Fill in the gaps with the correct prepositions.


1.  There was an increase (1 p.) the number of emergency kits sold in 2012.

2.  There was a rise (1 p.) sales after appearing on television.

3.  There has been a decrease (1 p.) the consumption of sugar this decade.

4.  There was an increase (1 p.) 70% in sales of emergency kits sold in 2012.

5.  There was a 70% increase (1 p.) sales of emergency kits sold in 2012.

6.  There has been an increase (1 p.) the number of students here this semester.

7.  There has been an increase (1 p.) 500 students here this semester.

8.  Sales increased (1 p.) 100 (1 p.) 130 units.

9.  Sales increased (1 p.) 30 units.

10.  It declined (1 p.) 5%.

11.  500 units were sold (1 p.) December.

12.  The number of accidents doubled (1 p.) 20-17.

13.  Profits increased (1 p.) the second quarter.

14.  Crude Oil prices rose sharply (1 p.) 1973 (1 p.) 1980.

15.  Property prices in Auckland have increased significantly (1 p.) 2011.

16.  Initial prices started (1 p.) $300 per unit.

17.  Production began (1 p.) 70 units per day in March.

18.  Production ended (1 p.) 90 units per day in August.

19.  Crime peaked (1 p.) 200 incidents per night in April.

20.  Sales increased (1 p.) the next three months.

21.  It decreased (1 p.) 10 (1 p.) 4 units.

22.  There was a drop (1 p.) 6 units.

23.  It dropped (1 p.) 6 units.

24.  There was a decrease (1 p.) the number (1 p.) cars sold.