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331. He is jealous ______________ her success?
- A. of
- B. on
- C. about
- D. in
Explanation: Jealous of is the standard collocation used when someone feels envy towards another person or their success. The other options do not follow jealous in this meaning.
Correct answer: of332. As ________ me; I will be happy to lend a hand?
- A. of
- B. in
- C. about
- D. for
Explanation: As for me introduces the speaker's own position or opinion. For is therefore required in this fixed expression.
Correct answer: for333. He was accused ______________ theft?
- A. of
- B. in
- C. about
- D. on
Explanation: Accused of is used before the crime or wrongdoing someone is alleged to have committed. Accused in, about, and on are not correct collocations here.
Correct answer: of334. What did you make __________ the lecture?
- A. of
- B. in
- C. about
- D. on
Explanation: What do you make of something asks for your opinion or interpretation of it. Of is part of this fixed expression.
Correct answer: of335. Unfortunately, we had to cancel it owing ___________ the bad weather?
- A. of
- B. in
- C. about
- D. to
Explanation: Owing to means because of, so it introduces the reason for the cancellation. Owing of is never used in this construction.
Correct answer: to336. It was kind _______________ you to help?
- A. of
- B. in
- C. about
- D. on
Explanation: The pattern is kind of you + infinitive, used to praise someone's helpful action. Kind in or kind on does not fit this structure.
Correct answer: of337. She cares ________ the environment?
- A. of
- B. in
- C. about
- D. on
Explanation: Care about means to be concerned about something. Care of has a different use, as in taking care of a person or thing.
Correct answer: about338. He was embarrassed because everybody was laughing __________ him?
- A. of
- B. in
- C. about
- D. at
Explanation: Laugh at is the standard expression when people mock or ridicule someone. Laugh about means find amusement in an event, not directly mock a person.
Correct answer: at339. Green pepper is very rich __________ vitamin C?
- A. of
- B. in
- C. about
- D. on
Explanation: Rich in means containing a large amount of a particular substance or nutrient. Thus, vitamin C follows rich with in.
Correct answer: in340. Please do not interfere _____________ my personal affairs?
- A. of
- B. in
- C. about
- D. on
Explanation: Interfere in means to involve oneself improperly in another person's affairs or situation. Interfere with is also common, but it is not among the options.
Correct answer: in