Dependent Prepositions - Nouns 5
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Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions.
NP05
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EXPLANATION
1)
The governor has enjoyed a huge surge
the polls in the wake of last month's convention.
2)
Even when there's no direct reference
the epics, the audience sees the films in these terms.
3)
Steve showed an early aptitude
music and began playing his guitar with a neighborhood band in his teens.
4)
The purpose of this position is to ensure compliance
City building codes for commercial properties.
5)
The onslaught
Hitler's Rhine had been very, very carefully planned by Montgomery and Dempsey.
6)
Because Robert has a mistrust
doctors, he is reluctant to seek help for his medical concerns.
7)
South Sudan gained independence
Sudan in July 2011, but the hard-won celebration was short-lived.
8)
Most men don't have the traditional preconception
gender roles anymore, and I'm glad.
9)
Akito Watabe will make a third attempt
winning an Olympic medal in the Nordic combined event in Sochi.
10)
The city of Portsmouth has paid tribute
Normandy veterans in the presence of world leaders.
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Answers
1)
surge in
a sudden increase in the amount or number of something
2)
reference to
a comment that mentions someone or something
3)
aptitude for
a natural ability to do something
4)
compliance with
the practice of obeying a law, rule, or request
5)
onslaught on
a fierce or destructive attack
6)
mistrust of
a feeling that you should not trust someone or something
7)
independence from
freedom from political control by other countries
8)
preconception about/of
a preconceived idea or prejudice
9)
attempt at
an act of trying to do sth, especially something difficult
10)
tribute to
an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude
