Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Benjie's favorite

1
The supervisor conferred (with, to) the committee about the proposal.
2
She was oblivious (to, of) everything around her.
3
Let it be clear that I'm doing this (in, on) my own initiative.
4
The entire nation thanked the foundation for taking the initiative (in, on) bringing
literacy to the barrios.
5
All babies have a need (of, for) constant attention.
6
His abhorrence (of, for) traditional politics is well known.
7
I promise to abide (with, by) your decision.
8
The island the Spaniards discovered abound (in, with) turtles and reptiles.
9
Abounding (in, with) rich natural resources, the little country was fair game for invaders.
10
Confession absolves (from, of) eternal punishment but not from temporal punishment.
11
If you do not know anything about the candidates, abstain (in, from) voting.
12
They found the stream abundant (of, with) fish.
13
The staterment is in accord (to, with) Church teachings.
14
According (with, to) my grammar teacher, whom is never a subject.
15
Tim has been accused (of, with) stealing watermelons.
16
I am not accustomed (to, with) this kind of weather.
17
I did not acquiesce(with, in) the unjustified suppression of evidence
18
The accused man was finally acquitted (of, from) the crime.
19
Adapted (for, to) Valencia climate, soil, and water, Valencia oranges do not
thrive anywhere else but in Valencia, Spain.
20
This program is especially adapted (to, for) television. (prepare for television)
21
Some types of squirrels adapted (with, to) the need for quick transfer from branch
to branch by growinig "wings," actually flpas between their bodies and limbs.
22
I have not adapted (with, to) this climate. (become accustomed to)
23
You must adhere (with, to) the contract you signed.
23
The commission, while finding no clear indication of fraud, declared that the
action admits (of, with) the possiblity of culpable negligence.
25
This document admits (of, with) conflicting interpretations. (to give
the possibility of something)
26
He admitted (of, to) his part in the robbery. (to confess or tell the truth about)
27
The decision of the court is adverse (with, to) our interests.
28
The affinity (of, between) humans and dolphins is remarkable.
29
The sailors were afflicted (with, of ) some sickness the ship's doctor couldn't
as yet ascertain.
30
The ozone layer is deteriorating fast, aggravated (with, by) widespread burning of
the forest cover, unchecked deforetation, and the release of flurocarbons into the air.
31
At least the parties agreed (with, on) the shape of the table.
32
The council could not agree (with, on) the number that constitutes a majority.
(to decide on; to have the same opinion about)
33
The place's indigenous people agreed (with, to) a disarming of both lumad and loggers.
34
We will agree (with, to) your proposal if you will postpone action.
(to promise to follow something)
35
Generally, everybody agrees (with, to) the experts' opinion that the disease is
not air-borne.
36
In all matters of importance, I promise to agree (with, to) you.
(to have the same opinion about)
37
I aim to prove that your accusation is unjust.
38
Beach residents are alarmed (at, of) the news of the hurricane’s approach.
39
I am amazed (at, with) your audacity.
40
Finally, the lumad group looks amenable (to, with) a negotiated settlement.
41
The first amendment (to, of) the Constitution abolished the death penalty.
42
I was angry (about, at) the missing jewels.
43
He was angry (of,with) himself for not seeing through the ruse.
44
I get the impression that you are angry (to, with) me.
45
The clerk was very annoyed ( at, with) the customer’s condescending tone.
46
You are answerable (for, to) your supervisor
47
You should apologize (from, for) starting the baseless rumor.
48
He apologized (for, to) me for that rude remark.
49
As far (as, in) he is concerned, you don't exist.
50
(As regards, As regard) whether or not the president lied, it is up to the people to see.

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