Use the correct preposition: about, against, after, for, from, in, like, of, off, on, over,

to,
with
1.

Select the response from the list that best completes the sentence.

1.Most people aren't accustomed

working hard.

2.If you try hard, you can succeed

reaching your goal.

3.I have always dreamed

becoming successful.

4.I'd like to be in charge

managing a company.

5.I will need to concentrate

studying business courses.

6.Some people don't care

this particular field of study, but I do.

7.I don't want to argue

anyone

feeling that way.

8.I think perhaps we all dream

working for ourselves.

9.I am looking forward

exploring my options.

10.It's important not to worry

being successful right off: it takes time.

11.I believe

beginning at the bottom and working one's way to the top.

12.I am excited

taking classes at my local university.

13.I am interested

studying management techniques.

14.I feel guilty

spending so much money for classes.

15.I apologized

my parents

continuing to be a burden.

16.They don't blame me

wanting to improve my education.

17.What is the point

working if one is not well-prepared to do a job?

18.My father warned me

thinking negative thoughts. Think positive!

19.Perhaps, one day I will be responsible

taking care of my parents.

20.I wouldn't object

helping my sister with her tuition when I get a job.

21.I am tired

hearing friends say that they can't wait to leave home.

22.Still, I am looking forward

having a place of my own to live.

23.I am not used

cooking for myself and cleaning up.

24.I have been guilty

leaving messes for my mother to clean up.

25.Sometimes, I think

doing things and then just as quickly forget them.

26.I care

making a difference in this world.

Complete the sentence with a preposition: about, against, after, for, from, in, of, off, on,
over, to, with
1.For five years, Alice has put

going to college.

2.A few years ago, Alice decided

continuing her education.

3.At work, Alice was in charge

managing her department.

4.At home, Alice had to take care

two children.

5.Alice didn't want to be blamed

abandoning her responsibilities.

6.Nevertheless, Alice didn't want to forget

advancing her skills.

7.For this reason, Alice talked to her family

returning to school.

8.Her family congratulated her

taking this step forward.

9.They told her not to worry

being away from the kids.

10.They assured her that her kids would get used

doing more things for themselves.

11.They told her not to give

and feel guilty.

12.They advised her to think

this step as advancing her salary and education.

13.Alice told them that she wanted to specialize

business and technology.

14.Alice has been studying now for six months. She thinks she is doing a good job
of coping
having multiple responsibilities.

15.No one can accuse her

being lazy!

16.Her children have adjusted

having to do more around the house.

17.Her parents warned her

letting the children be alone too much, so her parents

check on them while Alice is in class.

18.Still, Alice feels she has to apologize

being unavailable to them.

19.Alice is very happy about continuing

her education.

20.Because of her advancement, she will be able to rely

herself to provide for her

children's future.