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«PREPOSITIONS»

Insert the correct preposition.

1. When he was younger he was very good … foreign languages.

2. We went ... a hike ... the mountains several times last year during our holidays in the Crimea.

3. I used to be interested ... politics a lot, but now I’m fed up … it.

4. Young mothers should inoculate their babies to protect them ...severe diseases.

5. I feel sorry … my old friend – last Monday he was fired.

6. I’m sorry … the noise last night. We were having a party.

7. I’m sorry … shouting at you yesterday.

8. In a month I am to speak ... the board meeting. I’ve made an experiment recently.

9. We all sympathize ... the Browns about the loss of their son.

10. ... the whole, the book is outstanding.

11. It’s no use asking him ... help – he’s too selfish.

12. Mr. Peterson is not a tourist. He’s been … France ... business.

13. The city is famous ... its museums.

14. ... my opinion / ... my mind / … my point of view, this test is not difficult at all.

15. Fortunately, we didn’t have to learn this poem ... heart, it was too long and boring.

16. My neighbours’ new furniture is made ... real wood.

17. Glass is made … sand.

18. Our President is very popular ... his people – he should win the coming elections.

19. Any tinned meat could be opened ... a knife.

20. Don’t pay attention ... him – he’s just trying to make himself the hub of the universe.

21. There was a rumor that the old gentleman didn’t commit suicide but was killed ... a murderer.

22. When you smile ... this boy, he can’t help turning red. He must be very shy.

23. ... general, your problem is solved and I would like you to leave this room.

24. I don’t think it’s a good habit to speak ... a loud voice in public.

25. According ... the forecast, the weather in July will be very hot and dry.

26. It’s not surprising to fall ... love ... a pretty girl, try not to suffer later.

27. Every other boy in our group was keen ... archeology.

28. My Dad used to leave … home ... work at 7 a.m. when he worked … the factory.

29. The film made such an impression ... my brother that he advised me to see it … all means.

30. We missed the train and had to wait ... the next one for four hours.