Basic English Usage
Prepositions

Phrases 2

Exercises:

[ ]  We don't have much time, but if you want to talk ____ I can get everyone together, ____ Bob, who is not in the office today.
  for a while ... except for
  for once ... in common
 

[ ]  Appreciation for classical music? ____ I agree with you: we do have that ____.
  For once ... in common
  For a while ... in some ways
 

[ ]  ____ I agree with your analysis, and, ____, I fully support your recommendations.
  Except for ... in some ways
  In some ways ... for the record
 

[ ]  ____ getting sick on the ship, my vacation was enjoyable.
  Except for
  For once
 

[ ]  We drove along the highway ____, but we turned around when we realized we were lost.
  in some ways
  for a while
 

[ ]  ____, he arrived before the meeting began, much to everyone's surprise.
  In some ways
  For once
 

[ ]  I know we haven't always seen eye to eye, but ____ I think we have a lot ____.
  for the record ... in common
  for a while ... except for
 

Lesson: Phrases 2
Module: Prepositions
Course: Basic English Usage