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1. The owner of the hotel is a qualified chef, but he rarely cooks himself nowadays.
However,
____on occasions__________________ he helps the head chef in the kitchen if the
restaurant is busy.
2. I do have a few suggestions that should improve your presentation, but _______on
foot_____________
I think it was an excellent speech.
3. We went _______on a trip_______________ to Paris for a day on the train and saw the
Eiffel Tower and
Notre Dame Cathedral.
4. She is supposed to be studying for her exam but whenever I go to her room she is
__on the phone_________
chatting to her friends.
5. We bought a stereo music center that was _____on sale________________ because it
was in the
display window.
6. All the roads that led to the town centre were closed because of the flood so it was
only possible
to reach the main square ____on a cruise__________________ .
7. A human heart beats 72 times per minute _____on average_________________ .
8. At the beginning of the 16th century, _____on the outskirts_________________ of the
South American jungles,
Balboa became the first European to look at the Pacific Ocean.
9. The warders who are ____on guard__________________ at the Tower of London to
protect valuable
jewels are also known as “Beefeaters”.
10. The film “JFK” is being shown _____on television_______________ on Monday night at
9 p.m. on Channel 4.
11. 150 passengers ________on board______________ an Alpine train in Kaprun died
when the train caught
fire inside a tunnel.
12. While we were ____on an expedition__________________ our ship anchored at
Istanbul, where we visited the
Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace.
13. Barcelona’s centre is a maze of narrow streets and medieval buildings, in
contrast to the modern
apartment buildings _______on the whole_______________ of the city.
14. I am afraid the book “Little House of the Prairie” is ___on loan___________________
from the library
at the moment. Would you like to reserve it?
15. Do you pass a newsagent _on your way_____________________ to work? If you do,
would you mind
picking me up the Times?
16. I don’t think the baby dropped it. I think she threw it to the ground _____on
purpose_________________
in order to gain our attention.
17. How long have you been ______on a diet________________ ? – For three weeks now,
but I can’t resist
eating a little chocolate so I haven’t lost much weight yet.
18. Two days after the bombing, we could still see the flames from the building
_______on fire_______________ .
19. In 1984, the British coal miners went _____on strike_________________ for almost a
year.
20. The number of European and American companies investing in underdeveloped
countries is
______on the increase________________ as they take advantage of lower wages.
VI. Complete the sentence with the correct preposition from the choices given.
1. We are very excited _____about_____________ our trip to Spain next week. (AT, WITH,
ABOUT, OVER)
2. I am very fond _____of_____________ drinking green tea. (FOR, OF, ABOUT, AT)
3. Almost all politicians were involved _______in___________ the scandal. (IN, AT, WITH,
FROM)
4. I am looking forward ____to__________ having a meeting with you next week. (WITH,
AT, TO, FROM)
5. At the moment, she is recovering _____from_____________ her injuries. (AT, OF, FROM,
WITH)
6. I’m dreaming ____about____________ becoming a famous scientist one day (FOR,
WITH, ABOUT, INTO)
7. My cousin is married ______with____________ a famous American (WITH, FOR, TO,
FROM)
8. I am responsible ______about____________ training the new recruits. (AT, ABOUT,
WITH, FOR)
9. Many people took advantage ____of______________ the low prices offered by the new
shop (OF,
FOR, WITH, TO)
10.I was not quite satisfied _____with_____________ the exam results. (AT, FOR, WITH,
ABOUT)
11.The president was thankful ______for____________ everyone who helped in the
campaign (TO,
WITH, FOR, AT)
12.Everyone in this town will benefit _____from_____________ the new hospital (FROM,
WITH, AT, INTO)
13.For two full days, the man was fighting ________with__________ his life. (UP,WITH,
AT, FOR)
14.My dad shouted ______to____________ me because I didn’t do what he said (TO, AT,
WITH,
TOWARDS)
15.She insisted _____on_____________ helping me with the dishes. (ON, WITH, FOR,
ABOUT)
16.Almost all car companies care ______for____________ the environment (FOR, AT,
ABOUT,WITH)
17.Wearing a seat belt can protect you ___from_________ being killed in a car. (WITH,
OF, ABOUT, FROM)
18.Ten people were killed when a bus collided __with________________ a car (INTO,
WITH, AT, TOWARDS)
19.The customers came to the shop to complain ____about_________ their service
(ABOUT, AT, ON, FOR)
20.Our atmosphere consists ______of____________ oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide
(INTO, OF, WITH, FOR)
21.We decided _____against_____________ buying the new car. (AGAINST, WITH, AT, OF)
22.Many children depend ______on____________ their parents for money. (ON, AT,
WITH, TO)
23.He graduated _______from___________ Oxford university (ON, FROM, OUT OF, WITH)
24.The advertising campaign resulted ___in_______________ hundreds of new customers
for the
company. (TO, FOR, UP, IN)
25.As a scientist, I specialize ___in_______________ marine biology (AT, IN, FOR, WITH)
