Fill each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle.

a. You should take his remarks (1)____ a pinch of salt. He is known for being economical (2)____ the truth.

b. I joked (3)____ her (4)____ the impression that she was my age.

c. Despite her fear that he would seek revenge, she decided to testify (5)____ him (6) ____ Congress.

e. The witness agreed to speak (9)____ condition (10)____ anonymity.

f. Having pondered (11)____ the case for several days, the detective finally managed to (12)____ all the traces.

g. Although they were skeptical (13)____ her ability, they permitted her to operate (14)____ the patient.

h. His father was angry because he had made bulk purchases (15)____ scant regard (16)____ the family budget.

i. (17)____ the cold light of day, her perspective (18)____ the problem changed.

j. An indicator (19)____ economic performance is Gross Domestic Product, or GDP (20)____ short.

Give the correct form of the owrds in bracket to complete each sentences.

1. Once a year, gathered all together in this church, we (MEMORY) _____ those who lost their lives in the great war.

2. I (HEAR) ______ an interesting conversation betweeen two boys on the bus this morning.

3. "Terminal disease" is defined as one that is (CURE) _____ and will likely cause a person's death within six months.

4. It's (QUESTION) _____ a good thing that Donald Trump overcame his concerns, traveled to Iraq, and visited U.S. troops stationed in Iraq yesterday.

5. A series of management (CALCULATE) _____ has left the company in serious trouble.

1.There aren't any good books for you to read

->

2. My brother tends to talk a lot when he's nervous

-> My brother has

3. He didn't know much about the job of his choice

->He had

4. A man of great determination to overcome difficulties will surely get what he wants

->A man who is

5.Farmers plough along the contours of a hill rather than up and down to prevent erosion

->Farmers can prevent erosion by 

6.The bridge was so low that the lorry couldn't go under it

->

1. Although their husbands were absent,they still fulfilled their housework

--> In spite of 

2. You are the last person to see her alive

->

3.He's too weak to walk

->

4.In spite of being on a diet , she still eats a lot of chocolate

->

5. It's too dark for her to see the way in the tunnel 

->It isn't 

6.Although she lives a comfortable life , she's unhappy

->

7.Here are some accounts to check (relative clause)

-> 

8.In spiteof high prices , my daughter insists on going to the cinema every Sat

->

9.Although he has succeedded in his job , he isn;t satisfied

->

10.The food is good.We can eat it (enough)

->