在某些词组性质的习语中,所出现的介词在搭配上是固定的,如be consistent with, respond to , show insight into等。当某一空格后紧随一介词时,应尽快判断出在所代入的词汇中,何者与该介词搭配是合理的,何者为不合理的。不合理者即予排除。当然,丰富的介词搭配知识取决于平日英语学习中用心的积累。
例 Ⅰ:
In 1921 Antioch College adopted a policy requiring students to --------- beyond their stacks of books and contribute their talents to the working world in order to earn their bachelor's degree.
(A) rise
(B) venture
(C) probe
(D) excel
(E) strut