PVC1 prepositions
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- These dolls belong _____ me. They are mine.
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- ‘How are you getting _____?’ ‘Fine. Thank you.’
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- “What time do you get _____ in the morning?â€
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- We listen _____ the radio every day.
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- Peter got _____ the bus and ran home.
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- Peter picked _____ his schoolbag and went out.
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- Get _____! I don’t want to see you.
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- Hurry _____ or we will be late.
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- You must pay _____ you pizzas.
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- The naughty boy often runs away _____ home.
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- The old beggar asked _____ some food.
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- The children were hurt _____ an accident.
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- Why are you late _____ school?
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- I can’t come. I’m doing my homework _____ the moment.
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- Send this parcel _____ sea, please. It’s much cheaper.
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- ‘Why were you absent _____ school yesterday, Tom?’
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- Oh no! Mr Tam will be _____ trouble now.
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- I am going to meet Tom _____ the bus stop.
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- ‘Sorry, I never lend my comb _____ anyone.'
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- Wait here. I’ll be back _____ a minute.
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- He went to Japan _____ air.
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- I have finished all my homework _____ last.
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- ‘What can you see _____ the mirror?’
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- This book is not mine. I borrowed it _____ Susan.
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- Will you buy me an ice cream _____ your way back, Mummy?
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- We can’t go to Australia _____ land.
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- We found these shells _____ the beach.
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- We spent our weekend _____ the seaside.
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- My uncle is living _____ the country.
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- The girls entered the classroom one _____ one.
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- Bill is sitting next _____ Susan.
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- The dog is barking _____ the postman.
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- Business is good today. Everything is sold _____.
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- We have presents _____ Christmas.
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- The farmers are working _____ the field.
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- The firemen put _____ the fire.
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- The music room is _____ the second floor.
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- I am _____ duty now. Let’s go to a movie.
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- We saw some monkeys _____ the forest.
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- The farmers are working _____ the farm.
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- ‘Why are you so late?’ ‘My car broke _____.’
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- We eat chocolate eggs _____ Easter.
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- Pam’s birthday is _____ 5th January.
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- The children are playing basketball _____ the playground.
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- Who is _____ duty today?
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- Put the box _____ on the floor.
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- I found this little dog _____ the park.
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- We had fish _____ dinner last night.
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- He isn’t tall enough _____ the bell, is he?
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- The sun rises _____ the east.
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- I’ll wait _____ you at the cinema.
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- Put _____ your jacket, Eddy. It’s cold today.
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- Her eyes were full _____ tears.
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- May I take _____ my shoes, Mum? They’re all wet.
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- Some animals can swim, _____ example, dogs and horses.
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- It’s wet and cool _____ spring.
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- We’re going to have a big fish _____ dinner tonight.
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- Chinese New Year is _____ January this year.
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- The house is _____ fire.
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- Please fill the bottle _____ milk.
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- My father works from nine _____ five.
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- Do you know how to fill _____ this form?
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- She always has a smile _____ her face.
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- Milk is good _____ health.
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- The house is _____ fire! Let’s leave now.
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- John goes to school _____ bus.
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- We go to school _____ foot.
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- John gave a present _____ Linda.
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- I want to be a teacher when I grow _____.
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- Lisa went _____ a walk after dinner.
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- We are moving from Hong Kong _____ Kowloon.
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- Hold _____ your workbooks and I’ll collect them.
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- We’ve been waiting _____ you for a long time.
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- Peter is very good _____ me.
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- He is a bad boy. He is a good _____ nothing fellow.
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- Can we go _____ a picnic this Saturday, Daddy?
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- The children walked hand _____ hand.
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- Were you _____ home last night?
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- He is _____ holiday with his family in Japan.
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- Look at that man. He must be _____ a hurry.
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- They gave _____ too early.
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- ‘May I speak to Linda, please?’ ‘I’m sorry. She’s not _____.’
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- We go to church _____ Sunday morning.
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- We have breakfast _____ the morning.
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- The dog jumped _____ the water.
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- Put _____ your hand if you know the answer.
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- I’ve lost my watch. I’m looking _____ it.
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- Who is _____ the phone, Daisy?
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- Bobby is good _____ football.
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- Nurses look _____ sick people.
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- What’s the matter _____ your eyes? They’re red.
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- The rich man has a lot _____ money.
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- Billy is standing _____ front of his new car.
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- Look _____ the camera and smile.
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- There is plenty _____ milk in the fridge.
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- I want to make friends _____ him.
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- He reminds me _____ a bear.
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- Peter, you must go to bed _____ once. It’s very late now.
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- Look _____! A car is coming.
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- This chair was made _____ China.
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- We watch TV _____ night.
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- This chair is made _____ iron.
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- I read the story _____ the newspaper.
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- John is standing _____ there.
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- Play _____ Nancy if you like.
