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Phrasal Prepositions are a group of words with the force of a single
preposition.
According to the rule, you should be in office by 9 am.
Because of the heat, we wished to remain indoors.
When you go on a tour, you are supposed to take your bags
along with you.
My parents are proud of me for my success.
All the students are capable of scoring good marks in English.
My relatives were indifferent of my miseries.
My wife is very good at cooking.
Are you fond of travelling?

C. Underline the phrasal prepositions in the given sentences.
1. In case of fire, ring the bell.
2. With reference to your advertisement, I would like to apply for the vacancy.
3. The bus conductor tried to accommodate us in spite of little room in

the bus.
4. Our principal spoke on behalf of students.
5. As per the company rule, no employee has to be on a probation period.
6. In addition to Japan, he has visited Kenya and Singapore.
7. Why are you not aware of current changes?
8. I care for my old mother.

D. Circle the appropriate phrasal prepositions from the options given
and fill in the blanks.
1. The headmaster ________________ an excellent result.
A. hopes for B. love of C. fondness for
2. My uncle had a strong __________________________ children.
A. make up B. proud of C. liking for
3. After a thorough investigation, I got a ________________ the subject.
A. ask for B. grasp of C. love for
4. Sita was the ________________________ Lord Ram.
A. find out B. love of C. talk about
5. The nurse ________________________ her patient’s recovery.
A. look after B. concern for C. take care

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