Prepositions D Round Up 6

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Man-made emergencies caused significant damage [blank_start]to[blank_end] the environment.

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The United States has comprehensive laws on racial discrimination, some of the most important of which date [blank_start]back to[blank_end] 1866.

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Question 3

This vase dates [blank_start]from[blank_end] the Victorian period.

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Question 4

The departments must directly deal [blank_start]with[blank_end] Arab and foreign companies.

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Question 5

My niece is very dear [blank_start]to[blank_end] me, Professor Fisher.

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Question 6

We couldn't decide [blank_start]on[blank_end] a restaurant.

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Question 7

The decrease [blank_start]in[blank_end] core resources remained the most serious problem.

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Question 8

You have to dedicate [blank_start]to[blank_end] me a little time.

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Question 9

What has been set out in the report is clearly deficient [blank_start]in[blank_end] accuracy and obsolete in fact.

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Question 10

The conference would also provide an opportunity to draw up a common definition [blank_start]of[blank_end] terrorism.

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Question 11

The delay [blank_start]in[blank_end] transferring staff had numerous causes.

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Question 12

Some people seem to take great delight .............. hearing about the misfortunes of others.

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Question 13

Then they must be delighted ....... your career.

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Question 14

The demand ....... electricity is never ending.

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Question 15

But it's futile to blame politicians and demand ...... them a morality of which they are incapable.

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Question 16

It is time to depart ........ violence and terror.

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Question 17

The death of Mr. Al-Masri had occurred nearly six years after his departure ....... Australia.

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Question 18

Much will depend [blank_start]on[blank_end] how well we apply the new technologies to agriculture.

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Question 19

The point is, I would like you to deputise ........ me.

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Question 20

All humans on Earth are descended ......... a common ancestor.

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Question 21

I can't really describe it [blank_start]to[blank_end] you.

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Question 22

My grandfather died ........ cancer.

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Question 23

Can you give me a brief description [blank_start]of[blank_end] the thief?

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Question 24

Gary was driving too fast and died ....... a car accident.

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Question 25

This holiday was different ................ all the others.

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Question 26

There is a big difference ................ English and Greek food.

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Question 27

People with asthma have difficulty [blank_start]in[blank_end] breathing.

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Question 28

One disadvantage [blank_start]of[blank_end] living in the town is the lack of safe places for children to play.

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Question 29

Whichever option we choose there'll be disadvantages [blank_start]in[blank_end] completing any of them.

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Question 30

Most people strongly disagree [blank_start]with[blank_end] any cruelty to animals.

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Question 31

iPhone users are disappointed ........ the iOS 7.1 software update that’s draining their batteries.

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Question 32

My mother disapproves ........ the length of my school kilt, but I think it's just fine.

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Question 33

He was sentenced to three months' imprisonment and disqualified ......... driving for three years

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Question 34

Last night I dreamt ................ my favourite pop star.

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Question 35

I can only dream .......... owning a larger car.

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Question 36

1. discharge sb [blank_start]from[blank_end] - увольнять из армии, выписаться из больницы.....
2. discussion [blank_start]about /on[blank_end] - обсуждение по поводу
3. disgusted [blank_start]by/at[blank_end] - чувствующий отвращение
4. dispose [blank_start]of[blank_end] - отделаться, избавиться

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Question 37

My father is a lawyer, and he discouraged me [blank_start]from[blank_end] entering the field.
Мой отец — юрист, и он отговорил меня заниматься этим родом деятельности.

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Question 38

I'm going to dismiss him ............... my case. 
Да, я его отстраняю от моего дела.

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Question 39

dissatisfied [blank_start]with[blank_end] - недовольный чем-л.
distinguish [blank_start]between[blank_end] - проводить различие между
divide [blank_start]into/by[blank_end] - разделять на части
do [blank_start]smth about[blank_end] - принимать какие-то меры
doubtful [blank_start]about[blank_end] - сомнительный, сомневающийся по поводу

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