Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

51. She told me to find _{…………………………} the name of the new hairdresser.

52. She’s absolutely _{…………………………} the moon about her new job.

53. There is no comparison _{…………………………} the losses we made last year to the disaster of this year!

54. Sharon did not attend the meeting because she was _{…………………………} the weather.

55. He is intent on passing the examination, but I’m doubtful _{…………………………} his chances.

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.

36. Thomas accidentally broke the expensive vase. (accident)

37. He will have to find a _{…………………………} for his gardener. (place)

38. It would be _{…………………………} of her for not keeping her promise. (honor)

39. He is in his late 50s and yet his energy seems _{…………………………}. (exhaust)

40. The water in this lake is totally contaminated. It’s _{…………………………}. (drink)

41. She was very _{…………………………} by the results of the final examination. (heart)

42. Colleges and universities have been _{…………………………} funded for years. (adequate)

43. We apologize for the _{…………………………} caused to the passengers. (convenient)

44. The government has recently _{…………………………} the country’s railway systems. (nation)

45. The Prime Minister appeared on TV last night to _{…………………………} his new policy. (public)