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Vocabulary Exercise

Part A: The following phrases appear in the article on page 1 of this series of exercises. Click the prepositions which commonly follow each phrase. Sometimes there is more than one correct answer. Correct answers will be boxed in green upon clicking. Please be aware that a change in the preposition [where possible] changes the meaning of the phrase.
     
1. it is important for of  to
2. to have an impact       of        on        to
3. there is a variety from in        of
4. a wide range        from        in        of
5. are known              for        of        to
6. the production        of          on        to
7. without any sort        for        from        of
8. there are millions            for          of        on
9. were forced        of        out        to
10. due        to        on        of


Part B: Use words from the phrases above to fill in the following sentences.

1. Where there is a war, of refugees are forced leave their homes.

2. It is important people to be sure that there is a of fruits and vegetables in their diets.

3. The of oil has a dramatic impact the world economy.

4. It will be difficult for me to finish the group project that is due Monday without any of help from my partner.

5. The temperature here has been to range 50 degrees to 100 degrees in the summer.


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