GRAMMAR FOR CAMBRIDGE FIRST - NOUN AND PREPOSITIONS

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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

Noun and Prepositions

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