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  • We need some sugar. We're almost completely ____ it.
    OUT OF
  • He was introduced ……………my mother. ( with / to / for / at )
    to
  • It took us three days to drive __________ (przez) the desert.
    across
  • Who is that person ______ the mask?
    behind
  • The influence _____ Freud _____ the generation that followed was even stronger.
    OF/ ON
  • I won’t tell anyone what happened. You can rely___ me.(at/on/in/of)
    on
  • They need to concentrate.......................... their studies
    ON
  • His attitude ____________ the subject is very narrow-minded.
    TO/ TOWARDS
  • There are mountains ________ Chile and Argentina.
    between
  • …………….what age did you leave school ? ( At / On / By / In )
    At
  • The insurance company has agreed to meet our claim ............................. full.
    IN
  • This degree appeals to students who are interested .............working in the new fields and occupations created by digitization.
    IN
  • My husband proposed to me _________ the top of the Eiffel Tower.
    at
  • The chess players sat _______ each other before they began their game.
    opposite
  • The pilots will use English to ask ………… landing instructions. ( for / on / to / at )
    for
  • It was an unjustified attack ________ an innocent party.
    ON
  • You should dispose........................ these old newspapers
    OF
  • Have you read the article _____ Time magazine ____ Google?
    IN/ ON
  • Our boss says he doesn't approve ........................ the changes. He's totally against them.
    OF
  • She made a point _____ coming late so that everyone would look at her.
    OF
  • Jane is waiting for you _________ the bus stop.
    at
  • I complained ___________ the noise that the builders were making.
    ABOUT
  • The schoolboy was blamed _______ the broken window.
    FOR
  • Cyber-attacks are much easier to carry out than to defend ________.
    AGAINST
  • He is so ashamed __________ what he did and sends his apologies!
    OF
  • She is very keen ................................ horses.
    ON
  • I am writing this essay ________blue ink.
    IN
  • I object __ people who push on the train.
    TO
  • I’ve known her_____ three months.(since/for/in/during)
    for
  • All the students will work ................................ a collaborative environment.
    IN
  • The clerk provided us _____ all the information we needed.
    WITH
  • Please talk __ the manager and don't shout __ me!
    TO/ AT
  • We’re a bit short ___ petrol.(about/of/in/for)
    of
  • I was useless ____ maths at school.
    AT
  • This town remind me_____ the place where I was born.(for/to/behind/of)
    of
  • The dog ran _______ (przez) the road and nearly got hit ______ a car.
    across / by
  • A jogger ran _____ (wzdłuż) the river.
    along
  • He has extensive knowledge ___________ the subject.
    OF
  • The cat jumped ______ (nad) the wall.
    over
  • The train goes ______ a tunnel under the hill.
    through
  • They blamed the pilot _____ the crash.
    FOR
  • I stayed ____ the Ritz Hotel ________ my stay in New York.
    AT/ DURING
  • A river flows _______ a bridge.
    under
  • The organization is dedicated ............................. ending poverty.
    TO
  • They ran _______ the hill.
    down
  • She is committed ............................. improving her English.
    TO
  • We were so dissatisfied ___________ the service, we won’t eat at that restaurant again.
    WITH
  • The teacher stands __________ the students.
    in front of
  • On arriving ……….London , he found another explanation . ( to / in / at / for )
    in
  • We divided the cake _______ five pieces - one piece for each of us
    INTO
  • She is unavailable at the moment as she is attending _________ an urgent issue.
    TO
  • I'm furious ........................ my brother for having lied .............................. me!
    WITH/ TO
  • The team received the trophy ........................ the end of the match.
    AT
  • Jupiter is _______ the Solar System.
    in
  • I looked this word ____ in the dictionary, but I still don't understand it.
    UP
  • Take your hands ________ of your pockets and help me!
    out
  • That was quite sensible ....................... Tom.
    OF
  • It never occurred _____ me that I was living with a liar.
