preposition+noun phrases

I was going to have a shower, but ....... second thoughts, I'll wait until later.

• for

• on

• at

• under

He hasn't bought any new clothes ......... a while.

• on

• at

• for

• in

Jenny's been training for months and ....... last she's ready to run a marathon.

• for

• on

• in

• at

I was ....... the impression that the test is next week.

• under

• over

• at

• on

I'm not sure about walking into town. .............., it's pretty cold outside.

• On the whole,

• For the time being,

• For one thing,

• On the other hand,

Despite some delays, .......... we had a good journey.

• On the whole

• In the wrong

• In any case

• By mistake

He tried ........ vain to open the window but it was completely stuck.

It seems his decision to go to university is now ....... doubt.

There's too much ......... stake to risk failing this exam.

They were arguing all the time, ....... the end they split up.