VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS 1

The state-funded health service accounts ________ about 9%of public spending.
1. at
2. to
3. for
4. on
In times of difficulty he always turns ____ his parents.
1. about
2. for
3. at
4. to
His conviction for dangerous driving counted ____ his when he was looking to renew his motor insurance.
1. for
2. against
3. in
4. on
How did he react ____ your suggestion?
1. to
2. against
3. for
4. at
The money they've saved over the years amounts ____ a small fortune.
1. at
2. for
3. to
4. on
After qualifying ____ an accountant, he secured a well-paid job with an oil company.
1. like
2. as
3. for
4. on
She takes herself very seriously. She hates being laughed ____
1. of
2. at
3. on
4. to
You shouldn't interfere ____ business that doesn't concern you.
1. on
2. for
3. at
4. in
The managing director is hinting ____ the possibility of a big pay rise, but he won't make a firm commitment until the sales figures are in.
1. to
2. for
3. at
4. on
The USA declared war ____ Germany on 6 April 1917.
1. on
2. at
3. to
4. in
She was seething ________ anger at the cruel way the refugees were treated.
1. of
2. for
3. with
4. at