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Prepositions following adjectives

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    Exam candidates often make mistakes with prepositions after adjectives. Seven of the following sentences contain mistakes and one is correct. Correct the mistakes.
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  • We sincerely apologise and hope this 10% discount will be acceptable by you
    We sincerely apologise and hope this 10% discount will be acceptable TO you
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  • Drivers exceeding the speed limit are responsible for 90% of accidents in the city
    correct
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  • I am delighted for your invitation and look forward to seeing you at the event
    I am delighted WITH your invitation and look forward to seeing you at the event
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  • Living on the outskirts of the city is very convenient to the motorway system
    Living on the outskirts of the city is very convenient FOR the motorway system
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  • Teachers should try to be sensitive for the needs of their students
    Teachers should try to be sensitive TO the needs of their students
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  • That part of the stadium is closed for visitors - it's for athletes only
    That part of the stadium is closed TO visitors - it's for athletes only
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  • She is someone who isn't aware with what is going on in the news
    She is someone who isn't aware OF what is going on in the news
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  • I hope you will be capable to putting your plans into practice
    I hope you will be capable OF putting your plans into practice
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