Prepositions

______ making such a stupid mistake.
It took him ages to

get accustomed ________ the life in a big city.
This computer is capable _______ producing sophisticated graphics.
Paris is famous _____ Eiffel Tower.
She seemed relaxed at the party, even though she was totally aware _____ so many people staring at her.

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to eat food that is typical ______ the region you

live in.
Only you are responsible ________ your education.
Everybody was present at the lesson, except Rodi, who was absent _______ school for more than a week.
German is similar ______ English, as they are from the same family of languages.
The jury found him guilty _____ arson.

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______ their salary, so they complain all the time.
It seemed

absolutely bizarre to hear the same excuse over and over again, so the teacher got suspicious ________ the students.
The flat owners were opposed _______ building a shopping mall at the premises.
“Sorry, I can’t lend you anything. I am short _____ cash myself.”
Insisting _____ doing it her way, she left the room enraged.

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math.
It was almost impossible to escape ________ the avalanche, so

the mountaineers had to hide in the cave.
This phone differs_______ the one on the bottom shelf.
Peter has always dreamt about being a writer, so he eventually made a decision to resign _____ his mundane office job.
After a month in the rehab George recovered ______ his leg injury.

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Tony suffers ______ memory loss.
The weather in Ohio is so

unpredictable, that’s why nobody relies ________ the weather forecast.
Kathie specializes _______ nuclear physics.
This exam consists _____ five parts.
He was to blame _____ all the mess that the company was in at that time.

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extra homework.
According to some scientists, finding a cure for cancer

isn’t feasible in the nearest future, but patients hope ____ the best anyway.
Masha still believes _______ Santa Claus, even though she is 32.
Nobody would have ever thought that Richard would succeed ___ business.
“Don’t be so rude _____ your brother”, said mom.

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at the post office, Tom was fed up ____ the

way things are done in Russia.
The whole school was astonished ________ the news of Bob being accepted to Harvard.
Dora is hopeless _______ finding her way in new places.
My mom is fond _____ cats.
Red Square is crowded _____ tourists at any time.

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____ your absence at school?”
Witnesses accused the wrong guy _____

stealing.
Their parents don’t always agree _______ the way they want to raise them.
Somebody should answer _____ the broken window.
His dad doesn’t approve _____ his choice of career.

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job, you need a CV.
Suzie arrived ________ the airport three

hours prior to her flight.
It’s been four hours since I started working on my project, at this point I absolutely have to ask_______ help if I want to finish it today.
We ran _____ ______ milk, so I have to buy it later.
The thief broke _____ the house at night.

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broke ___ _____ her boyfriend right before his Birthday.
It’s better

to change rubles _____ dollars before you go to the USA.
Yesterday when I was walking in the park I ran _____ my old friend.
I came ______ a new word when I was reading this book.

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mandatory in my parents’ house.
The president commented ___ the present

situation in the country.
‘To chip in’ means to contribute money or help ____ something.
A friend is someone you can count ___ in any situation.
The train departs ____ Tula in 10 minutes.

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turned out to be a smart decision for Bill Gates.
You

aren’t allowed to drive ___ such high speed in the pedestrian area.
The kitchen is equipped ____ all the necessary appliances.
“Please forgive me ___ being so hard on you these days.”
Ralf got ____ the breakup surprisingly quickly.

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local university Dima made a decision to move to a

different city.
Jimmy wasn’t attending lessons and as a result he was lagging ______ the other students.
Smoking leads ____ all the necessary various problems with heals.
Dasha was named _____ her mom’s best friend.
The boss opened the meeting ____ a joke, unfortunately nobody got it.

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tea.
Seeing snowy Moscow reminds me ______ my hometown.
“Please remind me

_____ the lesson on Friday, because I can easily forget.”
Vasya regrets spending money ____ sneakers that don’t fit.
Patty didn’t want to go to the party, but her brother managed to talk her ____ going.

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