Using Prepositions in Writing Task 1
Choose the right preposition to complete the sentences below:
- for
- of
- to
- as
- by
- down
- in
- over
- no word
Sentence Completion
- The number of sales rose …….. 5,000 from 20,000 to 25,000.
- The percentage of boys playing sport was 45% as opposed ……… girls at 30%.
- While, the sales fell ……… to 150 in 1990, they rose again to 300 by 2010.
- The sales in December accounted …… about 50% of the total annual sales.
- There was a downward trend in the number of people visiting online stores ….. a period of three months.
Answers
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Liz
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Hi Liz, my answers are 1) by 2) to 3) down 4) for 5) over.
Thanks
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Note I have a doubt in ans no:2 we can use OVER rather then TO. Am I right ?please clarify !!
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Hey Liz, a bit different question on today’s topic-can I access Cambridge preparation books for free?
Thanks!!
This isn’t something I can comment on. I can’t promote people using books for free unless they are published for free. Sorry.
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Thanks!
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Answer
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