Prepositions (including those found in phrasal verbs) will very often be the missing word.

Choose the answer A, B, C or D that completes each sentence.

1 Have you heard? Sam's got engaged .......... Susan.
A with
B to
C on
C in

2 Let me run .......... a few of the benefits our scheme offers you.
A round
B up
C over
D through

3 I think that ......... the circumstances it would be a good idea if you stayed at home for a few days.
A under
B on
C at
D over

4 Therefore, .......... accordance with our regulations, you will be issued with a formal written warning.
A on
B at
C in
D for

5 Following the financial scandal he left the job .......... disgrace.
A in
B for
C on
D with

6 Our teacher is really intolerant .......... anyone who has a different point of view to her own.
A on
B at
C with
D of

7 So .......... what grounds are you claiming compensation?
A at
B for
C on
D with

8 Yes, but .......... respect, you did miss the last meeting, didn't you?
A for
B with
C in
D to