Fill in the blanks using appropriate preposition:

**(1.1)** John loves making jokes —— April Fool's Day.

**(1.2)** We came home ——- the same time yesterday

**(1.3)** The scientist's findings are consistent——- the established principles.

**(1.4)** Our advice counts——— nothing with him.

Question

Fill in the blanks using appropriate preposition:

**(1.1)** John loves making jokes —— April Fool's Day.

**(1.2)** We came home ——- the same time yesterday

**(1.3)** The scientist's findings are consistent——- the established principles.

**(1.4)** Our advice counts——— nothing with him.

Accepted Answer

**(1.1)** John loves making jokes **on** April Fool's Day. (Rule: 'on' is used with a particular day.)

**(1.2)** We came home **at** the same time yesterday. (Fixed expression: 'at the same time'.)

**(1.3)** The scientist's findings are consistent **with** the established principles. (Consistent takes 'with'.)

**(1.4)** Our advice counts **for** nothing with him. (Idiom: 'count for nothing' means has no value.)

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