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Prepositions Of Cause ReasonSet 7

1We couldn't sleep last night ..... the loud noise.

2Joe was accused ..... stealing things at work.

3He must be allergic ..... figs.

4Having known about the harmful effects the company had ..... our neighborhood, we decided to boycott its products. A. on B. in C. at D. of

5Fifty million Americans are addicted ..... nicotine.

6The endangered species is ..... threat from deforestation.

7The court has jurisdiction ..... the whole territory

8A close friend could make you see ..... a personal problem a positive new angle.

9The children are really excited ..... their summer vacation.

10We received a complaint ..... the quality of the service.

11Choose the correct optionEveryone suffers ..... the common cold at some time or other.

12The success of the event is contingent ..... the weather.

13The film is based ..... a true story.

14What do you worry .....?

15..... no circumstances should you unplug the device.

16She was fascinated ..... the idea of exploring remote islands far from modern civilization.

17The crash was most likely ..... a mechanical failure.

18The school was closed ..... a severe storm.

19Choose the correct preposition to the following sentence:*Lily's very excited ..... meeting Calvin Harris. She's so lucky!

20Many parents are confused ..... what youth culture is and how it can be defined.

21He should take care ..... his health.

22My grandma is always very proud ..... me.

23Despite is used with:+ noun+-ing+ the fact

24Why are you so jealous ..... othe people?

25The latest set of losses resulted ..... thecaptain losing her job.

26I'm watching a funny video a ..... pets.

27He is known ..... his generosity.

28They're tired ..... eating the same food every day.

29Huge, multi-billion-dollar corporations now exist, all because of pizza.

30He won an award because he saved someone ..... drowning.

31The train was late, but nobody knew the reason ..... the delay.

32The parents are worried ..... their son's getting lost thier way ..... scaling the Rocky Mountains.

33The teacher is doubtful ..... having parents working as classroom assistants. A. from B. about C. on D. at

34My parents were rather disappointed ..... my sister after the party.

35Walter's jealous ..... his friend, because he's just bought a Ferrar

36Favourable

37My father is very concerned ..... my future.

38Marco is too much in love. He is always thinking ..... his sweetheart.

39Exercise is good ..... you.

40She warned him ..... the danger.

41She has become ..... her family's influence.

42The elevator is not running today. It is ..... order.A. to B. out C. out of D. in

43I apologize ..... being late this morning.

44My teacher is pleased ..... my effort.

45The reporter questioned the minister ..... thegovernment's immigration policy.

46Mr Lee decided to call off the hike ..... the thunderstorm.

47"I'm sorry I cant come to your party I am still ..... work!"

48Driving while speaking on the mobile is ..... the law.

49What does "for" mean in the sentence?They jumped in the leaves, for they knew winter would be here soon enough.

50If I try doing something for an extended period of time and I don't succeed, I usually get fed up ..... trying and eventually give up.

51Steve's conviction for mobile phone use while driving counted ..... him when he renewed his car insurance.

52Facebook is the perfect example of a college start-up. Did you know Mark Zuckerberg had ..... some Harvard classmates when he began his business?

53I'm very pleased ..... my new shoes-they were in the sale.

54Complete the sentence with the best word. Choose a, b, or c. I've got a lot of respect ..... actors-it must be so hard getting into character with so many cameras around!

55Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with the words you've found in exercise 3. We can find information quickly ..... the Internet.

56..... the difficulties, he continued to pursue his dreams

57Never let the fear ..... striking out keep you from playing the game.

58Murree is famous ..... its great weather.

59They agreed ..... the decision.

60"I'm so sorry that the VR classroom didn't meet your expectations." $\rightarrow$ She ..... the learners' expectations.

61The kids are bored ..... doing homework.