介词副词填空80题

1. If they failed to complete the project on schedule, they would run a risk ________ being dismissed.

2. If you don’t take care of your body now, you’ll pay __________ it dearly when you’re older.

3. Because of the popularity of the region, it is advisable to book hotels or campsites ________ advance.

4. There were moments when I wondered: Did she do this _________ purpose, or was it all just a game?

5. My friend was dressed __________ a black coat whereas I was in jeans.

6. They haven’t met again for all these years, but they remain _________ contact.

7. We must make sure that we keep pace ___________ new developments in computer technology; otherwise we will soon lag behind.

8. After he had worked as a doctor for some years, he decided to specialize _________ children’s diseases.

9. To leave the decision in the hands ________ the inexperienced is a risk, if not a waste of time.

10. Even when he was in primary school, he was fond ___________ football.

11. The ditches were filled up _________ mud and rubbish again after the pouring rain

12. They seem to think that building a new road will solve the traffic problem, but ________ effect, it will make it worse.

13. The best ways to lose weight are proper diet in combination __________ regular exercise

14. Whether you are looking for an entire course or just trying to pick __________ a few phrases, the Net offers an amazing selection of language learning.

15. The writer believed that the Disney organization focused a bit too much ______ the issue of hair.

16. The stock prices of the company are too high now, but they are going to be all right _____ the long term.

17. Success doesn’t only depend _______ what you do. What you don’t do is equally important.

18. The businessman made contributions _________ society as a whole, not just his company.

19. We have taken note _________ what you have said and will pass this on to the departments concerned.

20. Unfortunately, my daughter learned to be too quiet, for she became afraid to ask questions, respond in class, or interact ________ other children.

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21. The President defended the government policy, accusing the media __________

misinforming the people.

22. In our university, students are also encouraged to make use of the Arts Center and to participate _________ music and drama.

23. The young artist’s parents objected _________ his giving up his day job for fear that he might fail in his quest for fame.

24. His doubts about her suitability for the position soon melted ________ when he found that she had done her job quite well in the first two months.

25. The Court was still, in theory, under a duty to enquire _________ the facts alleged.

26. The company believes the peaceful settlement of these issues should pave the way ________ the deal to be signed.

27. Recent studies have found that certain smells can bring _________ extreme psychological changes.

28. I think that the decision was not appropriate __________ a degree concerning the undue weight being given to the question of an economic crisis.

29. They’ll have to cut the film __________ —it’s far too long.

30. Ms. Mbogo had made a bold decision: to run __________ mayor of Embu, Kenya.

31. Some leaders in Kenya were afraid of losing their power, so they tried everything to shut Kenyan women out _______ politics.

32. He was arrested because he was paid to spy _______ our air bases.

33. Victims of traffic accidents make ________ alm ost a quarter of the hospital’s patients.

34. Two young men were originally hired to watch ________ the house as it was being built.

35. His car broke ________ , so he has a plausible explanation as to why he is late.

36. If natural selection was to accoun t ________ the evolution of man’s higher faculties, as Darwin was convinced it could, then those faculties must have a material basis.

37. Whatever you do, don’t look a pay increase when you know the company is going ________ some difficulty.

38. The other players in the team are better than me, but I’m slowly catching ________.

39. I was loaded _________ many parcels, unable to walk any faster.

40. All those connected with the mission were _________ prayer for her, but her life was not spared.

41. They discovered that the oldest part of the building dates _________ the early 16th century.

42. Congestion makes things worse: Cars stuck _________ traffic jams pollute three times as much as those on the open road.

43. Compared ___________ our small apartment, o ur uncle’s house seemed like a palace.

44. In Berkeley, California, Community Memory Project has been launched to make sure that anyone has access __________ high technology.