1. Fill in the
blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. Many
national newspapers rallied (=come together)
his support.
2. “Nobody
knows where she is,” said one acquaintance, whose name is being withheld to
protect them possible government
retaliation.
3. His speech
was an affront (=open insult) many in
the local community.
4. We don't
bother all the social niceties (=a
detail that is only obvious after careful thought) here.
5. He was
charged with obtaining a pecuniary (=concerning money) advantage
deception.
6. The
investigation vindicated (=justify) her complaint
the newspaper.
7. her
conduct her husband
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1. to 2. from 3. to 4. with 5. by 6. about 7. towards
1. to 2. from 3. to 4. with 5. by 6. about 7. towards
2. Fill in the
blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. He is now
fully restored health.
2. You must stop the press from finding out all costs (=whatever is needed to achieve sth).
3. They served a wonderful meal more than fifty delegates.
4. the government's proclivity (=tendency; inclination) spending money
2. You must stop the press from finding out all costs (=whatever is needed to achieve sth).
3. They served a wonderful meal more than fifty delegates.
4. the government's proclivity (=tendency; inclination) spending money
5. Cold
extremities (=the hands and feet) and a hot head are the first signs
the fever.
6. He left a bequest (=bestowal by will) each of his grandchildren.
7. You should keep to the law ordained by God.
6. He left a bequest (=bestowal by will) each of his grandchildren.
7. You should keep to the law ordained by God.
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1. to 2. at 3. to 4. for 5. of 6. to 7. as
1. to 2. at 3. to 4. for 5. of 6. to 7. as
3. Fill in the
blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. The children
quickly got bored staying indoors.
2. She
expressed her disgust (=strong aversion) the
programme by writing a letter of complaint.
3. Any plans
for a peaceful settlement were forestalled
the intervention of the army.
4. They are
hoping a change of leader will inject (=add) new energy
the movement.
5. She was very
indignant (=angry or annoyed) the way she had
been treated.
6. Edward was
the youngest the Kennedy brothers.
7. I was most
affronted (=insult or offend) his comments.
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1. with 2. at 3. by 4. into 5. at 6. of 7. by
1. with 2. at 3. by 4. into 5. at 6. of 7. by
4. Fill in the
blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. I felt no
spite her.
2. Teachers had a duty to impart (=communicate) strong morals their students.
2. Teachers had a duty to impart (=communicate) strong morals their students.
3. There is not
a grain of truth what she says.
4. He regarded
the comments as an affront (=open insult)
his dignity.
5. In his poems
he showed some affinity Coleridge.
6. Their
policies would wreak (=cause) havoc the
economy.
7. I wouldn't
go there choice (=because you have chosen).
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1. towards 2. to 3. in 4. to 5. with 6. on 7. by
1. towards 2. to 3. in 4. to 5. with 6. on 7. by
5. Fill in the
blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. We are not
prepared to compromise (=do sth that is against your principles)
safety standards.
2. Everything
will be done to bring those responsible
justice.
3. He is
mentally ill and cannot be held responsible
his actions.
4. She was
chosen preference
(=rather than) her sister.
5. His version events does contain an element of truth.
5. His version events does contain an element of truth.
6. Children, if
they are used to being treated respect, will
behave accordingly.
7. She has two
children a previous marriage.
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1. on 2. to 3. for 4. in; to 5. of 6. with 7. by
1. on 2. to 3. for 4. in; to 5. of 6. with 7. by
6. Fill in the
blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. He swore to
wreak (=inflict) vengeance those who had
betrayed him.
2. We hope to
restore the garden its former glory
(=make it as beautiful as it used to be).
3. When on
stage, try not to turn your back the
audience.
4. He was
greatly respected his brother officers.
5.
that very moment, the phone rang.
6. He
whispered me that he was afraid.
7. Chemicals
are injected (=put a liquid) the fruit
to reduce decay.
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1. on 2. to 3. on 4. by 5. at 6. to 7. into
1. on 2. to 3. on 4. by 5. at 6. to 7. into
7. Fill in the
blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. They may need to borrow money
pursuance (=in the process of) their legal
action.
2. Education
has been reluctant to join hands (=work
together) business.
3. The army
restored him the throne.
4. It is,
common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (=everyone
agrees that it is).
5. His comments
injected (=add) a note of humour the
proceedings.
6. The idea
fills me disgust (=strong aversion).
7. We are
all brothers in the fight injustice.
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1. in; of 2. with 3. to 4. by 5. into 6. with 7. against
1. in; of 2. with 3. to 4. by 5. into 6. with 7. against
8. Fill in the
blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. Activities
all take place the guidance of an experienced
tutor.
2. the deep purple flowers so beloved artists
3.To pour water out of your bucket your brother's is a charity.
4. He was like a brother me (=very close).
5. Managers must be proactive (=taking the initiative) identifying and preventing potential problems.
6. She is responding well treatment.
7. learning repetition
2. the deep purple flowers so beloved artists
3.To pour water out of your bucket your brother's is a charity.
4. He was like a brother me (=very close).
5. Managers must be proactive (=taking the initiative) identifying and preventing potential problems.
6. She is responding well treatment.
7. learning repetition
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1. under 2. by 3. into 4. to 5. in 6. to 7. by
1. under 2. by 3. into 4. to 5. in 6. to 7. by
9. Fill in the
blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. to carry
sb's wishes
2. Ministers should be more attentive (=making sure that people have what they need) the needs of families.
2. Ministers should be more attentive (=making sure that people have what they need) the needs of families.
3. Nina
remained the fringe (=the outer edge of an
area or a group) of the crowd.
4. Much
my disgust (=strong aversion), they refused to help.
5. Maintain
chastity safeguarding your heart.
6. If they are
tested, they revert their old ways.
7. It's not his character to tell lies.
7. It's not his character to tell lies.
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1. out 2. to 3. on 4. to 5. by 6. to 7. in
1. out 2. to 3. on 4. to 5. by 6. to 7. in
10. Fill in the
blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. She leaned
over and whispered (=murmur) something his
ear.
2. She was
proud her long pedigree (=a person's family
history).
3. No one is
here his own wish.
4. He has
recently been reconciled (=reunite) his wife.
5. I'm sure he only said it spite (=ill will; malice).
5. I'm sure he only said it spite (=ill will; malice).
6. She was beloved
all who knew her.
7. From that
moment , she never felt really well again.
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1. in 2. of 3. by 4. with 5. out of 6. by 7. on
1. in 2. of 3. by 4. with 5. out of 6. by 7. on