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Similar but different

The following sentences each contain a prepositional phrase which could easily be confused with others, e.g. on time, in time, at a time, at times. Choose which phrase fits the sentence. There is only one correct answer for each sentence.

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1. I always keep a dictionary onout ofbyI don't know hand in case I come across a word I don't know.

2. The technicians have checked the sound equipment and report that everything is inonbyI don't know order.

3. I tried to find someone to type up my essay for me, but inbytoI don't know the end I had to do it myself.

4. Have you seen this morning's paper? There's a big picture of you onatinI don't know the front page!

5. I've taken this watch tointoinI don't know pieces, and now I can't put it together again.

6. The lady at the check-in desk said 'Window or aisle?' At leastAt lastAt the leastI don't know, I think that's what she said.

7. I have some important information for you, but I don't want to give it throughoverbyI don't know the phone. Do you think we could meet somewhere?

8. 'Is everything OK, nurse?'Don't worry, doctor! Everything's oninunderI don't know control.

9. 'Do you agree?''On theOn theUp to aI don't know point, but I don't think you are completely right.'

10. I know withfrominI don't know experience that I do my best work early in the morning.

11. I forgot to pack any food so we'll get something to eat inoveronI don't know the way back.

12. I never met Joe Louis, but he was a great boxer on accountin the accountby all accountsI don't know.