Fill in the correct preposition

1. It's quite typical [ ] him to come to work late.

2. It was so crowded [ ] the bus this morning that a woman fainted.

3. I like watching a film [ ] the comfort of my living room.

4. She had to use a ladder as the books on the top shelf were [ ] reach.

5. I don't have any idea what to do; I'm [ ] a loss!

6. She thanked the speaker [ ] behalf of everyone in the class.

7. He was [ ] pain for a few days after the accident.

8. Nowadays most people prefer reading the news [ ] the Internet.

9. I've read a few good books lately but this was [ ] far the best.

10. Their conversation was strictly [ ] the record and was kept secret.