Common Collocations
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Question 1 of 5
I am ___ love with this song!
AnswerinIN love is a fixed expression. Grammar delights in these arbitrary decisions.
Question 2 of 5
Please be ___ time for the meeting
AnsweronON time is a fixed expression meaning punctual. The British invented punctuality specifically to have something to be disappointed about.
Question 3 of 5
Who is ___ charge of this project?
AnswerinIN charge is a fixed expression meaning responsible. Someone must be. Unfortunately it is usually you.
Question 4 of 5
We arrived ___ the last minute
AnsweratAT the last minute is a fixed expression. Drama is best saved for the final moment.
Question 5 of 5
She is ___ holiday in Spain
AnsweronON holiday is a fixed expression. One is never IN holiday. That would suggest being trapped inside the concept of holiday itself.
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