Fill in the correct preposition

1. I couldn't get into the shop because it was crowded [ ] Christmas shoppers.

2. I used to be scared [ ] spiders.

3. I don't like people who are cruel [ ] animals.

4. Robert is delighted [ ] his new car.

5. The flight to London departs [ ] gate 3B at 9 pm.

6. Mark decided to apply [ ] Scarborough Ltd [ ] the position advertised in the newspaper.

7. Ruth's grandchildren are very dear [ ] her.

8. There has been an increase [ ] the number of people out of work.

9. The earthquake has caused serious damage [ ] the buildings in the area.

10. He took time off work to recover [ ] the illness.