......... general, that is true. However, there are many exceptions.

You get bored ___________ doing the same thing every day.

He put the book .......... the table and sat down .......... a chair.

We just rested _________ a short time.

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

The flood was responsible __________ damaging the crop.

The doctor cured me .......... my illness.

Elizabeth is fond .......... going to dances.

Four-fifths of the world's computers use programs (at/in/on/about) English.

The local people are very hospitable___________ strangers.

I cannot do it .......... you.

“Is there a bank near here?” “Yes, there’s one ........... the end of the road.”

Your plan is similar ___________ his.

Go and get me a carton .......... cigarettes.

I posted the letter today, so they should receive it .............Monday.

My cat is very fond _____ fish.

Pierre said he had become quite fond ______________ American hamburgers.

A sign warned motorists ______ dangers.

She looks quite hard. You can’t accuse her ............ being lazy.

On behalf_____________ our group, he made a speech at the meeting.

One meter is approximately equal _______ a yard.