PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES 2

 Read the sentences and complete them with the correct preposition.

1. Congratulations Rodney! I’m so happy ______ you and your wife.

2. I would be more than happy to provide you _______ our company’s catalogue.
3. We supply all major companies _______ our products.
4. She takes great pride ________ her work. That’s why she’s the best in her field.
5. You will need to provide a lot of love and care ______ Jane during her recovery.
6. I’m really happy ______ his work. I think he’s qualified _______ this job.
7. Once the scandal became public, the minister had no other option but to resign ________ his post.
8. You shouldn’t be proud ______ yourself. What you did was wrong!
9. The government supplied food and medicine _______ the victims of the hurricane.
10. The journalist was praised _______ his report _______ the starving children of Africa.
11. All assignments are due tomorrow ____________ fail.
12. A computer chooses the lottery numbers _______ random.
13. Our house has been _______ the market for over two months but we haven’t been able to sell it yet.
14. Everyone was _______ a state of shock after the devastating news.
15. I was ______ a loss for words when I was told I had won the prize.
16. I’ve never been introduced to Emma, I only know her ______ sight.
17. Dianne was refused to get in the club because she was ___________ age.
18. We were asked to pay a month’s rent _______ advance.
19. My cousin faints ______ the sight of blood.
20.My boss isn’t here at the moment. She’s away ______ business.
21. The students crowded around their teacher eager _______ their test results.
22. I didn’t like olive oil but I’ve developed a taste ______ it now.
23.Do you like the taste _______ red wine more than the white one?
24.I was dissatisfied ______ the new hotel room service.
25.In some cultures staring ______ people is considered offensive.
26.You remind me ______ myself when I was your age.
27. You can hand in your assignments on Tuesday _______ the very latest.
28.A tattoo is ______ life. So, think carefully before deciding _____ having one done.
29.Typewriters are already ______ of date.
30.The children wandered __________ the neighbourhood in search _______ their lost dog.

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