Collocations with Prepositions 1:
1. They say good looks run _____ my family.
2. We read the report many times _____ preparation for our meeting.
3. The earthquake caused our building to shake _____ side to side.
4. No one forced him to come to work when he was ill, he did it _____ his own free will.
5. I take a lot of pride _____ my ability to read Arabic.
6.Our dance class is an excellent bridge _____ different cultures.
7. I sold my bike _____ a profit.
8. She has two cars and a boat, _____ her bicycle.
9. Peter is so far _____ in his rent payments that they are going to throw him out.
10. You make a good case _____ a pay rise, but we can’t afford it.
11. This is the best grammar book I own, but unfortunately it’s out _____ print.
12. Everyone is nice to Ron at work, but they are always talking _____ his back.
13. When I realised I was about to miss my bus, I broke _____ a run to catch it.
14. Please bear _____ us while we try to fix the computer system.
15. What we discussed in our meeting was supposed to be _____ the record, but they printed it in the newspapers anyway.
16. Sales have been increasing _____ the leadership of our new boss.
17. If you hang _____ successful people, you are more likely to become successful yourself.
