GW 4 ex 23 p 51 - "Prepositions", Murphy Units 69,78 - "Nouns" - Test 3

We were very excited       [by, about, for] our school trip.

The driver promised to pay for the damage     [of, to, for] my car.

Stop doing it! There is no excuse         [for, of, against] his behaviour.

Our class teacher is very experienced      [in, of, with] working with teens.

To tell the truth I am dissatisfied      [with, by, of] the hotel service.

I'm in despair. I am disappointed      [of, with, by] my exam results. I have to try one more time.

You should have a talk with your parents if they disapprove      [for, of, with] bikes.

Help me please! I have some difficulty    [in, by, of] coping with this task myself.

In times of troubles, in times of need I can always depend     [on, by, for] my best friend.

Children are depended      [with, of, on] their parents.

We are absolutely different. I differ         [between, of, from] my elder brother in many ways.

I often dream       [from, about, of] travelling abroad.

There is a difference         [from, of, between] being alone and being lonely.

It was a nightmare. I dreamt       [for, of, about] my final exams last night.

There are some advantages    [to, of, in] travelling abroad alone.

I'm engaged      [to, with, in] a very interesting project! Join us!

The old man died      [of, in, from] an accident.

My younger sister is engaged      [to, with, in] a very famous film star.

Her flowers died      [from, by, in] lack of water.

Our disadvantage    [in, to, of] smoking is that it is bad for your health.

Parents demand respect      [to, of, from] their children.

My granny is an expert      [on, with, in]a needle and thread.

There is a great demand      [for, from, of] organic fruit and vegetables nowadays.

I'm an expert    [at, of, on]the subject of Ukrainian History.

This building dates back      [in, to, from] the 19th century.

Ten miles     [are, is]too far for me to walk. I'll take a taxi.

The trousers you bought for your son         [doesn't, don't]fit him.

Can I take your scissors? Mine        [isn't, aren't] sharp enough.

Economics      [were, was]is my best subject at the University.

Poor darling!      [Does, Do] the police know about this robbery?

Unfortunately the news      [was, were]as bad as we expected.

My family       [live, lives]in a big house.

The car     [are, is]a means of transport.