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Practice 1
Working Toward a Career
Use the correct preposition:
about, against, after, for, from, in, like, of, off, on, over, to, with
Select the response from the list that best completes the sentence.
Compare your response to the answer by clicking the
"Check 1-10" button at the bottom
, or click the "Check" button to the left as you go.
1.
Most people aren't
accustomed
--
to
working hard.
Feedback 1
2.
If you try hard, you can
succeed
—
in
on
about
to
with
reaching your goal.
Feedback 2
3.
I have always
dreamed
—
in
on
about
to
of
becoming successful.
Feedback 3
4.
I'd like to be
in charge
—
in
on
about
to
of
managing a company.
Feedback 4
5.
I will need to
concentrate
—
in
on
about
to
of
studying Business.
Feedback 5
6.
Some people
don't care
—
for
on
about
to
of
this particular field of study, but I do.
See note below regarding
care for
and
care about
meanings.
Feedback 6
7.
I don't want to
argue
—
in
on
with
about
of
anyone
—
in
on
with
about
of
feeling that way.
Feedback 7
8.
I think perhaps we all
dream
—
in
on
with
about
of
working for ourselves.
Feedback 8
9.
I am
looking forward
—
to
on
with
about
of
exploring my options.
Feedback 9
10.
It's important not to
worry
—
to
on
with
about
of
being successful right off: it takes time.
Feedback 10
11.
I
believe
—
in
on
with
about
of
beginning at the bottom and working one's way to the top.
Feedback 11
12.
I am
excited
—
over
on
with
about
of
taking classes at my local university.
Feedback 12
13.
I am
interested
—
in
on
with
about
of
studying management techniques.
Feedback 13
14.
I
feel guilty
—
for
on
with
about
of
spending so much money for classes.
Feedback 14
15.
I
apologized
—
in
on
with
about
to
my parents
—
in
on
with
for
to
continuing to be a burden.
Feedback 15
16.
They don't
blame
me
—
in
for
with
about
against
wanting to improve my education.
Feedback 16
17.
What is the
point
—
in
for
with
about
of
working if we are not well-prepared to do our job?
Feedback 17
18.
My father
warned
me
—
in
for
with
about
of
thinking negative thoughts. Think positive!
Feedback 18
19.
Perhaps, one day I will
be responsible
—
in
for
with
about
to
taking care of my parents.
Feedback 19
20.
I wouldn't
object
—
in
for
with
about
to
helping my sister with her tuition when I get a job.
Feedback 20
21.
I am
tired
—
in
of
with
about
to
hearing friends say that they can't wait to leave home.
Feedback 21
22.
Still, I
am looking forward
—
in
of
with
about
to
having a place of my own to live.
Feedback 22
23.
I
am not used
—
in
of
with
about
to
cooking for my self and cleaning up.
Feedback 23
24.
I have been
guilty
—
in
of
with
about
to
leaving messes for my mother to clean up.
Feedback 24
25.
Sometimes, I
think
—
in
of
with
about
to
doing things and then just as quickly forget them.
Feedback 25
26.
I
care
—
in
of
with
about
to
making a difference in this world.
Feedback 26
Note:
"care for"
means to have a preference; "
care about"
means to have concern.