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CAE - Prepositions 1

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  • I'm entitled ____ some rest after a hard day’s work.
    to
  • The sergeant's face was red ____ rage.
    with
  • Remember, you’re supposed to be familiar ____ the details of the case.
    with
  • We can change the date of the meeting if it's inconvenient ____ you.
    for
  • Pay no attention to him, that fellow is notorious ____ his eccentric behaviour.
    for
  • I take it you' re acquainted ........ the facts.
    with
  • In order to understand those signs, you need someone who is versed ____ witchcraft.
    in
  • You can’t expect me to work on that scaffold. I'm afraid ____ heights.
    of
  • If we go on digging, we're bound _____ find some gold.
    to
  • My husband is completely hopeless _____ mending things
    at
  • When I was five years old, I was bent ____ becoming a lion tamer.
    on
  • If you prepare the sandwiches, l’ll attend _____ the drinks.
    to
  • The dwarf was clad ____ velvet.
    in
  • As you can see, Grandad is brimming ____ health.
    with
  • I was quite impressed ........ the Russian ballet dancers' performance.
    with
  • It was a dismal landscape, completely barren _____ trees.
    of
  • Smuggling is very profitable ____ them.
    to
  • I couldn’t get a wink of sleep last night. The place was alive ____ insects.
    with
  • I never joke _______ business.
    about
  • That watch belonged to my father. I’ll never part _____ it.
    with
  • The old man was overwhelmed _____ grief.
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  • He is a nice enough chap but wanting _____ tact.
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  • She fainted when she saw her husband’s face covered _____ blood.
    with
  • lt's a pleasure to drive when the roads are clear ____ traffic.
    of
  • What a coincidence! Your golden bracelet is identical ____ mine.
    to
  • I gave up smoking in December but I'm really craving _____ a cigarette.
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  • Let's see, we'll divide the cake ____ six parts.
    into
  • Have you insured your house _______ fire?
    against
  • He's very skilful _____ handling difficult situations.
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  • He likes boasting ______ his wife’s beauty.
    about
  • He was clearly annoyed ____ the delay.
    at
  • In my family we are prone ____ heart attacks.
    to
  • She'll never consent ____ marrying him.
    to
  • Their flat consists ____ just one bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom.
    of
  • There's a river near my village abounding ____ trout.
    in
  • When he heard the news he was seized ____ a fit of laughter.
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  • Don't interrupt your father! He's intent ___ solving his crossword.
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  • What do snakes feed _____?
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  • Your brother has admitted ____ stealing the jewels.
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  • He was moved ______ the poor girl's sad story.
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  • My eldest son is crazy ______ horror films.
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  • Trotsky, I've never heard ___ him.
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  • Don’t worry, I am accustomed _______ sleeping in places worse than this.
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  • I heard you the first time, but are you serious ______ it?
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  • He admired the pastor's bible which was bound ____ leather.
    in
  • I really think that he's worthy ____ pity.
    of
  • I hope there's sufficient beer ___ everybody.
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  • Caviar is made _____ sturgeon roe.
    of
  • I’m afraid I'm terrible __ cooking.
    at