EXERCISE -1
Prepositions of Direction: To, On (to), In (to)
Complete the following sentences
with the correct preposition:
to, toward, on, onto, in, or into. Some sentences
may have more than one possible correct answer. Remember that a few verbs of
motion take only "on" rather than "onto."
1.
Anna has returned ______ her home town.
2.
The dog jumped ______ the lake.
3.
Are the boys still swimming ______ the pool?
4.
Thomas fell ______ the floor.
5.
The plane landed ______ the runway.
6.
We drove _____ the river for an hour but turned north before we reached it.
7.
The kids climbed ______ the monkey bars.
8.
Joanna got ______ Fred's car.
9.
The baby spilled his cereal ______ the floor.
10.
We cried to the man on the ladder, "Hang ______!"
11.
I went ______ the gym.
12.
Matthew and Michelle moved the table ______ the dining room.
13.
Allan left your keys ______ the table.
14.
Dr. Karper apologized for interrupting us and told us to carry ______ with our
discussion.
15.
I walk ______ the amusement park.
16.
Pat drove Mike ______ the airport.
17.
Glenn almost fell ______ the river.
18.
The waitress noticed that there was no more Diet Pepsi ______ Marty's glass.
19.
Lee and Sarah took the bus that was heading ______ the university.
20.
Mary Sue jumped ______ the stage and danced.
EXERCISE
1 ANSWERS
Correct prepositions are in italics.
1.
Anna has returned to her home town.
2.
The dog jumped in / into the lake.
3.
Are the boys still swimming in the pool?
4.
Thomas fell on / onto the floor.
5.
The plane landed on the runway.
6.
We drove toward the river for an hour but turned north
before we reached it.
7.
The kids climbed on /
onto the monkey
bars.
8.
Joanna got in / into Fred's car.
9.
The baby spilled his cereal on the floor.
10.
We cried to the man on the ladder, "Hang on!"
11.
I went to the gym.
12.
Matthew and Michelle moved the table into the dining room.
13.
Allan left your keys on the table.
14.
Dr. Karper apologized for interrupting us and told us to carry on with our discussion.
15.
I walk to the amusement park.
16.
Pat drove Mike to the airport.
17.
Glenn almost fell in /
into the river.
18.
The waitress noticed that there was no more Diet Pepsi in Marty's glass.
19.
Lee and Sarah took the bus that was heading toward the university.
20.
Mary Sue jumped on / onto the stage and danced.
EXERCISE
– 2
Fill in the correct prepositions
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.
Exercise -2 Answers
1. She learned
Russian at the age of 45.
2. The book was
written by Mark Twain.
3. I’ll show you
the picture of the palace.
4. We can only
get to the camp on foot.
5. He reminds me
of his old history teacher.
6. What are you
talking about?
7. By the
end of next year we will have made over £ 100,000.
8. She always
gets up early in the morning and goes to bed late at night.
9. I went to
work on Tuesday but I didn’t go on Friday.
10. You’ll have
to wait. He’ll be with you in a minute.
11. Philip
waited for her at the movie theatre.
12. He started
learning English in 2005.
13. You have to
pay for the tickets on the day you order them.
14. We are very
proud of this company.
15. It’s very
kind of you to help us.
16. The old man
suffered from a heart attack.
17. Please write
in pencil.
18. It’s about
time you told him the truth.
19. The manager
didn’t take part in the discussion.
20. He‘s very
good at telling jokes.
21. I’ll see you
at the conference
22. We sat down on
the grass and ate our lunch.
23. My parents
got married in the 1970s.
24. There’s a
good restaurant at the end of the street.
25. We usually
have turkey for Thanksgiving.
26. I would like
to travel to Italy next summer.
27. I took a
plane from Munich to Rome.
28. I’d like to
speak with the manager please.
29. I don’t
usually feel tired in the morning.
30. My mother is
abroad so my dad is taking care of us at the
moment.
