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Focus 5 Prepositional phrases

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  • Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters of the words have been given. My current business partner and I met by c_________ at a conference of sci-fi fans.
    chance
  • Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions:I tried to explain our internal computer system to the new employee, but ____ no avail. He didn’t seem to follow me at all.
    to
  • Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters of the words have been given. He tried to save the situation by offering the angry customer a special bonus, but to no a_________ . She rejected all apologies.
    avail
  • Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters of the words have been given. I learned about this job offer by a___________ – somebody mentioned it casually at a party.
    accident
  • Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters of the words have been given. I’m sorry to contradict you, but in all honesty I don’t think I was in the w________ . I followed my instructions to the letter.
    wrong
  • Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions: When preparing for a job interview, it’s a good idea to think ______advance of your answers to the most obvious questions such as ‘Why do you want to work for us?
    in
  • Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters of the words have been given. He tried hard to create a positive impression in the workplace, but it was all in v___ . The boss had been prejudiced against him from the start.
    vain
  • Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions: At the age of 26, she had a company car _______ her disposal, and her own secretary.
    at
  • Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters of the words have been given. I don’t believe Christine was at f________ . I think she was dismissed unfairly.
    fault
  • Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters of the words have been given. The cost of this project to d______ has been about ten thousand pounds; we can’t go on spending like this.
    date
  • Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions:I think you’re right _____ a certain degree, but there are other points to consider as well.
    to
  • Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions:I think _____ the long run it’s better to choose a job that you enjoy rather than the one that pays the most money.
    in
  • Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions: How much you earn matters, but only _______some extent. There are other factors that make you happy or unhappy in a job.
    to
  • Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions:‘Will you read my CV and tell me how you think I could improve it?’ ‘ ______all means. Just email it to me.’
    By
  • Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters of the words have been given. I was at a l_______ how to explain the situation to the new boss.
    loss
  • Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters of the words have been given. ‘Can I give your name as a referee when I apply for a job?’ ‘By all m_________ . I’ll always be happy to put in a good word for you.’
    means
  • Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions: We were completely_______ sea – we had no idea how to deal with the unexpected situation.
    at
  • Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions: I think he got this position _______ virtue of his connections.
    by
  • Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions: ________ the end of the day, what do you expect to achieve in this job?
    In
  • Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters of the words have been given. The filing cabinet in the office is secured by m________ of a combination lock.
    means