PREPOSITIONS

EXERCISES:

Fill in the correct prepositions 1

about – at – by - for – from – in – of – on – to - with

1. She learned Russian ____________ the age of 45.
2. The book was written ____________ Mark Twain.
3. I’ll show you the picture ____________ the palace.
4. We can only get to the camp ____________ foot.
5. He reminds me ____________ his old history teacher.
6. What are you talking ____________ ?
7. ____________ the end of next year we will have made over £ 100,000.
8. She always gets up early ____________ the morning and goes to bed late ____________ night.
9. I went to work ____________ Tuesday but I didn’t go ____________ Friday.
10. You’ll have to wait. He’ll be with you ____________ a minute.
11. Philip waited ____________ her at the movie theatre.
12. He started learning English ____________ 2005.
13. You have to pay ____________ the tickets on the day you order them.
14. We are very proud ____________ this company.
15. It’s very kind ____________ you to help us.
16. The old man suffered ____________ a heart attack.
17. Please write ____________ pencil.
18. It’s ____________ time you told him the truth.
19. The manager didn’t take part ____________ the discussion.
20. He‘s very good ____________ telling jokes.
21. I’ll see you ____________ the conference
22. We sat down ____________ the grass and ate our lunch.
23. My parents got married ____________ the 1970s.
24. There’s a good restaurant ____________ the end of the street.
25. We usually have turkey ____________ Thanksgiving.
26. I would like to travel ____________ Italy next summer.
27. I took a plane ____________ Munich to Rome.
28. I’d like to speak ____________ the manager please.
29. I don’t usually feel tired ____________ the morning.
30. My mother is abroad so my dad is taking care ____________ us ____________ the moment.
31. Sonja gets ____________ the seven o’clock bus in the morning.
32. She always looks ____________ herself in the mirror.
33. I met Donna ____________ a party ____________ Friday night.
34. My friend always borrows money ____________ me.
35. Daria’s books are lying ____________ the floor.
36. He arrived at the school building just ____________ time.
37. The audience threw tomatoes ____________ him.
38. Passengers are not allowed to use cell phones ____________ airplanes.
39. He is responsible ____________ what he does.
40. I’m sorry ____________ the job you didn’t get.
41. I’m very bad ____________ mathematics.
42. We had to climb slowly ____________ the hill.
43. He is always ____________ time.
44. How many people are ____________ your team?
45. A university is where you study ____________ a degree.
46. Her next birthday will be ____________ a Sunday.
47. The new factory is expected to go online ____________ May.
48. Many of us eat ____________ fork and spoon.
49. We have been searching ____________ a web designer for a few weeks now.
50. The TV is ____________ the corner of the room.
    1. PREPOSITIONS PREP 2
    2. Fill in the correct prepositions
       1. across - at – by - during - for - from - in – into – of - on – through - to – towards – with -
       1. Halloween is celebrated __________ the United States __________ October 31.
       2. Are you going away for the weekend? – I don’t know. It depends __________ the weather.
       3. Don’t kiss the prince. He might turn __________ a frog.
       4. He felt bad __________ no reason at all.
       5. I have been living here __________ ten years.
       6. Have you been __________ the cinema recently? Yes I was there a few days ago.
       7. I happened to meet an old friend __________ town.
       8. Have you read the article? – It was __________ yesterday’s newspapers.
       9. He always drives __________ a tremendous speed because he’s always __________ a hurry.
       10. He is very fond __________ good food.
       11. He married __________ the age of 28.
       12. I bought many things __________ my stay in New York.
       13. According __________ the guide there are three hotels __________ town.
       14. I saw him standing __________ the queue but I don’t know if he got __________ the bus.
       15. I want to post this letter __________ a friend.
       16. I’m going __________ Glasgow on Monday. Would you like to come with us?
       17. John has got a very strange taste __________ clothes.
       18. Mum sat __________ the back of the car.
       19. I’m interested __________ basketball but I’m not very good __________ playing it.
       20. I’m returning __________ Spain __________ the end of the month.
       21. My parents met __________ the war, in 1943.
       22. Is it true that your mother died __________ cancer.
       23. It was embarrassing. I didn’t have enough money __________ pay for the meal.
       24. It was __________ the radio yesterday morning.
       25. It’s a quick journey __________ Manchester __________ Leeds.
       26. Jane goes to the office early __________ Tuesdays.
       27. I saw him sometime __________ June.
       28. Meet me __________ the station.
       29. The lights are moving __________ us.
       30. My country is famous __________ great musicians.
       31. Who is that girl over there __________ the red dress?
       32. I live __________ Sweden but every summer I travel __________ Spain for my holidays.
       33. Turn right __________ the end of the street and then it will be right in front of you
       34. My sister has a beautiful apartment. She lives __________ the third floor.
       35. Please sit down. Mr. Brown will be __________ you in a moment.
       36. I have to apologize __________ being late.
       37. She tried to prevent the children __________ jumping into the water.
       38. Sometimes I have to walk to work and sometimes I go __________ bus.
       39. Thank you __________ coming to visit us.
       40. The boys met __________ the corner of the street.
       41. The smallest room is located __________ the left of the hall.
       42. We entered the building __________ entrance number 3.
       43. There was a dark spot __________ the ceiling.
       44. We arrived just __________ time to see the Queen.
       45. We have to be at the airport __________ 6 p.m.
       46. We ran __________ the doctor on our way to the bookshop.
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       48. Fill in the correct prepositions!
           1. above – about – according - after – around - at – beside–between-by-down–for-from-in–of- on - throughout - to – with -
           1. The two friends went _____________ the movies by themselves.
           2. During the summer I stayed _____________ my grandparents.
           3. I’ll wait for you _____________ the bus stop.
