Hotmale Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Problem with prepositions
Could you, please, have a look at the sentences and check if all the prepositions work in the contexts given?
1) Tom is ashamed at/by what has happened.
2) Dad was engrossed in/by/at his work in the garage.
3) The audience were impressed by/with the beauty of the paintings.
4) Hellen was obviously embarassed by/about/with/at her new haircut.
Thank you a lot.
1) Tom is ashamed at/by what has happened.
2) Dad was engrossed in/by/at his work in the garage.
3) The audience were impressed by/with the beauty of the paintings.
4) Hellen was obviously embarassed by/about/with/at her new haircut.
Thank you a lot.
Top answer
1. We say "about" around here. I like "at" better than "by".
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1. We say "about" around here. I like "at" better than "by". I think "by" wants "shamed".
2. in
3. I like "by" better. You see both. "With" is also right.
4. about
2. in
3. I like "by" better. You see both. "With" is also right.
4. about
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Hi,
My suggestions:
1. ashamed of what has happened
2. engrossed in his work
3. impressed by / with the beauty of the paintings
4. embarrassed about her new haircut
Regards
My suggestions:
1. ashamed of what has happened
2. engrossed in his work
3. impressed by / with the beauty of the paintings
4. embarrassed about her new haircut
Regards
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