Стр.140-141 Рабочая тетрадь Verbs/Adjectives/Nouns with Prepositions ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс

Verbs/Adjectives/Nouns with Prepositions

1. Fill in the correct preposition.

   1. All incomplete assignments will count _____ your final mark for the course.
   2. The story is based _____ an actual event.
   3. Martin is very efficient _____ cutting costs and saving money.
   4. Anna doesn’t really care _____ ice-skating; she prefers skiing instead.
   5. How did the murderer dispose _____ the evidence?
   6. None of the employees at the bank could account _____ the missing money.
   7. They congratulated me _____ my win.
   8. Tanya really delights _____ gossiping about others.
   9. Two students were caught cheating and were expelled _____ school.
   10. Beware _____ snakes while walking in the desert.

2. Choose the correct preposition.

   1. Carbon emissions are harmful _____ the environment.
   2. My professor was really impressed _____ my knowledge of the subject.
   3. It’s the manager’s job to deal _____ any problems customers may have.
   4. Are you acquainted _____ the shop’s returns policy?
   5. Elaine is a genius _____ maths.
   6. Mike is very faithful _____ his friends and would never betray them.
   7. He has an extensive knowledge _____ dinosaurs.
   8. During the sales, the shops are crowded _____ frantic shoppers.
   9. She needs some advice _____ how to study more effectively.
   10. The conference began _____ a speech by the president.

3. Fill in the correct preposition.

   1. The council nominated him _____ the new position.
   2. Tim has an interest _____ politics.
   3. He was unfairly dismissed _____ his job.
   4. Paul is quite capable _____ doing the work himself.
   5. There was an attack _____ the small village by enemy soldiers.
   6. Sarah was exempt _____ taking the exam due to her recent illness.
   7. Carol didn’t get the job due _____ her lack of experience.
   8. Peter was irritated _____ the noise in the library.
   9. Mr Foster donated his collection of rare books _____ the school library.
   10. Max is hopeless _____ cooking; he doesn’t know how to make anything.

4. Choose the correct preposition.

   1. The government promised a reduction _____ public spending.
   2. Jerry couldn’t part _____ his old bike so he decided to keep it.
   3. Mary dreams _____ becoming a famous actress someday.
   4. Mike’s parents were ashamed _____ his behaviour during dinner.
   5. The group’s work concentrates mainly _____ stopping deforestation.
   6. The boys are obsessed _____ playing computer games.
   7. The stranger mistook me _____ a friend and started talking to me.
   8. Can I exchange this blouse _____ one in a larger size?
   9. The waste from the factory has a terrible impact _____ the environment.
   10. More money is necessary _____ the shelter, otherwise it will have to close.

5. Fill in the correct preposition.

   1. They were stranded _____ the road after their car had broken down.
   2. Paul is terrified _____ spiders.
   3. I am responsible _____ booking our flights.
   4. Barry couldn’t distinguish _____ the original painting and the copy.
   5. A poor diet contributes _____ heart disease.
   6. The dog sat next _____ the table and begged for food.
   7. Kyle feels uneasy _____ flying.
   8. The tsunami swept _____ the coastal village.
   9. We decided _____ buying a car until we have more money.
   10. James insisted _____ paying for our dinner.

6. Choose the correct preposition.

   1. I completely agree _____ Jack _____ the changes at work.
   2. Joel is an expert _____ fixing computer problems.
   3. You will get a better price if you pay _____ cash.
   4. What was his reason _____ being late?
   5. The boy threw a rock _____ the window trying to break it.
   6. Ian blamed Fred _____ the mistakes in the report.
   7. She died _____ a heart attack.
   8. Sheila felt guilty _____ taking the money.
   9. The boy looked familiar _____ David; he knew he had seen him somewhere before.
   10. This coupon is valid only _____ certain supermarkets.
   11. Alex survived only _____ water for three days.
   12. Phillip takes pleasure _____ helping others.
   13. We are all confused _____ the time of the meeting.
   14. The customer complained _____ the manager _____ the poor service.
   15. Have you heard _____ Mina recently?
   16. There is a huge demand _____ the software program; everyone is buying it.
   17. Fortunately, Daniel’s part-time job doesn’t interfere _____ his studies.

7. Fill in the correct preposition.

   1. Terry is angry _____ Jan _____ using her laptop.
   2. The shelter provides homeless people _____ food.
   3. The judge sentenced the thief _____ ten years in prison.
   4. There has been no contact _____ the two brothers since they were children.
   5. Tracy is optimistic _____ being accepted _____ the university.
   6. Gary is a specialist _____ cosmetic surgery.
   7. Carla didn’t get the job; she wasn’t qualified _____ the position.
   8. Kyle bumped _____ an old classmate at the supermarket.
   9. My friends are jealous _____ my new car.
   10. I was wrong _____ Kay; she is actually a very good person.
   11. Do you know the solution _____ the problem?
   12. Her books are popular _____ teenagers.
   13. Tony can rely _____ his friends _____ help anytime.
   14. They succeeded _____ collecting enough clothes for the homeless shelter.
   15. The students were prohibited _____ demonstrating on the university campus.
   16. The lawyer refused to comment _____ the case and quickly left the courthouse.
   17. Nobody laughed _____ any of Bob’s jokes.
   18. The children have grown accustomed _____ going to bed late at night.
   19. When Stacy was sick, her mother arranged _____ her to see a doctor.
   20. Jason is confident _____ his ability to ski and hopes to win the competition tomorrow.
   21. After Rosie recovered _____ surgery, she was discharged _____ the hospital.
   22. Darren dislikes reading and gets bored _____ it very easily.
   23. Instead _____ dieting, Jenny prefers to indulge _____ eating chocolate!
   24. James is not very keen _____ going shopping.
   25. Sally suspects Tom _____ lying.
   26. Harry is enthusiastic _____ his new job.
   27. Ken disagreed _____ Tom’s statement.
   28. Janet isn’t fond _____ doing housework.