I can't make sense ____ this question.
of
Children should be exposed ___ lots of different types of stories from a young age.
to
Many people think that British cuisine is disgusting, but that's not true. CONTRARY ________________________, British cuisine is not disgusting.
Contrary TO POPULAR BELIEF/ Contrary to WHAT most people think
You have 2 options. ______ you start working or you rethink your priorities.
Either
____ _____ _____ you drink responsibly, you won't get a hangover.
As long as
He is a great cook, and he also does the washing up! NOT...
Not only is he a great cook, but he also does the washing up
Even though he said he doesn't like desserts, he ate the whole tiramisu. DESPITE...
Despite the fact that he said he doesn't like.../ Despite (him/his) saying that he doesn't like...
_____ John nor Mary wanted to go to the party.
Neither...nor
You need to own up and take the blame ___ your mistake.
for
He made an exception ____ me and allowed me to sit in the reserved seats.
for
If you are over 50, you are eligible ____ a discount on walking sticks.
for
Who is responsible ____ this mess?
for
He's opposed _____ any change whatsoever.
to
I'm sorry but I´m not convinced ____ your arguments.
by
Although Donald is not the brightest spark, he runs the most powerful country in the world. YET
Although Donald is not the brightest spark, (AND) YET he runs the most powerful country in the world.
She forgot to tell me _____ or not she would be home for lunch.
whether
C1 prep classes are renowned ____ being fun!
for
He was very wary ___ strangers and got extremely nervous at conferences.
of
Despite all her hard work, the project was not a success. EVEN SO
She worked hard/ put in a lot of hard work. Even so, the project was not a success.
_____ than complaining all the time, why don't you try and come up with a solution?
rather than
Good weather is usually associated ___ high pressure.
with
I like to keep an eye ___ my neighbour's house while she is away on holiday.
on
She's been put in charge ____ the sales department.
of
I wish you a speedy recovery ____ your illness.
from
_________ all her hard work, the project was not a success.
Despite
She booked the holiday early so ___ ___ make sure she got a place.
as to
It's typcial ____ adolescents to push back against authority.
of
_____ ____ _____ fire, please use the emergency exit.
in case of
He was grateful ___ all the help provided.
for
He's no good ____ reading emotions.
at