Section 3. Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition or particle. (10 points)
1. The new regulations have thrown _______ a few problems for the company.
2. The workers were rather cynical after the meeting. Most of them were _______ no illusions that the management would take their complaints seriously.
3. Jack took early retirement as he was losing his grip _______ the job.
4. He scolded her so much that she was reduced _______ tears by the end of the meeting.
5. The sudden movement of the train threw me _______ balance and I fell head-first down the steps.
6. The price of shares in the company went up _______ over 50% when they announced the discovery of the new oilfield.
7. Ron usually primes himself _______ plenty of black coffee before starting the night shift.
8. We still haven’t sold the house because the buyers went back on their word and pulled _______ the deal.
9. Hi Brenda, Peter here. I’m just ringing _______ to say I’ve got two tickets for the concert on Saturday night. Fancy coming?
10. The group rounded _______ the concert with their greatest hits. So everyone went home happy.
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1. Up
2. Under
3. On
4. To
5. Off
6. By
7. With
8. Out of
9. Up
10. Off
1. The new regulations have thrown up a few problems for the company.
2. The workers were rather cynical after the meeting. Most of them were under no illusions that the management would take their complaints seriously.
3. Jack took early retirement as he was losing his grip on the job.
4. He scolded her so much that she was reduced to tears by the end of the meeting.
5. The sudden movement of the train threw me off balance and I fell head-first down the steps.
6. The price of shares in the company went up at over 50% when they announced the discovery of the new oilfield. (câu này mình không chắc)
7. Ron usually primes himself with plenty of black coffee before starting the night shift.
8. We still haven’t sold the house because the buyers went back on their word and pulled back the deal.
9. Hi Brenda, Peter here. I’m just ringing out to say I’ve got two tickets for the concert on Saturday night. Fancy coming?
10. The group rounded up the concert with their greatest hits. So everyone went home happy.
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