    TO
  • It is good that the whole team is so enthusiastic __________ the changes.
    ABOUT
  • Finding himself short _____ money, he wrote _______ his uncle ________ help.
    OF/ TO/ FOR
  • The researchers are reliant ........................... external funding
    ON
  • We were so dissatisfied ___________ the service, we won’t eat at that restaurant again.
    WITH
  • She ran ____________ the hill.
    up
  • Are you travelling to Paris ____ business or ____ holiday?
    ON/ ON
  • He looked back nervously ____ his shoulder hoping that no one was paying him any attention.
    OVER
  • This morning ______ the way to work I listened ____ a great podcast about prepositions of place.
    on / to
  • The course encourages students to think critically............................... development
    ABOUT
  • The garden is full____ roses.(of/by/with/for)
    of
  • The teacher let them finish class early __________ condition that they arrived early the next day.
    ON
  • She was very generous ......................... me when I was staying ....................... her.
    TO/ WITH
  • I must tell you how much I sympathize.............................. you for your loss, Professor
    WITH
  • Mrs. Woods suffers ______ liver cancer.(from/with/by/to)
    from
  • We are related ________each other ________marriage.
    TO/ BY
  • We flew ______ Bangkok ______ London.
    from / to
  • He annoys me because he is always boasting __________ his achievements!
    ABOUT
  • There was a "no smoking" sign __________ the wall.
    on
  • You can start the computer ___ pressing that button.
    BY
  • They provided the children …………… clothes and food. ( with / for / on / to )
    with
  • The rise ____________ crime levels has been attributed to lower employment opportunities.
    IN
  • You must concentrate ……………..your study . ( for / in / with / on )
    on
  • The manager thanked the staff on behalf _________ the directors.
    OF
  • I borrowed the umbrella____ a friend of mine.(until/from/to/in)
    from
  • The management team is meeting this afternoon to decide ___________ the best solution.
    ON
  • Depending on your circumstances you may wish to opt ............................ one method or the other.
    FOR
  • Visitors are asked to abstain ___________ smoking on the premises.
    FROM
  • What are the main differences_____ the two countries?(into/for/with/between)
    between
  • Could you fill____ the application form, please?(on/onto/for/in)
    in
  • The money will be devoted ..................................... protecting the environment.
    TO
  • Take no notice of what she says she is just envious ___________ you!
    OF
  • This programme is compatible _______ Microsoft Word.
    WITH
  • I got _________ the bus and walked to my office.
    OFF
  • I bumped.....................an old friend yesterday.
    INTO
  • I didn't break the vase .................purpose. It was an accident.
    ON
  • It is very kind ……….. you to give me a lift. ( to / of / on / for )
    of
  • He participated ……….. many cultural activities. ( in / of / to / for )
    in
  • The police have caught the suspected thief and he's.................... arrest.
    UNDER
  • I live _________ the 7th floor _______ 21 Oxford Street _______ London.
    on / at / in
  • These days most people are aware ……….the danger of smoking. ( for / of / in / to )
    of
  • "In accordance _____ the wishes of my people," said the president, "I'm retiring from public life."
    WITH
  • The neighbours were always complaining ................ us ...................... our dog.
    TO/ ABOUT
  • When will you arrive _________ the office?
    at
  • Get to the point! Stop beating ..................... the bush. What's he done?
    ABOUT
  • I saw the news ________ television and my mother read it the ________ newspaper.
    ON/ IN
  • Those buzzing flies are getting................my nerves.
    ON
  • I'm really angry ____ my brother for selling my MP3 player.
    WITH
  • Norma is anxious................................. making the presentation.
    ABOUT
  • I've decided to go.................... business with John Clarke. We're going to open a small tool hire shop.
    INTO
  • The lawyers' fees amounted ................................more than $20,000.
    TO
  • I am doubtful ___________ the likely success of this project.
    ABOUT
  • He was discouraged ................................... not getting the job.
    BY
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