46 Put in the prepositions for, in, on, at, by, about, of where necessary.
1. Excuse me, what are you queuing ...? 2. As we have very little time,
let's concentrate ... our business. 3. How are you feeling your new sur-
roundings? 4. 1998 was the year when Charles enrolled ... London Univer-
sity. 5. Sorry, but I can't make Sue join in the game ... force. 6. Would
you like to enrol ... a French course? 7. It's very impolite to jump
queues. 8. His room is usually
a terrible mess. 9. ... Mary's relief the

1. Excuse me, what are you queuing for?
Explanation: The preposition "for" is used to indicate the purpose or reason for queuing. In this sentence, it asks about the purpose or reason for queuing.

2. As we have very little time, let's concentrate on our business.
Explanation: The preposition "on" is used to indicate the focus or attention given to something. In this sentence, it suggests focusing or concentrating on the business.

3. How are you feeling about your new surroundings?
Explanation: The preposition "about" is used to express one's opinion, attitude, or feelings towards something. In this sentence, it asks about the person's feelings towards their new surroundings.

4. 1998 was the year when Charles enrolled at London University.
Explanation: The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or institution. In this sentence, it specifies the university where Charles enrolled.

5. Sorry, but I can't make Sue join in the game by force.
Explanation: The preposition "by" is used to indicate the means or method used to do something. In this sentence, it indicates that force cannot be used to make Sue join the game.

6. Would you like to enroll in a French course?
Explanation: The preposition "in" is used to indicate inclusion or involvement in something. In this sentence, it suggests enrolling or participating in a French course.

7. It's very impolite to jump queues.
Explanation: The preposition "to" is used to indicate the purpose, result, or effect of an action. In this sentence, it indicates the result or effect of jumping queues - being impolite.

8. His room is usually in a terrible mess.
Explanation: The preposition "in" is used to indicate the state or condition of something. In this sentence, it describes the state or condition of his room - a mess.

9. ... Mary's relief, the
Explanation: Incomplete sentence. More context or information is needed to provide an accurate answer.