preposition
by
A lot of people dislike driving long distances, and would rather go ___ air.
in
Be careful with Nora today. She's ___ a very bad mood.
in
Climate change is always ___ the news these days - on TV, radio and in the newspapers.
is
Decorating a house at Christmas ___ a tradition that goes back hundreds of years.
on
His ex-wife took revenge ____ him by cutting up all his suits.
against
In California smoking on beaches is _____ the law.
to
It's often not a good idea to lend money ___ a friend.
in
My brother is a lawyer who specializes ___ criminal low.
of
The police have accused her ____ stealing from her employer.
in
The police have reported a sharp increase ___ crimes involving identity theft.
for
The reason ___ the delay was the late arrival of the incoming flight.
of
The rescue services sax that there is no hope ___ finding any more survivors.
to
There doesn't seem to be an easy solution ___ the problem.
for
There is an urgent need ___ qualified teachers to work in developing nations.
into
There is going to be a full investigation ____ the causes of the accident.
by
We didn't arrange to meet. I just saw her on the bus ___ chance.
as
____ a rule I'm usually in bed by 11:00 during the week. At weekends I stay up later.
on
Simon insisted ____ paying for everything when we went out.
their
Teachers spend a large part of ___ working day marking homework and preparing lessons.
about/on
My boss has asked me to write a report _____ the new computer system.
on
My sister and her husband broke up last year, but they are still ___ good terms.
in
It's difficult at first but everything worked out well ___ the end.
for
Jack has a lot of respect ____ his grandfather's achievements.
for
Everyone blamed me ___ the mistake, even though it wasn't my fault.
on
I can't concentrate ____ what I'm doing with all that noise outside.
for
I did all that work ___ nothing. The teacher forgot to collect in our essays.
on
I don't eat in that restaurant ___ principle. I've heard they treat their staff very badly.
of
I have absolutely no intention ____ resigning.
in
I have quite a lot difficulty ____ remembering names and faces.
on
I know I can rely ___ you to keep a secret.
at
I need a definite answer from you by the end of next week ____ the latest.
into
I need to translate this document ___ German. Can you help me?
on
I saw the interview with the President ___ the news last night.
by
I sent a very romantic email to my boss instead of my girlfriend ___ mistake.
at
I think the film is definitely aimed ___ people under 25. I didn't enjoy it at all.
to
I think the government's attitude ____ single-parent families is changing.
after
I was named ____ my grandmother, who died before I was born
about
I'm going to complain to the manager ____ this.
on
I'm quite sure that he did that ___ purpose, because he knew it would annoy her.
from
I'm so hard up I'm going to have to borrow some money ____ my sister
against
I'm sure there is going to be a lot of protest ____ the new law.
the
The artist Imogen Ridgen lives in ___ remote highland village of Little Snuffling.
in
The company is heavily ___ debt and may have to close down.
of
The exam consists ____ speaking, writing, listening and English in use papers.
on
The fil which is set in Sweden, is based ____ a best-selling novel.
it
The first certificate is a popular exam. ___ is held every March, June and December.
for
The government was heavily criticized ___ not acting faster.
of
The lack ___ water is becoming a very serious problem in some countries.
for
The new managing director has a reputation ___ being very ruthless.
by
The teacher makes us learn lots of phrases ___ heart and then test us on them.
in
The travel agent has asked us to pay 50% of the cost of the holiday ___ advance.
in
There's no point ____ getting angry about it. It's too late now.
in
We have succeeded ____ reducing unemployment to less than 5% of the workforce.
into
We need to divide this ____ four equal parts.
of
We weren't aware ____ the problem with your kitchen.
for
We're still waiting for Laura to apologize ___ her behavior last night.
one
___ of the reasons I came to England was to improve my English.
in
___ principle, they have agreed to rent the house to us, but we need to work out the details.
in
___ theory it only takes two days to renew the visa, but in practice it takes a week.