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CAE prepositions

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  • 1. I was .... the point ..... leaving the house when the phone rang.
    on/ of
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  • 2. He insisted ..... carrying my bag for me.
    on
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  • 3. He objected ..... being treated in such a rude way.
    to
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  • They accused him ..... being careless and irresponsible
    of
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  • Failure to show a valid ticket is LIKELY TO RESULT ......you having to pay a fine.
    in
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  • Plans ARE BEING DRAWN ..... for a new shopping centre on the outskirts of the city.
    up
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  • You need to be .... THE LOOKOUT ..... pickpockets in this area.
    on/ for
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  • Andrés WAS ..... A LOSS TO EXPLAIN why he was late for class again.
    at
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  • Failure to arrive on time for your flight could result ... you being unable to travel.
    in
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  • You can always count ..... Jill to have a clear plan in situations like this.
    on
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  • The headmaster’s speech will be followed .... a performance by the school orchestra.
    by
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  • They congratulated me .... passing my driving test.
    on
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  • It’s time for you to make ..... your mind about the course you want to study.
    up
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  • Everything is going according ..... plan.
    to
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  • The company is highly spoken ..... in the local area.
    of
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  • The job offer came ....a big surprise ..... me.
    as/ to
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