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'Consist of' is the correct phrase when describing what something is composed or made of. Brass is an alloy that 'consists of' copper and zinc - these are its components. 'In' would mean contained inside, 'with' would suggest accompaniment, and 'to' shows direction.
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'Part with' means 'to give up' or 'separate from'.
B
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'Under fear' or 'under the influence of fear' is the correct expression when someone does something because of fear or pressure affecting their actions. 'From' would suggest the origin of the action, 'upon' and 'on' would suggest physical location or timing.
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'Among' is used when referring to a relationship or agreement involving three or more people. 'Agree among themselves' means the group reached mutual agreement internally. 'To' would require an object, 'with' would suggest accompaniment, and 'in' would refer to location.
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'Succeed to' is the correct phrase when someone inherits a position, title, or throne after another person. He inherited or gained his uncle's throne. 'In' would suggest location, 'from' would suggest origin, and 'with' would suggest accompaniment.
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'Prevail upon' is the correct idiomatic phrase meaning to persuade or convince someone to do something. The speaker convinced him to join their union. 'For' would suggest purpose, 'among' requires multiple people, and 'with' would suggest accompaniment rather than persuasion.
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'Out of' is the fixed prepositional phrase meaning to no longer be in a dangerous or difficult situation. The patient is no longer in danger. 'From' would suggest origin, 'with' would suggest accompaniment, and 'to' would show direction.
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'Angry with' is used for a person, and 'for' is used to specify the reason. I was angry 'with him' (the person) 'for lying to me' (the reason). 'In' is incorrect with 'angry', 'at' is used for situations not people, and 'to' doesn't fit the reason structure.
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'Provided with' is the correct phrase meaning supplied or equipped with something. The city has an adequate supply of corn. 'Against' would suggest protection, 'at' would suggest location, and 'to' would show direction.
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'From' indicates the source or origin of something received. The consumer received the freight that came from the company. 'By' would indicate the agent, 'on' would suggest location, and 'with' would suggest accompaniment.
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'Hindrance to' is the correct phrase when something creates an obstacle or barrier preventing progress. Child marriage blocks or stops social progress. 'Among' would refer to a group, 'with' would suggest accompaniment, and 'from' would suggest origin.
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'Neglectful of' is the correct phrase when someone fails to care for or pay attention to something. He doesn't pay attention to his dress/appearance. 'For' would suggest purpose, 'with' would suggest accompaniment, and 'against' would suggest opposition.
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The correct preposition is 'for' because we use the phrase 'desire for' when expressing wanting something. 'Desire of' would indicate possession, while 'desire from' and 'desire to' are not standard English idioms.
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The correct phrase is 'of the opinion that' and 'qualified for the post'. 'Of the opinion that' is a formal way to express having an opinion, and someone is always 'qualified for' a position or job.