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(Wide Angle 3, 5.2) Nouns and prepositions

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    Many nouns have specific prepositions that follow them. There is often only one possible preposition that can follow a particular noun. Study these examples.
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  • What’s the reason ___ your unhappiness?
    for
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  • Changes ___ society have made young people leave home earlier.
    in
  •  15
  • This is an example ___ international collaboration.
    of
  •  15
  • My reaction ___ it all was to smile and agree.
    to
  •  15
  • Congratulations ___ your new job!
    on
  •  20
  • There has been an increase ___ 200,000 in the city’s population.
    of
  •  15
  • Can you give us some information ___ bus tours, please?
    on/about
  •  15
  • He seems to have less interest ___ music.
    in
  •  10
  • For this job you need some knowledge___ Portuguese.
    of
  •  15
  • Can anyone become a member ___ your book club?
    of
  •  10
  • The possibility ___ getting a promotion is very small.
    of
  •  10
  • The problem ___ finding a good babysitter is trusting them.
    of
  •  10
  • We all know the risks ___ getting a virus if we don’t protect our computer.
    of
  •  10
  • The visit ___ the temple was the high point of the holiday.
    to
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  • "The Simpsons" has lots of references ___ everyday situations.
    to
  •  10
  • Are you a member ___ Costco?
    of
  •  10