Prepositions

The correct preposition to use in the phrase 'expect more ______ their children' is 'of.' This is a common English collocation where 'expect more of someone' means to have higher expectations from them.

The correct preposition to describe a horse jumping a fence is 'over,' as it indicates movement across and above the fence. The other options do not correctly convey this meaning.

The correct preposition to use with 'aware' in this context is 'of'. The phrase 'aware of the problems' is standard English usage, indicating knowledge or consciousness about something.

The correct preposition to use with 'robbed' in this context is 'of', so 'robbed of her purse' is grammatically correct. 'By her' or 'by hers' would incorrectly suggest she did the robbing, and 'of hers' is not idiomatic here.

The correct preposition to use with 'pocket' is 'in' because keys are located inside the pocket, not on, at, or from it.

The correct preposition to indicate that nitrogen gas is plentiful within the Earth's atmosphere is 'in'. 'On' is used for surfaces, which is incorrect here. Therefore, 'in' is the correct choice.

The correct preposition to use after the phrase 'There is no point' is 'in', making 'There is no point in arguing' the correct form. Other options do not fit grammatically in this context.

The adjective 'sensible' can be followed by the preposition 'of' when it means aware or perceptive about something. The phrase 'sensible of the difficulties he faces' is correct and idiomatic English, meaning he is aware of the difficulties. Other prepositions like 'to', 'with', or 'at' do not fit grammatically in this context.

The correct preposition in the phrase is 'by' as in 'He took his brother by the hand,' which means he held his brother's hand. The other options do not form correct or common expressions in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'bound' in this context is 'to,' making the phrase 'bound to the stake.' This is a standard and idiomatic usage in English to indicate that someone is tied or fastened to a particular object or place. Other options such as 'of,' 'with,' or 'at' do not fit idiomatically in this phrase.

The correct preposition to indicate proximity in this context is 'by'. 'She is standing by her brother' means she is standing close to him. Other options do not fit the context appropriately.

The preposition 'for' is used to indicate a duration of time, which fits the sentence 'He has been living in Switzerland for two years.' 'Since' is used with a specific starting point in time, which is not given here.

The correct preposition to use with 'came out' when indicating the origin or place is 'from'. Therefore, 'Danish came out from his office' is correct. 'Of' is incorrect in this context.

The preposition 'for' correctly indicates the purpose or intended use of the cupboard in relation to the new house. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

The correct preposition to use with 'the sun rises' is 'in' because we say the sun rises in the east to indicate location or direction. The other options are incorrect in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'suspect' in this context is 'of', as in 'suspect him of stealing the pen.' This is the standard collocation in English.

The correct phrase to express that the outdoor party was rescheduled even though there was bad weather is 'In spite of' (or 'Despite'). 'Because of' indicates causation, which does not fit the sentence meaning here.

The correct preposition to use with 'sceptical' in this context is 'about'. The phrase 'sceptical about some of the proposals' is standard English usage, indicating doubt or mistrust regarding the proposals.

The correct preposition to indicate proximity or position next to someone is "by." "She is standing by her boyfriend" means she is standing next to him, which fits the sentence context. Other options do not convey the intended meaning as accurately.

The correct prepositional phrase is 'devotes much of his time to planning,' where 'planning' is a gerund following the preposition 'to.' Option A correctly uses 'to planning.'

The correct preposition to use with 'upbraided' in this context is 'for,' as it indicates the reason for the reprimand. 'Upbraided for his slovenly appearance' is the correct phrase.

The correct preposition to use with a specific time is 'at'. Therefore, 'The club usually empties at about two in the morning' is correct.

In cricket terminology, the correct preposition used with 'settled' in this context is 'in the crease.' The phrase 'settled in the crease' means the batsman has taken a stable position within the crease area. While 'on the crease' and 'at the crease' are sometimes used, 'in the crease' is the most commonly accepted and idiomatic expression in cricket commentary and writing.

The correct preposition to express duration of time is 'for'. 'For ten years' indicates the length of time someone has been working. 'Since' is used with a specific starting point in time, 'from' is used to indicate the starting point but not duration, and 'with' is incorrect in this context.

The phrase 'I'm getting late _____ office' is not idiomatic English. The correct and natural way to express this idea is 'I'm getting late for the office.' The preposition 'for' is used to indicate the destination or purpose when talking about being late. The option 'to' is incorrect in this context. According to standard English usage, 'late for' is the correct collocation when referring to being late to a place or event.