Complete the given sentences by inserting the appropriate preposition.

Complete the given sentences by inserting the appropriate preposition.

i)John spoke to his father........phone.

ii)The Moran was oblivious................... danger.

iii)Vegetables bought in the market are inferior............. those grown at home.

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i)on

ii)of / to

iii)to

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marto answered the question on December 2, 2017 at 07:41

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