           4. The milk is _____________ the refrigerator next to the orange juice.
           5. She came and sat _____________ her husband.
           6. _____________ we saw the television show on bears we drove to the zoo.
           7. _____________ the day, the rain came into the window.
           8. The phone rang _____________ the middle of the night.
           9. Some boys were crawling _____________ under the car.
           10. His notebook fell _____________ the floor.
           11. The plane flew _____________ the clouds.
           12. Peter doesn’t go to work _____________ Fridays.
           13. Open your book _____________ page 9.
           14. Can you see a yellow house _____________ the left?
           15. There was a picture _____________ the wall _____________ the bed.
           16. All the latest computers will be shown _____________ the exhibition.
           17. He came to see how I was getting _____________.
           18. I am very interested _____________ documentaries on TV.
           19. I am surprised _____________ how much money they want to pay him.
           20. Nobody in the family has heard _____________ the accident.
           21. She comes _____________ a poor family.
           22. I am quite good _____________ art.
           23. Jack came rushing _____________ the stairs.
           24. Turn right _____________ the next traffic lights.
           25. Her mother is looking forward _____________ going to Australia.
           26. The film is based _____________ a novel by John Grisham.
           27. John is totally obsessed _____________ football. He thinks of nothing else.
           28. I prefer coffee _____________ tea.
           29. Let’s divide this money _____________ us.
           30. I like travelling _____________ boat in summer.
           31. When I was younger I was always afraid _____________ going to the dentist.
           32. Mary’s in the kitchen looking _____________ her car keys.
           33. Are you really happy _____________ your life here?
           34. He was quite pleased _____________ the results.
           35. This is a painting _____________ an unknown artist.
           36. I am proud _____________ being a teacher.
           37. Don’t worry _____________ it. Everything will be fine.
           38. My father tells us fascinating stories _____________ his years in the navy.
           39. Did you call attention _____________ their mistake?
           40. _____________ to the headmaster, both of the boys got involved in the fight.
           41. Except _____________ that one, all the sentences were easy.
           42. Be careful. They will lose faith _____________ you.
           43. The girls worked _____________ their lessons for half an hour.
           44. He depends _____________ his sister for help.
           45. Miss Wilson is very fond _____________ French food.
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                  1. Fill in the correct prepositions!
                     1. at-above-about-after- before-behind–by– down-during-for–from–in-infrontof–of-on– outof-over- to-with
                     1. There were _____________ a thousand people at the concert.
                     2. You must be _____________ 18 in order to see the film.
                     3. We are travelling _____________ the road.
                     4. He is suffering _____________ an unknown illness.
                     5. I listened to the game _____________ the radio.
                     6. How are you getting _____________ at school?
                     7. Don’t be impatient _____________ us. We are trying!
                     8. Could I speak _____________ Tom please?
                     9. We didn’t see the whole performance because we left _____________ the last act.
                     10. There were some beautiful pictures _____________ the walls.
                     11. The march started in the park. _____________ there we moved to City Hall.
                     12. Pessimism is bad _____________ your health
                     13. He asked his mother _____________ money.
                     14. I bought many things _____________ my stay in New York.
                     15. My country is famous _____________ historical sights.
                     16. I’m not _____________ a hurry. I can wait.
                     17. Have you ever been _____________ the theatre recently?
                     18. We arrived _____________ the airport _____________ time for the plane.
                     19. My grandfather died _____________ cancer.
                     20. The resort lies about 1,500 meters _____________ sea level.
                     21. His hands are _____________ his face.
                     22. there’s a chair _____________ my desk
                     23. The thief jumped _____________ the window.
                     24. Both o my neighbors can take care _____________ the cat while you are gone.
                     25. I rarely think _____________ the weather.
                     26. They were always arguing _____________ silly things.
                     27. _____________ first I found the work very tiring but _____________ a few weeks I got used to it.
                     28. My house is _____________ the end of the road.
                     29. The article was _____________ yesterday’s papers.
                     30. The classroom is _____________ the fourth floor.
                     31. I applied _____________ a few jobs last week, but nobody wrote back.
                     32. He wants two seats _____________ the concert on Friday night.
                     33. You ought to be ashamed _____________ yourself _____________ coming in with dirty boots.
                     34. There’s no point _____________ going _____________ car if we can’t park near the theatre.
                     35. he started his training _____________ November
                     36. Whom did they vote _____________ ?
                     37. The bus stopped _____________ the corner of High Street and congress Avenue.
                     38. I love listening _____________ classical music.
                     39. He is _____________ Dallas, Texas but he was born in California.
                     40. She goes _____________ church every Sunday.
                     41. It’s 7 a.m. We need to leave _____________ work at once or else we’ll miss the bus.
                     42. I asked the policeman _____________ some information.
                     43. The great player hit the ball _____________ the net.
                     44. Can you find our holiday beach _____________ the map?
                     45. Please turn _____________ the volume of the radio. I’m getting deaf.

