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 her job.
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. We can’t do anything ______________ the situation now. It’s _______________ our control.