Basic English Usage
Prepositions
[ ] 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