VII. Complete the sentences with correct prepositions
1. She paid for lunch ____in_______ advance, so we don’t need to pay now.
2. I went to the wrong house ___by________ mistake!
3. Please make sure that you’re ___on________ time for the class!
4. I was walking to the station and ___by________ chance I saw the glove I’d lost on the
ground.
5. I love eating out in London. ______for_____ instance, one of my favourite restaurants
has
amazing Japanese food.
6. I think the cat is _______in____ danger on that high roof.
7. I picked up the laptop and _______to____ my surprise it fell apart in my hands.
8. I have a lot ___in________ common with my cousin. We both like many of the same
things.
9. If the baby starts to cry, pick her up _____at______ once.
10. Did you forget your purse _____on______ purpose so you wouldn’t have to pay?
11. It’s best to arrive ___on________ foot, because there is nowhere to park.
12. What do a whale and a dolphin have __in_________ common?
13. He added salt instead of sugar ____by_______ mistake.
14. What’s your favourite thing to do? ___for________ instance, do you like sport?
15. The book was ____out of_______ reach on a high shelf.
16. I want to go to Germany _____for______ a change. I’ve never been there.
17. Please let me know _____in______ advance if you can’t come to the meeting.
18. She often goes to school ___on________ foot.
19. Do you always brush your teeth before bed _____without______ fail?
20. The little girl broke the toy _____on______ purpose because she was so angry.
21. Please come _____at______ once. We have a big problem.
22. She worked very hard and __at_________ last she managed to pass the exam.
23. We need to be ___on________ time or my grandmother will start to get anxious.
24. It feels like owning a house is __out of_________ reach. I’ll never be able to do it.
25. We thought about it a lot and ___at________ last we decided to buy a new flat.
26. We watched a film ___for________ a change. Usually we read.
27. She was really _____in______ danger for a few minutes in the rough sea, but luckily
a
lifeguard saw her.
28. I went to the bookshop and ______by_____ chance I found a really interesting book
about
Switzerland.
29. He walked into the kitchen and ____by_______ his surprise there was food all over
the floor.
30. She drinks a litre of water every day ____without_______ fail.
VII. 1. Complete using these prepositions: about, for, of, on, to, with.
1. Peter was extremely happy …with…… his new computer.
2. Her mother had punished him …by…… something he had done that day. But, as he
was so
angry …with…… her, she finally let him go out.
3. As soon as John joined the firm, he became anxious …for…… promotion.
4. Her parents insisted …on…… having us to tea.
5. This song reminds me ……of… my last holidays in Barbados.
6. You fell out with him, didn´t you? Well, I don´t blame you …for…… that. He´s a
nasty person.
7. - I was fined …in…… exceeding the speed limit.
- Pardon?
- I said I was charged …with…… exceeding the speed limit.
8. According …to…… this recipe, you must put the cake in the oven for 30 minutes.
9. She´s so anxious ……for… her elderly mother that she can´t sleep well.
10. I had never dreamed ……about… winning the lotto.
2. Complete with: about, by, from, in, on, round, through, to, with.
1. My dream is to travel …around…… the world.
2. How would you go? …by…… plane?
3. No. …by…… boat and …on…… foot.
4. The traffic in the city was so heavy. It took us two hours to drive …from……it.
5. …in…… manchester we took the plane …to…… London.
