_Preposition (1)

Ex1.
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition

1. The price of electricity is going up _____ August.
2. They came to visit us _____ my birthday.
3. Did you have a good time _____ Christmas?
4. The children are really excited _____ their summer vacation.
5. We were very disappointed ____ the organization of the festival.
6. John missed a lot of lessons. He was ill _____ January to March.
7. Helen had said goodbye to everybody in the class _____ she left for the
hometown.
8. My cat is very fond _____ fish. (fond of = like = keen on)
9. I waited _____ 10 o’clock and then went home.
10. I can’t remember exactly when the accident happened. I think it was _____
nine and half past nine.
11. Are you acquainted _____ the lady?
12. _____ the children left, the house was very quiet.
13. These photographs were taken ____ a friend of mine.
14. The river Rhine flows ____ the North sea.
15. I shall meet you _____ the corner ____ the street.
16. I always come ____ school _____ foot.
17. He had learned the whole poem _____ heart. (learn by heart = rote learning)
18. He has waited ____ her for a long time.
19. He’s not very keen ____ watching football, but his wife is.
20. Are you worried _____ the final examination?
Ex2. Choose the correct answer

1. My friend paid ………….. the dinner. (on, for, to)
2. I have subscribed …………… four magazines. (to, of, by)
3. The players cooperated ………………. one another. (of, with, to)
4. Aditya likes listening ……………… classical music. (to, of, by, in)
5. My father relies …………… his best friend Mohan. (to, with, on) = base on
6. Rahul has got himself registered ……………… the computer course. (of, to,
for)
7. The two monkeys started …………….. each other. (on, at, over)
8. Presently my father is engaged ………………. starting a business. (in, on)
9. You are advised to refrain …………….. smoking. (to, from, by, in)
10. My brother agreed ……………….. my conclusions. (for, with, by)
Ex3. Mark the correct answer

1. Be careful when you walk ____________ the street.
A. through
B. above
C. across
D. up
2. Please, go ___________ the stairs carefully.
A. below
B. down
C. through
D. at
3. Put the toys _______ the basket, please.
A. on
B. in
C. up
D. through
4. I saw them. They were walking __________ the town.
A. into
B. under
C. towards
D. above
5. The dog is ___________ the bed.
A. through
B. between
C. into
D. under
6. He fell ___________ the bridge but he was OK.
A. over
B. under
C. up
D. off
7. I like skiing ___________ big mountains.
A. up
B. down
C. over
D. across
Ex4. Mark the correct answer

1. _____ time _____ time I will examine you on the work you have done.
A. From / to B. At / to C. In / to D. With / to
2. This village is inhabited _____ tens of thieves.
A. with B. to C. by D. for
3. God has bestowed _____ me many graces.
A. on B. for C. to D. with
4. Make a comment _____ this sentence!
A. to B. in C. on D. about
5. He’s a very wealthy man; a few hundred pounds is nothing _____ him.
A. for B. with C. to D. about
6. She does not show much affection _____ him.
A. with B. in C. for D. to
7. The clerk _____ that counter said those purses were _____ sale.
A. in/ for B. at/ on C. at/ in D. on/ on

8. Someone broke into the shop and made _____ with several TVs and videos.
A. of B. up C. out D. off
9. Old people like to descant _____ past memories.
A. in B. with C. on D. for
10. You should comply _____ the school rules.
A. to B. about C. with D. in
Put in at, on or in
1. Mozart was born in Salzburg _______1756.
2. I haven’t seen Kate for a few days. I last saw her ______ Tuesday.
3. The price of electricity is going up _____ October.
4. I’ve been invited to the wedding _______ 14 February.
5. Hurry up! We’ve got to go ___ five minutes.
6. I’m busy now but I’ll be with you _____ a moment.
7. Jenny’s brother is out of work _______ the moment.
8. There are usually a lot of parties _______ New Year’s Eve.
9. I hope the weather will be nice ______ the weekend.
10. Saturday night I went to bed ______ 11 o’clock.
11. I don’t like travelling _______ night.

