* Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. It is hard ………………us to persuade him to believe what we said.
2. Vietnamese prefer riding motorbikes ………………walking to walk.
3. The young birds depend ………………their parents for food in several weeks.
4. Many workers wish that they signed labor contracts ………………the companies.
1. How long is she planning to stay……………….you?
2. We haven’t seen Jane……………..a while.
3. I drove……………several hotels…………my way………the gas station.
4. The young birds depend …………their parents for food…………several weeks.
5. This job is a lot different…………….what I’m used to.
6. Most students are interested ………………sports.
7. The teacher divided the class……………..five groups.
8. His breakfast consists…………….dry bread and a cup of tea.
9. Their yard is separated…………..the factory…………a tall fence.
10. ………..Friday, Maryam wanted to visit the mosque…………….Hang Luoc Street.
III. There is ONE mistake in each sentence. Underline out and correct it. (1.0 pt)
1. They said the support service will be set up the next month. ____________
2. Vietnamese prefer riding motorbikes than walking to work. ____________
3. Before he had finished his studies, he went to America. ____________
4. You should go by train, it would be much cheap. _____________
* Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. It is wrong ………………him to get so angry over such a little thing.
2. She was standing ………………her husband and her eldest son.
3. It was impossible ………………him to convince her that he was right.
4. The image of my family preparing for Tet has gone ………………my heart.
5. I’m beginning to like Japanese food. I certainly prefer rice ………………potatoes.
6. I can’t imagine how those students could study ………………such poor conditions!
* Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. It is wrong ………………him to get so angry over such a little thing.
2. She was standing ………………her husband and her eldest son.
3. It was impossible ………………him to convince her that he was right.
4. The image of my family preparing for Tet has gone ………………my heart.
5. I’m beginning to like Japanese food. I certainly prefer rice ………………potatoes.
6. I can’t imagine how those students could study ………………such poor conditions!
IX. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. He felt that they were making fun ..... him, though he could not understand why.
2. He wasn’t able to cope ... the stresses and strains of the job.
3. We have to improve and increase mass participation... sports.
4. This goes beyond the boundaries ... what is accepted.
5. My parents never put any pressure... me to get a job.
6. You can dial 114 in case of fire ... dealing area codes.
7. She gave up German in order to concentrate.. her French.
8. Parents need to continue to empathize ... the child.
IV. Fill in each blank with a correct preposition. 2. We will provide you __________ plastic bags. 3. We're afraid to say that we don't agree __________ your project. It causes many bad things ___________ the environment. 4. Tom's parents was disappointed ________ him because he failed the final test. 5. Take an umbrella ________ you. It will save you _________ getting wet on the way home 6. The boy keeps _________ asking his father _________ protecting the environment. 7. The streets are full __________ garbage 8. We are all responsible _________ keeping the environment clear and clean. 9. The park was littered _____________ bottles and cans after the festival 10. They protect these precious thing _________ being stolen. 11. The garbage bins put around the school yard is to prevent lazy students ___________ littering 12. These pollutants come __________ the land. 13. The small garden is covered __________ new grass. 14. we must do something _________ the pollution here. 15. I can get the area __________ this map
* Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. It took a long time for the British economy to recover ………………the effects of the war.
2. Jennifer has looked ………………her new dictionary for several days but she hasn’t found it yet.
3. This report goes ………………the causes of rising unemployment rate and offers some solutions.
4. The players were substituted because they failed to live ………………to their coach’s expectations.
5. Seeing the heavy traffic jam from a distance, Eric turned ………………and took an alternate rout.
6. Phong was putting ………………his shoes while chewing some bread – he was late for school again.
7. When university students come to the city to start the new school year, the rent will go ……………….
8. The prices have gone ………………rising recently despite the government’s efforts to bring them down.
9. Lots of houses along this street will be pulled ………………soon to make way for the new metro project.
10. City dwellers are more likely to suffer ………………stress and anxiety than people who live in the countryside.
Exercise 2: Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition. 1. Maryam was really impressed ___________ the beauty of Hue. 2. It seems difficult ___________ me to meet her now. 3. He doesn’t depend ___________ his parents. 4. If you have any trouble, ask ___________ help. 5. This guidebook is full ___________ useful information. 6. We still keep in touch ___________ each other although we live away from each other. 7. He will go to China ___________ the end ___________ this week. 8. She went out ___________ saying a word. 9. What do you often do ___________ the weekends? 10. She was born ___________ September 15th
*Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. Last Wednesday witnessed a sudden drop in raw oil price.
A. significant B. gradual C. sharp D. considerable
2. It is hard for us to …………………him to believe what we said.
A. mushroom B. upgrade C. surround D. persuade
3. I wish that dog would stop barking. It’s driving me ………………….
A. mad B. angry C. waiting D. upset
4. My …………………has grown up without the experience of a world war.
A. generation B. destine C. system D. children
5. The government is running a campaign to promote adult ………………….
A. literature B. illiteracy C. literacy D. sense
6. …………………used to be an image associated with our soldiers in the past.
A. Leather shoes B. Rubber sandals C. Boots D. Sneakers
7. My friends were all extremely …………………when they heard I’d lost my job.
A. tolerant B. sympathetic C. obedient D. confident
