Ex. 109 Fill in the gaps with prepositions

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Ex. 108 Study the following phrases and use them in sentences of your own

to devote to; to be celebrated for; to have smb in one`s power; to celebrate sth with a party; opinion on sth; to return to power; to be short of sth; to sponsor smb for sth; to be involved in sth; to take time off work; to be fed up doing sth; to make a mess of sth; to vary from place to place; at the weekend; to fill in the form; it`s generous/kind of smb to do sth; on one`s way out;

1. He has devoted his life ( ) blind people.

2. Now I`ve got him ( ) my power, I can make him do anything I want.

3. Most ( ) our meetings were devoted ( ) discussing the housing problems.

4. We celebrated her birthday ( ) a party.

5. He is clever with computers. They present no problems ( ) him.

6. This country is celebrated ( ) its writers and poets.

7. The planning laws vary ( ) town ( ) town.

8. There has been snow today ( ) various parts ( ) the country.

9. The Progressive Party was returned ( ) power.

10. Opinions ( ) this matter vary.

11. The weather varied ( ) very cold ( ) mild.

12. ( ) various reasons I`d prefer not to meet him ( ) the weekend.

13. She promised to sponsor me ( ) the cycle ride. I am a bit short ( ) cash.

14. It is very generous ( ) you to fill ( ) the form here.

15. The power ( ) the governments has increased greatly ( ) the past century.

16. He is often asked ( ) present the medals ( ) important events.

17. Many people are involved ( ) work ( ) charity.

18. We are busy ( ) the moment and can`t take any time ( ) work.

19. ( ) Saturday he is doing a cycle ride ( ) London ( ) Brighton.

20. ( ) your way out ask Jane to make a cup ( ) tea.

21. I am fed ( ) doing her work all the time.

22. The have made a real mess ( ) these accounts.