31. Sonja gets on
the seven o’clock bus in the morning.
32. She always
looks at herself in the mirror.
33. I met Donna at
a party on Friday night.
34. My friend
always borrows money from me.
35. Daria’s books
are lying on the floor.
36. He arrived
at the school building just in time.
37. The audience
threw tomatoes at him.
38. Passengers
are not allowed to use cell phones on airplanes.
39. He is
responsible for what he does.
40. I’m sorry about
the job you didn’t get.
41. I’m very bad
at mathematics.
42. We had to
climb slowly up the hill.
43. He is always
on time.
44. How many
people are on your team?
45. A university
is where you study for a degree.
46. Her next
birthday will be on a Sunday.
47. The new
factory is expected to go online in May.
48. Many of us
eat with fork and spoon.
49. We have been
searching for a web designer for a few weeks now.
50. The TV is in the corner of the room.
EXERCISE - 3
Fill in the correct
prepositions
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.
Exercise – 3
Answers
1. Halloween is
celebrated in the United States on October 31.
2. Are you going
away for the weekend? – I don’t know. It depends on the weather.
3. Don’t kiss
the prince. He might turn into a frog.
4. He felt bad for
no reason at all.
5. I have been
living here for ten years.
6. Have you been
to the cinema recently? Yes I was there a few days ago.
7. I happened to
meet an old friend in town.
8. Have you read
the article? – It was in yesterday’s newspapers.
9. He always
drives at a tremendous speed because he’s always in a
hurry.
10. He is very
fond of good food.
11. He married at
the age of 28.
12. I bought
many things during my stay in New York.
13. According to
the guide there are three hotels in town.
14. I saw him
standing in the queue but I don’t know if he got on the
bus.
15. I want to
post this letter to a friend.
16. I’m going to
Glasgow on Monday. Would you like to come with us?
17. John has got
a very strange taste of clothes.
18. Mum sat in
the back of the car.
19. I’m
interested in basketball but I’m not very good at playing
it.
20. I’m
returning to Spain at the end of the month.
21. My parents
met during the war, in 1943.
22. Is it true
that your mother died of cancer.
23. It was
embarrassing. I didn’t have enough money to pay for the meal.
24. It was on
the radio yesterday morning.
25. It’s a quick
journey from Manchester to Leeds.
26. Jane goes to
the office early on Tuesdays.
27. I saw him
sometime in June.
28. Meet me at
the station.
29. The lights
are moving towards us.
30. My country
is famous for great musicians.
31. Who is that
girl over there in the red dress?
32. I live in
Sweden but every summer I travel to Spain for my
holidays.
33. Turn right at
the end of the street and then it will be right in front of you
34. My sister
has a beautiful apartment. She lives on the third floor.
35. Please sit
down. Mr. Brown will be with you in a moment.
36. I have to
apologize for being late.
37. She tried to
prevent the children from jumping into the water.
38. Sometimes I
have to walk to work and sometimes I go by bus.
39. Thank you for
coming to visit us.
40. The boys met
at the corner of the street.
41. The smallest
room is located to the left of the hall.
42. We entered
the building through entrance number 3.
43. There was a
dark spot on the ceiling.
44. We arrived
just in time to see the Queen.
45. We have to
be at the airport by , at 6 p.m.
46. We ran across the doctor on our way to the
bookshop.
Exercise 4
Fill in the correct
prepositions!
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.
Exercise 4
Answers
1. The two
friends went to the movies by themselves.
2. During the
summer I stayed with my grandparents.
3. I’ll wait for
you at the bus stop.
4. The milk is in
the refrigerator next to the orange juice.
5. She came and
sat beside her husband.
6. After we
saw the television show on bears we drove to the zoo.
7. Throughout
the day, the rain came into the window.
8. The phone
rang in the middle of the night.
9. Some boys
were crawling around under the car.
10. His notebook
fell on the floor.
11. The plane
flew above the clouds.
12. Peter
doesn’t go to work on Fridays.
