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CAE prepositions

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  • I sometimes feel that my children take me .... granted.
    for
  • 1. I was .... the point ..... leaving the house when the phone rang.
    on/ of
  • They accused him ..... being careless and irresponsible
    of
  • I’m not going to put up ..... your rudeness anymore! (tolerate)
    with
  • I am ....... no doubt that the show will be a big success.
    in
  • 3. He objected ..... being treated in such a rude way.
    to
  • They congratulated me .... passing my driving test.
    on
  • The headmaster’s speech will be followed .... a performance by the school orchestra.
    by
  • The little boys took no notice ...... what their mothers were saying.
    of
  • You can always count ..... Jill to have a clear plan in situations like this.
    on
  • It’s time for you to make ..... your mind about the course you want to study.
    up
  • I was taken ......by the size of the phone bill. (surprised)
    aback
  • Failure to arrive on time for your flight could result ... you being unable to travel.
    in
  • I applied ....... Apple ........ a job in sales.
    to/ for
  • Don’t hesitate .... call if you have any questions or doubts.
    to
  • Plans ARE BEING DRAWN ..... for a new shopping centre on the outskirts of the city.
    up
  • Andrés WAS ..... A LOSS TO EXPLAIN why he was late for class again.
    at
  • They have put him in charge ....... the marketing department.
    of
  • The job offer came ....a big surprise ..... me.
    as/ to
  • You need to be .... THE LOOKOUT ..... pickpockets in this area.
    on/ for
  • 2. He insisted ..... carrying my bag for me.
    on
  • Failure to show a valid ticket is LIKELY TO RESULT ......you having to pay a fine.
    in
  • The company is highly spoken ..... in the local area.
    of
  • Everything is going according ..... plan.
    to
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