5. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition: out, by, in. 1) I was unable to purchase the book I wanted as it was __ of stock in the store. 2) Instead of using a credit card, I paid for my groceries __ cash as it is more convenient for me. 3) I prefer to pay for my purchases __ cheque as I find it more secure than paying by credit card. 4) The new iPhone is __ great demand and many people are waiting for its release. 5) She paid for the phone __ credit card, as she did not want to use cash.

Перевод задания: Заполните пропуски подходящими предлогами: out, by, in.

1. I was unable to purchase the book I wanted as it was out of stock in the store. (Я не смог купить нужную книгу, потому что в магазине её не было в наличии.)
2. Instead of using a credit card, I paid for my groceries in cash as it is more convenient for me. (Вместо кредитной карты я заплатил за продукты наличными, так как мне так удобнее.)
3. I prefer to pay for my purchases by cheque as I find it more secure than paying by credit card. (Я предпочитаю платить за покупки чеком, так как считаю это безопаснее, чем платить кредитной картой.)
4. The new iPhone is in great demand and many people are waiting for its release. (Новый iPhone пользуется большим спросом, и многие ждут его выхода.)
5. She paid for the phone by credit card, as she did not want to use cash. (Она заплатила за телефон кредитной картой, так как не хотела пользоваться наличными.)