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Exercise 291. Fill in the prepositions. 1. His reaction___my remark___his putting a lot of weight was so painful. I think he should go___a diet. 2. Will you pay___cheque or___cash? — I'll give you "a cheque___50 pounds. 3. Look! The house is___fire. 3 We should call the fire brigade. 4. The factory is closed today. The workers are___strike because their demand ___increase___ pay has not been met. 5. The great advantage___being___a cruise is that you usually 'have good contacts____ many people. 6. His attitude___ her has changed greatly. I think he has fallen___love ___her. 7.___my opinion, he has written the test___ chance. Instead ___preparing ___it he went ___a tour. 8. She lives___a new district and she is not___ the phone. 9. What is the reason___your doubt? 10. The cause___her committing a suicide is not known. 11. He was greatly impressed ___the exhibition which was famous___its beautiful sculptures. 12. His behaviour is similar___hers. They are not interested___anything. 13, I'm short___time, I'm afraid. 14.1 hate going___ the centre. It ;s always crowded ___people. 15. The president is responsible.___the policy of the government. 16. They are fond___classical music but they are also interested ___pop music. 17. He was incapable ___ passing the exam but don't feel sorry___him. If he had been keen___passing it, he would have studied much. 18. I'm sick and tired___this loud music. Will you turn it___, please? 19. His dictation is full___mistakes. He is not keen ___learning German. 20. They are sorry 278
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