Prepositions A Round Up 6

Question 1

Competitors must abide ......... the judges’ decision.

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Question 2

John has been absent .......... school for three days now.

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Question 3

The doctor suggested that he abstain .......... alcohol.

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The teachers' book is accompanied .......... a CD.

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Question 5

According ........ our records, she was absent last Friday.

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Question 6

She was asked to account [blank_start]for[blank_end] the missing money.

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Question 7

She accused Andrew [blank_start]of[blank_end] lying to her.

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Question 8

I've worked nights for years now so I've grown accustomed [blank_start]to[blank_end] it.

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Question 9

I'm afraid I'm not yet acquainted [blank_start]with[blank_end] the system.

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Question 10

He later became addicted [blank_start]to[blank_end] heroin.

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Question 11

He's addicted [blank_start]to[blank_end] chocolate/football.

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Question 12

The sound quality isn't exceptional but it's adequate [blank_start]for[blank_end] everyday use.

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Question 13

They live in a house adjacent [blank_start]to[blank_end] the railway.

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Question 14

One of the advantages [blank_start]of[blank_end] living in town is having the shops so near.

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Question 15

These new routes will give the airline a considerable advantage [blank_start]over[blank_end] its competitors.

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Question 16

There's usually an advantage [blank_start]in[blank_end] playing at home

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Question 17

There's a booklet giving advice ....... how to set up your own club.

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Question 18

afraid [blank_start]of[blank_end] - бояться
agree [blank_start]to/on[blank_end] smth - соглашаться а то-то
agree [blank_start]with[blank_end] smb - соглашаться с кем-либо
allergic [blank_start]to[blank_end] - аллергичный 
aim [blank_start]at[blank_end] - стремиться к

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Question 19

She has a difficult time ahead ....... her.

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Question 20

He gave what amounted [blank_start]to[blank_end] an apology on behalf of the company.

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Question 21

She was very amused ........ your comments.

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Question 22

I was very angry ...... how rainy it was.

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Question 23

He's really angry ........ me for upsetting Sophie.

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Question 24

I was a bit annoyed [blank_start]with[blank_end] Kathy for not coming.

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Question 25

She provided statistics [blank_start]in[blank_end] answer [blank_start]to[blank_end] a question on the unemployment rate of women according to industrial sector.

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Question 26

She's very anxious ........ her exams.

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Question 27

You mustn't be anxious [blank_start]for[blank_end] me, Lizzy.

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Question 28

The pilot apologized to passengers ........ the delay.

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Question 29

Lastly, it makes an appeal [blank_start]to[blank_end] the international community [blank_start]for[blank_end] increased support to humanitarian activities in that country.

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Question 30

He won his appeal [blank_start]against[blank_end] his jail sentence.

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Question 31

He has applied [blank_start]to[blank_end] several companies [blank_start]for[blank_end] a job.

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Question 32

He doesn't approve [blank_start]of[blank_end] smoking.

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Question 33

My parents are always arguing [blank_start]with[blank_end] each other [blank_start]about[blank_end] money.

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Question 34

He was arrested [blank_start]for[blank_end] possession of illegal drugs.

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Question 35

We were the last to arrive ....... the station.

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Question 36

When he first arrived ....... New York, he didn't speak a word of English.

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Question 37

You've got nothing to be ashamed [blank_start]of[blank_end].

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Question 38

He's asked [blank_start]for[blank_end] a bike for his birthday.

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Question 39

Can I ask you a few questions?

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Question 40

She assured them [blank_start]of[blank_end] being all right.

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Question 41

Attend [blank_start]to[blank_end] children's physical development and provide access to exercise and fresh air throughout the course of their development will bring a lot of benefits.

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Question 42

astonished [blank_start]at/by[blank_end] - удивленный, пораженный
attached [blank_start]to[blank_end] - прикрепленный, преданный, привязанный
attack [blank_start]on[blank_end] - энергичное начало, атака на, нападки
(un) aware [blank_start]of[blank_end] - осознающий

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Question 43

I was amazed [blank_start]at/by[blank_end] the price.

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