12. We travelled overnight to Paris and arrived ______ 5 o’clock _______ the
morning.
13. The course begins _______on 7 January and ends sometime _______ April.
14. It was quite a short book and easy to read. I read it ___ a day.
15. The telephone and the door bell rang ______ the same time.
16. I might not be at home _______ Tuesday morning but I’ll probably be there
_______ the afternoon.
17. Mary and Henry always go out for a meal _______ their wedding anniversary.
18. Henry is 63. He’ll be retiring from his job _____ two years’ time.
19. My car is being repaired at the garage. It will be ready _____ two hours.
20. We sat in the shade. It was too hot to sit ___ the sun.
21. Did you go to Germany ______ business or ______ holiday?
22. Can I pay ______ credit card? Yes, of course. But it’s cheaper if you pay _____ cash.
23. He got married ___ 17, which is rather young to get married.
24. There was an interesting program __on___ the radio this morning.
25. In my opinion, violent films should not be shown ____ television.
26. When you do the exam, you’re not allowed to write ____ pencil.
27. The earth travels around the sun ______ a speed of 107,000 kilometers an hour.
28. Look! That car is ______ fire! Please call the fire brigade.
29. I pressed the wrong number _____ mistake.
30. It’s a long journey. Let’s stop somewhere _____ the way and have a meal.
Complete the advertisement for a supermarket. Put in

between, for, in, of, with, to.
Why not shop at Greenway Supermarket? You’ll find the cost (1) ______ your
weekly shopping is much lower. There’s quite a contrast (2) ______ other stores.
Here’s one example (3) ______ this: from today many of our products have a price
reduction (4) ______ five percent! But this is not the only one reason (5) ______
Greenway’s success. We’re proud of our good relationship (6) ______ our
customers. We believe there is simply no substitute (7) ______ quality. And there
is no lack (8) ______ choice at Greenway. That’s the difference (9) ______
Greenway and ordinary stores.
Complete the sentences using one of the following nouns + correct preposition.
(bài này các bạn tra từ ở trang 198 để làm)
connection, difference, demand, contact, solution, reason, damage, need,

invitation, attitude, increase, cheque, cause, advantage, difficulty
1. The ….. the fire at the hotel last night is still unknown.
2. The ….. living alone is that you can do what you like.
3. Money isn’t the ….. every problem.
4. There has been an …..the number of road accidents recently.
5. There are some …… British and American English.
6. When Paul left home, his …… his parents seemed to change.
7. The firm closed down because there wasn’t enough …… its product.
8. When I opened the envelope, I was delighted to find a ….. £500.
9. Bill and I used to be good friends but I don’t have much ……him now.
10.Carol has decided to give up her job. I don’t know her….. doing this.
11.I’ve had an….. Laura’s barbecue.
12.The accident caused some ……the car.
13.Unfortunately there was some …..the arrangement.
14.We need to provide more shelters for the homeless, so there’s a ….. more
houses.
15.The two companies are completely independent. There is no ….. them.
Put in the correct preposition.
1. I was delighted __________ the present you gave me.

