Exercise 2. Fill in each blank with the correct preposition.

1. Sharpening pencils is not part _____ my job.

2. Only twelve out of a hundred athletes qualified _____ the event.

3. The young boy showed an early interest _____ marine life.

4. Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, was rocked _____ a huge explosion.

5. The president of the company resigned _____ his job.

6. Your pronouncements must be consistent _____ your behavior.

7. There is a widening rift _____ members of the party.

8. To appreciate poetry, one has to be sensitive _____ the poet’s use of language.

9. There would be no corruption if only people lived _____ their means.

10. One should always be wary _____ get-rich-quick or something-for-nothing schemes.

Activity seven.

Exercise 1. Test yourself. Fill in each blank with the right preposition.

1. One cannot be a lawyer and claim to be ignorant _____ the law.

2. The officials were slow to respond _____ the residents’ outcry.

3. To avoid any miscommunication, always work _____ channels.

4. The Department of Justice found a witness _____ the prosecution.

5. Some agencies are independent _____ the courts.

6. The students do not seem to be too keen _____ pursuing their complaint.

7. To argue _____ a bigot would be an exercise _____ futility.

8. They presented a concise proposal _____ no frills.

9. The audience was not amused _____ the speaker’s tasteless jokes.

10. The applicants were asked to read an excerpt _____ their favorite play.

Exercise 2. Underline the correct preposition(s).

1. The decision to set (back, down, aside) the appeal will set (back, down, aside) the trial by more than one month.

2. The announcement of an impending price increase set (off, of, out) a storm of protest.

3. Some employers think that they can get (away with, away from, by) violating the Minimum Wage Law.

4. The office should do (over, away from, away with) unnecessary steps that prolong the processing of applications.

5. Some students spend much time studying their lessons; others try to get (around, by, through).

6. There are some people who are more interested in finding out how to get (by, about, around) the law than obeying it.

7. Fence sitters refuse to take sides; they just go (along with, with, along) the rest of the crowd.

8. The young people bought a 18^th-century mansion, but had to do (without, away with, over) some rooms to suit their lifestyle.

9. How does he go (about, around, to) making a loan without going (to, through, over) a lot of red tape?

10. Some witnesses were forced to retract their statements when they got word that the crime syndicate had sent out orders to do them (over, in, out0.

11. The facilitator called (on, in, out) the name of each participant, loud and clear.

12. If you do not trust me, call her (off, out, up), so you can get the news from her directly.

13. The secretary is getting ready for their visit; she says she may call (in, up, on) them anytime.

14. He has a headache and will call (in, out, on) sick since he will not be able to work anyway.

15. He cannot leave, as he knows his boss will call (for, to, on) him soon.

16. The manager will call (off, up, out) the meeting because a typhoon is fast approaching.

17. The student suddenly stood (up, in, off) when he heard the professor call his name.

18. The audience patiently sat (through, in, on) the whole play.

19. The manager is sitting (at, in, on) her application since he favors another applicant for the same position.

20. Rebecca asked the professor if she could sit (at, in, on) her class even if she was not officially registered in it.

PART TWO. [VIP Файлобмінник]

Activity one.

Exercise 1. Choose the right preposition(s).

1. After much discussion, both parties abided (by, in, at) the Chair’s decision.

2. A deep-seated love of a country abides (at, of, in) many of our traditions.

3. Many people keep abreast (in, into, of) developments in their fields of study through the Internet.

4. How many times have you been absent (out of, off, from) your classes?

5. The results of investigation absolved the professor (off, of, against) the students’ accusations; therefore, all charges were dropped.

6. Our oceans abound (in, of, into) rare and beautiful forms of marine life that are endangered by man and machine.

7. All records were made accessible (towards, to, up to) the investigating committee; every file was opened.

8. She is a loner; she is never accompanied by anyone (on, in, above) any of her travels.

9. The committee is careful to conduct its hearings in accordance (to, with, on) House rules.

10. History, according (to, with, on) our professor, should not be classified as a social science.