PREPOSITION 9

Put in a prepostion in each blank

1. He was punctual _______ the minute.
2. When they decided to get married, they went ______the wishes of their parents.
3. The teacher has obliged Robert to take ______ the offensive remarks he made to Julia.
4. I was completely bowled _______ by their warm reception.
5. Why don’t we have a night out? It would take your mind _______ your work.
6. The judge reminded the witness that he was still ____ oath.
7. I’m not partial ____ mushrooms.
8. He had an aversion ____ getting up early.
9. The thing I don’t like about my present job is that we often have to work up to ten hours ____ a stretch.
10. ____ gum, you are right!
11. They chalked the poor sales ______ the lower number of tourists visiting this year.
12. When the cost was set ______ the benefits, the scheme looked good.
13. The students wrestled ______ the difficult mathematics problem.
14. There’s nothing to swot ______ as it’s a general knowledge quiz.
15. Don’t try to palm me ______ with your lies and excuses.
16. Before long the entire service industry is ______ ______ grabs.
17. Loud music hypes ______ the team before a game.
18. Don't hold______ ______ me - I need to know who did it.
19. According to the company, these deals had been _______ the offing for some time.
20. I was lucky because everything fell _______ place at exactly the right time.
21. Clever people never bite _________ more than they can chew.
22. Remember to ice _________ the champagne for the party.
23. He does not think that his salary is _________ the par with his position in the company.
24. He went _________ his own accord: nobody forced him to go.
25. When she was at school, she used to beaver _________ at her homework as soon as she got home from school.
26. The Minister is also implicated __________ the scandal.
27. Irrespective _________ the poor weather conditions the search for the missing child was continued.
28. I have been using her computer ever since she placed it __________ my disposal.
29. I met him at the party and he asked __________ you.
30. You can't miss him. That haircut makes him stand ___________ in a crowd.
31. We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is __________ the law.
32. I’m trying to arrange an interview with the editor but it’s difficult to pin him __________ to an exact time.
33. The book was really funny- it had me __________ stiches.
34. We have been really busy, but things are starting to slacken __________ now.
35. I heard __________ the grapevine that George is in line for promotion.
36. My mum draws heavily ____________ her teaching experience each time she gives a
presentation.
37. When Mark was offered a job with that company, he decided it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass _______.
38. It seems like we are ___________ a big storm this weekend.
39. She has been very busy this week, so she hasn’t got _________ calling her family yet.
40. The terrible service at the restaurant has put me__________ going there again.
41. The lecture hall gradually emptied as Professor Jackson rambled _____ .
42. The schoolboy winced ______ the sight of the cane in the headmaster’s hand.
43. We have been really busy, but things are starting to slacken _______now.
44. This is the time of the year when stores mark _____ their prices, so you can get good deals.
45. Jane is out in the garden mulling ______ a problem to do with work.
46. He is a leader ............... name only: his deputy has effectively taken over.
47. The tables in that restaurant are so close together that there’s hardly room to move ............... them.
48. He shot the bird while it was ............... the wing.
49. The church was destroyed by the bombing in 1940, but has ............... been rebuilt.
50. His last hours were quiet, and he passed ............... without pain.
51. I’ll do it for you ............... fail.
52. I’ll go ............... any length to secure this contract.
53. In Britain, natural gas is piped all over the country from gas field ............... the North Sea.
54. Don’t make a fuss ............... such a minor thing.
55. They spend a week in the capital city and then made ............... the country.
56. I don't think we can run____________ a holiday abroad this year.
57. July is always sending ____________ the French teacher.
58. You will soon take ____________ your new boss, I’m sure.
59. The police tracked ____________ the killer and arrested him.
60. Paul talked me ____________ going skiing, against my better judgement.
61. Shrimp can trigger ________ an allergic reaction.
62. Help yourself to any drink you like. All are ________ the house.
63. I wish you wouldn’t do that. It really ticks me _________.
64. Recent research bears _________ the idea that women are safer drivers than men.
65. Tom’s parents were highly critical _________ his friends.
66. She kept her emotions tightly reined .................... .
67. It rests .................... management to justify their actions.
68. There have been concerns as to why the Board didn't act ........ a recommended pay raise.
69. Some of the children have fears about riding .................... another storm.
70. I'd never heard about the company before, so I had to think .................... my feet.
71. I’m afraid that your party doesn’t quite tie _______ _______ our arrangements.
72. I know you’re unhappy, but don’t take it _______ _______ me.
73. The president warned that terrorists will be hunted _____ .
74. Have you settled _____ a name for the baby yet?
75. We were set _____ by a a gang of hooligans.
76. She felt it is _______ her to socialize with educated people.
77. He will be _______ for it when his parents discover he took the money.
78. You have no choice ______ the matter. You have to do what he says.
79. It might be a good idea to butter ______ the boss before you ask for a rise.
80. Having lived and worked in more than a dozen countroes, he thought it was about time he put _____ roots in one
place.
81. On behalf of the guests, I’d like to propose a toast ___________the bride and groom.
82. Directed by a hypocritical, the organization is rotten___________ the core.
83. He’s a bit timid and hasn’t yet plucked ________the courage to apply for the job.
84. I don’t believe I could live so far _____ _____ the sticks.
85. You must have a terrible day. Now, just put your feet _______ and I’ll make dinner.
86. These flowers belong _________ the plants classified as grasses.
87. The figures in the government report differ _________ those in our study.
88. In two studies involving 3221 participants there was no difference between the omega‐3 PUFA and placebo group
in mini‐mental state examination score _________ final follow‐up
89. If somebody chips _________, we can get the kitchen painted by noon.
90. He was just an important cog _________ the machine of organized crime.
91. Good hygiene helps keep …………… the levels of infection.
92. I am greatly indebted ………… her family for their kindness.
93. He’s a reserved person. He keeps himself …………… himself.
94. I tried to phone her but I couldn’t get …………
95. Why do I have to keep …………… at you to keep your room tidy?
96. The children were late and had to make a dash …………… the school bus.
97. We were totally entranced …………… the prima ballerina’s dancing.
98. Firefighters were ...................... the scene immediately.
99. I’ve met Elizabeth Taylor …………… the flesh. I even shook her hand.
100. There is nothing we can do with this fridge. It’s ………… repair.