Question

Complete the sentences (1-10) with the most suitable preposition (a-j):a) to b) out of c)on d)for e)at f) in g) with h) of i) to j) from. 1. I bought this computer ______ the start of the summer. 2. He signed the documents on behalf _______ his company. 3. She retired _______ the firm at the age of sixty. 4. With reference ________ your order, we apologize for the delay. 5. Nine _______ten ventures won`t make any return. 6. The location of a business is an important factor _______ its growth. 7. Employers offer jobs _______people with the right qualifications and experience. 8. A good employee always arrives _______ time. 9. We always insist on payment _______ advance. 10. Can you deal ________ this report in time for the meeting?

Answer 1

1.punctual a) encourage other people to work well

2. motivating b) shy and nervous; without much

confidence

3. state-run c) managed by the government

4. valuable d) like to be on time

5. timid e) important or worth money

6. creative f) good at making things work

7. practical g) want to reach the top in their career

8. hard-working h) have a lot of new ideas

9. sociable i) like to spend time with other people

10.ambitious j) spend a lot of time doing a good job

 

Answer 2

Sure, here are the completed sentences with the suitable prepositions:

1. I bought this computer at the start of the summer.
2. He signed the documents on behalf of his company.
3. She retired from the firm at the age of sixty.
4. With reference to your order, we apologize for the delay.
5. Nine out of ten ventures won't make any return.
6. The location of a business is an important factor for its growth.
7. Employers offer jobs to people with the right qualifications and experience.
8. A good employee always arrives on time.
9. We always insist on payment in advance.
10. Can you deal with this report in time for the meeting?