Intermediate Quiz 31

1. I’m saving up _____ a new car.
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Answer:
I’m saving up (for) a new car.
“Save (up) + for + something” means to keep money instead of spending it, especially in order to buy a particular thing.

2. He saved the child _____ drowning.
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Answer:
He saved the child (from) drowning.
“Save + someone + from + something” means to keep somebody/something safe from death, harm, loss, etc.

3. We’ll save some dinner _____ you if you’re late.
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Answer:
We’ll save some dinner (for) you if you’re late.
“Save + something + for + someone” means to keep something so that you can use or enjoy it in the future.

4. Do you agree _____ the above statement?
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Answer:
Do you agree (with) the above statement?
We use “agree” with the following patterns:
– agree + with + noun
– agree + on + noun
– agree + about + noun

5. You can’t expect them to agree _____ everything.
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Answer:
You can’t expect them to agree (on) everything.
We use “agree” with the following patterns:
– agree + with + noun
– agree + on + noun
– agree + about + noun