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Prepositions Of Cause ReasonSet 87

1Select the correct preposition to complete the idiomatic expression in context: "He is afraid ..... heights."
2He succeeded in his career ..... of his limited educational background.
3At the meeting Carla stuck to her guns ..... the fact that everybody was against her.
4Thank you very much ..... lending me your bike.
5Let's not blame him ..... all what happened, it was not his fault.
6[in] abstraction (of sth) ..... sth (n)
7This machine is guaranteed ..... rusting.
8The manager is directly responsible ..... the efficient running of the office
9He went to work ..... if being ill.
10His sickness, He didn't come to his daughter wedding party.
11Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. It is not kind of you to make fun ..... your classmates.
12What does as a result of mean?
13I have to study a lot every day, and sometimes I get fed up ..... it.
14I got fed up ..... the pandemic and the lockdown.
15Posthabita Samo (abl abs)
16The future of the organisation is not ..... doubt.
17He didn't seem very interested ..... what I was saying.
18Are you tired ..... this activity?
19All three are to be congratulated ..... doing so well.
20Choose the best word to complete: Endangered animals in the wild are facing a high risk ..... extinction.
21He collected a lot of information ..... Russian toys of the 18th and 19th century.
22Using your cell phone while driving is ..... the law.
23She complained ..... the noise coming from the construction site.
24He writes ..... lots of things.
25SENTENCE CORRECTION:Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of the part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 5. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.) The boy who was guilty with (1) / having stolen the cell phone (2) / came out (3) / with the truth (4) /. No error (5).
26EXERCISE 1: See how many of the preposition combinationsyou already know by completing these sentences with an appropriate preposition and verb form.16. The weather is terrible tonight. I do not blame you ..... (want, not) ..... to go to the meeting.
27..... French ports blockaded by the British during the Napoleonic wars, the London perfumers were able to dominate the markets for some time.
28They complained ..... the service.
29You're ..... no obligation to sign that contract.
30The one-legged soldier saw the paper dancer on the table and fell in love ..... her.
31Australia is known ..... its large kangaroo population.
32I LOST MY CAR KEYS ..... MY MIND.
33What do people in your country usually complain .....?
34A lot of factories began to operate ..... the Industrial Revolution, which introduced new technologies and manufacturing processes that significantly increased production efficiency.
35The cost of necklace depends ..... the quality of the gold
36The government is trying to make the country safe ..... terrorist attacks.
37They are excited ..... their trip to Rome next June.
38Washington State is famous ..... its apples.
39Your parents will be disappointed ..... your bad results in chemistry
40Jane: "Shall we turn back?"-Tom: "Well, I'm ..... turning back. It's too dangerous to go mountain climbing against this weather.
41Italy is famous ..... the Tower of Pisa.
42My hands smell ..... onions.
43We're going to the demonstration because we don't agree ..... the new law.
44..... the language problem, I couldn't win the debate.
45I don't blame you ..... being angry.
46The book is ..... the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
47Complete the sentence:She is tired ..... working long hours.
48The umbrella will ..... you ..... the rain.
49The scientist is well-known ..... his expertise in designing and building robots.
50Reason
51My mother is tired ..... working all day.
52Susan is obssesed ..... her looks.
53I can't get ..... to Sue-the line's engaged.
54III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences1. The river water is severely polluted, mostly ..... the dumping of raw sewage.
55The boys are tired ..... doing exercises every night.
56They are opposed ..... the new policy.
57Many young people prefer living in big cities ..... more opportunities.
58She started the course two months ago but dropped ..... after only a month.
59I refuse to take part in street surveys ..... principle. I'm sure they are going to manipulate the results anyway.
60A break ..... work
61Kediri is famous ..... its Jaranan.