Prepositions - Knowt

IN

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?