Tag: softskills

The correct phrase is 'apart from' when indicating separation from someone or something. This is a fixed expression meaning 'separated from' or 'away from'. 'Apart with' and 'apart of' are not standard in this context.

The correct phrase is 'accused of' when charging someone with wrongdoing. The preposition 'of' introduces the alleged offense. 'Accused for' and 'accused by' are incorrect. Note the contradiction: 'accused you of something you did do' - this is testing the preposition usage, not the logic.

The correct phrase is 'aware of' when indicating consciousness or knowledge about something. 'Aware of' means having knowledge or perception of. 'Aware about' is not standard English, nor are 'aware from' or 'aware towards'.

The correct phrase is 'ask after' when inquiring about someone's well-being or situation. 'Ask after' means to inquire about how someone is doing or what has happened to them. 'Ask before' doesn't make sense in this context.

The correct phrase is 'annoyed with' when expressing irritation toward a person. 'Annoyed with' indicates the source of the annoyance. 'Annoyed at' is used for situations, while 'annoyed of' and 'annoyed for' are not standard in this context.

The phrase 'admiration for' is the correct collocation in English. We feel admiration FOR someone or something. 'Admiration to' and 'admiration with' are not standard English phrases in this context.

The phrasal verb is 'afraid of' - this is the standard pattern in English. We're afraid OF doing something or afraid OF something. 'Afraid from' isn't correct English grammar.

Use 'apply for' when requesting a job, position, or opportunity. This is the standard collocation in English. 'Apply to' is used differently - you apply TO a university or company, but apply FOR a job.

The verb 'argue' takes the preposition 'about' when referring to the topic or subject of the disagreement. While you argue 'with' a person, you argue 'about' a subject. 'For' and 'against' refer to supporting or opposing a specific position.

The standard phrase is 'affection for' someone. We feel affection FOR people. While 'affection to' exists in some contexts, 'for' is the more natural choice when talking about feelings toward family members.