Prepositions

The correct preposition to use with 'benefitted' in this context is 'from'. The phrase 'benefitted from' indicates receiving an advantage or improvement due to something, which fits the sentence meaning.

The correct sentence is 'The party comprises Rana, Rehan, Shanza and myself.' The verb 'comprise' means 'to consist of' and does not require a preposition before the list of members.

The verb 'disappear' is commonly followed by the preposition 'from' to indicate the place or state from which something ceases to be visible or present. In the phrase 'The courageous man never disappears from success,' the preposition 'from' correctly conveys that the man does not vanish or fade away due to success. Other prepositions like 'about,' 'of,' or 'over' do not fit idiomatically in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'affiliated' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'affiliated with' means officially connected or associated with, which fits the sentence meaning.

The verb 'accede' is correctly followed by the preposition 'to' when meaning to agree to or give consent to a request, demand, or treaty. The phrase 'accede to my request' is the correct and idiomatic usage. The other options ('of', 'about', 'by') are incorrect in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'vexed' in this context is 'with', as in 'He was vexed with the behaviour of his son.' This is the standard collocation in English.

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'into' because the phrase 'reduced him into a skeleton' means the illness caused him to become very thin, like a skeleton. 'To' is incorrect here.

The correct preposition to use with 'find favor' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'find favor with' means to be approved or liked by someone, which fits the sentence meaning perfectly.

The correct preposition to use with 'accomplice' is 'to'. The phrase 'accomplice to the thief' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.

The adjective 'ignorant' is conventionally followed by the preposition 'of' when indicating lack of knowledge about something. The phrase 'ignorant of' is the standard and widely accepted usage in English grammar. Therefore, the correct sentence is 'He is ignorant of what he pretends to know.' The option 'to' is incorrect in this context. This is supported by multiple authoritative grammar sources and usage examples.

The correct preposition to use with 'exception' in this context is 'to', as the phrase 'no exception to the rules' is the standard idiomatic expression.

The correct preposition to indicate a time limit is "within," meaning the homework must be finished inside the two-hour period. The other options do not correctly convey this meaning.

The correct preposition to use with 'yearned' in this context is 'for', as in 'yearned for the return to her own home.' This expresses a strong desire or longing for something.

Option A correctly uses the present perfect continuous tense with the appropriate preposition 'for' to indicate duration. The original sentence is grammatically incorrect and uses 'since' improperly with a duration. Options B, C, and D use incorrect prepositions for expressing duration.

The correct preposition to use with 'deals' when referring to trading or handling a commodity like sugar is 'in'. Hence, 'He deals in sugar' is correct.

The correct preposition to express contrast in this sentence is 'Despite'. It shows that even though there were serious injuries, he still managed to play well. The other options do not fit the context grammatically or semantically.

The correct preposition to indicate possession or origin in this context is 'from'. 'She has two children from her first husband' correctly shows the relationship. Other options do not fit grammatically or semantically.

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'with' to indicate possession or condition related to the eye. 'He is blind with one eye' means he has blindness affecting one eye. 'Of' is incorrect here.

The correct preposition to use with 'concerned' in this context is 'about', making the phrase 'concerned about his affairs' correct. 'Concerned of' is not idiomatic English in this usage.

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'with' because you compare one thing with another. 'Compare to' is used to highlight similarities, but 'compare with' is the standard phrase for examining differences or similarities between two items.

The correct preposition to indicate the instrument used for writing is 'with'. Therefore, 'with black ink' is correct. 'In' and 'at' do not fit the context, and 'None of these' is incorrect since 'with' is appropriate.

The correct preposition to use with 'comply' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'comply with the rules and regulations' is the standard and grammatically correct usage.

The correct phrase is "an hour's drive," which correctly uses the possessive form to indicate the duration of the drive. The other options are grammatically incorrect or unnatural in English.

The correct preposition to indicate duration of time is 'for'. 'For fifteen years' correctly expresses the length of time served. 'Since' is used with a specific starting point in time, which is not given here.

The correct preposition to use with 'consistent' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'consistent with' means that our words should agree or be in harmony with our actions.