Prepositions

Front 1

Dan's rather mean. He thinks a box of chocolates ____ a generous wedding present!

Back 1

counts as

Front 2

In rough weather the coast guard is ____ constant ____ to respond quickly to distress signals from boats.

Back 2

on / standy-by

Front 3

A local woman ____ us ____ swimming in the bay. She said sharks had been seen there recently.

Back 3

warned / against

Front 4

Most people regarded his refusal to answer the questions as an____ ____ his guilt.

Back 4

admission of

Front 5

The workers were rather cynical after the meeting. Most of them were ____ no ____ that the management would take their complaints seriously.

Back 5

under / illusion

Front 6

Before applying the solution, make sure the surface to be treated has been ____ ____ all loose rust and paint.

Back 6

cleared of

Front 7

The police moved swiftly ____ ____ to stop fighting between the rival groups of football fans.

Back 7

into action

Front 8

There has been a dramatic ____ ____ the number of cases of skin cancer due to the damage to the ozone layer.

Back 8

increase in

Front 9

It was such a sad film that we were all reduced ____ ____ at the end.

Back 9

to tears

Front 10

The new model is ____ ____ electric windows, a sun-roof and a catalytic converter as standard.

Back 10

fitted with