Grammar spot: Prepositions II

Complete the sentences by adding a suitable word which goes with the preposition AT:

1. The car came round the corner at full _______
2. He was very good shot and could kill an elk at a _________ of 300 metres
3.He was very reluctant to do it at ______, but in the end he agreed.
4.Despite what people might hope, women are still at a _____ when it comes to getting a top job
5.Between 1939 and 1945, Britain was at ____ with Germany


ANSWERS:
1. at full speed = a toda velocidad
2. at a distance of = a una distancia de
3. at first = al principio
4. to be at a disadvantage = estar en desventaja
5. to be at war = estar en guerra

To be a good/bad shot = ser un buen/ mal tirador
elk = alce
reluctant = reacio
to agree = aceptar
Despite = a pesar de