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Prepositional phrases (B2+)

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    on account of in addition to in aid of on behalf of by means of in the process of out of touch with on the strength of
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  • In _________ to the prison sentence, she had to pay heavy fine.
    addition
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  • Nursing offers solid career options in ___________ to being personally rewarding.
    addition
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  • She received a prison sentence on ______ of the seriousness of the crime.
    account
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  • Irritability levels increase on __________ of excessive caffeine intake.
    account
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  • They found the criminal by ________ of an important publicity campaign on TV asking the public for help.
    means
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  • I invested in the company on the _________ of my brother's advice.
    strength
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  • He doesn't drink alcohol on __________ his poor health.
    account
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  • Unfortunately, George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this award on his ________ .
    behalf
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  • The company was set up to buy and sell shares on ________ of investors.
    behalf
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  • She tried to explain by __________ of sign language.
    means
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  • The upper floor was reached by _______ of a rope ladder.
    means
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  • Critics said he was out of _________ with the current social issues.
    touch
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  • A few of th older teachers are completely out of ________ with their students.
    touch
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  • Detectives are in the ________ of interviewing several independent witnesses.
    process
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  • The money fromthe fine will be used in ______________ of charity.
    aid
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  • Lots of Christmas cards are sold _____ aid of different charities.
    in
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