Common prepositional phrases 7

Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the _____ of her children. (reason / concern / care / sake)

The noise of the typewriter really ____ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate. ( set / put / pulled / took)

I have only had time to dip _____the report. (into / down / through / in)

Inexpensive air fares _____ about by the ‘’Visit ASEAN Pass’’ have facilitated travelling in ASEAN countries. (brought / taken / taking / bringing)

Learning English isn’t difficult once you __ (get on it / get on with it/ get down to it / get down with it) .

This part of the country is famous _ its beautiful landscapes and fine cuisine.

As its sales have increased, that computer company is going to _____more staff. (take in/take on / take over / take up)

Hello. Is that 0167892573? Please put me _____ to the manager.(over/ up / through / across)

Nowadays, women are considered to be equal _____men in all fields. (to / with / as / like)

Candidates are requested to _____ the form to the admissions officer by July 25th. (fill out / show up/ pass over/ hand in)

Many young people travel all over the world, and do all kinds of jobs before they_____.(lie down / settle down /put down/touch down)

He’ll be very upset if you turn _____ his offer.(away / from / down / against)

Remember to ____ your best clothes for the interview. (put on / fill in / show up / turn down)

I think that youngsters should be independent _____ their parents to live their own life. (on / in / off / of)

All his plans for starting his own business fell ______(in / through / down / away) .

The government has brought ___ a new law in an effort to prevent further environmental deterioration. (in / about / up / on)

An animal perfectly in _____with its environment is a perfect mechanism.(sympathy / harmony / balance)

The old car is reliable; so far it hasn’t let me _____. (in / up / down / through)