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I've been afraid ...... the dark ever since I was young.

of

10

Get George to do up the kitchen. He's really good ....... interior design.

at

10

Jenny was furious ....... Tom for having left her out of the discussion.

at/with

15

Local residents are furious ....... the plans to build a massive highway nearby.

over/about

15

Good advertising is great ....... business.

for

10

The children were all punished for the bad behaviour, which I thought was rather unfair .... those who hadn't been involved.

on

15

I felt so sorry ...... Harry when he forgot his speech notes.

for

15

In class, we DISCUSSED the advantages and disadvantages of going to university. (use DISCUSSION)

had a discussion about/on

20

The higher salary definitely INFLUENCED Sarah's decision to take the job. (use the noun)

had an influence on

20

The storm SERIOUSLY DAMAGED many houses in the village. (use DAMAGE)

caused serious damage to

20

I'm so sorry ...... the coffee stain on your dress. I didn't see the cup in time.

about

10

I feel like I did my best on this project, and I AM VERY PROUD OF the mark I got.

take great pride in

25

I GREATLY ADMIRE the woman, although I don't always agree with her political beliefs.

have great admiration for

20

Researchers have developed a treatment that they claim can significantly reduce the likelihood ......... skin cancer. (GET)

of getting

15

He was devoted ......... his wife for their entire marriage.

to

15

He stands accused ...... inciting violence.

of

10