Question

Washington, a state in the United States, was named _____ one of the greatest American presidents.

A．in control of

B．in honor of

C．in favor of

D．by means of

Answer 1

B

试题分析：句意：华盛顿是美国的一个州，它是为了纪念美国最伟大的总统之一。in control of控制；in honor of纪念；in favor of支持；by means of用，依靠。根据句意故选B。
点评：本题的难度适中。：介词短语也是高考的热点，需要考生平时多积累，注意它们的用法及区别。命题者主要考查对已学的知识点的回顾，需要考生牢记它们的用法及意义。
即学即练：She is all _____ my suggestion.
A. in control of    B. in honor of     C. in favor of    D. by means of
解析：C。句意：她完全赞同我的建议。