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451. I have had problems similar ______ yours.
- A. from
- B. with
- C. of
- D. to
Explanation: The standard expression is “similar to,” not “similar with” or “similar of.” Thus, the problems are similar to yours.
Correct answer: to452. The training session has been changed from 9:00 _____ 10:00.
- A. at
- B. to
- C. in
- D. by
- E. and
Explanation: The paired construction “from ... to ...” expresses a change between two times or points. The session therefore changed from 9:00 to 10:00.
Correct answer: to453. Admin is capable ______ doing anything.
- A. about
- B. of
- C. on
- D. in
Explanation: The adjective “capable” is followed by “of” plus a gerund or noun. Therefore, the correct phrase is “capable of doing anything.”
Correct answer: of454. Asim has been fully cured _______ the chronic pain in his legs.
- A. from
- B. by
- C. of
- D. with
Explanation: The fixed expression is “cured of” an illness, pain, or disease. “From” may occur with recovery, but it is not the standard collocation with “cured” here.
Correct answer: of455. I was astonished _____ his failure.
- A. In
- B. At
- C. On
- D. For
Explanation: The standard collocation is “astonished at” something, meaning extremely surprised by it. “On” and “for” do not normally follow “astonished” in this meaning.
Correct answer: At456. I was amazed ________ his misbehavior.
- A. In
- B. At
- C. For
- D. With
Explanation: “Amazed at” is the usual construction when something causes great surprise. “Amazed with” can occur in some contexts, but “at” is the standard choice before an event such as misbehavior.
Correct answer: At457. He is responsible _______the president for his decisions.
- A. for
- B. of
- C. to
- D. with
Explanation: A person is “responsible to” an authority, while being “responsible for” a task or result. Since the president is the authority, “to” is required.
Correct answer: to458. He is getting out __________ the car.
- A. from
- B. to
- C. of
- D. through
Explanation: The fixed phrase is “get out of the car,” because the person is moving from inside the car to outside it. “From” is not used after “get out” in this construction.
Correct answer: of459. He is fond _______ drawing.
- A. to
- B. of
- C. in
- D. on
- E. with
Explanation: The adjective “fond” takes the preposition “of” before a noun or gerund, as in “fond of drawing.” The other prepositions do not form the standard expression.
Correct answer: of460. I am sick _____ job.
- A. from
- B. with
- C. of
- D. by
Explanation: “Sick of” means tired of or dissatisfied with something, so “I am sick of my job” is the standard construction. “Sick from” usually indicates an illness caused by something, such as sick from eating spoiled food.
Correct answer: of