WREN & MARTIN's English grammar-adjectives & participles taking the preposition in

 

MCQs: adjectives & participles taking the preposition in

1. After years of training, she became highly proficient ______ spoken Arabic.

A) at

B) with

C) in ✓

D) for

2. The supervisor was remiss ______ his duty to inspect the safety equipment regularly.

A) in ✓

B) about

C) with

D) on

3. A wise leader should be temperate ______ exercising power and authority.

A) about

B) with

C) for

D) in ✓

4. The scholar was well versed ______ medieval European history.

A) with

B) in ✓

C) about

D) on

5. New employees are expected to become proficient ______ using the company's software within a month.

A) with

B) at

C) in ✓

D) for

6. The teacher was clearly remiss ______ providing timely feedback to her students.

A) about

B) on

C) with

D) in ✓

7. He was known to be temperate ______ his eating and drinking habits throughout his life.

A) in ✓

B) about

C) with

D) at

8. The diplomat was thoroughly versed ______ the customs and traditions of the host country.

A) about

B) with

C) in ✓

D) on

9. To succeed as a translator, one must be highly proficient ______ at least two languages.

A) at

B) for

C) with

D) in ✓

10. A doctor who is well versed ______ the latest medical research will serve patients better.

A) on

B) in ✓

C) about

D) with