A. Fill in the correct preposition, then explain the phrases. 1. Ann has been absent work for two weeks. 2. It has taken Mark a long time to become accustomed the Australian climate. 3. They accused him stealing the car. 4. We need to agree a time to meet. 5. He apologised ... Mary being late last night. 6. Emma has applied Leeds University ... a place on the History course. 7. Some people don't approve .. the council's plan to build a new shopping centre in town. 8. The old man was begging food. 9. Do you believe ... magic? 10. Rob has been busy the redecorating all week.