Prepositions 1.2.

Exercise by Michael A.Riccioli

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N.B.
benefit from = advantage received because of something's existence or action
benefit by = advantage recieved due to a given action
complain of = a problem a person is saying to have
complain about = the topic of the complaint is specified
consist of = composed of, made up of
consist in = the thing mentioned is the most important; based on or to depend on something
   about      by      from      of      on      to   
11. Once this technology has been perfected, it will potentially be a huge benefit making testing capabilities more accessible to millions of people.
12.More companies will be able to benefit the preferential tax rate for small businesses under changes outlined last week.
13.‘A hungry man cannot boast dignity.’ (Yoruba saying).
14.They have been urging the public to be vigilant and careful the fraudulent advertisements that have been rampant recently.
15.Employers complain a shortage of practical skills in areas such as programming and robotics.
16.Four pigs who complain Napoleon's takeover of the farm are quickly silenced and later executed (Animal Farm-George Orwell)
17.The region is largely composed farming households, with dairy farming serving as a major economic activity.
18.All products must conform the government's new safety standards.
19.Our first aim, is to congratulate you the good work you are doing.”
20.His breakfast consists three boiled eggs and a cup of green tea.