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Prepositions II

What are the correct prepositions for the blanks/
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  1. The workers went ___ strike because they thought their wages were too low.
  2. He tried to warn his daughter ___ the dangers ___ going out alone ___ night.
  3. Although we had expected them to take a taxi, they came ___ car.
  4. ___ today's newspaper it's stated that a new agreement will be signed ___ those two countries soon.
  5. I learned to ride a horse ___ the age ___ five.
  6. Guess what? The favorite was beaten ___ a very close race.
  7. Will you please pick up a pizza ___ dinner ___ your way home this evening?
  8. The fee charged ___ that lawyer ___ his services was too high.
  9. He submitted his application ___ December 1st, so the manager did not consider it.
  10. It was love and caring that she was desperately ___ need ___, not advice.

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    This quiz is part of the HTML-Only Self-Study Quizzes which is part of Activities for ESL Students, a project by The Internet TESL Journal.