Н.А. Зелинская ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES

VI. Choose the correct preposition.
1. Why do you insist _____ our returning back home?
at/ in/ on
2. We had some difficulty ________ finding the right candidate for this job.
at/ in/ on
3. My friend is really good _____ driving cars.
at/ in/ on
4. I am sorry _____ keeping you waiting.
of/ for/ to
5. The hungry boy was accused _____ stealing apples.
of/ for/ to
6. Are you keen _____ singing?
of/ on/ with
7. The poor teacher is fed up ___ repeating the same thing over and over again.
of/ on/ with
8. We won _____ finding the shortest way out.
in/ to/ by
9. There is no point _____ telling the truth.
in/ to/ by
10. What does your mother have _____ our going to the club?
by/ against/ to
11. I feel _____ going out. Would you like to join me?
like/ to/ for
12. Touch your toes _____ bending your knees.
like/ with/ without
13. This is a device _____ making coffee.
to/ for/ of
14. In spite _____ facing problems he kept on smiling.
to/ for/ of
15. I am sick and tired _____ doing this work.
of/ for/ with
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