Preposition Model Test-02

Explanation: 

The phrase “blush for shame” is a common idiomatic expression used to mean feel or show embarrassment/shame on behalf of or because of something.

While you might sometimes see “blush with shame,” when the structure includes both the verb (blush) and the noun (shame) together, “for” is often the appropriate choice to indicate the reason or cause of the blushing.

• Blush for (shame): To feel embarrassed or ashamed because of something.
• Blush at (a compliment): To redden due to a specific event or cause.

Explanation

The adjective acceptable means something is satisfactory or tolerable. When indicating the person or group who finds something satisfactory, the preposition to is used.

• Acceptable to (a person/group): Means that the offer or item meets the standards or approval of that person or group.
  • Example: The new policy was acceptable to the union members.
• Acceptable for (a purpose/situation): Refers to suitability for a specific use.
  • Example: The cheap wine is acceptable for cooking, but not for drinking.

Explanation of “Admit of”

The phrase “admit of” is an idiomatic expression that means to allow for or to leave room for something. It is typically used in the negative to mean that something cannot be permitted, tolerated, or excused.

• Admit of no excuse: Means the conduct is so serious or wrong that no excuse can possibly be accepted for it.
• Admit of no doubt: Means it is absolutely certain.

Note: This is different from the common usage of “admit” (without “of”), which means to confess or to grant entry.

• Example (Confession): He admitted to stealing the money.
• Example (Entry): She was admitted to the hospital.

Explanation

The word besides is used here as a preposition meaning in addition to or as well as.

• It indicates that the amount you already have is not enough, and you need $200 more in addition to the existing amount to cover all the costs.

Note: Be careful not to confuse “besides” (meaning in addition to) with “beside” (meaning next to or at the side of).

• Example using “beside”: The book is beside the lamp.
• Example using “besides”: Besides milk, we also need eggs.

Explanation:

The phrase introduce to means to make someone acquainted with a person, place, or, in this case, a new concept or object.

• When you introduce a person or group (the readers), you must use the preposition to to indicate what they are being made familiar with (a new kind of poetry).
• Example: The teacher introduced the students to the principles of algebra.
• Example: They introduced the public to their new product line.

Explanation:

“Angry about” Used when discussing the subject, topic, or reason for the anger.

Example:

I am angry about the delay.

Explanation of “Bad at”

When describing one’s skill level or proficiency in a specific activity, subject, or game, the adjective bad (and its opposite, good) is typically followed by the preposition at.

• Bad at: Means having little skill or competence in something.
  • Example: He’s really bad at cooking.
• Good at: Means having a high level of skill or competence in something.
  • Example: She’s very good at math.

Explanation:

Using the preposition for turns the sentence into a question about the reason, purpose, or motive behind the action.

• What did you do it for? = Why did you do that? / What was your reason for doing that?

While other prepositions might technically fit in rare, specific contexts, for is the standard and most natural fit for asking about the motivation for an action.

Explanation:

The standard idiomatic way to express the method of traveling by walking is using the preposition on with the singular noun foot.

The correct fixed phrase is “on foot”.

• On foot: Means walking.
  • Example: They crossed the river on foot.
  • Example: It’s too far to go on foot.

Therefore, the most natural and grammatically correct way to write your sentence is:

My friend always goes home on foot.

• “Died in” Used for death due to an accident, disaster, or battle.
  • Examples:
  • Example: She was injured in the crash.
  • Example: Many soldiers died in the war.
  • Example:“She died in childbirth.”
  • Example: “He died in his sleep.”
  • Example: “Over a hundred people died in the crash.
• Died of: 

  Typically used for an internal, natural cause of death, like an illness or disease. 

  • Example: “She died of cancer.” 
• Example: “He died of a heart attack.” 

Explanation

The preposition “at” is used here because it indicates a sudden, aggressive movement directed towards a target or an objective.

• Rushed at: Implies a swift, hostile, or attacking movement directly toward the rabbit.

• Other common prepositions of motion, like “to” (indicating general destination) or “toward” (indicating direction), do not carry the same aggressive connotation of a sudden attack.

Explanation

The preposition “on” is used here to indicate the basis, ground, or criterion for the selection.

The phrase “on merit” is a standard idiom that means the decision was made strictly based on your qualifications, performance, or inherent worth, rather than on favoritism, personal connections, or other external factors.

Explanation

The preposition “of” is used to indicate the cause of death, especially when the death is the result of a disease, illness, or medical condition (e.g., cancer, pneumonia, heart failure).

• Example: She died of a severe fever.

• Contrast: You would use “from” for death caused by an external injury, accident, or immediate external cause (e.g., He died from a stab wound; She died from overwork).

Explanation

The preposition “with” is used after the adjective “angry” when you are referring to the person or people who are the object of the emotion.

• Angry with someone: Used to express anger directed toward a person.

• Angry about/at something: Used to express anger directed toward a thing, situation, or action (e.g., “The headmaster was angry about their behavior”).

Explanation

The verb “consist” is almost always followed by the preposition “of” when it is used to mean “to be composed or made up of.”

• Consist of: Indicates the parts, materials, or components that form the whole.

• Example: Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen. The committee consists of five members.

Act for (someone/something): To represent or deal with the affairs of another person or company.

This means the train is running according to its scheduled timetable (neither early nor late).

The phrase “popular with” is used to describe who likes or favors the person or thing being discussed.

When you say someone or something is popular with a group, it means that group likes or admires that person or thing.

Explanation of “Adhere to”

The phrase “adhere to” is a phrasal verb that means to stick firmly to a belief, rule, practice, or principle.

It expresses the idea of following, obeying, or being committed to a standard or set of rules.

• Adhere (Verb): To stick, hold fast, or be faithful.

• to (Preposition): Indicates the object or standard being followed.

Explanation

As we discussed earlier, the construction “popular with” is used to specify the group of people who like or favor the subject.

In this context:

• Subject: The girl

• Adjective: Popular

• Group that likes her: All (meaning all people)

The phrase means Everyone likes the girl.

Explanation

The verb “apologize” is almost always followed by the preposition “for” when you are mentioning the reason or the thing you did wrong.

The structure is:

• Apologize + for + [the thing you did/the mistake]

In your sentence:

• Action: Apologize

• Reason/Mistake: the enormous delay in delivery

Examples:

• We apologize for the inconvenience.

Explanation of “Abide by”

The phrase “abide by” is a phrasal verb meaning to accept or follow a decision, rule, or agreement. It is synonymous with “comply with” or “adhere to.”

• Abide (Verb): To tolerate, remain, or wait.

• by (Preposition): In this context, it functions to show the rule or agreement that is being followed.

In your sentence, it means you must follow or obey the rules.

Examples:

• We must abide by the court’s ruling.

• The contract states that both parties must abide by the terms.

• He promised to abide by their decision.

Explanation of “Run into Debt”

The phrase “run into debt” is a common idiom meaning to get into a state of owing money; to accumulate debts.

• Run (Verb): In this context, it suggests movement toward a certain state or condition.

• into (Preposition): Indicates entry or movement towards the inside of something (in this case, the negative financial state of being in debt).

• Debt (Noun): The state of owing money.

The sentence is a warning or piece of advice meaning: You should not start owing money.

Examples:

• Many businesses run into debt during economic downturns.

• Be careful with your spending so you don’t run into debt.