Education in many countries is compulsory ....... the age of 16.

What he said is contrary _______ common sense.

Do you have any objections ....... this new road scheme?

You don't like it, do you? ... the contrary, I love it.

She prefers carnations __________roses. In fact, she dislikes roses.

I came on Monday at ten o'clock .......... the morning.

He was ill .......... fever.

Have you washed your hands______________ having lunch?

He made himself pleasant .......... visitors.

Admission to this club is open ............ people under 30 only.

Helen takes____________ her mother in many ways.

It was a confusing situation. Many things were happening ......... the same time.

A bird .......... the hand is worth two .......... the bush.

Miss White was very upset .......... the news of her father's death.

I keep sneezing because I got wet_________ the way home yesterday.

There is an increasing demand _____ taller building in big cities.

What have you got ......... your mouth?

We were very doubtful .............. his ability.

Thank you very much____________ inviting me to your party.

The boy is afraid (of/on/in/about) snakes.

We went there _______ car and stayed there for the whole day.