Prepositions

The correct preposition to complete the phrase is 'for' as in 'Macbeth's desire for power,' which correctly expresses the object of his desire. The other options do not fit grammatically or semantically in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'ability' when referring to a subject like Mathematics is 'in'. The phrase 'ability in Mathematics' is the standard and idiomatic usage in English to indicate proficiency or skill in a subject. While 'good at Mathematics' is common for describing skill, the noun 'ability' is conventionally paired with 'in' rather than 'at'. Options 'for' and 'about' are incorrect in this context.

The correct phrasal verb is 'brush off,' which means to dismiss or ignore something. Therefore, 'South Africa brushed off the threat of tougher economic sanctions' is correct.

The correct preposition to use with 'concerned' in this context is 'with', making the phrase 'concerned with his affairs' grammatically correct.

The correct preposition is 'up' because smoke rises through the chimney, so 'The smoke went up the chimney' is the correct phrase. Other options do not accurately describe the movement of smoke in this context.

The phrase 'bring up' is commonly used to mean 'mention' or 'raise' a topic or issue. Therefore, 'bring up anything further' is the correct expression in this context.

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'through' because it means to examine something carefully, which fits the sentence about the teacher checking the composition for mistakes.

The correct preposition to use with 'convicted' is 'of'. The phrase 'convicted of a crime' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.

The correct preposition is 'across' because it indicates movement from one side of the field to the other, which fits the context of the sentence. 'In', 'on', and 'along' do not convey the same meaning of crossing the field.

The phrase 'lived off juice' correctly uses the preposition 'off' to indicate subsisting on juice as the only source of nourishment. The other options do not fit idiomatically in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'abstained' in this context is 'from,' making the phrase 'abstained from salted food' grammatically correct. The sentence means the doctor advised him not to consume salted food.

The adjective 'astonished' is most commonly followed by the preposition 'at' when referring to someone's behavior or an event. For example, 'I am astonished at his behaviour' is the standard and correct usage. The options given do not include 'at', but among the options, 'on' is sometimes used in British English in certain contexts, though less common. 'With' is not standard usage with 'astonished'. Therefore, the best correction is to change the correct answer to 'D' ('On'), but ideally, the question should include 'at' as the correct preposition. Since 'at' is not an option, 'on' is the closest acceptable choice here.

The correct preposition to use with 'abide' in this context is 'by', as in 'abide by the referee’s decision', meaning to accept and follow the decision.

The correct sentence is 'I have a decent house to live in.' This sentence correctly uses the singular noun 'house' with the article 'a' and includes the necessary preposition 'in' after 'to live' to complete the phrase. Option A is incorrect because it lacks the preposition 'in' at the end, which is necessary to indicate living inside the house. Option C is incorrect because it uses 'a' with the plural noun 'houses,' which is grammatically wrong. Option D is incorrect because it uses the plural noun 'houses' without an article and also lacks the preposition 'in.' Therefore, option B is the correct choice, as it properly includes the article, noun form, and preposition.

The correct phrase is 'interfered with,' which means to obstruct or hinder. The other options are incorrect because 'interfered into,' 'interfered from,' and 'interfered upon' are not standard English expressions.

The correct preposition to complete the sentence is 'for' because 'opportunities for' is the standard collocation when referring to chances available to someone. 'With' does not fit grammatically in this context.

The phrase 'superior to' is the correct English collocation used to compare two things, indicating that one is better than the other. Therefore, 'Congregational prayer is superior to optional prayer' is grammatically and semantically correct.

The correct preposition to use with 'jealous' when indicating the object of jealousy is 'of'. Therefore, 'She is jealous of my friend.' is correct.

The correct preposition to use with 'scared' when indicating the cause of fear is 'of'. Therefore, 'She is scared of snake' is correct, though it should be 'a snake' for grammatical completeness.

The correct preposition to indicate the destination of the Prime Minister leaving is 'for'. 'For' is used to show the place someone is going to, making option C correct.

The correct preposition to use with 'good' when referring to a skill or ability in a sport is 'at'. Therefore, 'He is good at football.' is correct.

The correct preposition to use with 'getting out' when referring to a car is 'of'. The standard and idiomatic phrase is 'getting out of the car'. While 'from' is sometimes used in other contexts, it is not the correct preposition in this case. 'Getting out of the car' is the accepted and commonly used expression in English.

The correct preposition to use with 'familiar' in this context is 'to'. The phrase 'Your face is very familiar to him' means that he recognizes your face. Other options do not fit grammatically or semantically.

The correct phrase is "The girl stood in the burning house." The article "The" is appropriate to specify a particular girl, and the preposition "in" is correct to indicate that the girl is inside the burning house. The preposition "on" would imply standing on the surface of the house, which is less likely and unusual in this context. Option D is incorrect because it lacks the article before "Girl." Therefore, option C is the grammatically correct and contextually appropriate choice.

The word "either" is used to indicate a choice between two alternatives, which fits the context of choosing between a government or private university. The other options do not correctly express this choice.