I. Choose the correct answer
1 The government is trying to convince people ………………… the need for higher taxes.
A. with B. of C. that D. for
2 I believe that judges should be independent ………………… the government.
A. To B. From C. With D. on
3 Local residents object ………………… the new power station in their area.
A. To have B. Having C. Of having D. To having
4 Do you think they should ban people ………………… smoking in public places?
A. From B. That C. In D. of
5 The MP asked ………………… the prime minister was aware of the growing social problem.
A. That B. Him C. If D. what
6 Most people seem to agree ………………… the newspapers' criticism of the government.
A. On B. To C. With D. that
7 I don't think people should rely ………………… the state, even if they are unemployed.
A. To B. With C. On D. by
8 The mayor was attacked ………………… public money.
A. For wasting B. To waste C. He waste D. Of wasting