6. She doesn´t seem very happy. …in…… fact she looks quite depressed.
7. When the film finished, we all had tears …on…… our eyes.
8. That novel isn´t …by…… Henry James. It´s …by…… him.
9. ……… time ……… time he worries about……… his future.
10. The man …in…… blue jeans was ……… love ……… the girl …in…… glasses.
3. Write the correct preposition.
1. …at…… Easter we´ve got holidays.
2. I´m meeting him ……at… the weekend
3. I woke up …at…… midnight.
4. People usually put on weight …at…… Christmas.
5. See you …in…… May!.
6. You must answer the questions at……… the end of the book.
7. ……in… the end, they reached an agreement.
8. I met them …in…… a ship.
9. She´s …on…… her way home.
10. I couldn´t watch the TV show because the children were …on…… my way.
IX.
1. Fill in the missing prepositions for each of the following
1. She doesn't like to go far _from_ her mother.
2. The students had a dispute on__ politics.
3. He is not only intelligent _but also_ nice.
4. The class size is limited _in_ twenty-two.
5. Mrs. Finch is thought to__ be one of the worst teachers.
6. You are responsible _to_ the payment.
7. You have a responsibility for_ your fellow residents.
8. I will eat neither ice cream _nor_ cake.
9. I will go either to the movies _or_ to dinner.
10. My paper was based on__ the writings we read.
11. That movie was modeled after__ an old Hitchcock movie.
12. Success is the result _in_ hard work.
13. Hard work results _in_ success.
2. Supply an appropriate preposition for each of the following.
1. Do you believe in__ ghosts?
2. Anthony is engaged in__ my cousin.
3. Ms. Balla substituted for__ our regular teacher yesterday.
4. I can't distinguish one twin from__ the other.
5. Did you forgive himfor__lying to you?
6. Children rely on__ their parents for food and shelter.
7. Tim wore sunglasses to protect his eyes _from_ the sun.
8. Chris excels _in_ sports.
9. Andrea contributed her ideas to__ the discussion.
10. I hope you succeed in__ your new job.
11. I'm very fond _of_ their children.
3. Fill in the blanks in the sentences with the correct prepositions.
1. I was disappointed with__ the grade I received on my last essay.
2. The medical Center is close to__ campus.
3. Since she graduated, Anne is no longer dependent _on_ her parents for financial
support.
4. Catherine became accustomed _to_ spicy foods when she was traveling.
5. Table salt is composed of__ two elements, sodium and chlorine.
6. Is there enough __ salad for everyone?
7. His computer is not capable _of_ running this software.
8. Washington State is famous _for_ its apples.
9. Was your choice of research topic acceptable to__ your instructor?
10. People who are afraid _of_ heights are called acrophobes.
11. Water is essential _in_ all life.
12. Were you aware _of_ the regulation against smoking in this area?
13. Will this office be adequate to__ your company's needs?
14. I'm not familiar with__ that song.
15. One meter is approximately equal _to_ a yard.
16. This movie is based _on_ a true story.
17. What he said is contrary to__ common sense.
18. This summer he will be eligible _for_ a three-week vacation.
19. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different from__ the one yours gave
you.
4. Supply appropriate prepositions.
1. I am grateful _to_ you _about_ your assistance.
2. The criminal escaped _from_ prison.
3. Elizabeth is not content _to_ the progress she is making.
4. Paul's comments were not relevant __ the topic under discussion.
5. Have you decided _against_ a date for your wedding yet?
6. My boots are made _from_ leather.
7. I'm depending on__ you to finish this work for me.
8. Patricia applied for__ admission _in_ the university.
9. Daniel dreamed about__ some of his childhood friends last night.
10. Mr. Miller dreams _about_ owning his own business someday.
11. The accused woman was innocent _of_ the crime with which she was charged.
12. Ms. Sanders is friendly _to_ everyone.
13. Benjamin was proud _of_ himself for winning the prize.
14. The secretary provided me _for_ a deal of information.
15. Ivan compared the wedding customs in his country _with_ those in the United
States.