13. Open your
book on page 9.
14. Can you see
a yellow house on the left?
15. There was a
picture on the wall above the bed.
16. All the
latest computers will be shown at the exhibition.
17. He came to
see how I was getting on.
18. I am very
interested in documentaries on TV.
19. I am
surprised at how much money they want to pay him.
20. Nobody in
the family has heard about the accident.
21. She comes from
a poor family.
22. I am quite
good at art.
23. Jack came
rushing down the stairs.
24. Turn right at
the next traffic lights.
25. Her mother
is looking forward to going to Australia.
26. The film is
based on a novel by John Grisham.
27. John is
totally obsessed with football. He thinks of nothing else.
28. I prefer
coffee to tea.
29. Let’s divide
this money between us.
30. I like
travelling by boat in summer.
31. When I was
younger I was always afraid of going to the dentist.
32. Mary’s in
the kitchen looking for her car keys.
33. Are you
really happy with your life here?
34. He was quite
pleased with the results.
35. This is a
painting by an unknown artist.
36. I am proud of
being a teacher.
37. Don’t worry about
it. Everything will be fine.
38. My father
tells us fascinating stories about his years in the navy.
39. Did you call
attention to their mistake?
40. According
to the headmaster, both of the boys got involved in the fight.
41. Except for
that one, all the sentences were easy.
42. Be careful.
They will lose faith in you.
43. The girls
worked on their lessons for half an hour.
44. He depends on
his sister for help.
45. Miss Wilson is very fond of French food.
EXERCISE 5
Fill in the correct
prepositions!
at - above - about - after - before - behind – by – down -
during - for – from – in - in front of – of - on – out of - 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.
EXERCISE 5
ANSWERS
1. There were over
a thousand people at the concert.
2. You must be over
18 in order to see the film.
3. We are
travelling on the road.
4. He is
suffering from an unknown illness.
5. I listened to
the game on the radio.
6. How are you
getting on at school?
7. Don’t be
impatient with us. We are trying!
8. Could I speak
to Tom please?
9. We didn’t see
the whole performance because we left before the last act.
10. There were
some beautiful pictures on the walls.
11. The march
started in the park. From there we moved to City Hall.
12. Pessimism is
bad for your health
13. He asked his
mother for money.
14. I bought
many things during my stay in New York.
15. My country
is famous for historical sights.
16. I’m not in
a hurry. I can wait.
17. Have you
ever been to the theatre recently?
18. We arrived at
the airport in time for the plane.
19. My
grandfather died of cancer.
20. The resort
lies about 1,500 meters above sea level.
21. His hands
are in front of his face.
22. there’s a
chair behind my desk
23. The thief
jumped out of the window.
24. Both o my
neighbors can take care of the cat while you are gone.
25. I rarely
think about the weather.
26. They were
always arguing about silly things.
27. At first
I found the work very tiring but after a few weeks I got used to
it.
28. My house is at
the end of the road.
29. The article
was in yesterday’s papers.
30. The
classroom is on the fourth floor.
31. I applied for
a few jobs last week, but nobody wrote back.
32. He wants two
seats for the concert on Friday night.
33. You ought to
be ashamed of yourself for coming in with dirty
boots.
34. There’s no
point in going by car if we can’t park near the theatre.
35. he started
his training in November
36. Whom did
they vote for?
37. The bus
stopped at the corner of High Street and congress Avenue.
38. I love
listening to classical music.
39. He is from
Dallas, Texas but he was born in California.
40. She goes to
church every Sunday.
41. It’s 7 a.m.
We need to leave for work at once or else we’ll miss the bus.
42. I asked the
policeman for some information.
43. The great
player hit the ball over the net.
44. Can you find
our holiday beach on the map?
45. Please turn down the volume of the radio. I’m
getting deaf.
EXERCISE 6
Fill in the
blacks with correct prepositions
1. The owner of the hotel is a qualified chef, but he rarely
cooks himself nowadays. However, ______________________ 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 ____________________ I think it was an excellent speech.
