Prepositions 6

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It was only ________ accident that I found out who the man really was.

since

Do you know that Lena has got engaged ________ a friend of mine?

to

Do you prefer your present job ________ the one you had before?

to

I can't understand people who are cruel ________ animals.

to

I saw Tom as we were driving along. I shouted ________ him but he didn't hear.

to

I was surprised at his reaction ________ what I said.

to

I've just received an invitation ________ a wedding next week.

to

Money isn't a solution ________ every problem.

to

Our house is similar ________ theirs, but I think ours is a bit larger.

to

The two companies are completely independent. There's no connection ________ them.

to

There are many advantages ________ being able to speak a foreign language.

to

There was a close connection ________ the last two events.

to

Why do you always get so annoyed ________ Iittle things?

with

You're always asking me ________ money. Why don't you ask someone else for a change?

for

The company has rejected the workers' demands ________ an increase ________ pay.

for, in

Jill used to write to me quite often but I haven't heard ________ her for a long time.

from

Sally has been suffering ________ severe headaches since last week.

from

These huts offer little protection ________ rats.

from

They wore warm clothes to protect themselves ________ the cold.

from

Have you got any experience ________ nursing?

in

I shot the robber ________ self-defense.

in

It isn't perfect but it's useful ________ some respects.

in

My efforts to avoid hitting the tree were ________ vain.

in

She claims to be an expert ________ Eastern philosophy.

in

A football team consists ________ eleven players.

of

A: Have you read any books by James Hudson? B: James Hudson? No, I've never heard ________ him.

of

Does that girl over there remind you ________ anyone you know?

of

I am not ashamed ________ what I did.

of

I have every intention ________ informing you.

of

I wasn't aware ________ the pouring rain.

of

It's nice ________ you to let me use your car.

of

It's not very pleasant when you're accused ________ something you didn't do.

of

It's terrible that some people are dying ________ hunger while others eat too much.

of

My composition was full ________ mistakes.

of

Please let me borrow your umbrella. I promise I'll take good care ________ it.

of

Take no notice ________ her!

of

That man isn't capable ________ telling a lie.

of

The advantage ________ having a car is that you don't have to rely on public transport.

of

Traveling is great fun but you get tired ________ it after a while.

of

What was the point ________ attempting to live together?

of

Don't forget to remind me ________ the meeting tomorrow!

of or about

Did you hear the news this morning ________ the radio?

on

I mustn't eat too much. I'm supposed to be ________ a diet.

on

I won't be at work next week. I'll be ________ holiday.

on

I wouldn't like his job. He spends so much time talking ________ the phone.

on

I'd rather not go to an Indian restaurant. I'm not very keen ________ Indian food.

on

Next month I'm going to Scotland ________ a short holiday.

on

Their marriage is ________ the rocks.

on

There was panic when people realized the building was ________ fire.

on

We're going ________ holiday with some friends of ours in September.

on

When I saw Dave, I congratulated him ________ passing his driving test.

on

It's about time we ----

Left

When I looked ________ my watch, I couldn't believe it was so late.

at

"Hamlet" and "Macbeth" are plays ________ Shakespeare

by

Are you going to apologize ________ what you did?

for

Are you hungry? Would you care ________ something to eat?

for

He was punished ________ cheating during the exam.

for

I didn't have enough money to pay ________ the bill so they cut off the electricity.

for

I feel sorry ________ George. It is not his fault.

for

I have searched everywhere ________ John but haven't been able to find him.

for

Mrs. Roberts is in Rome now, but tomorrow she's leaving ________ Venice.

for

Petra is responsible ________ maintaining the house.

for

The accident was my fault so I had to pay ________ the damage.

for

The police are still looking ________ the seven-year-old boy who disappeared from his home last week.

for

They sent me a cheque ________ $60.

for

You were very rude to Tom. Don't you think you should apologize ________ him?

for

I'd rather you _______ to me

Didn't speak

Be careful with those scissors. Don't point them ________ me!

at

Don't throw stones ________ the birds! It's cruel.

at

I was shocked ________ what you said. You should be ashamed yourself.

at

Please don't shout ________ me! Be nice to me!

at

The fish is_____ delicious

Really

Are you still upset ________ what I said to you yesterday?

about

Did you hear ________ the accident on I-5 last night?

about

He isn't worried whether he passes or fails, so he doesn't care ________ the exam.

about

He said he was sorry ________ the situation but I don't think he really was.

about

I dreamed ________ Antonio Banderas last night. We were dancing together.

about

Jim usually complains ________ everything.

about

Who looked ________ you when you were ill?

after

Most people regard his first book ________ his best.

as

Tom and I ran ________ each other in town yesterday.

to

Our neighbours complained ________ us ________ the noise we made last night.

to, about

Why are you so rude ________ your parents? Can't you be nice ________ them?

to, to

Bill and I used to be good friends, but I don't have much contact ________ him now.

with

I have a little difficulty ________ the children.

with

I was questioned in connection ________ a robbery.

with

I'm trying to learn Spanish but I'm not satisfied ________ my progress.

with

She was annoyed ________ her noisy neighbors.

with

We enjoyed our holiday but we were disappointed ________ the hotel.

with

When we went on our skiing tour, the organizers provided us ________ all the equipment we needed.

with

The people next door are annoyed ________ us ________ making so much noise.

with, for


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