Prepositions
Wer ran out____ milk yesterday and my flatmate blamed me _____ not writing it on the shopping list.
OF
FOR
Cover the saucepan and cook _____ over a medium heat.
(GENTLE)
GENTLY
Jannie has been ill recently, so perhaps she isn't running in the marathon today.
TAKING
Jannie has been ill recently, so she might__________ in the marathon today.
NOT BE TAKING PART
She started complaining _______ always having to think of everything and criticised me ______ not doing my fair share of the housework.
ABOUT
FOR
The audience applauded _________ at the end of the concert.
(ENTHUSIASM)
ENTHUSIASTICALLY
I expect you were very pleased to have your book published.
GIVEN
It must _____________ to have your book published.
HAVE GIVEN YOU GREAT PLEASURE
I'm not sure I can put up ____ her much longer.
Our son insisted ____ having a motorbike, but we weren´t too keen _____ the idea and tried to put him____ it by talking about the possible dangers.
WITH
ON
ON
OFF
Cycling is becoming ________ popular in this city.
(INCREASE)
This museum was ________ built as a palace.
(ORIGINAL)
INCREASINGLY
ORIGINALLY
"It was David's idea to put butter on the door handle!", said Alex.
ACCUSED
Alex ___________ up with the idea of putting butter on the door handle.
ACCUSED DAVID OF COMING
Eventually,we gave in and offered to pay ___ lessons.
The neighbours were going to have some repairs carried ____ on their flat and came round to apologise in advanced______ any disturbance they might cause.
FOR
OUT
FOR
Mike´s still in hospital, but his condition is improving _____
(DAY)
The Government´s response to the crisis is _______ inadequate.
(WHOLE)
DAILY
WHOLLY
He promised that he would buy a new coat with his money.
SPEND
He promised _______________ a new coat.
TO SPEND HIS MONEY ON
We thanked them ____ being so thoughtful , and told them not to worry.
I was studying for exams at the time, so I invested ____ some decent noise cancelling headphones and I didn't hear a thing.
FOR
IN
Tim was stopped by the police and accused of driving____ .
(CARE)
Lynne does a lot of exercise. However, she eats far too______
HEALTH
CARELESSLY
UNHEALTHILY
"Can you swim , Sarah?", asked her teacher.
HOW
Sarah's teacher asked her ____________ swim.
"You should employ a secretary, Paul", advised his accountant.
TAKE
Paul's accountant suggested _____________ a secretary.
IF SHE KNEW HOW TO
THAT HE SHOULD TAKE ON