Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions or conjunctions:

#1. There was no one in the room. So, the blame rests (…) with you.

1) on; 2) to; 3) with.

#2. It took him several weeks to get (…) the accident.

1) after; 2) through; 3) over.

#3. I was out in the thunderstorm, and I got absolutely soaked (…) the skin.

1) to; 2) on; 3) at.

#4. I’ve written almost the whole report, but I have to fill (…) the details.

1) in; 2) by; 3) with.

#5. (…) you leave this house or I’ll call the police.

1) or; 2) neither; 3) either.

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Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions or conjunctions:

#1. Whether you like or not, you will have to carry (…) this plan.

1) out; 2) on; 3) up.

#2. Wherever he goes he is kept (…) strict observation now.

1) beside; 2) below; 3) under.

#3. He caught hold (…) her hand and they hurried out.

1) in; 2) of; 3) out.

#4. The chief has always had two or three devoted people (…) elbow.

1) at; 2) for; 3) with.

#5. He’ll accept the job (…) the salary’s too low.

1) if; 2) unless; 3) providing.

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Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions or conjunctions:

#1. When he came there the discussion was (…) full swing.

1) out for; 2) out of; 3) out to.

#2. The rain was beating (…) the window.

1) along; 2) against; 3) above.

#3. You could be (…) the greatest use; you could cheer and comfort me.

1) of; 2) in; 3) at.

#4. She holds a very responsible position and is not going to give it (…).

1) under; 2) up; 3) after.

#5. I’ve invited Andy and Bob. (…) Stephen, I don’t care if I never see him again in my life.

1) for; 2) even; 3) as for.

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Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions or conjunctions:

#1. How do you put (…) that noise all day long?

1) up with; 2) up to; 3) up till.

#2. He promised to send a reply by return (…) the post.

1) of; 2) in; 3) to.

#3. Are you through (…) your homework?

1) off; 2) up; 3) with.

#4. Take this saucepan and fill it (…) water.

1) in; 2) by; 3) with.

#5. I couldn’t decide which one to choose. I liked (…).

1) neither; 2) both; 3) none.

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Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions or conjunctions:

#1. Don’t look out of the window. Concentrate (…) your work.

1) onto; 2) on; 3) into.

#2. I wish he wouldn’t poke his nose (…) other people’s business.

1) unto; 2) in; 3) into.

#3. Do not be too hard (…) her, she is such a gentle creature.

1) on; 2) to; 3) with.

#4. The streets were brightly lit (…).

1) on; 2) up on; 3) up.

#5. Carol went to work (…) of feeling ill.

1) while; 2) in spite; 3) however.

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Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word:

#1. Her … leaped when she heard the news.

1) head; 2) heart; 3) mind; 4) stomach; 5) hand.

#2. They look so alike its difficult to … the difference between them.

1) say; 2) tell; 3) mark; 4) speak; 5) talk.

#3. Tom is as proud as a … .

1) parrot; 2) lion; 3) peacock; 4) fox; 5) cat.

#4. I think you should choose a caring … like nursing or counseling.

1) occupation; 2) work; 3) trade; 4) profession; 5) position.

#5. He’s a very talented actor … I don’t think he’s good enough to win the Oscar.

1) but; 2) and; 3) or; 4) that; 5) how.

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