① Noun + preposition
a) What was the cause ___ the explosion? b) What is the difference ___ your job and mine? c) I don´t think there´s a need ___ a new road. d) There has been an increase ___ the price of crude oil. e) There wasn´t enough demand ___ that product. f) We´ve been trying to find a solution ___ the problem. g) What is your attitude ____ smoking in public places? h) Last month there was a fall ___ sales. i) Did you get the invitation ___ our barbecue? j) What sort of relationship do you have ___ your parents? k) What is the connection ___ these two people? l) His reaction ___ the speech was inadequate. m) What is the advantage / disadvantage ___ living alone? n) This is an old photo ___ his family. o) I haven´t received a reply ___ my letter yet. p) What is the reason ___ the delay ___ this train? q) I think this is the key ___ our problem. r) I need a new map ___ the town. This one is too old. s) I had to pay for the damage ___ the other car. t) There has been a sharp rise ___ the number of marriages. u) I think he has fear ___ heights. v) Please keep ___ contact ___ me. w) What is the answer ___ my question? x) I was pleased to find a cheque ___ 500 dollars. y) This is a famous drawing ___ Mona Lisa. z) I had one serious objection ___ his conclusions.
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② Adjective + preposition
a) It was silly ___ you to go out without a coat. b) I was delighted ___ the present you gave me. c) Thanks a lot. It is very kind ___ you. d) I am sorry ___ the noise last night. It won´t happen again. e) I was deeply shocked ___ what he...