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Prepositions Of Cause ReasonSet 23

1You're mad ..... walking home alone at this time of night.
2She is, ..... a doubt, the best student in the class.
3Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: Our whole way of life depends ..... us having electricity and oil.
4He based his decision ..... the information he had gathered.
5They accused the company ..... false advertising.
6We're aware ..... the conference.
7The police officer is responsible ..... the whole mess on the street.
8Two things I'd be homesick ..... are my bed and my favourite food.
9Put the right preposition: My mother had died of cancer the year before and John's mum was run ..... by a car
10They were bitterly disappointed ..... the result of the game.
11Major renovations must be carried out ..... local regulations regarding new construction.
12Does it smell ..... armpit fermenting?
13He didn't join the competition ..... his injury.
14He was accused ..... stealing company property.
15Regular exercise can have an effect ..... both physical and mental well-being.
16..... the bad weather, we decided to hang out indoors for the day.
17They were worried that they'd swum too close to the baby dolphins by .....
18Fatima has a good reason ..... not going to class yesterday.
19Everybody blamed me ..... the accident
20Choose the preposition "be tired ..... "
21EXERCISE 1: See how many of the preposition combinationsyou already know by completing these sentences with an appropriate preposition and verb form.13. Fatima had a good reason ..... (go, not) ..... to class yesterday.
22What was Kate's reaction ..... the news?
23Choose the preposition in this sentence and discuss how it affects the meaning: "Without her glasses, she could not read the sign."
24My mother always complains .....
25"What was your impression ..... the art exhibit?" "I thought some of the works were uninteresting."
26She drew ..... her savings to create an experience he would never forget.
27Use the correct preposition: I am grateful to you ..... saying that.
28I don't believe
29Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:He is tired ..... studying all night.
30She is proud ..... her children's achievements.
31Pollutions are harmful ..... human health
32Teens usually don't understand why their grandparents are ..... technology and don 't even want to touch any high-tech gadget.
33If we put garbage bins around the school yard, we can prevent lazy students ..... throwing trash
34This outcome was attributed ..... the lack of preparation.
35Prasanna is confident ..... his success.
36She must have sent the email ..... mistake.
37The boss always shouts at her ..... the fact that she's never on time.
38It is important to cut down (into / on) our sugar consumption every day.
39Luis is fed up ..... your lies.
40I am proud ..... my achievements.
41Which is the preposition:Fred opened his mailbox and received a letter from his dad.
42Zarautz is famous ..... the surf.
43His parents were happy that he managed to gain a university degree ..... his handicap.
44I apologized ..... being rude.
45Everyone was nervous ..... the result of the experiment.
46Can you call a technician, please? The vending machine has been ..... order for days.
47Many manual workers are ..... danger of losing their jobs due to the covid-19 pandemic.
48I'd never flown before so I was a bit worried ..... the flight.
49For items 12-14, choose the letter of the preposition or conjunction that will BEST complete each sentence. 14. Jenny was excited ..... her graduation celebration, but she was also nervous ..... the speech she had to deliver.
50This is an offence ..... the law.
51..... the bad weather, my flight to Mexico was cancelled.
52We all congratulated Lisa ..... winning the first prize.
53She fell off her bike but didn't get hurt, thanks ..... the helmet.
54It's normal for children to be jealous ..... a new sibling.
55He missed the meeting ..... a last-minute emergency.
56The lights were ....., so i didn't see the hole in the road
57Choose the correct preposition: This town is famous ..... its delicious seafood.
58She's tired ..... doing her homework.
59The students are talking ..... their weekend plans.
60Our parents successfully lead an active life ..... their age.
61I wrote a story ..... a horse.