Помогите пожалуйста с тестами по английскому языку! (1)

1. I wish the weather would get better. I am tired ...having to be indoors all the time.
a)about
b)at
c)of

2. Ben asked to excuse him ...not being able to get in touch with me.
a)on
b)while
c)for

3. ..washing up, she dropped a plate and nearly broke it.
a)while
b)without
c)by

4. Let’s get together tonight. I want to talk about ...a new business.
a)opening
b)open
c)to open

5. Helen seemed genuinely pleased ...seeing me.
a)with
b)at
c)on

6. Bob found himself in an awkward situation ...coming to see his friend too early.
a)without
b)for
c)through

7. It started to drizzle and we hoped it would cease soon, but ...stopping the rain increased.
a)for
b)instead of
c)by

8. I don’t approve of your behavior. You’d better stop ...with everybody.

a)to quarrel
b)quarreling
c)quarrel

9. Why would you suggest ...her? She can cope with the task all by herself.
a)help
b)helping
c)to help

10. Mind your manners! You should wash your hands ...sitting down to dinner.
a)on
b)while
c)before

1. Helen seemed genuinely pleased ...seeing me.
a)with
b)at
c)on

2. Anne was able to keep the kids still ...telling them an interesting story.
a)by
b)on
c)instead of

3. Don’t be afraid ...into the swimming pool; it’s quite deep.
a)of diving
b)to dive
c)dive

4. I know it’s my fault. I’d like to beg your pardon ...letting you down.
a)by
b)for
c)on

5. The conference closed ...discussing about a dozen reports.
a)by
b)after
c)before
6. If I were you, I’d think twice ...accepting their invitation. There is something fishy about it.
a)before
b)through
c)on

7. George has a Newfoundland dog, Strickland by name, and he is responsible ...it twice a day.
a)for walking
b)walk
8. Mind your manners! You should wash your hands ...sitting down to dinner.
a)on
b)while
c)before

9. Bob found himself in an awkward situation ...coming to see his friend too early.
a)without
b)for
c)through

10. Sheila is very upset. She isn’t used ...being treated like that.
on
a)to
b)in
c)to walk