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  • It never occurred _____ me that I was living with a liar.
    TO
  • The boy was blamed _______ the broken window.
    FOR
  • I stayed ____ the Ritz Hotel ________ my stay in New York.
    AT/ DURING
  • The are interested .............working in the new field.
    IN
  • I complained ___________ the noise that the builders were making.
    ABOUT
  • I was bad ____ maths at school.
    AT
  • She is committed ............................. improving her English.
    TO
  • The rise ____________ crime levels has been attributed to lower employment opportunities.
    IN
  • We are related ________each other ________marriage.
    TO/ BY
  • The police have caught the thief and he's.................... arrest.
    UNDER
  • We were so dissatisfied ___________ the service, we won’t eat at that restaurant again.
    WITH
  • I looked this word ____ in the dictionary, but I still don't understand it.
    UP
  • The neighbours were always complaining ...................... our dog.
    ABOUT
  • It is good that the whole team is so enthusiastic __________ the changes.
    ABOUT
  • This programme is compatible _______ Microsoft Word.
    WITH
  • They need to concentrate.......................... their studies
    ON
  • I got _________ the bus and walked to my office.
    OFF
  • I'm furious ........................ my brother for having lied .............................. me!
    WITH/ TO
  • I am doubtful ___________ the success of this project.
    ABOUT
  • She was very generous ......................... me when I was staying ....................... her.
    TO/ WITH
  • I saw the news ________ television and my mother read it the ________ newspaper.
    ON/ IN
  • Depending on your circumstances you can opt ............................ one method or the other.
    FOR
  • He wrote _______ his uncle ________ help.
    TO/ FOR
  • He looked back nervously ____ his shoulder hoping that no one was paying him any attention.
    OVER
  • You can start the computer ___ pressing that button.
    BY
  • She is very keen ................................ horses.
    ON
  • He was discouraged ...................................  getting the job.
    FROM
  • I must tell you how much I sympathize.............................. you, Professor
    WITH
  • Norma is anxious................................. making the presentation.
    ABOUT
  • The organization is dedicated ............................. ending poverty.
    TO
  • His attitude ____________ the subject is very selfish.
    TO/ TOWARDS
  • She is just envious ___________ you!
    OF
  • We were so dissatisfied ___________ the service, we won’t eat at that restaurant again.
    WITH
  • Those buzzing flies are getting................my nerves.
    ON
  • Please talk __ the manager and don't shout __ me!
    TO/ AT
  • That was quite sensible ....................... Tom.
    OF
  • I didn't break the vase .................purpose. It was an accident.
    ON
  • Visitors are asked to abstain ___________ smoking on the premises.
    FROM
  • I'm really angry ____ my brother for selling my MP3 player.
    WITH
  • He has extensive knowledge ___________ the subject.
    OF
  • All the students will work ................................ a collaborative environment.
    IN
  • They blamed the pilot _____ the crash.
    FOR
  • Are you travelling to Paris ____ business or ____ holiday?
    ON/ ON
  • The manager thanked the staff on behalf _________ the directors.
    OF
  • The money will be devoted ..................................... protecting the environment.
    TO
  • We need some sugar. We're almost completely ____ it.
    OUT OF
  • I am writing this essay ________blue ink.
    IN
  • The researchers rely ........................... external funding
    ON
  • I bumped.....................an old friend yesterday.
    INTO
  • He is so ashamed __________ what he did.
    OF
  • We divided the cake _______ five pieces - one piece for each of us
    INTO
  • The students have to think critically............................... development
    ABOUT
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