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Fill the gaps with the appropriate prepositions. 1. Irrespective .. the stormy weather, the divers went on looking for the missing crew members.
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1. Irrespective .. the stormy weather, the divers went on looking for the missing crew members.
2. Ross is known to have spent a few years in prison for a number of offences he committed. He's capable .. any mischief.
3. Though she's over thirty, Fiona still lives with her parents. She's very attached .. them.
4. There's no need to be so hard .. the children. They haven't done anything wrong.
5. This particular part of the nature reserve is notable .. an immense variety of wildlife.
6. I guess Leo is rather unconscious .. the changes that have come about in Poland since he last visited our country in the eighties.
7. The Lovells don't care about what's going on in the neighbourhood. They're always so indifferent .. the problems.
8. Who's accountable .. the damage to the equipment? Who's done it?
9. You talk as though you aren't familiar .. the latest goings-on in the politics. Don't you read any newspapers?
10. This kind of behaviour is quite typical .. children of Mark's age. There's nothing to be worried about.
11. If you're not married to the man, you're not liable .. his debts.
12. Mr Russel was rather indignant .. his secretary when he found out she had forgotten to collect his mail.
13. I'm sorry I can't talk to you now. I'm pressed .. time.
14. It annoys me to think how reckless .. the consequences of his foolish acting Vincent is.
15. I'm afraid the figures and the statistical data you have just presented are not fully relative .. the topic of our discussion.
16. Can you remember the events subsequent .. the explosion? What happened afterwards?
17. This old church is reminiscent .. the one I and Ann got married in.
18. I've been engaged .. a number of research projects led by professor Nichols.
19. According to the police, the escaping criminals are travelling on a train bound .. Toronto.
20. Deprivation of sleep is known to be detrimental .. one's physical and psychical health.
21. My grandfather will tell us whether this kind of mushroom is edible or poisonous. He's knowledgeable .. mushrooms.
22. Don't touch the parts adjacent .. the lamp. They may be very hot.
23. I'm awfully sorry to say that, but your style of working is not correspondent .. the company rules. So, change your style or change the job, Tom.
24. Little babies may be prone .. this kind of infection, so immunization is advisable.
25. I won't sleep in the attic. It's infested .. mice.
26. Our investment plans are not definite. They are subject .. change.
27. Visitors to the city are advised to keep out of this district. It's notorious .. widespread crime and violence.
28. In the beginning, I found it hard to be observant .. the sophisticated Japanese customs because I knew too little about them.
29. Emily seems to be obsessed .. the idea of getting a role in the new film. It worries me to think how distraught she may be if she doesn't get the part.
30. Wendy's a very kind and gentle person. Violence is foreign .. her nature.
31. Tapirs are hoofed mammals indigenous .. the dense forests and grassy areas of Central and South America and Asia.
32. The supporters of the team are hopeful .. another victory in the tournament.
33. Our daughter is rather apt .. foreign languages, but she has some problems with maths and physics.
34. Whether the prices of petroleum will increase or decrease is largely reliant .. the current situation at the New York Stock Exchange.
35. Our boss is always too ready .. his critical remarks and he's never willing to compliment his staff on their achievements.
36. The impoverished society is desirous .. an immediate betterment in the country's economy.
37. Thorough knowledge of law is indispensable .. the job of a tax advisor.
38. Terry claims to be descended .. the royal family. He says that his great-grandmother was king George's cousin.
39. The elderly lady says she doesn't understand much of the modern technologies and that's why she's rather wary .. them.
40. The atmosphere of mutual accusations and nasty rumours is hardly conducive .. achieving an agreement.
41. He seemed to be becoming accustomed .. my presence.
42. Youll never bring him round to go with us to such a hot country. He is allergic .. the heat.
43. Its quite clear that the risks are inherent .. investing in the stock market.
44. We couldnt but admire that beautiful old song tinged .. certain grief.
45. She was totally impervious .. reasoning, relentlessly determined to get her own way.
46. Icarus was the son of Daedalus, with whom he escaped from Crete, flying with wings made of wax and feathers. Heedless .. his father's warning he flew too near the sun, causing the wax to melt, and fell into the Aegean and drowned.
47. His mind seemed to have become incapable .. any thought.
48. Her surprise became tinged .. just the smallest suspicion of disbelief.
49. The plastic has to be compatible .. the body tissues that make contact with it.
50. Didnt you say the raid was contingent .. the weather.
51. This way of life is fraught .. danger.
52. Such names were arbitrarily given and were not connected .. any particular event.
53. Tea bread is a loaf-shaped cake that contains dried fruit which has been steeped .. cold tea before baking: served sliced and buttered.
54. Ive no idea why these people are so antagonistically inclined .. me.
55. When I saw him the other day he looked very depressed. Id say he was stricken .. his grief.
56. The success of their labours was answerable .. the purity of their motives.
57. He had always been mindful .. his health even in his pleasures.
58. If the baby is swathed .. too many wool covers, he will get overheated.
59. A car appeared from nowhere and the man was riddled .. machine gun bullets.
60. Smoking, drinking, drugs taking are habits injurious .. one's health.
61. Dont keep him from taking that risk. It is consonant .. our aim.
62. They found him still sleeping like one o'clock, quite insensible .. any external sounds.
63. He will never achieve anything in his life. He is lacking .. character.
64. A good leader's policies must be subservient .. the needs of the people.
65. A book on Natural History should have a bird, insect, shell or other tool indicative .. the contents.
66. If you want to be a prosperous businessman you should always proportionate your expenditures .. your income.
67. She is a talented girl and, to my mind, she is bent .. becoming an actress.
68. To my surprise, the University took me, already a middle aged man devoid .. any academic credentials.
69. Fires are usually attributable .. carelessness.
70. He turned all colours of rainbow and was temporally bereft .. speech.
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