This card teaches that the noun 'pity' is correctly followed by the preposition 'for' when expressing sympathy for someone.
This flashcard highlights that the noun 'pity' is correctly followed by the preposition 'for' when expressing sympathy.
| Task | Vanessa failed the entrance exam. I feel pity ___ her. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 2 |
| a | by |
| b | for |
| c | to |
| d | on |
| comment | We should remember that some nouns are used with specific prepositions after them: 'pity for'. |
| topic | noun pluse preposition |
| level | 2 |
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