B2 Prepositional Phrases

B2 Prepositional Phrases

By Waine Evans

Complete the sentences with a prepositional phrase from the words in red.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

Because of the stormy weather many trains in the region are running __________.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

We were told by the travel agent to book ___________ because the hotel is very popular among tourists.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

I wanted to go to Spain over the extended weekend, but __________, I think I'll stay at home.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

The young woman was __________ for possessing a substantial amount of drugs.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

They used to have __________ relationship, but at the moment they're seeing each other quite often.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

You can only see a few planets __________. To see the others, you need a telescope.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

His plan seemed very good __________, but it didn't work out the way we wanted it to.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

The President put troops and military advisors in the region __________, as a conflict seemed to be imminent.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

Many tropical plants and animals are __________ of becoming extinct over the next few decades.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

If you read __________ you will clearly see what he means.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

I can't compete with you at the moment because I'm completely __________ and need a few practice sessions.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

Rembrandt's paintings were __________ at the national museum.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

Electric bikes are currently __________ and manufacturers cannot keep up their production.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

The lieutenant's soldiers were __________, so he had to withdraw from the front lines.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

It will take some time but, __________, all schools will be equipped with modern technology.

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AT RISK – BEHIND SCHEDULE – BETWEEN THE LINES – IN ADVANCE - IN DEMAND – IN THEORY – IN THE LONG RUN - ON ALERT - ON AND OFF – ON DISPLAY – ON SECOND THOUGHTS – OUT OF BREATH – OUT OF SHAPE – UNDER ARREST – UNDER FIRE –WITH THE NAKED EYE

She ran so quickly she was completely __________ when she arrived.

Prepositional Phrases with IN

Complete the sentences with a prepositional phrase from the words in green.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

We can't go into a lot of detail now, but the issue will be covered _____ during the next term.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

_____ the 1950s and 60s industrial output in Europe rose significantly.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

Curfews have been _____ around the country for over two weeks.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

My sister was deeply _____ and couldn't finance her monthly payments.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

The policemen were _____ securing the crime scene and not letting anyone through.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

In times of crises gold is _____ as a form of personal savings.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

The old building across the street went up _____ after the bomb had exploded.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

Tickets for the performance must all be booked _____.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

The car is expensive to buy but _____ you will save a lot of money through better mileage.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

The children are lined up _____ height.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOROF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

_____ tests, the government will also provide all elderly citizens with the appropriate medicine.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

The real estate agent promised us that our house would be sold _____ at all.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

The two sides are not negotiating any more, so the peace talks are _____ of collapsing.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

A recent survey shows that most citizens are _____ building a sports centre near the motorway.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

The two teams have a lot _____. For example, they are both extremely well organized.

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IN ADDITION TO – IN ADVANCE – IN BRIEF - IN CHARGE OF – IN COMMON – IN THE COURSE OF – IN DANGER – IN DEBT – IN DEMAND – IN DEPTH – IN EFFECT – IN FAVOR OF – IN FLAMES – IN THE LONG RUN – IN ORDER OF – IN NO TIME

As we do not have time for a full report, here are the results _____.