Dependent Prepositions - Adjectives 2
Index
First complete the table with the prepositions and then complete the sentences with an adjective and preposition from the table.
ANSWERS
adjacent
amenable
detrimental
equivalent
impervious
repugnant
bent
incumbent
insistent
intent
reliant
short
deficient
engrossed
inherent
lacking
negligent
versed
diffident
lukewarm
peeved
pessimistic
reticent
scathing
1)
Throughout her career Susan was extremely
her personal affairs and shunned publicity.
2)
Since he was behind in the polls, the politician was
his chance of winning the election.
3)
Indeed, Kate seems
criticism of almost any kind except of her remarkable hairstyle.
4)
We believe that it is
us to do everything possible to ensure that safety is paramount.
5)
My wife never complains about anything and is
all my holiday suggestions.
6)
Danielle was so
her work that she frequently stayed up until the small hours.
7)
Risk is
every business venture, but it is inevitably higher when you are pushing the limits.
8)
The fume generated during arc welding is
human health because of dangerous nanoparticles.
9)
Volleyball is still largely
players drafted straight out of high school.
10)
As a computer technician you must be well
computer systems and network functions.
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Answers
1)
reticent about
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily
2)
diffident about
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
3)
impervious to
not affected by something or not seeming to notice it
4)
incumbent on
necessary as part of somebody’s duties
5)
amenable to
willing to do something or to agree with someone
6)
engrossed in
giving all your attention to something
7)
inherent in
belonging naturally to someone or something
8)
detrimental to
harmful or damaging
9)
reliant on
dependent on someone or something
10)
versed in
experienced or skilled in, knowledgeable about