Grade 5 Grammar Lesson 15 Phrasal verbs - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step through each sentence and fill in the correct preposition. I’ll think carefully about common phrasal verbs and adjective + preposition combinations used in English.

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1. I am proud ………… being a Nepali.
→ “Proud of” is the standard phrase.
✔ *of*

2. We take pride ………… our country.
→ “Take pride in” something.
✔ *in*

3. The police charged him ………… murder.
→ “Charged with” a crime.
✔ *with*

4. I am anxious ………… my exam.
→ “Anxious about” something you’re worried about.
✔ *about*

5. She dreams ………… becoming a nurse.
→ “Dreams of” doing something (future aspiration).
✔ *of*

6. He aimed ………… becoming a doctor.
→ “Aimed at” or “aimed for”? Actually, “aimed at” is more common when followed by a gerund (-ing form). But sometimes “aimed to become” — but here it says “becoming”, so “at” fits better. Wait — actually, “aimed at becoming” is acceptable, though less common than “aimed to become”. Let me double-check: In many textbooks, “aim at + -ing” is taught as correct. So we’ll go with:
✔ *at*

7. I don’t agree ………… you.
→ “Agree with” a person.
✔ *with*

8. We all agreed ………… the plan.
→ “Agreed on” or “agreed to”? If it’s a decision or plan everyone accepts, “on” is often used. “Agreed to” can also work if they accepted it. But “agreed on the plan” is very common. Let’s check context — since it’s “the plan”, likely “on”.
Actually, both are possible, but in school-level grammar, “agree on” is typically used for plans/decisions.
✔ *on*

9. Our country is rich ………… natural resources.
→ “Rich in” resources.
✔ *in*

10. The teacher was satisfied ………… my answers.
→ “Satisfied with” something.
✔ *with*

11. Don’t be jealous ………… other’s success.
→ “Jealous of” someone/something.
✔ *of*

12. We hope ………… a good result.
→ “Hope for” something desired.
✔ *for*

13. She is hopeful ………… getting the prize.
→ “Hopeful of” or “hopeful about”? Both exist, but “hopeful of” is more formal and commonly tested. Some say “hopeful about”, but let’s stick with standard textbook answer:
✔ *of*

Wait — actually, modern usage prefers “hopeful about” for situations, and “hopeful of” for outcomes. Since “getting the prize” is an outcome, “of” may still fit. But let’s verify: Many sources accept both, but in exams, “hopeful of” is often expected. However, I recall that “hopeful about” is more natural here. Hmm.

Actually, checking reliable sources: “Hopeful of” is used before nouns like “success”, “victory”, etc. “Getting the prize” is a noun phrase (gerund), so “of” works. Let’s keep:
✔ *of*

But wait — some dictionaries say “hopeful about” is more common now. To be safe, let’s see what’s most consistent with other items. Actually, let’s change this — upon second thought, “hopeful about” is more idiomatic for ongoing situations. But since this is a test, and many curricula teach “hopeful of”, I’ll go with that. Alternatively, maybe the intended answer is “about”. Let me think differently.

Actually, looking at pattern: “anxious about”, “jealous of”, “proud of” — no clear pattern. Let’s use logic: “hopeful of getting” sounds slightly off; “hopeful about getting” sounds better. But I’ve seen both. Given that #4 uses “about” for anxiety, and this is similar emotion, perhaps “about” is better? No — different adjectives have fixed prepositions.

Standard answer in most textbooks for “hopeful ___ getting” is of. I’ll stick with that.

✔ *of*

14. She begged ………… help.
→ “Begged for” help.
✔ *for*

15. She apologized ………… her friend ………… her bad behavior.
→ First blank: apologize to someone. Second blank: apologize for something.
✔ *to*, *for*

16. The old man died ………… cancer.
→ “Died of” illness.
✔ *of*

17. Nepal is famous ………… Mt. Everest.
→ “Famous for” something it’s known for.
✔ *for*

18. Don’t interfere ………… my work.
→ “Interfere with” something.
✔ *with*

19. I am waiting ………… my friend.
→ “Waiting for” a person.
✔ *for*

20. The nurse is waiting ………… the patient.
→ Same as above — “waiting for” a person.
✔ *for*

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Now, let me quickly review all answers for consistency:

1. of
2. in
3. with
4. about
5. of
6. at
7. with
8. on
9. in
10. with
11. of
12. for
13. of ← Still unsure, but going with textbook standard
14. for
15. to, for
16. of
17. for
18. with
19. for
20. for

For #13: Upon final reflection, many authoritative sources (like Cambridge Dictionary) list “hopeful of” as correct when followed by a noun or gerund indicating an outcome. Example: “She is hopeful of winning.” So yes, “of” is acceptable and likely expected.

Also, #6: “aimed at becoming” — while “aimed to become” is more common, since the sentence uses “becoming”, “at” is grammatically required after “aimed” when using -ing form. So correct.

#8: “agreed on the plan” — yes, standard.

All seem solid.

Final Answer:
1. of
2. in
3. with
4. about
5. of
6. at
7. with
8. on
9. in
10. with
11. of
12. for
13. of
14. for
15. to, for
16. of
17. for
18. with
19. for
20. for