Fill each gap in the sentences below with a correct preposition.

1.     He is quite capable ………… defending himself.

2.     As I was short ………… cash, I borrowed some from my uncle.

3.     It is typical ………… her to turn up late for class.

4.     You are responsible ………… the mess.

5.     I wasn’t aware ………… his motives.

6.     They are so excited ………… their vacation to Brazil!

7.     Are you acquainted ………… that girl over there?

8.     We were all amazed ………… Tom’s success.

9.     He is envious ………… my achievement.

10.  It was so stupid ………… him to say that.

I. Read. Choose the correct sentences.

1.

Alice saw the accident when she was catching the bus.

Alice was seeing the accident when she was catching the bus.

2.

What were you doing when I called?

What did you do when I called?

3.

I didn’t visit my friends last summer holiday.

I weren’t visiting my friends last summer holiday.

4.

It rained heavily last July.

It was raining heavily last July.

5.

While people were talking to each other, he was reading his book.

While people were talking to each other, he read his book.

6.

My sister was eating hamburgers every weekend last month.

My sister ate hamburgers every weekend last month.

7.

While we ran in the park, Mary fell over.

While we were running in the park, Mary fell over.

8.

Were you finding your keys yesterday?

Did you find your keys yesterday?

9.

Who did she dance with at the party last night?

Who was she dancing with at the party last night?

10.

They were watching football on TV at 7 p.m. yesterday.

They watched football on TV at 7 p.m. yesterday.

Fill each gap in the sentences below with a correct preposition.

1.     There's no place ………… home.

2.     People questioned in the survey are selected ………… random.

3.     The kidnappers held their hostages ………… ransom.

4.     My car's in the garage. It's ………… repair.

5.     You do the cooking and I'll wash up ………… return.

6.     It may seem unpleasant but it’ll do good  ………… the long run.

7.     This is crucial ………… the child's development.

8.     It goes ………… saying that he is doing a good job.

9.     Regardless ………… the expense, they just went ahead.

10.  I hate those who are cruel ………… animals.

Ex4. Fill each gap in the sentences below with a correct preposition.

1.     There's no place ………… home.

2.     People questioned in the survey are selected to random.

3.     The kidnappers held their hostages ………… ransom.

4.     My car's in the garage. It's ………… repair.

5.     You do the cooking and I'll wash up ………… return.

6.     It may seem unpleasant but it’ll do good  ………… the long run.

7.     This is crucial ………… the child's development.

8.     It goes ………… saying that he is doing a good job.

9.     Regardless ………… the expense, they just went ahead.

10.  I hate those who are cruel ………… animals.

Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle.

1. He has thought ___________ a good solution ___________ the problem.

2. Have you anyone ___________ mind ___________ the job?

3. I was ___________ a hurry, so I chose a book ___________ random.

4. He has collected over a thousand signatures ___________ support ___________ his protest.

5. Bill is engaged ___________ Linda and their marriage has been planned ___________ 14 February.

6. The house is ___________ fire! Send ___________ the fire brigade!

7. It goes ___________ saying that Gerald will be chosen ___________ the captain of the team.

8. ___________ the last four months VN Index has increased slightly ___________ value.

9. In war time men ___________ 18 and above were called ___________ for military service.

10. ___________ the whole, Mary has spent too much ___________ clothes recently.

Fill each gap in the sentences below with a correct preposition.

1.     He is sure to stand ………… his friends ………… any circumstances.

2.     He flew ………… a rage because I took no notice ………… him.

3.     There isn’t much sense ………… warning him ………… the dangers of the trip, he knows it all himself.

4.     Her taste ………… clothes is admirable, she’s very particular ………… what she wears.

5.     She was ………… the point ………… saying something, but, changing her mind, remained silent.

6.     Just say something to cheer Laura …………, she is ………… low spirits today.

7.     There was hardly anything to say ………… support ………… his plan.

8.     With so much work ………… hand, I can hardly think ………… having a day off.

Fill each gap in the sentences below with a correct preposition.

1.     His opinions are similar ………… mine.

2.     Bill is quick ………… losing his temper.

3.     This belief is common ………… many ethnic groups.

4.     This camera is inferior ………… the one I used to own.

5.     I’m much obliged ………… all your support.

6.     Is he eligible ………… promotion?

7.     A good dictionary is indispensable ………… learning a foreign language.

8.     The judge found him innocent ………… the crime.

9.     She seems to be indifferent ………… public opinion.

10.  He is very considerate ………… his employees.

Read the following texts carefully and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

On Saturday afternoon I left my hand bag on the bus. In it were my cheque book, address book and my purse, which contained about £50 in cash and some credit cards. When I realized what I had done, it was too late. I didn't know what to do; I am 72 years old, was a long way from home, and I was quite worried. In fact, I stood by the side of the road and just cried. A young man asked me what was wrong and I explained what had happened to me. He gave me some money for my bus fare home. When I told the bus driver what had happened he said I should keep the fare. I got home safely and the telephone rang soon after. It was the manager of City Bus, the company that owned the bus on which I had left my handbag. He said that they had my handbag and he offered to drive over to return it. I had my handbag back, amazingly with all its contents untouched. I would just like to say how wonderful everybody was who helped me on that day, and how much I appreciate their kindness and honesty.

Mrs. A. Jackson, Newland.

1. What is the writer trying to do in her letter?

A.Make a complaint

B. Show her thanks

C.Report a theft

D. Make an enquiry

2. What will the reader learn from the letter?

A. You should not carry much cash in the handbag.

B. Travelling by bus is too difficult when you are old.

C. There are some kind people in Newland.

D. You should always have the correct bus fare.

3. Why did the writer cry?

A. She was late.

B. She was lost.

C. She was poor.

D.She was anxious.

* Fill in each blank with a correct preposition.
1. Jeans are sold all ………………the world.
2. What is your opinion ………………her latest novel?
3. The group posted the name of the men ………………the Internet.
4. We should turn ………………all the electric appliances when leaving our room.

* Put the following words in the correct order.
5. my roommate / When I / already / this morning, / woke up / had left /.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. forget / to / Don’t / when / bring back / you / come tomorrow / my dictionary /.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………