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Preposition - Test 17


1.  I don't believe in taking risks, so I'm not really ___ favor of the new proposal.

2.  The police have charged the suspect ___ assault and robbery.

3.  There has been a significant increase ___ the number of people working from home.

4.  You should take no notice ___ what he says; he’s just being difficult.

5.  The manager apologized to the staff ___ behalf of the company.

6.  Are you under the impression ___ that I’m going to pay for everything?

7.  It’s important to distinguish ___ right and wrong from an early age.

8.  We are in debt ___ the bank for a considerable amount of money.

9.  I’m sorry, but this seat is ___ use at the moment.

10.  He was very disappointed ___ his exam results despite studying hard.

11.  The two companies are ___ competition with each other for the contract.

12.  I’ve been ___ a lot of pressure at work lately.

13.  The doctor said that my grandmother is now ___ danger.

14.  You should try to make an effort to be ___ time for the meeting.

15.  I’m writing in response ___ your letter dated 15th May.

16.  Many people are confused ___ the new traffic regulations.

17.  The local council is ___ control of the development project.

18.  She has a talent ___ learning foreign languages.

19.  We were all ___ shock when we heard the news of his retirement.

20.  I’m not really an expert ___ this particular subject.

21.  The project was completed ___ schedule, much to everyone’s surprise.

22.  He’s been banned ___ driving for six months.

23.  I’m very fond ___ classical music, especially Mozart.

24.  We had to cancel the match ___ account of the bad weather.

25.  It’s difficult to provide a definition ___ the word "happiness".