P10/11 - FCE - Prepositions and Verb Collocations

My dream of playing in a band __________ to life when I started to write songs with some school friends.

I __________ my geography teacher a good answer, but it wasn't the answer he was looking for.

I usually ________ for a swim early in the morning before school.

_______ first, Luisa thought everyone had forgotten about her birthday, but then she saw the big cake on the table.

Maria is _________ pressure because her grades for last term were poor.

The house _________ fire early in the morning.

We need to be _____ the road by 7 a.m. or we'll never get to the train station on time.

Are you sure the deadline is next week? I was _________ the impression it was today.

The burglar was __________ in the act. The police saw him coming out of the house with the TV at 4 a.m.

The school is trying to ____________ participation in extra-curricular activities like the chess team.

____________ the current rules you are not allowed to wear shorts to school, although that will change from next year.

We're ___________ together after school to work on the history project. Do you want to join us?

Alexis ___________ his plans to leave the club at a team meeting.

Jo was very upset to __________ last in the 400 metres race despite all the hard training.

I love the colours of your clothes! Those colours really _________ well together.

Did you manage to __________ sight of the new sports car at the motor exhibition over the weekend?

If you forget to bring your project to school tomorrow, your history teacher will ________ annoyed.

Hayley was excited because she had just one more week before she could _______ on holiday.

___ the end of the day, it makes no difference whether you pass your driving test because you can't afford to buy a car!

The football stadium is _____ the north of the city, near the train station.

After a discussion, Martha and her parents __________ to a compromise about what time she would be home after the party.

Exam candidates must remain in their seats _______ all times.

After __________ her bus for the third time that week, Elena knew she was going to be in trouble.

Would anyone else like to ___________ their opinion?

Kerim ____________ a table for four at his favourite restaurant online.

The number of lions in the wild has been _______ decline for many years.

Hannah is ___________ a party to celebrate her 15th birthday next week.

Noel couldn't believe it when he arrived at school and saw the science lab was ________ fire.