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Compound prepositions 1

1. She’s currently at work on a new book.


2. At of
3. They make you relax. They make you feel at peace with the world.
4. This is a two year course taught by means of lectures and seminars.
5. You need people working for the benefit of the community.
6. I am in agreement with your proposal.
7. The sale was in aid of the local hospital.
8. Developed countries should cancel the debt of African States in compensation for the centuries
of exploitation of African riches. In
9. You should always try to be on good terms with your boss.
10. On
11. He did not act out of pity for us, on the contrary.
12. The girls sang to the accompaniment of a piano.
13. Under
14. The course covers ancient history with special reference to the Roman Empire.
15. With
Compound prepositions 2
1. I gave him chocolate in exchange for some candies.
2. The town, in common with others in the region, depends on the tourism industry.
3. He asked if he might record the interview in addition to taking notes.
4. I am all in favour of trying to find ways to save money.
5. This statement is completely at odds with what was said last week.
6. She's focusing on math at the expense of her other interests.
7. With regard to your friend, let's hope she is well.
8. Everyone should be there, with the exception of my brother.
9. Let us work together for the sake of this goal.
10. I kept my mouth shut all day out of respect for you.
11. On account of the rain, we'll have to postpone the game until next week.
12. They were excluded from voting by virtue of being too young.

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