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Prepositions Of Cause ReasonSet 56

1In the ..... of safety, you are not allowed to smoke in the auditorium.
2For people who are allergic ..... penicillin, use another antibiotics such as erythromycin or sulfa.
3Alex is sorry ..... what he said
4My garden means the world ..... me.
5Helen wrote ..... her holiday on her blog when she came home.
6I've been struggling ..... my weight for as long as I can remember.
7Florence breathed a sigh ..... relief when she heard that her loan was approved.
8Is that the movie I told you .....?
9Choose the correct preposition:She was only just getting ..... the flu when she got a stomach bug.
10I'm still trying to find out the reasons ..... these unexpected results.
11The teacher was annoyed ..... me.
12This restaurant is famous ..... its kind staff.
13The plants in the garden started to dry out ..... a lack of rain for weeks.
14I was so angry ..... Jim, I didn't speak to him for a week.
15Do you ever think ..... your diet?
16The woman was guilty ..... the crime.
17Complete the statement or question with the correct preposition.Some people get depressed ..... being overweight, but if you're sick and tired ..... dieting, just get more exercise.
18Saw sharks are named ..... the shape of their snouts/noses.
19Do you often think ..... your future?
20I am tired ..... working overtime.
21Are you tired (1) ..... the colour or pattern of your walls?a. with b. of c. in d. by
22..... A downturn in the market, considerable downsizing is still needed to ensure our company's competitiveness.
23The band's success is largely ..... the new manager.
24The students are familiar ..... the exam format.
25The critics praised Ryan Gosling ..... his performance in La La Land.
26They didn't reach an agreement ..... their differences.
27I might go to the party. It depends ..... what time I get home from work.
28The team disagreed ..... the proposed changes, feeling they were unnecessary.
29As the rain, we cancelled the picnic.
30Her nelegience resulted ..... the loss of a major contract ..... the company
31TO BE SCARED ..... SOMETHING
32I'm sorry ..... the noise last night. We're having a party.
33His anger stems ..... frustration.
34The rise in crime is mainly ..... social and economic factors
35There are many health risks associated ..... smoking.
36They decided to break ..... the partnership.
37I sympathize ..... the general aims of the organization, but on this particular issue I disagree
38Choose the correct preposition to the following sentence:*Our teacher looks bored ..... saying the same thing every day. Maybe we should do our homework on time.
39Choose the correct preposition: He is proud ..... his achievements.
40The Goulburn Valley is situated in the south-east corner of the Australian continent, in the state of Victoria. Because ..... the introduction of irrigation over a century ago
41'I'm tired ..... hearing the same excuses for not completing assignments.'
42What did he die .....?
43What;s wrong with Ken? He started shouting at everyone ..... no reason! (bez powodu)
44I'm sorry, but I'm not ashamed ..... what I did.
45I was feeling ..... the weather yesterday because I had a temperature.
46One of the main reasons ..... family units becoming smaller is finances.
47EXERCISE 2: Using the words in parentheses, complete the sentences.20. Ill health keeps my grandfather ..... (travel)
48In spite ....., the basketball game was not postponed.
49Buenos Aires has a buzz thanks ..... its creative hubs and spontaneous tango performances.
50The teacher was amazed ..... my progress.
51Shame ..... you.
52The order of the city is spiralling ..... control. Crime rates are increasing
53Cusco is famous ..... by MachuPicchu ruins.
54I can't believe you're blaming me ..... him to the party.
55Australia is famous ..... kangaroos and other odd creatures.
56His succesd was ..... his father's hard work.
57He didn't pass the exam ..... his laziness
58I handed my report in on time ..... the fact that I had been ill all day.
59I cooked the rice ..... the directions on the box.
60Don't waste your time and energy in being jealous ..... your rival's success.
61The old man was lost his foot, ..... car accident.