Prepositions
He’s in charge _ training new staff.
of
I can't cancel my plans at /in / on such short notice.
at
p_ the future event
No one can p___ when the disease will strike again.
predict
She is responsible for _ the team of the office.
(manage)
managing
"No, but I am sure I will ____ to it".
get used
Her parents requested an exception _ the school's uniform policy.
to
Small companies are more exposed at/ for/ to an economic downturn.
to
p_historic buildings
The committee will suggest ways to p____ historically important buildings in the downtown area.
preserve
Who’s willing _ responsible for this part of the project? (become)
to become
"Do you know that girl?"
"Yes, we ____ go to the same school in childhood"
used to
I'm afraid you've missed the deadline - the deadline _ applications was 30 May.
for
I’m grateful to/ in/ for your love and support.
for
s_ the door
Close the door carefully, don't s___ it.
slam
He told us not _ the computer. (turn off)
not to turn off
"Tom had trouble with the group project"
"Yes, he _____ to working with others".
isn't used / wasn't used
He was fired _ his $165,000 job _ poor performance.
FROM, FOR
Don't stare on/ at/ to people like that - it's rude.
at
e__ someone to danger
It is feared that people living near the power station may have been e____ to radiation.
expose
She's ready to risk _ her job for his attention. (lose)
losing
"Amir has never done computer work before"
"Don't worry, he will soon _____ it."
get used to
He will work in partnership with a range of organizations to help eliminate discrimination _ disabled people.
against
The accident was caused by people driving too fast with/ on/ in bad conditions.
in
m_ a deadline
So we think we can keep costs down and still m____ deadlines.
meet
Are you contracted ___ for the next year here? (work)
to work
"Why do you look so tired?"
"Well, I ... to waking up so early. I ... wake up at 7 only when I studied at school, but now it's too difficult"
am not used to; used to