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b2 prepositions / UoE part 2

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  • He started composing his own symphonies ___ the age of 9.
    at
  • The question took him ___ surprise, so he was struggling to find the right answer.
    by
  • Electric bikes are currently __ demand and manufacturers cannot keep up their production.
    in
  • I wanted to go to Spain over the extended weekend, but ___ second thoughts, I think I'll stay at home.
    on
  • I tried to convince her to take part in the course, but all my efforts were ___ vain.
    in
  • I'm sorry but this model is ___ ____ stock. We'll try to get it by next month.
    out of
  • The President put troops and military advisors in the region ___alert, as a conflict seemed to be imminent.
    on
  • The young woman is ____ arrest for drug possession.
    under
  • The headmaster cancelled the meeting __ short notice because he had to be somewhere else.
    at
  • Mom told me I had to be home by midnight, ___the latest.
    at
  • We were told by the travel agent to book __ advance because the hotel is very popular among tourists.
    in
  • It will take some time but, ___ the long run, all schools will be equipped with modern technology.
    in
  • She ran so quickly she was completely __ ___ breath when she arrived.
    out of
  • Many tropical plants and animals are ____ risk of becoming extinct over the next few decades.
    at
  • Mission Impossible is ___ far the best thriller I have ever seen.
    by
  • If you read _____ the lines, you will clearly see what he means.
    between
  • Rembrandt's paintings were ___ display at the national museum.
    on
  • His plan seemed very good ___ theory, but it didn't work out the way we wanted it to
    in
  • Has anyone ___ chance found my red fountain pen? I lost it yesterday.
    by
  • Because of the stormy weather many trains in the region are running ______ schedule.
    behind