5. Supply appropriate preposition.
1. I am not familiar _with_ that author's works.
2. He doesn't approve _of_ smoking.
3. I subscribe _to_ several magazines.
4. Water consists _of_ oxygen and hydrogen.
5. I became uncomfortable because she was staring _at_ me.
6. She hid the candy _from_ the children.
7. He never argues _with_ his wife.
8. I arrived _in_ this country two weeks ago.
9. We arrived at__ the airport ten minutes late.
10. Has Mary recovered _from_ her illness?
11. I pray_for_peace.
12. I am envious _of_ people who can speak three or four languages fluently.
13. Why are you angry _with_ me? Did I do something wrong?
14. They are very patient _of_ their children.
15. The students responded _for_ the questions.
6. Complete the sentences with among and between.
1. I was sitting _among_ my two sisters when he came in.
2. Mother divided the cake _into_ her three children.
3. I can't see any difference _between_ these two maps.
4. They spent their holidays _on_ the mountains.
5. They found the boy _in_ the bushes in the garden.
6. She invited Jane _to_ others.
7. These two brothers can never agree among__ themselves.
8. This family are always quarreling among__ themselves.
9. Just _among_ ourselves, I can't stand that man.
10. The railway line runs _among_ the road and the river.
11. The story is a dialogue _between_ husband and wife.
12. There was a great quarrel _between_ the two friends.
13. The property was divided equally _between_ his son and daughter.
14. Rick and his wife can usually solve their problems _among_ them.
15. The choice is _among_ vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream cone.
16. Profits are divided _among_ the stockholders of the corporation.
17. The votes were evenly divided _between_ the Democratic candidate and the
Republican
candidate.
7. Correct mistakes in the following sentences.
1. Wildflowers can be substituted with mowed grass on highway shoulders and
medians.for
2. To clear deep snow of a sidewalk or driveway, shovel the snow in layers, starting
with the top few inches.start
3. You can rely to Southerners never to agree about politics, religion or barbecuing.on
4. Among dark and light turkey meat, the dark meat has more calories.between
6. The "new, improved" cereal is neither different nor cheaper than the old one.more
different
7. Unfortunately, my new computer is not compatible to my old computer printer.with
8. Bricks made of sun-dried mud have been used as building materials since beforefrom
3,400 B.C., but such bricks are durable only warm, dry climates.
9. Cats are capable to living thirteen or fourteen years.of
10. The albatross is the largest in the web-footed birds.
8. Define whether the following sentences ate TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).
Correct mistakes.
1. We drove the car into the driveway.
2. They came to visit us with a car.T
3. The movie was reviewed by the critic.T
4. He came to the United States for an education.T
5. Did you notice that Bob walks as his father?walked
6. He opened the door by key.with
7. Paula looks nothing like her sister.
8. They purchased the material for the yard.T
9. Barbara enjoyed working as a bank teller for one summer.T
10. He went to the store for buying a newspaper.to buy
11. We would like to invite you to our home for dinner on your birthday.T
12. He did not notice that the leg for the chair was broken before he sat down.of
13. John went to the store to buy two pounds butter.
14. Would you please bring us some coffee with our meal?T
15. They met at the moviesAT 7:00.
9. Define whether the following sentences ate TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).
Correct mistakes.
1. Did you agree to your father on which car you should buy?with
2. They arrived to Paris sometime early in the summer.arrive
3. Were the students accustomed to leaving early on Fridays?T
4. Whether we leave early or late depends about your schedule.on
5. The doctor objected to the patient's leaving the hospital a day early.T
6. David was surprised with the amount of time necessary to fix the car.T
7. Henry was not very satisfied with the lab report that he wrote.
8. Switzerland is famous of its beautiful mountains.T
9. The soldier showed great courage in the face of death.T
10. This home certainly does not compare favorably at our old one.with
11. The committee was in favor of increasing his salary.T
12. Were you tired with waiting for her call?of
13. He did not expect us to comment to his newly decorated office.T
14. Are you familiar to early American art? -with
15. He spent his life in search for absolute truthon