Ex. 13. Revision. Insert the correct prepositions. Use a dictionary. Translate into Russian.

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1. The report on the accident exonerates the company … any responsibility.

2. Hobbits have a passion … mushrooms, surpassing even the greediest likings of Big People.

3. Now the decision lies … you.

4. The speaker seemed completely nonplussed … my question.

5. The judge said he was not fully cognaizant … the facts in the case.

6. All our students receive a good grounding … English grammar.

7. Our English teacher made sure that we were well grounded … basic grammar.

8. The papers were set fire … in order to get rid of the evidence.

9. She charges him … systematically siphoning off money from her trust fund.

10. Then I did begin to realize we were … the same wavelength.

11. I always know when you are angry … me.

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

13. The university will bestow honours … the bright students.

14. Mr Toshnini prevailed … us to stay.

15. John and Mary fell out … whose turn it was to wash the wolfdog.

16. I read the book that treats … military history.

17. We must dispose … the illegal materials before going to the exam.

18. Mr Tuesday-Smith is disposed … sudden bouts of depression.

19. They divested the King … all his power.

20. Mr Moorlow lavished his fortune … ice cream.

21. Your stupidity resulted … us having to do more work.

22. Are you up … a game of chess?

23. Mr Greengoose won the gold … the 100 metres.

24. Mr Barrymore's trouble is that he is obsessed … work.

25. My English isn't up … translating this sentence … ear.

26. They don't cater …non-meat eaters here.

27. London streets are awash ... my portraits.

28. The policeman connived ... Joe's escape because he was sorry ... him.

29. Mr Brown is allergic ... his cat, while his cat is allergic ... Mr Brown.

30. This alligator bears only a slight resemblance ... Mr Green.