3. We went ______________________ 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 ___________ chatting to her friends.
5. We bought a stereo music center that was
______________________ 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
______________________ .
7. A human heart beats 72 times per minute
______________________ .
8. At the beginning of the 16th century,
______________________ of the South American jungles, Balboa became the first
European to look at the Pacific Ocean.
9. The warders who are ______________________ at the Tower of
London to protect valuable jewels are also known as “Beefeaters”.
10. The film “JFK” is being shown ____________________ on
Monday night at 9 p.m. on Channel 4.
11. 150 passengers ______________________ an Alpine train in
Kaprun died when the train caught fire inside a tunnel.
12. While we were ______________________ 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
______________________ of the city.
14. I am afraid the book “Little House of the Prairie”
is ______________________ from the library at the moment. Would you like to
reserve it?
15. Do you pass a newsagent ______________________ 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 ______________________ in order to gain our attention.
17. How long have you been ______________________ ? – 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 ______________________ .
19. In 1984, the British coal miners went
______________________ for almost a year.
20. The number of European and American companies investing
in underdeveloped countries is ______________________ as they take advantage of
lower wages.
EXERCISE 6 ANSWERS
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 the whole 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
foot.
7. A human heart beats 72 times per minute on average.
8. At the beginning of the 16th century, on an expedition 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 a cruise 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
outskirts 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.
EXERCISE 7
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. I 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)
EXERCISE 7 ANSWERS
1. We are very excited about our trip to
Spain next week.
2. I am very fond of drinking green tea.
3. Almost all politicians were involved
in the scandal.
4. I am looking forward to having a
meeting with you next week.
5. At the moment, she is recovering from
her injuries.
6. I’m dreaming about becoming a famous
scientist one day.
7. My cousin is married to a famous
American
8. I am responsible for training the new
recruits.
9. Many people took advantage of the low
prices offered by the new shop
10. I was not quite satisfied with the
exam results.
11. The president was thankful for
everyone who helped in the campaign
12. Everyone in this town will benefit
from the new hospital
13. For two full days, the man was
fighting for his life.
14. My dad shouted at me because I
didn’t do what he said
15. She insisted on helping me with the
dishes.
16. Almost all car companies care about
the environment
17. Wearing a seat belt can protect you
from being killed in a car.
18. Ten people were killed when a bus
collided with a car.
19. The customers came to the shop to
complain about their service.
20. Our atmosphere consists of oxygen,
nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
21. We decided against buying the new
car.
22. Many children depend on their
parents for money.
23. He graduated from Oxford University.
24. The advertising campaign resulted in
hundreds of new customers for the company.
25. As a
scientist, I specialize in marine biology.
PRACTICE TESTS
1. Complete
with at, in, on.
1. ...... night
6. ...... the evening 11. ...... 1996
2. ......
Christmas Day 7. ...... Tuesday 12. ...... the 15th century
3. ...... 17.30
8. ...... 8th June 13. ......the end of my course
4. ...... May 9.
...... weekends 14. ...... the morning
5. ...... summer
10....... Tuesday afternoon 15. ...... half past two
2. Write at,
in, on or /.
1. We often go
on holiday ...... summer.
2. I saw Brenda
...... last week.
3. Do you want
to go to the cinema ...... the weekend?
4. James isn´t
here ...... the moment.
5. Are you
coming ...... Tuesday morning?
6. See you
...... next Friday!
7. I´m almost
ready. We can go out ...... 10 minutes.
8. The film
starts ...... 7.30.
9. The factory
opened ...... 2002.
10. We live
...... the 21st century.
11. Her birthday
is ...... 22nd May.
12. Sally met
her boyfriend ...... last summer.
13. We have
lunch ...... midday.
14. They´re
coming ...... the afternoon.
15. His friends
got married ...... New Year´s Eve.
