Fill in with the correct prepositions:

1. Ronald deals ……….. antiques and fine art for a living.

2. The personnel officer narrowed …………… the candidates on the short list to three.

3. The young prince succeeded ………… the throne on the death of the king.

4. Sheila disposed ………… her old clothes by giving them to charities.

5. Contestants are requested to abide ……… the rules.

6. Bigways Stores don’t charge ……….. home delivery.

7. George fell into the armchair and dozed ……….

8. Many people have home alarms installed to safeguard them …………… burglary.

9. You were unwise to confide …….. her, as she is such a dreadful gossip.

10. I am a strong advocate …………… capital punishment.

11. I wanted to blend in …………….. the surroundings so nobody could recognize me.

12. She is always by me …………….. thick and thin.

13. My suggestion of holding a staff meeting didn’t go ………… well with the boss.

14. She is happy to fit in ………… our plans for the weekend.

15. Show business is so competitive that those who don’t have a drive and ambition just fall ………
the wayside.