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Chapter 13 - Idiomatic Use of Prepositions

Identify the correct preposition that follows each word shown. Remember that "with" is usually used with people.

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You must become acquainted ___ the new equipment.with
Miss Saguchi was addicted ___ jelly beans.to
Are you adept ___ programming?in
All employees must adhere ___ certain office rules.to
Did they agree ___ the plan for splitting shifts?to
In this matter I certainly agree ___ you.with
Customers are understandably angry ___ the delay.at
How can you be angry ___ the child?with
You may buy ___ any one of several vendors.from
She is capable ___ remarkable accomplishments.of
We must comply ___ governmental regulations.with
Four countries concur ___ a plan to promote peace.in
Do you concur ___ Andrew about profits?with
These machine parts do not conform ___ specifications.to
The white boat contrasts ___ the blue ocean.with
A bird's wing corresponds ___ a person's arm.to
Madge corresponds ___ several distant friends.with
A desire ___ wealth may create greed.for
Mr. Lee is desirous ___ acquiring blue-chip stocks.of
Checking accounts differ ___ savings accounts.from
I differ ___ you in small points only.with
This product is different ___ the one I ordered.from
Do you disagree ___ him?with
Dr. Rand is an expert ___ electronics.in
Guard ___ infection by covering wounds.against
This house key is identical ___ yours.with (or to)
Living alone, the young man was independent ___ his parents.of
I infer ___ your remark that you are dissatisfied.from
Jerry has a great interest ___ personal computers.in
Negligent ___ his diet, the old man became ill.of
Mr. McClain was oblivious ___ his surroundings.of (or to)
We plan ___ expand the marketing of our products.to
Do you prefer ___ work a four-day week?to
We tried to reason ___ the unhappy customer.with
Checkbook figures must be reconciled ___ bank figures.with
He has never become reconciled ___ retirement.to
William is responsible ___ locking the building.for
The salary increase is retroactive ___ last July 1.to
Mrs. Choy is unusually sensitive ___ cold.to
Your term paper topic is similar ___ mine.to
How long have you been standing ___ line?in
The speaker talked ___ the large group.to
After his lecture, the speaker talked ___ club members informally.with

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