Page 120 - English Grammar in Use Suppl. Ex. - Fifth Edition

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180 Complete the sentences using the prepositions from the box and your own ideas.

about at for in of on
1 I know someone who’s brilliant at playing the saxophone .
2 It’s difficult to feel sorry .
3 Athletes always feel proud .
4 Most of my friends aren’t interested .
5 Many people are nervous .
6 My mood depends .
7 I enjoy laughing .
8 Lots of children believe .

181 Complete the email with the phrases from the box.

at remembering gossip for giving up in changing her opinion
of behaving of Helen of her behaviour of making
on doing on their advice with her with herself

From: Susie
To: Terri
Subject: Helen
Hi Terri,
You asked me for news of Helen in your last email. Well, you know I’m completely hopeless
(1) at remembering gossip but basically the situation is this – Helen’s parents haven’t
forgiven Helen (2) law and enrolling at art college.
They thought she would rely (3) , but she says she’s capable
(4) her own decisions. Her parents have always been very tolerant
(5) but they’re really annoyed (6) because of this
sudden change of plan.
When she told me, I could see she was really pleased (7) . But her
parents are quite upset, because they haven’t succeeded (8) .
Well, it’s typical (9) . She always insists (10) what
she wants. I wouldn’t dream (11) the way she does.
Anyway, that’s how it is. How are you?
Love, Susie

182 Match the beginning of each sentence with the most suitable preposition. Then use your
own ideas to complete the sentence.
1 The lorry collided b a of .
2 The bus crashed b with a car .
3 The square was full c from .
4 The minibus belonged d on .
5 They borrowed the car e into .
6 They blamed the accident f to .
7 The owner was upset g for .
8 The driver apologised h about .

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