PREPOSITION 7

1. What message are you trying to get______ to the consumer?

2. We are in ______ a lot of trouble unless George manages to repair the radio station.
3. Bill was upset about being passed ________ for the marketing job.
4. I am afraid you’ll have to buy a new hairdryer; this one is ___________ repair.
5. I can’t wear this skirt; it’s too tight for me. I’ll go to the dressmaker and have it let ________.
6. Lacking skills forces these young men ___________ low-paid jobs.
7. She was put ___________ science by bad teaching.
8. If you give him more money, he will certainly find it ___________ use.
9. We took Peter _______ on his offer and stayed at his country cottage.
10. For my part, it doesn’t interest me __________ the least whether you keep this money or give it away.
11. My wife backed me ______ over my decision to quit my job.
12. My mum and dad always find a way to work well together and are not critical ________ each other.
13. We’re been trying to puzzle which TV series she used to be in.
14. Traditionally, Amish weddings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so there is time in ________ to get ready
for and clean up after each.
15. According to a government study, Korean elderly women are much more vulnerable ________ social isolation
and illnesses compared to their male counterparts.
16. What is there so remarkable of him that people will hang ________ his every word?
17. We’re thinking of doing ________ the spare bedroom to make it a bit nicer.
18. Let’s mull _______ this tonight and make a final decision in the morning?
19. The practice of acupuncture is rooted ________ the idea of promoting harmony between humans and the world
around them and a balance between yin and yang.
20. I never doubt that this candidate can pull ______ a victory.
21. My son drove me crazy about buying a new bike, so finally I gave _______.
22. Eric is very sick at the moment but I am sure he’ll pull _______.
23. You shouldn't talk _______to him like that. You are not his boss.
24. John told me that he didn't steal but I didn't fall _______ his lies.
25. Don’t worry about the broken windown. I’ll get _______ to it one of these days.
26. Can you point _______ the man carrying a big backpack?
27. The police chief couldn't solve the case, so he wanted to call _______ the FBI.
28. When I saw Linda, I ran_______ to her and gave her a hug.
29. The clock is completely broken. I’ll try to take it _______ and fix it.
30. Have you picked _______ a dress to wear at the party?
31. My wife backed me ______ over my decision to quit my job.
32. My mum and dad always find a way to work well together and are not critical ________ each other.
33. At first, residents opposed plans for a new city skate park, but the skaters eventually won them _______.
34. Traditionally, Amish weddings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so there is time in ________ to get ready
for and clean up after each.
35. According to a government study, Korean elderly women are much more vulnerable ________ social isolation
and illnesses compared to their male counterparts.
36. Let’s make ________ that island and wait for the storm to pass.
37. Could you please refrain ________ smoking - this is a hospital!
38. The company pulled ________ despite the economic crisis.
39. We were very sorry to hear that your grandfather passed ________ last week.
40. When Mr. Spendthrift ran out of money, he fell ________ on his mother for help.
41. Paul feels very relaxed __________________ the job interview.
42. I didn’t want to go to the match but Joe talked me ________ it. MU is not my favorite team.
43. They were suspicious ___________ strangers so they kept following us around and watching what we were
doing.
44. I’ve known her __________ sight for a long time, but I haven’t been introduced to her yet.
45. Uncle Tom is now a famous writer, but he used to work ____________ television.
46. There can be no excuse ____________ such rude behavior.
47. A lot of young children are completely hooked ___________ mobile phones today.
48. They were very kind. They put me ___________ until I found a place of my own.
49. I never thought Paul would go back _____________ his promise.
50. If you can bear ____________ me a little longer, I'll give you all the information together.
51. There was tremendous excitement in the streets and the shouting didn’t die
_______________ till after midnight.
52. My father’s going to go _____ the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.
53. My teacher and I got _____on the wrong foot, but now we are good friends.
54. The book centres _____ a woman who becomes an astronaut.
55. I love watching TV, but it does bite _____ my free time.
56. She left the potatoes cooking for so long that the water boiled _____ and the potatoes were burnt.
57. He thinks I broke his window and threatens to pay me _____ for it.
58. The company has decided to bring _____ a new magazine aimed at the teenage market.
59. I’m passing the chemist on my way home so I’ll pop _____ and see if the photos are ready.
60. The politician was drowned _____ by people shouting and yelling.
61. The old lady’s savings were considerable as she had put ______ a little money each week.
62. Most of the delegates said they wanted to press ______ with the talks, though it sounded implausible.
63. The fighting which started in the night had petered ______ by morning.
64. I can’t make anything ______ his writing – it’s illegible.
65. It was such a sad film that we were all reduced ______ tears in the end.
66. The loud music brought ______ another one of his headaches.
67. It’s high time Bill got a steady job and settled ______. He’s over thirty now.
68. The prisoner is still ______ large, which caused the public great concern.
69. The couple broke ______, and it looked like they would never be the same again.
70. With the bus arriving late from time to time, I am ______ the impression that the company’s service is very
unprofessional.
71. That’s the third break-in this month. We must tighten __________ security to prevent any more.
72. The fireworks exploded in all their colours and lit __________ the sky.
73. The teacher asked the pupils who had broken the chair, but at first no one owned__________.
74. I can see no basis __________ changing our plans now.
75. He’s a good speaker and gets his views __________ very well.
76. This ugly furniture does not do justice__________ this magnificent house.
77. The changes were phased __________ gradually so that everyone could get used to them.
78. Certain artists seem to be conforming __________ the current fashion for installation.
79. It was a deep wound so it took some time to heal __________.
80. He had a great talent __________ singing, and decided to become an opera singer.
81. Her husband was courteous ....her
82. You should comply....the school rules
83. Be calm and don’t make a fuss.....such trifles.
84. John is very good.....his hands
85. She knows how to get.......her father to buy her a new car.
86. the police are looking ...the past record of the suspect
87. When she hear the news of the crash she broke .......and cried
88. She always sides........her son against her husband.
89. in the warm sun, the grass dries.......quickly
90.You shouldn’t look down on the people who aren’t as well......as you are.
91. We will have to mark ________ these old books if we want to sell them quickly.
92. I'm not owning ________ to anything I didn't do! I'm innocent.
93. Why are you trying to pass ________ that man as your boss? You don't even know him!
94. My laptop is playing ________ again. I only bought it a few months ago!
95. With new investment, we can turn this company ________ .
96. She’s rung________. I must have said that something to upset her.
97. A pay rise is not________ the realms of possibility, I’m afraid.
98. The murderer did________ all of his victims by poisoning them with cyanide.
99. All our household goods are insured________ accidental damage.
100. You shouldn’t have sent Mark that Valentine’s card. I think you’ve scared him________.