EXERCISE 1

1. Tom is devoted to his family. 10. I don't approve ____ smoking in

2. I'm afraid I don't agree ____ you. public.

3. I wasn't aware____ the problem. 11. The solution is clear____ me.

4. I'm excited____ the concert. 12. Who is responsible ____ this?

5. Are you satisfied ____ your progress? 13. The hotel provides guests ____

6. She warned us ____ the coming storm. towels.

7. What's the matter____ him? 14. Protect your eyes____ the sun.

8. It doesn't matter____ me. 15. He filled my cup ____ hot tea.

9. I got rid ____ my old bicycle.

EXERCISE 2.

1. Mr. Porter is nice to everyone.

2. Kathy was absent____ class yesterday.

3. Are you ready____ the test?

4. I'm angry ____ Greg.

5. Are you afraid____ dogs?

6. Sometimes people aren't kind____ animals.

7. One inch is equal ____ 2.54 centimeters.

8. I'm thirsty____ a big glass of water.

9. Joe has good manners. He's always polite____ everyone.

10. I'm not familiar ____ that book. Who wrote it?

11. Children ask "Why?" a lot. They are curious ____ everything.

12. Anna got a good job that pays well. I'm very happy____ her.

13. Anna is very happy____ getting a new job.

14. Jack's thermos bottle is full ____ coffee.

EXERCISE 4.

1. I borrowed this dictionary ____ Pedro.

2. Could you please help me____ these heavy suitcases?

3. Sue, I'd like to introduce you____ Ed Jones.

4. You shouldn't stare ____ other people. It's not polite.

5. Do you believe ____ ghosts?

6. Are you laughing ____ my mistake?

7. I admire my father ____ his honesty and intelligence.

8. I argued ____ Anna politics.

9. I discussed my educational plans ____ my parents.

10. 1 applied ____ admission to the University of Massachusetts.

11. We're leaving ____ Cairo next week.

12. Mrs. Wertz smiled ____ her grandchildren.

EXERCISE 5.

1. I don't understand that sentence. It isn't clear ____ me.

2. Mark Twain is famous ____ his novels about life on the Mississippi River.

3. I'm hungry ____ some chocolate ice cream.

4. Our daughter graduated from the university. We're very proud____ her.

5. A lot of sugar isn't good ____ you. It is bad ____ your teeth.

6. Who was responsible____ the accident?

7. My coat is similar ____ yours, but different____ Ben's.

8. Some people aren't friendly____ strangers.

9. My daughter is crazy____ horses. She is very interested____ them.

10. Sara knows what she's talking about. She's sure____ her facts.

11. Are you aware____ the number of children who die each day throughout the world?

According to one report, 40,000 children die each day, mostly due to malnutrition and lack of

minimal medical care.