GRAMMAR. Dependent prepositions. 30-04-2011. 04-30-2011.

Complete the following sentences with the correct

preposition.

1 All new models have been fitted with a safety lock.

2 You look really scruffy. Can't you tuck your shirt

into your trousers at least?

3 The main part of the house is very old. It dates

back more than 400 years.

4 The sudden movement of the train threw me

of balance and I fell head-first down the

steps.

S Erica is an excellent colleague. She goes about

her job calmly and efficiently.

6 The school ran into: financial trouble when

80% of the staff went on strike.

7 As soon as the President stepped out of the car,

guards moved into action to hold back the

crowds.

8 The price of shares in the company went up

by 50% when they announced the

discovery of the new oilfield.

9 We've decided to switch electricity

from solar power in an attempt to be more ecofriendly.

10 The over-use of fertilisers and pesticides is one of

the greatest threats to wildlife today.
Source: Focus on advanced English. CAMBRIDGE.