. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition. (10 pts)
1. The students were angry _____________ being treated _____________ children.
2. We can only guess _____________ her reason _____________ leaving.
3. He said he broke the vase _____________ accident but I know he did it _____________ purpose.
4. The police succeeded _____________ bringing the strike _____________ control.
5. The temperature here rarely falls _____________ zero _____________ winter.
6. Jane is very good _____________ Maths but she’s ignorant _____________ history.
7. _____________ first we didn’t like him, but now all of us regard him _____________ our best friend.
8. Tom and Bill have nothing _____________ common. In fact, there’s no comparison _____________ them.
9. Some animals look for food _____________ night, and sleep _____________ the day.
10. _____________ arrival at the hotel, she insisted _____________ seeing the hotel manager.