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PREPOSITIONS PREP006

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition from the choices given.

1. We are very excited __________________ our trip to Spain next week. (AT, WITH, ABOUT, OVER)
2. I am very fond __________________ drinking green tea. (FOR, OF, ABOUT, AT)
3. Almost all politicians were involved __________________ the scandal. (IN, AT, WITH, FROM)
4. I am looking forward ______________ having a meeting with you next week. (WITH, AT, TO, FROM)
5. At the moment, she is recovering __________________ her injuries. (AT, OF, FROM, WITH)
6. I’m dreaming ________________ becoming a famous scientist one day (FOR, WITH, ABOUT, INTO)
7. My cousin is married __________________ a famous American (WITH, FOR, TO, FROM)
8. I am responsible __________________ training the new recruits. (AT, ABOUT, WITH, FOR)
9. Many people took advantage _______________ the low prices offered by the new shop (OF, FOR, WITH, TO)

10. was not quite satisfied _______________ the exam results. (AT, FOR, WITH, ABOUT)

11. The president was thankful __________ everyone who helped in the campaign (TO,WITH, FOR, AT)

12. Everyone in this town will benefit __________________ the new hospital (FROM, WITH, AT, INTO)

13. For two full days, the man was fighting __________________ his life. (UP,WITH, AT, FOR)

14. My dad shouted __________________ me because I didn’t do what he said (TO, AT, WITH, TOWARDS)

15.She insisted __________________ helping me with the dishes. (ON, WITH, FOR, ABOUT)

16.Almost all car companies care __________________ the environment (FOR, AT, ABOUT,WITH)

17. Wearing a seat belt can protect you ____________ being killed in a car. (WITH, OF, ABOUT, FROM)

18.Ten people were killed when a bus collided __________________ a car (INTO, WITH, AT, TOWARDS)

19. The customers came to the shop to complain _____________ their service (ABOUT, AT, ON, FOR)

20. Our atmosphere consists __________________ oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide (INTO, OF, WITH, FOR)

21.We decided __________________ buying the new car. (AGAINST, WITH, AT, OF)

22. Many children depend __________________ their parents for money. (ON, AT, WITH, TO)

23.He graduated __________________ Oxford university (ON, FROM, OUT OF, WITH)

24. The advertising campaign resulted __________________ hundreds of new customers for the company. (TO, FOR, UP, IN)

25.As a scientist, I specialize __________________ marine biology (AT, IN, FOR, WITH)