Collo-phrasal-idom-Test 35

1. The forest was cut down to build a luxury resort _____ the expense _____ local wildlife.

A. With / to

B. At / of

C. On / of

D. In / for

2. She is still _____ close contact _____ her former teacher even though she graduated ten years ago.

A. at / for

B. on / to

C. in / with

D. with / on

3. The two neighboring countries are currently _____ friendly relations _____ each other.

A. in / with

B. with / of

C. at / for

D. on / to

4. He wasn’t _____ the mood _____ going out to the club last night because he was exhausted.

A. with / to

B. in / for

C. at / of

D. on / to

5. _____ addition _____ the monthly rent, you also have to pay separately for electricity.

A. At / of

B. With / for

C. In / to

D. On / with

6. I completely agree with you _____ the point _____ safety regulations in the workplace.

A. on / of

B. in / to

C. for / on

D. at / with

7. The professor wrote a long article _____ support _____ the new theory about climate change.

A. in / of

B. with / for

C. at / about

D. on / to

8. The small, quiet town lies exactly _____ the centre _____ the tropical island.

A. on / to

B. for / in

C. at / with

D. in / of

9. He is still _____ regular connection _____ his old friends from primary school.

A. in / with

B. on / to

C. with / for

D. at / of

10. She likes to stay _____ touch _____ her colleagues to hear the latest news.

A. at / of

B. in / with

C. on / to

D. for / about

11. The local charity is currently _____ desperate need _____ more volunteers.

A. in / of

B. with / about

C. on / to

D. at / for

12. She decided to retire _____ the age _____ sixty to spend more time travelling.

A. in / to

B. on / with

C. at / of

D. for / in

13. During the ceremony, he spoke _____ great respect _____ his former teacher and mentor.

A. on / about

B. at / of

C. in / for

D. with / to

14. They expressed their formal opinion _____ regard _____ the new proposal for the city park.

A. with / to

B. in / for

C. on / about

D. at / of

15. I hope this detailed explanation is _____ answer _____ your question about the project.

A. on / of

B. at / for

C. with / about

D. in / to

16. Mr. Kingston has been disabled _____ a result _____ a serious childhood illness.

A. as / of

B. for / to

C. by / with

D. in / from

17. We unfortunately lost the bid to a rival company _____ account _____ a silly mistake.

A. on / of

B. at / with

C. by / to

D. in / for

18. I carefully stacked all my old magazines _____ top _____ the dusty bookcase in the attic.

A. at / with

B. for / on

C. in / to

D. on / of

19. Tom finally withdrew his strong objections _____ the sake _____ the team’s unity.

A. in / to

B. for / of

C. at / about

D. on / with

20. Sally bought that old house _____ a view _____ renovating it and selling it for a profit.

A. on / of

B. with / to

C. in / for

D. at / about

21. I am writing this letter _____ reference _____ your newspaper’s recent investigation.

A. on / of

B. at / with

C. for / about

D. in / to

22. The massive charity marathon was organised _____ cancer research.

A. in exchange for

B. under strain

C. in aid of

D. in haste

23. Fur hats are very much _____ this season because of the unusually cold weather.

A. out of hand

B. under repair

C. in demand

D. ahead of schedule

24. I gave my old bicycle to my friend _____ his electric guitar.

A. in exchange for

B. in haste

C. in captivity

D. in writing

25. The famous musicians had to leave _____ after the concert to catch their private flight.

A. in demand

B. in haste

C. in court

D. under strain