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NOUNS AND DEPENDENT PREPOSITIONS

Exercise 1: Sentence Completion (Advanced Vocabulary)

Complete the sentences with the correct noun and preposition from the list below:
(craving , insistence, reduction, amazement ,reliance ,objection, gratitude, solution, knowledge,
response)

1. The committee expressed their ______________ the new legislation.


2. Despite a noticeable ______________ greenhouse gas emissions, climate change remains a
pressing issue.
3. Her constant ______________ accuracy made her an exceptional editor.
4. The child’s ______________ attention made the teacher feel appreciated.
5. The audience couldn’t hide their ______________ the ground-breaking special effects in the
movie.
6. His ______________ archaic traditions often clashed with modern ideals.
7. The ______________ this generous act was heartfelt and sincere.
8. The researchers proposed a ______________ the complex equation.
9. His extensive ______________ the topic made him the keynote speaker at the event.
10. There was no immediate ______________ the urgent email sent by the director.

Exercise 2: Error Correction

Each sentence contains an error in the use of nouns with dependent prepositions. Rewrite the
sentences correctly.

1. She had no interest about history despite her parents’ expectations.


2. The result from the test confirmed our suspicions.
3. He showed a distinct lack for courage in the face of adversity.
4. The rise of automation leads to many job displacements.
5. His knowledge in classical literature is highly respected in academia.
6. The company experienced a significant decline of profits last year.
7. There was a noticeable delay on delivering the final product.
8. His objection against the proposal was noted but ultimately disregarded.
9. The awareness about the environmental impact of plastics is growing.
10. Their response on the customer complaints was prompt and professional.

Exercise 3: Vocabulary Expansion

Replace the underlined phrases with more sophisticated vocabulary, ensuring the use of the
appropriate dependent preposition.

1. There was doubt about the government’s plan for addressing the housing crisis. (Use:
skepticism)
2. There was a significant drop in revenue during the fourth quarter. (Use: decline)
3. She felt joy in the chance to collaborate with influential figures. (Use: elation)
4. The board must deal with the problem with financial mismanagement. (Use: issue)
5. The community expressed thanks for the charitable contributions. (Use: gratitude)
6. The increase in productivity was the result of effective training programs. (Use: rise)
7. His enthusiasm about joining the project was evident to all. (Use: excitement)
8. The drastic fall in the stock market created panic. (Use: collapse)
9. The study revealed the effect of poor nutrition on cognitive development. (Use: impact)
10. Their commitment to the project was unwavering. (Use: dedication)

Exercise 4: Contextual Analysis

Match the sentences to the correct dependent preposition based on the context.
Prepositions: of, about, for, to, in, on

1. There was widespread amazement ______________ the researcher’s innovative


methodology.
2. The residents demonstrated resilience ______________ the challenges posed by the natural
disaster.
3. His objection ______________ the new taxation policy was vociferous.
4. The success of the initiative was a result ______________ meticulous planning.
5. A comprehensive report ______________ the company’s annual performance was submitted
yesterday.
6. There was increased demand ______________ eco-friendly products in the market.
7. Their reliance ______________ outdated software hindered progress.
8. The employee’s dissatisfaction ______________ working conditions led to protests.
9. Her dedication ______________ her craft earned her widespread acclaim.
10. The confusion ______________ the instructions caused delays in the project.

Exercise 5: Fill in the Gaps (Cloze Test)

Complete the passage with the appropriate noun-preposition combinations from the options
provided:
(addiction , awareness , increase, delay, response, protection, solution, objection, reliance,
gratitude)

In recent years, there has been a significant ______________ the use of digital platforms for
learning. This shift has brought with it a growing ______________ the risks associated with over-
reliance on technology. Many have raised ______________ the lack of personal interaction in online
education. Parents have demanded better ______________ inappropriate content and a quicker
______________ complaints about cyberbullying. While educators search for a ______________
these challenges, the ______________ traditional teaching methods persists. The need for a balanced
approach and continued ______________ the role of human educators is paramount.
Exercise: Key Word Transformation

Rephrase each sentence using the word in bold. Ensure your sentence is grammatically different but
conveys the same meaning.

1. The public was shocked by the politician’s scandalous behavior.


AMAZEMENT
o Much ____________________________ scandalous behaviour was seen.
2. She has a strong desire to achieve success in her career.
CRAVING
o Her ____________________________ in her career is undeniable.
3. The results of the study were not what they had anticipated.
AWARENESS
o A greater ____________________________ outcomes could have helped them.
4. His criticism of the plan focused on its lack of feasibility.
OBJECTION
o One ____________________________ was its feasibility.
5. She depends on her team for support during difficult times.
RELIANCE
o It is her ____________________________ that sustains her during difficulties.
6. The teacher explained the purpose of the experiment clearly to the students.
AWARENESS
o The students were given ____________________________ purpose.
7. There has been a dramatic decrease in the number of students enrolling in the course.
REDUCTION
o The ____________________________ students joining the course is significant.
8. She expressed her gratitude for their generous hospitality.
GRATEFUL
o That ____________________________ the warm welcome was evident.
9. He struggled to find an answer to the difficult question.
SOLUTION
o He failed ____________________________ the complicated question.
10. The delay in the delivery of the goods caused significant disruption to the project.
DELAY
o A considerable ____________________________ impacted the project.
11. The rise in energy prices has had a profound effect on households.
INCREASE
o The ____________________________ has burdened households.
12. His inability to manage time effectively led to the failure of the project.
LACK
o A clear ____________________________ contributed to the failure.
13. She displayed remarkable dedication to improving the welfare of her community.
DEDICATION
o Her ____________________________ the community was unparalleled.
14. The policy addresses the problem of unequal access to education.
SOLUTION
o The policy offers ____________________________ disparities in educational
accessibility.
Answers

Exercise 1: Sentence Completion

1. objection to
2. reduction in
3. insistence on
4. gratitude for
5. amazement at
6. reliance on
7. gratitude for
8. solution to
9. knowledge of
10. response to

Exercise 2: Error Correction

1. interest in
2. result of
3. lack of
4. rise in
5. knowledge of
6. decline in
7. delay in
8. objection to
9. awareness of
10. response to

Exercise 3: Vocabulary Expansion

1. skepticism about
2. decline in
3. elation at
4. issue of
5. gratitude for
6. rise in
7. excitement about
8. collapse in
9. impact of
10. dedication to

Exercise 4: Contextual Analysis

1. at
2. in
3. to
4. of
5. on
6. for
7. on
8. with
9. to
10. about

Exercise 5: Fill in the Gaps

1. increase in
2. awareness of
3. objection to
4. protection from
5. response to
6. solution to
7. reliance on
8. gratitude for

Answer Key

1. Amazement at the politicians scandalous behaviour was seen.


2. craving for success in her career is undeniable.
3. awareness of the potential outcomes could have helped them.
4. objection to the plan was its feasibility.
5. reliance on the team that sustains her during difficulties..
6. awareness of the experiment’s purpose.
7. reduction in the number of students joining the course is significant.
8. She was grateful for the warm welcome was evident.
9. to find a solution to the complicated question.
10. delay in delivering the goods impacted the project.
11. increase in energy prices has burdened households.
12. lack of effective planning contributed to the failure.
13. dedication to improving the community was unparalleled.
14. A solution to disparities in educational accessibility.

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