CPE preposition workout
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Items in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
I don't think you were justified ________ speaking to the boss that way.
A
through
B
in
C
by
D
into
Slide 2 - Quiz
We have a lot of problems to contend ________ at the moment.
A
in
B
by
C
for
D
with
Slide 3 - Quiz
Messi was instrumental ________ Barca winning the match.
A
in
B
to
C
for
D
into
Slide 4 - Quiz
The ship's crew finally caught sight ________ land after 10 weeks at sea.
A
in
B
for
C
to
D
of
Slide 5 - Quiz
Prompt action ________ putting out the fire saved hundreds of lives.
A
for
B
by
C
in
D
into
Slide 6 - Quiz
Someone should take a note ________ everyone's feedback for revision purposes.
A
of
B
for
C
in
D
to
Slide 7 - Quiz
Michael Jackson rose ________ fame in the early 1980s.
A
through
B
into
C
to
D
by
Slide 8 - Quiz
The pursuit of profits often comes ________ the expense ________ the environment.
A
at, for
B
in, of
C
in, for
D
at, of
Slide 9 - Quiz
The crisis had serious repercussions ________ people's quality of life.
A
by
B
for
C
in
D
into
Slide 10 - Quiz
Spare a thought ________ people less fortunate than you.
A
to
B
for
C
in
D
about
Slide 11 - Quiz
He was determined to succeed and let nothing stand ________ his way.
A
by
B
through
C
in
D
into
Slide 12 - Quiz
His son is a source ________ great pride ________ him.
A
of, for
B
for, by
C
of, in
D
for, in
Slide 13 - Quiz
How can we account ________ the drop in sales?
A
to
B
for
C
by
D
through
Slide 14 - Quiz
They decided not to say anything ________ fear ________ insulting him.
A
out of, in
B
for, in
C
for, of
D
out of, of
Slide 15 - Quiz
He was ________ the verge ________ giving up when suddenly help arrived.
A
in, to
B
on, in
C
in, of
D
on, of
Slide 16 - Quiz
He's quite tolerant but draws the line ________ letting his children go out during the week.
A
at
B
by
C
for
D
of
Slide 17 - Quiz
The lecturer drew a clear distinction ________ external ________ internal motivation.
A
from, to
B
between, and
C
in, and
D
from, into
Slide 18 - Quiz
Helen wasn't alone ________ thinking that her excuse didn't sound plausible.
A
by
B
from
C
in
D
about
Slide 19 - Quiz
George never tires ________ hearing the story of how his parents met.
A
in
B
by
C
from
D
of
Slide 20 - Quiz
Contrary ________ popular belief, pigeons are quite intelligent!
A
from
B
by
C
to
D
against
