Preposition Pairs 1 -- Idioms Flashcards

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1
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confide ___

A

confide in

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2
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apologize __

A

apologize for

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3
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approve ___

A

approve of

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believe ___

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believe in

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complain ___

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complain about

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6
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…to accuse someone (in/of/about) something

A

accuse OF

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7
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She accused him in adultery.

A

OF

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8
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She accused him of adultery.

A

no error

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9
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She accused him about adultery.

A

OF

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10
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consist __

A

consist OF

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11
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contribute __

A

contribute TO

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12
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…X is synonymous (to/with) Y.

A

synonymous WITH

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13
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Digital technology is synonymous to speed.

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synonymous WITH

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14
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Digital technology is synonymous with speed.

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no error

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15
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cover ___

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cover with

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