I. Complete each sentence with one word or phrase from the box. Use each word or phrase once only.
1. I think I'd rather have coffee
instead of tea.
2.
In danger, Paul ran back into the burning house.
3.
In case of fire, smash the glass and push the button.
4. Personally, I'm
in favour of banning cigarette smoking completely!
5. I would like to thank you,
on behalf of everyone who was rescued.
6.
According to you, no-one else knows that I have escaped from prison.
7.
Regardless of Steve, he believes that we should stay where we are.
8. Jim managed to climb into the house
by means of a ladder he found.
9.
Because of the rain the football match was cancelled.
10.
In front of the timetable, the next train isn't for two hours.
11. Julie has nothing
in common with Bill. They are quite different.
12. A large black car suddenly stopped
in front of the house.
II. Choose the most suitable phrase.
1. I can't disturb John now. He's
at bed /
in bed. (Correct: in bed)
2. Tony always arrives exactly
in time /
on time for his lesson. (Correct: on time)
3. Two pounds for each ticket, that makes 12 pounds
in all /
with all. (Correct: in all)
4. I can't pick that last apple. It's
out of hand /
out of reach. (Correct: out of reach)
5. John and I met on the plane completely
by chance /
by surprise. (Correct: by chance)
6. The children spent most of their time
out of doors /
out of place. (Correct: out of doors)
7. I'm sorry but Jane isn't here
at present /
at a time. (Correct: at present)
8. How can Sam love Lucy? They have nothing
in common /
in general. (Correct: in common)
9. They should be here soon. They are
in the way /
on the way. (Correct: on the way)
10. Terry isn't here. He's away
in business /
on business. (Correct: on business)
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