Depend prepositions



1) Replace the incorrect prepositions in the following sentences with the correct ones.


  1. You can reduce your vulnerability
    for
    to
    stress by taking a nap in the afternoon.
  2. I play tennis - but just
    in
    for
    fun. I'm not very good at it.
  3. I've no idea why Tony is so angry. He never confides
    with
    in
    me.
  4. Jane's out in the garden mulling
    through
    over
    a problem to do with work.
  5. There's no need to exercise
    at
    to
    the point of exhaustion.
  6. At weekends, I like to immerse myself
    with
    in
    the peace and quiet of the countryside.
  7. Bob's finding it hard to focus his mind
    in
    on
    his studies at the moment.
  8. Dentists fall
    on
    into
    the category of high-stress occupations.
  9. One of the greatest causes of stress
    at
    in
    the workplace is the feeling at being undervalued.
  10. Moving house often has a negative effect
    for
    on
    people's mental health.


2) Complete the following sentences with the correct preposition.


  1. All new models have been fitted
    ___
    with
    a safety lock.
  2. You look really scruffy. Can't you tuck your shirt
    ___
    into
    your trousers at least?
  3. The main part of the house is very old. It dates
    ___
    back
    more than 400 years.
  4. The sudden movement of the train threw me
    ___
    off
    balance and I fell head-first down he steps.
  5. Erica is an excellent colleague. She goes
    ___
    about
    her job calmly and efficiently.
  6. The school ran
    ___
    into
    financial trouble when 80% of the staff went on strike.
  7. As soon as the president stepped out of the car, guards moved
    ___
    into
    action to hold back the crowds.
  8. The price of shares in the company went up
    ___
    by
    over 50% when they announced the discovery of the new oilfield.
  9. We've decided to switch
    ___
    from
    electricity
    ___
    to
    solar power in an attempt to be more eco-friendly.
  10. The over-use of fertilisers and pesticides is one of the greatest threats
    ___
    to
    wildlife today.