modal verbs
prepositions - complete
Use of English part 2
100

There’s a possibility of heavy snow later today. 

Later today it _________ . 

Later today it may / might / could snow heavily.

100

I’m ashamed ____ how little effort I put into that project.

ashamed of

100

Everyone says I take ____ my father; people are always pointing out the similarities in the way we look and behave.

Everyone says I take after my father;....

200

I’m sure that David went home early.

David_____ .  

David must have gone home early. 

200

The advertisement is aimed ___ customers aged between 18 and 25.

aimed at customers aged between 18 and 25. 

200

I’m not ___ to drinking so much coffee.

I’m not used to drinking so much coffee.

300

It was compulsory for passengers to wear seatbelts on the coach.

Passengers on the coach______ . 

Passengers on the coach had to wear seatbelts.

300

___ terms___ quality, this product clearly stands out.

In terms of quality, ...

300

He failed his exam, ..... was a real surprise.

He failed his exam, which was a real surprise.

400

It’s a pity you didn’t have breakfast before you set off.

Before you set off, you ______ .  

Before you set off, you should have had breakfast.

400

The manager called an emergency meeting ___ response ___ the sudden drop in sales.

in response to the sudden drop in sales

400

Candidates are not permitted to leave the room ____  they are accompanied by a member of staff.

Candidates are not permitted to leave the room unless they are accompanied by a member of staff.

500

It’s possible that courier had the wrong address.

The courier ______ .  

The courier may / might / could have had the wrong address. 

500

I’d like to thank you ___  behalf ____ the entire team.

on behalf of the entire team.

500

Manchester United won the game in ..... of the fact that they played with only 9 players. 

Manchester United won the game in spite of the fact that they played with only 9 players.

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