Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition/ particle for each blank.

The government’s plans to reduce crime came ________for a lot of criticism from freedom groups.

 I kept out of the conversation because it _________ me.

It is urgent that this letter _____ immediately.

The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder. (NOTHING)
The North Sea is _________________________________ the Mediterranean.

Mr. Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut ________for teaching.

Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _________ in the field and possibly lead to a cure.

Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ________the dole.

It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE)
You ___________________________________before you borrowed my book. 

 One way to let off _________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.

Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in each of the following questions

My sister finds commuting every day annoying. (PUT)
It’s difficult for my sister _________________________________ every day.

Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _________ materials.