noun + preposition (reason for, cause of, etc) Flashcards

1
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They sent me a check ___ $200. (a sum of money)
The company went out of business. There was no demand ___ its product anymore.
There’s no excuse for behaviour like that. There’s no need ___ it.

A

for

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The cause __ the explosion is unknown.
Rachel showed me some pictures __ her family.
: a picture, a photo, a photograph, a map, a plan, a drawing
I had a map __ the town, so I was able to find my way around.
The advantage __ living alone is that you can do what you like.

A

of

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3
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There are many advantages __ living alone.

Many advantages __ living alone.

A

to

in

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4
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There has been an increase __ the number of road accidents recently.
Last year was a bad one for the company. There was a big drop __ sales.

A

in

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The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage __ the other car.
Did you get an invitation __ the wedding?
I hope we find a solution __ the problem.
I was surprised at her reaction __ my suggestion.
:a key __ a door, an answer__ a question, a reply __ a letter, a reaction __ something

A

to

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6
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His attitude t______/_______ his job is very negative. or
His attitude a____ his job. or
His attitude __ his job…

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toward/towards
about
to

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