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- I woke up many times _____ the night.
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- I will send you the book _____ post.
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- Are you ready _____ the examination?
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- The children are playing _____ a ball.
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- I saw you _____ TV last night.
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- How much did you pay _____ that watch?
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- I heard the good news _____ the radio.
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- Do you want me to go _____ or not.
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- I saw Jean _____ the party last night.
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- Put these numbers _____ the right order.
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- Would you play something _____ the piano for us?
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- The hands of the clock are pointing _____ twelve.
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- Ring me _____ when you have time.
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- Do you like walking _____ the rain?
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- Don’t shout _____ me. I can hear you.
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- Go _____! Don’t bother me.
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- The policeman is running _____ a hawker.
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- I am sorry _____ being late.
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- The moon cakes are _____ sale now.
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- This jacket is not _____ sale. It’s mine.
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- I went to the airport to see my uncle _____.
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- Put your books _____. Dictation will begin.
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- It’s dark here. Will you switch _____ the light, please?
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- Charlie’s teacher is very pleased _____ his drawing.
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- How do you say ‘restaurant’ _____ French?
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- Please turn _____ the hot water for me. I want to take a bath.
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- Mr Lee is talking _____ my teacher.
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- The train arrives _____ time.
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- Please write your name _____ English.
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- Remember to turn _____ the tap when you finish your washing.
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- What’s wrong _____ the radio? It’s not working.
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- Would you blow _____ the balloon for me?
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- Mr Chan met an old friend _____ his way home.
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- ‘I’m thirsty.’ ‘What _____ a drink?’
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- Once _____ a time, there was a wise man.
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- Beware _____ pickpockets
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- Andy wakes _____ at 7 am every morning.
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- I have two brothers. What _____ you?
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- There are lots _____ mice in that house.
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- What is the tool used _____?
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- The shop is very crowded. You should be careful _____ your wallet.
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- Peter is blowing _____ some balloons.
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- Thank you _____ showing me the way.
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- The cook cut the meat _____ pieces.
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- There is nobody _____ the swimming pool. It is very cold today.
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- The thieves blew _____ the safe and stole the money.
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- A swimmer dived _____ the pool.
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- Do you want to send it _____ air or _____ sea?
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- ‘I’m very tired.’ ‘Lie _____ and take a rest.’
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- He parked his car _____ the middle of the road.
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- We had a short test _____ the beginning of the English Lesson.
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- Look _____! A bus is coming this way.
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- It’s very cold. Let’s sit _____ the fire.
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- There is a supermarket _____ the end of this street.
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- We don’t often see this kind of fish _____ Hong Kong.
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- Keep quiet! Listen _____ me carefully.
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- Many people passed _____ my window.
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- I’m going to Ocean Park. Are you coming _____ me?
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- Can you see the man _____ a brown hat?
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- The children are _____ bed now.
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- Learn these sentences _____ heart.
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- Linda writes _____ her grandmother every week.
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- ‘Who is Susan?’ ‘She is the girl _____ a flower _____ her hair.
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- I am waiting _____ the bus.
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- We were late because the school bus broke _____.
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- I can’t see anything _____ the dark.
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- She drove _____ the tunnel quickly.
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- I heard a call _____ help.
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- ‘What should we have for lunch?’ ‘How _____ hamburgers?’
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- Where is the post office, please?’ ‘Go _____ the street and then turn left.
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- He studied very hard and _____ the end he passed his exams.
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- What’s happened _____ my shirt?
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- He was ill, so he had to stay _____ bed.
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- The thief is hiding _____ the police.
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- He is the tallest _____ the three.
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- We paid a visit _____ our grandparents last week.
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- Our school is _____ the right side of the Central Post Office.
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- The children hand _____ their homework every morning.
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- The little girl is afraid _____ dogs.
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- What are you hiding _____ me?
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- Mother threw some old clothes _____.
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- My uncle lives _____ Singapore.
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- ‘Where is your father?’ ‘He’s _____ work.’
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- Somebody stole a diamond ring _____ Miss So yesterday.
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- He can sing and dance _____ the same time.
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- I feel sorry _____ Jane. Her mother died last week.
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- Shoot _____ the cat.
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- Don’t worry _____ me. I can look after myself.
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- Don’t be angry _____ me. It’s not my fault.
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- Grandma is not feeling well. Send _____ a doctor.
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- I am very weak _____ English.
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- I do not agree _____ you.
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- He is very good _____ tennis.
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- This film is not suitable _____ children.
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- Please don’t walk _____ the grass.
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- I found my lost watch _____ accident.
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- We can’t go out to play because _____ the heavy rain.
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- She broke my glasses _____ purpose.
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- I am sorry, I can’t give you an answer _____ the moment.
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- My mother agrees _____ buy me a new dress.
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- Take care _____my house when I am away.
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- Please send this letter _____ airmail.
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