Question

Complete the sentences below with an appropriate preposition.

1 "You can’t buy these tablets ____ the counter. You have to get them ___ prescription.”

2 There is no known cure _____ Stents disease.

3 He was rushed _______ hospital with suspected appendicitis.

4 He couldn't eat what she had prepared for him because he was allergic ______ cheese.

5 He had been _______ a lot of stress, and it was beginning to take its all_______his health.

6 You are supposed to finish the course if you are _____ antibiotics

7 Her grandfather died_____cancer.

8 Both of her sons suffer_____hay fever.

9 He was _____ pretty good shape for a man of his age.

10 They operated______ him on Monday and he was discharged ______ hospital on Tuesday!

11 He was ______ intensive care, his life hanging ________ a thread.

12 She takes vitamin supplements in winter because she is susceptible______ colds and flu.

13 She was admitted________ hospital with third-degree burns.

There's a long way to go before my leg is totally better but at least it is ________the mend.

Answer 1

1, over    on

2.  for 

3. to

4. to

5. under   on

6. on

7. of

8. from

9. in

10. on  from

11. in   by

12. to

13. to

14. on