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prepositions CAE/FCE

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  • We were astonished ____ the detail of the restoration.
    at
  • They’re always going to complain ____ low wages.
    abotu
  • The girl was enthusiastic ________ her upcoming trip to Disneyland.
    about
  • I like to spend time _____ my cooking hobby.
    on
  • We wanted to congratulate her ___ her victory last week.
    on
  • Are you interested _____ anything else?
    in
  • Many problems arise ______the use of tobacco products.
    from
  • The neighborhood was incorporated ____ the city in 1945.
    into
  • I long _____ the day when I can go outside again.
    for
  • I always try to provide her ______ a hot meal at lunch.
    with
  • I hate to insist ___such things, but it helps me sleep.
    on
  • He excels _____ computer science. He excels ___computer science.
    at/in
  • He will always succeed ______ business affairs.
    in
  • I don’t know where to dispose ____ this trash.
    of
  • I’m very dissatisfied _____ my purchase and would like a refund.
    with
  • The flood resulted ______ extensive damage to the area.
    in
  • I don’t consent ____ any sort of test.
    to
  • They don’t want to deaL _____ the problem at hand.
    with
  • Our family dog was very kind ___ everyone.
    to
  • He set out to distinguish himself _____ the rest of the group.
    from
  • Johnny was always keen ____ things dealing with computers.
    on
  • He isn’t one to adhere ____the rules.
    to
  • She’s incapable _____ committing such a horrible crime.
    of
  • He would always comment ____ the state of politics in the country.
    on
  • He was always boasting ______ his accomplishments.
    about
  • You should really beware ____the bears in the area.
    of
  • The recipe consists _____ three types of fruits and some dairy.
    of
  • The restaurant is famous ___ its slow cooked dishes.
    for
  • We found out he was sentenced ____ life in prison.
    to
  • She would always interfere ______ her sister’s affairs.
    with
  • Always praise the dog ______ behaving well.
    for
  • He tried to conceal ____ it his family.
    from
  • I’m not the one to blame ______ his mistakes.
    for
  • You can borrow _____it your brother.
    from
  • My grandmother was very fond _____ him.
    of
  • She had a hard time concentrating ___her studies.
    on
  • Most people were opposed ______ the new rules.
    to
  • The ship is not capable _______ sailing through that storm.
    of
  • I’ve been hooked _____ the new season of Stranger Things
    on
  • I’m getting fed up ____ all of the inaction on this issue.
    with
  • She suffers from a lack ____ good judgement.
    of
  • He needs to warn him ________ the computer virus.
    about
  • He always participated ____ sports when he was a kid.
    in
  • They didn’t object _____ the lighting.
    to
  • He’s not accustomed ____ manual labor.
    to
  • He said he’s going to run _________ president.
    for
  • I can’t choose ______ the red or the white dress.
    between
  • I always mistake him ____his brother.
    for
  • We’re doubtful ____ her abilities to perform the task. I’m doubtful ______your story.
    of/about
  • Alice was always different _______ all of the other girls.
    from
  • The population seems anxious _______ the upcoming election.
    about
  • He was found guilty ____ treason.
    of
  • It’s not just to discriminate _________ another person.
    against
  • She relied ______ her sister to bring her water. She relied ______ her sister to bring her water.
    on/upon
  • The producers were pleased_____ the first draft of the script.
    with
  • I don’t know where to dispose ____ this trash.
    of
  • He just seemed to disappear ______ the face of the Earth.
    from
  • We couldn’t stop him _______ leaving.
    from
  • She was envious _____ her sister’s accomplishments.
    of
  • He refused to comply ____ the rules of the house.
    with
  • We did it to prevent him ______ buying the house.
    from
  • She really depends ___ her sister. She really depends _____ her sister.
    on upon