Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. Poor management is injurious ………………….. a business. (to / for)

2. A year in India initiated him ……………………. the world of spirituality. (into / onto)

3. We will find a cozy inn to stay ………………….. for the night. (up / in / on)

4. Mozart had an innate genius ………………………. music. (for / to / with)

5. An innate flaw doomed the plan …………………….. the start. (with / from / to)

6. Refusing food …………………… that poor man was a heartless thing to do. (for / to)

7. She had a warm heart ……………………….. children. (for / to)

8. The proceedings came ………………………… a halt around noon. (at / to)

9. Aren’t your hands cold ……………………… no gloves on? (for / with / by)

10. The saint was painted …………………………. a halo over his head. (with / by / on)

Answers

1. Poor management is injurious to a business.

2. A year in India initiated him into the world of spirituality.

3. We will find a cozy inn to stay in for the night.

4. Mozart had an innate genius for music.

5. An innate flaw doomed the plan from the start.

6. Refusing food to that poor man was a heartless thing to do.

7. She had a warm heart for children.

8. The proceedings came to a halt around noon.

9. Aren’t your hands cold with no gloves on?

10. The saint was painted with a halo over his head.