3. If the
preposition is wrong, write the correct one in the blank. If it´s correct,
write ok.
1. My birthday
is in 23rd May. ......
2. The train
leaves in 10 minutes. ......
3. It doesn´t
rain much on winter. ......
4. The film
starts at 10 o´clock. ......
5. The plane
arrives at Tuesday. ......
6. We have
lessons on Monday morning. ......
7. In Christmas
Day the shops close. ......
8. I play tennis in the weekend. ......
4. Complete
using these prepositions: about, for, of, on, to, with.
1. Peter was
extremely happy ……… his new computer.
2. Her mother
had punished him ……… something he had done that day. But, as he was so
angry ……… her,
she finally let him go out.
3. As soon as
John joined the firm, he became anxious ……… promotion.
4. Her parents
insisted ……… having us to tea.
5. This song
reminds me ……… my last holidays in Barbados.
6. You fell out
with him, didn´t you? Well, I don´t blame you ……… that. He´s a nasty person.
7. - I was fined
……… exceeding the speed limit.
- Pardon?
- I said I was
charged ……… exceeding the speed limit.
8. According ………
this recipe, you must put the cake in the oven for 30 minutes.
9. She´s so
anxious ……… her elderly mother that she can´t sleep well.
10. I had never
dreamed ……… winning the lotto.
5. Complete
with: about, by, from, in, on, round, through, to, with.
1. My dream is
to travel ……… the world.
2. How would you
go? ……… plane?
3. No. ……… boat
and ……… foot.
4. The traffic
in the city was so heavy. It took us two hours to drive ………it.
5. ………
manchester we took the plane ……… London.
6. She doesn´t
seem very happy. ……… fact she looks quite depressed.
7. When the film
finished, we all had tears ……… our eyes.
8. That novel
isn´t ……… Henry James. It´s ……… him.
9. ……… time ………
time he worries ……… his future.
10. The man ………
blue jeans was ……… love ……… the girl ……… glasses.
6. Write the
correct preposition.
1. ……… Easter
we´ve got holidays.
2. I´m meeting
him ……… the weekend
3. I woke up ………
midnight.
4. People
usually put on weight ……… Christmas.
5. See you ………
May!.
6. You must
answer the questions ……… the end of the book.
7. ……… the end,
they reached an agreement.
8. I met them
……… a ship.
9. She´s ……… her
way home.
10. I couldn´t watch the TV show because the children were
……… my way.
PRACTICE TESTS … ANSWERS
Exercise 1:
1. at night 6.
in the evening 11. in 1996
2. on Christmas
Day 7. on Tuesday 12. in the 15th century
3. at 17.30 8.
on 8th June 13. at the end of my course
4. in May 9. at
weekends 14. in the morning
5. in summer
10.on Tuesday afternoon 15. at half past two
Exercise 2:
1. We often go
on holiday in summer.
2. I saw Brenda
last week.
3. Do you want
to go to the cinema at the weekend?
4. James isn´t
here at the moment.
5. Are you
coming on Tuesday morning?
6. See you next
Friday!
7. I´m almost
ready. We can go out in 10 minutes.
8. The film
starts at 7.30.
9. The factory
opened in 2002.
10. We live in
the 21st century.
11. Her birthday
is on 22nd May.
12. Sally met
her boyfriend last summer.
13. We have
lunch at midday.
14. They´re
coming in the afternoon.
15. His friends
got married on New Year´s Eve.
Exercise 3:
1. On
2. Ok
3. In
4. Ok
5. On
6. Ok
7. On
8. At
Exercise 4
1. about
2. for – with
3. about
4. on
5. of
6. for
7. for – for
8. to
9. for
10. of
Exercise 5
1. round
2. by
3. by – on
4. through
5. in – to
6. in
7. in
8. by – about
9. from – to
10. in – in –
with – with
Exercise 6
1. at
2. at
3. at
4. at
5. in
6. at
7. in
8. on
9. on
10. in
