Advanced English prepositions

Question 1

I think my friend is jealous ____ me. He hasn't spoken to me since I won the lottery.

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of

Question 2

The book is based ____ a true story

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on

Question 3

Today we are joined ____ three leading experts on the Middle East.

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by

Question 4

My city is known ____ its cheese and wine.

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for

Question 5

My phone is made ____ Motorola. What about yours?

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by

Question 6

The child was accused ____ (to steal) money from a classmate.

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of stealing

Question 7

All these issues are related ____ the government's failure to control migration.

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to

Question 8

I'm up ____ going to the beach. What about you?

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for

Question 9

Sometimes I am guilty ____ (to eat) more than I should.

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of eating

Question 10

We are going to win. I'm sure ____ it.

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of

Question 11

This software is not compatible ____ Windows.

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with

Question 12

If you ask me it was all because ____ the team leaders stupidity.

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of

Question 13

A lot was expected ____ the national team at the World Cup but they lost in the first round.

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of

Question 14

My flute is made ____ solid silver.

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of

Question 15

This bread was made ____ gluten-free flour.

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with

Question 16

I was satisfied ____ the hotel, but it could have been better.

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with

Question 17

I was not aware ____ any problems. Nobody had told me anything.

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of

Question 18

The children were accompanied ____ their teacher.

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by

Question 19

My car is capable ______ (to go) at more than 200 kph.

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of going

Question 20

Lots of people are worried ____ immigration. They think that the country is changing too fast.

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about

Question 21

My uncle is obsessed ____ fishing. He does it every weekend.

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with

Question 22

The investment decision is subject ____ approval from our CEO.

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to

Question 23

When the Queen goes abroad she is always treated ____ respect

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with

Question 24

I am really nervous ____ my exam tomorrow.

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about

Question 25

Places at the school are limited ____ children who live in the town.

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to

Question 26

I am sick ____ (to tidy) up the mess that my housemates make in the kitchen.

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of tidying

Question 27

My Dad is really interested ____ politics. He reads about it all the time.

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in

Question 28

I was really upset when my Grandmother was diagnosed ____ cancer.

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with

Question 29

We are completely focussed ____ (to win) the next match.

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on winni

Question 30

I was really late ____ the meeting because I got stuck in traffic.

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for

Question 31

I was pleased ____ my performance even though I lost the match.

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with

Question 32

My parents were proud ____ me when I graduated from university.

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of

Question 33

Everyone was equipped ____ a sleeping bag, water bottle and first aid kit.

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with

Question 34

I was covered ____ mud because I fell off my bike in a puddle.

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in

Question 35

It's up ____ you now. I can't make the decision for you.

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to

Question 36

I don't know what's wrong ____ him. He's been in a bad mood all day.

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with

Question 37

I am really sorry ____ (to upset) you. I didn't mean to say something hurtful.

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for upsetting

Question 38

As far as I know nothing has been done ____ the problem.

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about

Question 39

Belgium is famous ____ waffles and chocolate.

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for

Question 40

My parents were ashamed ____ me when I failed my exams.

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of

Question 41

The bridge is supported ____ three concrete columns.

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by

Question 42

My sister is crazy ____ Justin Bieber.

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about

Question 43

We are in ____ it now. Mum will be furious when she finds out.

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for

Question 44

This information was not available ____ us when we made our decision.

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to

Question 45

My sister is really passionate ____ the environment.

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about

Question 46

You were right ____ the weather. It started raining just as we got home from the beach.

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about

Question 47

The mountains in Crimea are similar ____ the mountains in Greece.

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to

Question 48

At university I was involved ____ a number of political demonstrations.

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in

Question 49

Now most countries are free ____ Polio.

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of

Question 50

They want to know where it is but I don't know what was done ____ the money.

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with

Question 51

I am really afraid ____ snakes.

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of

Question 52

I guess I was wrong ____ him. It turns out that he's a cheat and a liar after all.

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about

Question 53

The streets were filled ____ people enjoying the warm summer evening.

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with

Question 54

The murder suspect was already known ____ the police.

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by, to

Question 55

The meal was followed ____ singing and dancing.

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by

Question 56

I am very concerned ____ my daughter's exam results. She should be doing a lot better.

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by

Question 57

At work I am responsible ________ (to organise) the New Year party.

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for organising

Question 58

Please be nice ____ Jimmy. It is his first day at school today.

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to

Question 59

The plane is due ____ (to land) in thirty minutes.

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to land

Question 60

I am fond ____ him. He's a lovely boy.

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of

Question 61

I'm afraid it's time ____ go home.

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to go

Question 62

The town is surrounded ____ beautiful countryside.

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by

Question 63

We are open ____ suggestions about how to improve our service.

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to

Question 64

The Western media is usually very critical ____ Vladimir Putin.

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of

Advanced English prepositions

Questions 77

Advanced English prepositions

Questions 77