READING COMPREHENSION – THE DANDY

Un altro esercizio relativo all’articolo sul dandy per testare la comprensione.

Read and complete the sentences using the prepositions below: 

with / from / of / in / from / in / by / on / to / on / of / of / to / of / to / to / with

1) The word “dandy” was used to refer ____ a man who pays great attention ____ fashion.

2) Dandies prided themselves not ____ only their appearance but ____ their wit as well.

3) Dandyism is a style ____ dress but also a code ____ honour and behaviour.

4) A dandy’s behaviour was ruled ____ very specific precepts.

5) A group of young men had returned ____  Britain ____ a trip across Europe.

6) Back ____ London, they formed the Macaroni Club ____ honour ____ Italy.

7) The suit comprised ____ full-length trousers ____ a matching jacket.

8) All dandies derive ____ Beau Brummell.

9) It seems that it took him up ____ five hours to dress each day.

10) Beau Brummell was obsessed ____ cleanliness.