2. It was very nice __________ you to do my shopping.
3. Why are you so rude __________ your sisters? Can’t you be nice
__________ them?
4. Were you disappointed __________ your exam results?
5. We always have the same food every day. I’m fed up__________ it.
6. I can’t understand the people who are cruel __________ animals.
7. Linda doesn’t look very well. I’m worried __________ her.
8. It was a bit careless __________ you to leave the door unlocked.
9. Are you angry __________ what happened?
10.I’m sorry __________ what I said. I hope you’re not angry __________me.
11.The people next door are furious __________ us __________ making so
much noise last night.
12.Are you excited __________going on holiday next week?
13.I was shocked __________ what I saw.
14.We weren’t very impressed __________his appearance.
15.Are you still upset __________ what I said to you?
16.I felt sorry __________ the children when we went on holiday.
17.His letter was full __________ mistakes.
18.The Italian city of Florence is famous __________ its art treasures.
19.Kate is very fond __________her younger brother.
20.Are you afraid __________ snakes? - Yes, I’m terrified __________ them.
21.You don’t seem interested__________ what I’m saying.
22.Did you know that Liz is engaged __________ a friend of mine?
23.I’m not ashamed __________ what I did. In fact, I’m quite proud
__________ it.
24.I suggested we should all go out for a meal but nobody else was keen
__________ the idea.
25.These days everybody is aware __________ the dangers of smoking.
26.The station was crowded __________ people waiting for the train.
27.Why are you always so jealous __________ other people?
28.I’m tired __________ doing the same thing every day.
29.Her children have all been successful __________ their chosen careers.
30.I’m a bit short __________ money. Can you lend me some?
31.I’m not very good__________ repairing things.
32.The film is different__________ what I’d expected.
33.I’m sure you are capable __________ passing the exam.
34.Who was responsible __________ all that noise last night?
35.Our house is similar __________ yours. Perhaps yours is a bit larger.
36.She’s totally dependent __________ her parents.
37.The fungus is not harmful __________ humans. Smoking is harmful
__________ your health.
38.Many young people want to be independent __________ their parents
nowadays.
39.I’m very grateful __________ her __________ her help.
40.He didn’t trust me. He was suspicious __________me.

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Ex1.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition

2. They came to visit us _____ my birthday.

3. Did you have a good time _____ Christmas?

4. The children are really excited _____ their summer vacation.

5. We were very disappointed ____ the organization of the festival.

6. John missed a lot of lessons. He was ill _____ January to March.

8. My cat is very fond _____ fish. (fond of = like = keen on)

9. I waited _____ 10 o’clock and then went home.

11. Are you acquainted _____ the lady?

13. These photographs were taken ____ a friend of mine.

14. The river Rhine flows ____ the North sea.

16. I always come ____ school _____ foot.

18. He has waited ____ her for a long time.

Ex2. Choose the correct answer

2. I have subscribed …………… four magazines. (to, of, by)

3. The players cooperated ………………. one another. (of, with, to)

8. Presently my father is engaged ………………. starting a business. (in, on)

10. My brother agreed ……………….. my conclusions. (for, with, by)

Ex3. Mark the correct answer

2. Please, go ___________ the stairs carefully.

3. Put the toys _______ the basket, please.

4. I saw them. They were walking __________ the town.

5. The dog is ___________ the bed.

6. He fell ___________ the bridge but he was OK.

7. I like skiing ___________ big mountains.

Ex4. Mark the correct answer

2. This village is inhabited _____ tens of thieves.

3. God has bestowed _____ me many graces.

4. Make a comment _____ this sentence!

A. for B. with C. to D. about

6. She does not show much affection _____ him.

A. in/ for B. at/ on C. at/ in D. on/ on

9. Old people like to descant _____ past memories.

10. You should comply _____ the school rules.

3. The price of electricity is going up _____ October.

4. I’ve been invited to the wedding _______ 14 February.

5. Hurry up! We’ve got to go ___ five minutes.

6. I’m busy now but I’ll be with you _____ a moment.

7. Jenny’s brother is out of work _______ the moment.

8. There are usually a lot of parties _______ New Year’s Eve.

9. I hope the weather will be nice ______ the weekend.

10. Saturday night I went to bed ______ 11 o’clock.

11. I don’t like travelling _______ night.

21. Did you go to Germany ______ business or ______ holiday?

25. In my opinion, violent films should not be shown ____ television.

Complete the advertisement for a supermarket. Put in

connection, difference, demand, contact, solution, reason, damage, need,

Put in the correct preposition.

1. I was delighted __________ the present you gave me.

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