Ix. complete the sentences (1-5) with the most suitable preposition (a-e): 1. the directors of both companies met to discuss the terms … the merger. a) of b) by c) at d) in e) out 2. …… a mission statement the company will lack direction. a) by b) without c) because d) in e) on 3. she is excellent … motivating her staff. a) on c) at b) out d) of e) by 4. we need a very good negotiator ….. this deal. a) with b) by c) of d) for e) out 5. ….. the reorganization there will be no net loss of output. a) by b) of c) for d) with e) during