Prepositions - Knowt

IN

She used to confide \_____ him whenever she had a problem.

IN

We want to involve as many people as possible \_____ the celebrations.

IN

The cyclone has resulted \_____ many thousands of deaths.

IN

The shop specializes \_____ hand-made chocolates.

IN

He succeeded \_____ getting a place at art school.

FOR

The poor weather may have accounted \_____ the small crowd.

FOR

We apologise \_____ the late departure of this flight.

FOR

She doesn't blame anyone \_____ her father's death.

FOR

She moved back home to care \_____ her elderly parents.

FOR

The class caters \_____ all ability ranges.

FOR

We won't charge you \_____ delivery.

FOR

I'll pay \_____ the tickets.

OF

The government was accused \_____ incompetence.

OF

He was convicted \_____ fraud.

OF

You remind me \_____ your father when you say that.

OF

I suspected her \_____ damaging the equipment.

WITH

Please acquaint me \_____ the facts of the case.

WITH

I always associate the smell of baking \_____ my childhood.

WITH

Opposition MPs charged the minister \_____ neglecting her duty.

WITH

The strike was timed to coincide \______ the party conference.

WITH

The car collided head-on \_____ the van.

WITH

They refused to comply \_____ the UN resolution.

WITH

The book is primarily concerned \_____ Soviet-American relations during the Cold War.

WITH

He confronted her \_____ a choice between her career or their relationship.

WITH

Be careful not to confuse quantity \_____ quality.

WITH

Have you dealt \_____ these letters yet?

WITH

Have you discussed the problem \_____ anyone?

WITH

She's faced \_____ a difficult decision.

WITH

The latest edition is packed \_____ useful information.

WITH

She pleaded \_____ him not to go.

WITH

We are here to provide the public \_____ a service.

WITH

Someone had obviously tampered \_____ the brakes of my car.

WITH

I'd trust her \_____ my life.

FROM

The players are barred \_____ drinking alcohol the night before a match.

FROM

Who exactly stands to benefit \_____ these changes?

FROM

He derived great pleasure \_____ painting.

FROM

The high price of the service could deter people \_____ seeking advice.

FROM

French differs \_____ English in this respect.

FROM

It was hard to distinguish one twin \_____ the other.

BETWEEN

At what age are children able to distinguish \_____ right and wrong?

FROM

You're distracting me \_____ my work.

FROM

His bad eyesight exempted him \_____ military service.

FROM

She was expelled \_____ school at 15.

FROM

They appealed to the protesters to refrain \_____ violence.

FROM

Two members resigned \_____ the board in protest.

FROM

It will be interesting to see what results \_____ your efforts.

FROM

Most people's insecurities stem \_____ something that happened in their childhood.

FROM

Many companies are suffering \_____ a shortage of skilled staff.

INTO

Her books have been translated \_____ 24 languages.

ON

What are you basing this theory \_____?

ON

Police are blaming the accident \_____ dangerous driving.

ON

Carefully centre the photograph \_____ the page and stick it in place.

ON

We need to concentrate resources \_____ the most run-down areas.

ON

I can't decide \_____ who to invite.

ON

He was the sort of person you could depend \_____.

ON

He said he was resigning but did not elaborate \_____ his reasons.

ON

A new tax was imposed \_____ fuel.

ON

We insisted \_____ a refund of the full amount.

ON

She has always prided herself \_____ her appearance.

AGAINST

We strongly recommend insuring \_____ sickness or injury.

AGAINST

The workers staged a protest \_____ the proposed changes in their contracts.

ABOUT

We're always arguing with each other \_____ money.

ABOUT

Why should you be concerned \_____ air pollution?

ABOUT

She is always boasting \_____ how wonderful her children are.

AT

She glanced \_____ her watch.

AT

We can only guess \_____ her reasons for leaving.

AT

What are you hinting \_____?

AT

Everyone marvelled \_____ his courage.

TO

The European Film Awards are Europe's answer \_____ the Academy Awards.

TO

All sales clerks answer \_____ the store manager.

TO

The design has to appeal \_____ all ages and social groups.

TO

We applied our minds \_____ finding a solution to our problem.

TO

She attributes her success \_____ hard work and a little luck.

TO

Both sides committed themselves \_____ settle the dispute peacefully.

TO

She confessed \_____ the murder.

TO

She devoted herself \_____ her career.

TO

I much prefer jazz \_____ rock music.

TO

Local residents have reacted angrily \_____ the news.

TO

The victims were not referred \_____ by name.

TO

They felt obliged to resort \_____ violence.

TO

Will you see \_____ the arrangements for the next meeting?

TO

She succeeded \_____ the throne in 1558.

TO

I am used \_____ driving on the right.

OF

I started to feel afraid \_____ going out alone at night.

OF

She was deeply ashamed \_____ her behaviour at the party.

OF

Everybody should be made aware \_____ the risks involved.

OF

He's quite capable \_____ lying to get out of trouble.

OF

He became acutely conscious \_____ having failed his parents.

OF

I've always been very fond \_____ your mother.

OF

The sky was full \_____ brightly coloured fireworks.

OF

Their failure to act is indicative \_____ their lack of interest.

OF

The weekly rent is the same irrespective \_____ whether there are three or four occupants.

OF

She's jealous \_____ my success.

ABOUT

He was beginning to get very annoyed with me \_____ my carelessness.

ABOUT

He seemed anxious \_____ the meeting.

ABOUT

Are you absolutely certain \_____ this?

ABOUT

The children were excited \_____ opening their presents.

ABOUT

I'm really pleased \_____ your new job.

ABOUT

She was right \_____ Tom having no money.

ABOUT

Is she serious \_____ wanting to sell the house?