Prepositions Of Cause ReasonSet 34

1..... the cottages, we raised enough money to renovate the manor house.
2The road is slippery ..... the rain.
3This issue is directly related ..... the recent policy changes.
4Our museum's survival depends ..... donations.
5I hate the thought ..... you.
6Helen met one of his childhood friends purely ..... chance at the bookstore.
7Choose the correct preposition: famous ..... its culture
8Be bored .....
9We posponed our trip ..... the bad driving conditions.
10We may go to the beachtomorrow but it depends ..... the weather.
11Choose the correct preposition for each blank: Little Rosita is afraid ..... dogs.
12If there is something wrong ..... the machine, you should take it back to the shop.
13Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.The town of Pisa in Italy is famous ..... its leaning tower.
14City dwellers find it hard to sleep at night ..... the noise from vehicles.
15There is something wonderful ..... him
16I was just congratulating Ceri ..... having won her race.
17I can not travel in an Open Car, because I am allergic ..... dust.
18Ex4: Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: 9. The village was destroyed ..... floods.
19I was angry ..... Bob ..... breaking the vase
20Complete the sentence. The students were tired .....
21My friends spend lots of money ..... make-up-
22I was bored ..... the film.
23The manager was pleased ..... the results.
24Childrenshould be prevented ..... drinking too many fizzy drinks
25He must have suffered Flu for a long time
26Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C, or D in the numbered boxQuestion18: We named our first daughter ..... our favorite singer.
27Tired / sick .....
28Man is doing harm ..... the environment.
29He talks ..... work all the time.
30Read the passage and fill in the blank with ONE suitable word: There's even an argument that remote employees work more efficiently, ..... the temptation to chat around the water cooler or the distraction of other people's noisy phone calls to contend with.
31Complete each sentence with the correct preposition: ..... reasons of security, the door is always kept locked.
32I made a lot of money last year ..... working four different jobs!
33Which preposition fits best?He apologized ..... being late.
34Congratulations on passing your driving test! I'm really pleased ..... you!
35The north was ..... slavery
36Stop shouting ..... your sister. I know that you're angry with her, but you need to be calmer.
37He was ..... not making it to the meeting on time.
38Identify the preposition in the following sentence:Mr. Huska is known for his magic skills.
39Text messaging has contributed ..... the decline in language skills of many young people.
40She apologized ..... interrupting the conversation.
41As the guard was ..... the impression that the hall was empty, he locked it up, not realising that someone was still in it.
42Everyone loves a megastore ..... the low prices and the huge selection.
43I can watch thousands of movies and TV shows ..... this device.
44I am tired ..... listening to the same excuse.
45Choose the righ preposition: Don't listen to them, they're jealous ..... your success.
46The library is open every day ..... public holidays.
47The good thing ..... working with kids is .....
48He was promoted to supervisor ..... his excellent performance.
49I couldn't sleep last night ..... the noise.
50I was surprised at her reaction ..... my suggestion.
51My brother successfully leads his social life ..... his age.
52One and a half per cent of the population is allergic ..... bee venom.
53Be troubled
54Beth had very little leisure time ..... her work.
55Frank is tired ..... working on Saturdays.
56The minnow wondered what happened ..... his friend.
57Howard received an award in ..... of his good work at the company.
58The teacher was disappointed ..... the behavior of the class.
59The mayor was blamed ..... the poor enforcement of security regulations.
60They forgot ..... cleaning the room this morning.
61Be fanscinated