Prepositions Of Cause ReasonSet 45

1Meg! I was just thinking ..... you!
2The extended observation time of space telescopes allows for the study off .....
3Gas is made ..... oil.
4He was blamed ..... the errors in the financial report.
5I'm attracted ..... fashion and music.
6The production team extended work hours ..... the high demand for the new product.
7Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence:The match was canceled because ..... heavy rain.
8She got ..... because of her meticulous planning.
9Doctors believe some bacteria are more resistant nowadays ..... the misuses of antibiotics
10The accident happened ..... the driver's carelessness.
11I don't really like her, even though I admire her achievement. In spite .....
12Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase to explain why something happened?
13..... other workers' constant objection, the director dismissed the workers.
14Manchester is famous ..... its football teams.
15Shakespeare is famous ..... his plays.
16In spite ....., the baseball game was not cancelled.
17Select the best preposition to complete the sentence: "The manager is responsible ..... managing the marketing team."
18I didn't do anything wrong. I'm not ashamed ..... my behaviour.
19It's thanks ..... Sandy that I heard about the job.
20These days everyone is aware ..... the dangers of smoking
21Many fish in the river die ..... the increased temperature of water
22Do you suffer ..... heartburn?
23Everything falls to the ground ..... earth's gravitational pull.
24Be guilty
25I am bored ..... watching the same movie again.
26This song reminds me ..... you.
27They didn't arrive on time ..... the traffic
28We're really excited ..... the upcoming Radiohead concert.
29The coach blamed the loss ..... the players' lack of effort.
30Ravi didn't play ..... his illness.
31Computers have had a great impact ..... our lives since their appearance.
32Dexter is truly in love ..... Calleigh.
33The poor woman died ..... poverty and want.
34He apologised ..... keeping me waiting.
35He hurt his head by running ..... a wall
36She must have been hungry ..... she finished her lunch soon.
37That smell of fresh bread reminds me ..... France.
38He looked ashamed ..... his foolishness.
39I think the strikes will bring ..... some changes in management.
40Don't worry ..... Gemma, she'll be fine.
41Choose the right answer: They asked a lot of questions ..... his job.
42I don't agree ..... Angela's new idea.
43I have no objection ..... your buying that house.
44I was very unkind to Kaan the other day. He must be upset now. I need to apologize to him ..... his heart.
45David apologized to Jack ..... having broken his camera
46They blamed the rise in oil prices ..... the big increase in inflation.
47The manager is concerned ..... sales decline.
48He is afflicted ..... a serious illness.
49Classes have been cancelled ..... the heavy snowfall.
50The new employee was dissatisfactory ..... Calculus.
51Why should they not rebel ..... their persecutors?
52..... the bad weather, the flight was delayed.
53Choose the correct preposition:They protested ..... the director's pay increase.
54If I am "for" something, I .....
55It is based ..... my personal opinion.
56I'll have to think ..... this before I give you an answer.
57The restaurant was closed ..... the bad weather.
58I feel sorry ..... Jane. She has no friends and no money
59Fill in the Blanks III-Choose the correct preposition for each blank: ..... the rain, the game was not canceled.
60It was very nice ..... you to do my shopping for me. Thank you very much.
61My main reason ..... this course is to improve my skills, ..... oral ones.