Noun and Prepositions

Index

Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.

1) These two spare parts aren't the same.
DIFFERENCE

2) Karen asked me how much I had paid for the cinema tickets.
COST

3) She hasn't been able to solve the problem yet.
SOLUTION

4) He has a vast knowledge of Variola viruses.
AUTHORITY

5) Angus has always been fond of rock music.
TASTE

6) Why was the manager so angry?
CAUSE

Test Answers!

ANSWERS 1: IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOMETHING
FAMOUS FOR SOMETHING
More Examples:
We found no significant difference between the two groups. V DIFFERENCE BETWEEN + TWO THINGS
~~We found no significant difference from the two groups.~~ X

ANSWERS 2: KNOW THE COST OF
EXPLANATION
THE COST OF SOMETHING
More Examples:
We need money to cover the cost of heating. V THE COST + OF SOMETHING
~~We need money to cover the cost to heating.~~ X

ANSWERS 3: FOUND THE SOLUTION TO
EXPLANATION
SOLUTION TO SOMETHING
More Examples:
The solution to last month's quiz is on page 46. V SOLUTION + TO SOMETHING
~~The solution of last month's quiz is on page 46.~~ X

ANSWERS 4: AN AUTHORITY ON
EXPLANATION
AUTHORITY ON SOMETHING
More Examples:
Paul was an authority on antique musical instruments. V AUTHORITY + ON SOMETHING
~~Paul was an authority in antique musical instruments.~~ X

ANSWERS 5: A TASTE FOR
EXPLANATION
HAVE A TASTE FOR SOMETHING (what a person likes)
More Examples:
Even at a young age she had a taste for books. V A TASTE + FOR SOMETHING
~~Even at a young age she had a taste of books.~~ X

ANSWERS 6: THE CAUSE OF
EXPLANATION
THE CAUSE OF
More Examples:
It's our job to establish the cause of the fire. V THE CAUSE + OF
~~It's our job to establish the cause for the fire.~~ X