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Fill in the correct preposition, then explain the phrases.


1. Ann has been absent from work for two weeks. (ex)
2. It has taken Mark a long time to become accustomed ... the Australian climate.
3. They accused him ... stealing the car.
4. We need to agree ... a time to meet.
5. he apologised ... Mary ... being late last night.
6. Emma has applied ... Leeds University ... a place on the History course.
7. Some people don't approve ... the council's plan to build a new shopping centre in town.
8. The old man was begging ... food.
9.Do you believe ... magic?
10. Rob has been busy ... the redecorating all week.


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Fill in the correct preposition, then explain the phrases:

(2) It has taken Mark a long time to become accustomed to the Australian climate.

Explanation: to become accustomed to a situation = to become familiar with a situation (a se obișnui cu o situație).

(3) They accused him of stealing the car.

Explanation: to be accused of something = to be blamed for something (a fi acuzat/învinovățit).

(4) We need to agree to a time to meet.

Explanation: to agree to something = to commit to something (a cădea de acord)

(while) to agree on/to agree with = to share the same opinion about something (a fi de acord/a împărtăși aceeași opinie).

(5) He apologised to Mary for being late last night.

Explanation: to apologise = to express regret (a exprima regretul);

(however) we can use it differently:

                     to apologise to someone (a cere scuze cuiva);

                     to apologise for something (a cere scuze pentru ceva).

(6) Emma has applied to Leeds University for a place on the History course.

Explanation: to apply = to make a formal request;

(however) we can use it differently:

                 to apply to a place;

                 to apply for something (purpose).

(7) Some people don't approve of the council's plan to build a new shopping centre in town.

Explanation: to approve of something = to express an opinion (a exprima o opinie)

(8) The old man was begging for food.

Explanation: to be begging for something = to ask humbly for something (a cerși, a cere umil ceva).

(9) Do you believe in magic?

Explanation: to believe in something = to have faith in something (a crede/a avea credință în ceva).

(10) Rob has been busy with the redecorating all week.

Explanation: to be busy with something = to focus on a particular task (a fi ocupat, a fi concentrat pe ceva).

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