Select the correct prepositions for the blank spaces in the following sentences. A. 1. One wing being devoted ... modern art, they had no space for the exhibition. 2. Being convinced … her sincerity, I believed each of her word...

Select the correct prepositions for the blank spaces in the following sentences. A. 1. One wing being devoted ... modern art, they had no space for the exhibition. 2. Being convinced … her sincerity, I believed each of her word. 3. Having prepared … the test she came to school in high spirits. 4. We are much obliged … you … the advice you have helped us with. 5. Mr Jason is always taken … a student because he looks very young. 6. Why wasn’t I reminded … the meeting? 7. The man, engaged … the conversation, is engaged … my sister. B. 1. Being married … him for fifteen years she knows all his whims. 2. Having got acquainted … him at the seaside, she decided to invite him to her birthday party. 3. Surprised … the results, she went home pleased … herself. 4. The new taxes imposed … wines and spirits have been taken … granted. 5. Although their house is situated farther from the river they are not secured … floods. 6. He doesn’t regret being transferred … his job to another one. 7. When confronted … the evidence of his guilt, he confessed at once. 8. Having recovered … his illness, he resumed his work. 9. Not being warned … the approaching snow storm, the drivers remained blocked … the heavy snowfall.