Ex. 12. Revision. Insert the correct prepositions. Use a dictionary. Translate into Russian.

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 543.

1. I don't think I've noticed the weather once since we got involved ... those people.

2. … high altitude, water boils … a lower temperature.

3. I don't want to intrude … you if you are busy.

4. Mr O'Riginal is showing a considerable interest … eating.

5. I immersed myself … work so as to stop thinking.

6. Mr Barker wants to buy a parrot and is saving money … that end.

7. If you fail … your exam you are in … a nice surprise.

8. Dr Smith's's face was contorted … anger.

9. I'll tell you a funny story, if I may digress … my subject for a moment.

10. If you are going to Thiruvananthapuram you should buy a guide book … Thiruvananthapuram first.

11. The cost of living has increased while there has been a decrease … wages.

12. A good standard of English is a prerequisite … studying at a British university.

13. My remark resulted … everyone getting angry.

14. I've invited you here with a view … resolving our differences.

15. Her arguments incline me towards a different view … the matter.

16. I am exempt … tax as I am a student.

17. Where is the sense … going by boat when the plane costs no more and is quicker?

18. Our car does 10 km … a litre.

19. I wonder what your motives were … sending that letter.

20. The canteen caters … 500 people every day.

21. The region is prone … flooding.

22. She entrusted me … her watch.

23. One of the difficulties attendant … shift work is lack of sleep.

24. Mr. Yellow boarded a plane bound … Old Zealand.

25. She is disposed … sudden bouts of anger.

26. High blood pressure is a contraindication … this medicine.

27. If you don't hear anything … the contrary I'll meat you at seven o'clock tonight.

28. They divested the king … all his power.

29. You have no right to sit in judgment … her; you'd probably done exactly the same if you'd been in her position.

30. Share prices this week have fallen … an average of 5% across-the-board.

31. Foolproof systems do not take … account the ingenuity of fools.

32. Someone scribbled some notes … the margin of the book.

33. … the margin of the forest walked Mr Drunkenstein.

34. I read a book that treats … ancient history.

35. Many people dissented … the policy of the government.

36. She is very fussy … food.

37. I can recite Beowulf … memory.

38. They prevailed … me to stay.

39. This statement is void … meaning.

40. John and Mary fell out … whose turn it was to eat cheese.