The direct preposition of deficient (lacking) is "in."
e.g. He was deficient in mathematical ability. (There was a deficiency.)
It might also use "to" or "with" if the deficiency is being modified.
e.g. The work was deficient to some degree. (e.g. in some way)
e.g. The car is deficient with respect to its braking.
NOTE : one cannot be deficient "at" something
No, it is not. It is an adjective (prepared) or a verb (to make ready, to prepare).
In this sentence, "out" is functioning as a preposition, indicating the position of Marla in relation to college.
No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.
At is a preposition. Anything that can be ___ the box is a preposition. For Example: At the box.
If is not a preposition. It is a conjunction.
on
inside?
No, it is not. It is an adjective (prepared) or a verb (to make ready, to prepare).
In this sentence, "out" is functioning as a preposition, indicating the position of Marla in relation to college.
Probably down.Run down is a phrasal verb made up of two parts the verb run and the preposition down. It is used like a single word
It is deficient.
The suitable preposition for this sentence would be "by." The complete sentence would be: "He shook me by the hand and helped me off with my coat." In this context, "by" is used to indicate the manner in which he shook your hand, emphasizing the action of shaking hands.
It is deficient.
15 is deficient.
NO- 24 is not deficient.
64 is deficient.
deficient