review.
The research paper was submitted **to** the journal for review. ## Footnote Use **submit + to** to indicate the recipient. *She submitted her work to the editor.* *He submitted his application to the committee.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The professor’s lecture was interrupted \_\_\_\_\_\_ a fire alarm.
The professor’s lecture was interrupted **by** a fire alarm. ## Footnote Use **by** in passive voice to indicate what caused an action. *The meeting was interrupted by a call.* *The event was disrupted by noise.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The research team is collaborating \_\_\_\_\_\_ an international institute.
The research team is collaborating **with** an international institute. ## Footnote Use **collaborate + with** to indicate a partner in an activity. *She collaborated with her peers.* *They collaborated with a university.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The seminar focused \_\_\_\_\_\_ the challenges of urban development.
The seminar focused **on** the challenges of urban development. ## Footnote Use **focus + on** to indicate the subject of attention. *The study focused on sustainability.* *He focused on his research.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The student was reprimanded \_\_\_\_\_\_ arriving late to class repeatedly.
The student was reprimanded **for** arriving late to class repeatedly. ## Footnote Use **reprimand + for** to indicate the reason for criticism. *She was reprimanded for her behavior.* *He was reprimanded for being late.*
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# Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The professor referred \_\_\_\_\_\_ a recent study during the lecture.
The professor referred **to** a recent study during the lecture. ## Footnote Use **refer + to** to indicate the subject mentioned. *She referred to the article.* *He referred to the data.*
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