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CAE - Prepositions

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  • When faced ______ prejudice and intolerance, try to keep a cool head and argue rationally despite your anger.
    WITH
  • There are lots of ways to top ______ your phone: you can do it online, by text, through the operator’s helpline, or using a special app
    UP
  • Moaning won’t get you anywhere; you just need to get ______ with the work.
    ON
  • All the conditions are set ______ in this document. Make sure you read it before you sign it.
    OUT
  • It’s late. We’d better drink ______ our coffee and go.
    UP
  • She’s a nice enough person, but I’d never trust her ______ a secret.
    WITH
  • She worries about many things, but when actually faced ______ difficulties, she shows impressive selfcontrol.
    WITH
  • Let’s keep things ______ perspective; one poor exam result is not the end of the world.
    IN
  • ‘Why has Mike dyed his hair orange?’ ‘I suppose he just likes standing ______ from the crowd.’
    OUT
  • After I heard the news, I didn’t seem to feel anything. It took a while for the shock to kick ______.
    IN
  • You can count ______ me; just give me a ring if you need anything.
    ON
  • I want to brush up ______ my Spanish before the holidays.
    ON
  • The bond ______ identical twins is said to be unusually strong and intense.
    BETWEEN
  • The book offers interesting insights ______ the nature and sources of prejudice against people perceived as different
    INTO
  • I’m tired of teachers hammering it ______ us that good exam results are the most important thing in life.
    INTO
  • I’m not sure I approve of the people you associate _____ .
    WITH
  • It’s reassuring to know there’s someone who will stand ______ you whatever happens
    BY
  • The author describes many different facets ______ life in southern India.
    OF
  • A good music tutor is difficult to come ______.
    BY / ACROSS
  • Why don’t you stop trying to see the best ______ him and admit that he’s actually quite selfish?
    IN