1. The news of his death came as a complete shock ___ everyone.

2. He was brought ___ by his grandparents after his parents died.

3. The teacher told the students to hand ___ their essays by Friday.

4. She burst ___ tears when she heard the tragic news.

5. The wind was so strong that it blew ___ several trees.

6. I’m afraid I’m not ___ liberty to give you that information.

7. He has a great talent ___ learning foreign languages.

8. The factory is ___ the process of being modernised.

9. You should try to keep ___ touch with your old school friends.

10. He was ___ the impression that the tickets were free.

11. I’m writing to you ___ behalf of my manager.

12. The two companies are ___ competition for the same contract.

13. I’m sorry, but I took your umbrella ___ mistake.

14. The car was travelling ___ a speed of 100 km/h.

15. I have a lot ___ common with my best friend.

16. She has a very positive attitude ___ her studies.

17. He’s been ___ a diet for a week to lose some weight.

18. The project is ___ threat of being cancelled.

19. I’m very grateful ___ you for all your help.

20. The doctor says the patient is no longer ___ danger.

21. I met an old friend ___ chance at the supermarket.

22. You must arrive ___ time for the meeting.

23. The local library is ___ the process of being renovated.

24. My father is ___ the opinion that TV is a waste of time.

25. This recipe is an alternative ___ the traditional one.