Intermediate Quiz 33

1. Can you finish the work _____ five o’clock?
in
on
by
to

Answer:
Can you finish the work (by) five o’clock?
We use “by” to indicate before or not later than a particular time.
by five o’clock
= before five o’clock
= not later than five o’clock

2. The vegetables were cooked _____ perfection.
in
on
by
to

Answer:
The vegetables were cooked (to) perfection.
The phrase “be cooked to perfection” means to be cooked exactly the right amount, so it is perfect.

3. We are anxious _____ his safety.
on
of
for
that

Answer:
We are anxious (for) his safety.
We use “anxious” with these patterns:
– anxious + for + something
– anxious + about + something

4. _____ her advice, I applied for the job.
On
At
By
From

Answer:
(On) her advice, I applied for the job.
When we followed someone’s advice, we use “on + his/her advice.”

5. He’s hopeless (at) managing people.
on
at
of
for

Answer:
He’s hopeless (at) managing people.
We use “hopeless” with the following patterns:
– hopeless + at + noun
– hopeless + with + noun
– hopeless + at + -ing form