I/fill in each blank with a suitable preposition

1 That is verry kind.......... you to help me....... this math problem

2. We hope to earn money......our school Y&Y

3 you can particpate.......English speaking club at my shool

4 We are waiting ...the bus stop

5. I`ll wait......you are ready

6. I`m enrolling....the activities

7. Our group is planning to protect the environment...........collecting used glass, paper, and cans

8 Tam had high marks......exams..... working very hard at shool

III. Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10pts)

1. I talked..........her............the phone yesterday.

2. It’s very kind.............you to help me..............my homework.

3. Shall we stop.............the book store..............the way home?

4. He has been absent.............class because..............his illness.

5. We complained.............the boss..............the bad working conditions.

6. What’s wrong...............you? - I’ve got a pain..............my back.

7. I’d like to thank you............. everything you have done..............me.

8. The storm swept.............the village..............the night.

39. When his aunt passed............., he came.............a lot of money.

10. Is it all right if I pay............. cheque or.............. cash?

III. Fill each gap with a suitable preposition. Write your answers in the spaces provided.(10 pts)

1.    Are you certain ________________ the result of your exam?

2.    I am still doubtful ________________ the accuracy of the information he’s given us.

3.    We have to teach children to be obedient ________________ their parents and teachers.

4.    Are you pleased ________________ your new hairstyle?

5.    I am certain that he is innocent ________________ the crime.

6.    Young children are very sensitive ________________ cold.

7.    Do you have any objection ________________ my request?

8.    My brother and I have a lot ________________ common.

9.    The car was so expensive. It was ________________ my reach.

10. Are you acquainted ________________ the girl standing over there?

11. I’m too busy to deal ________________ the problem now.

12. ________________ general, our plan has been a great success.

13. Everyone was surprised ________________ the referee's decision.

14. Now that he’s got a good job, he is independent ________________ his parents.

15. At the moment I’m writing a report ________________ the influence of air pollution.

16. Can you distinguish ________________ a Chinese girl and a Japanese girl?

17. The police are trying to bring the situation ________________ control.

18. The government have done a lot to find a solution ________________ the problem of unemployment.

19. Our environment is ________________ great danger now, and needs much more protection.

20. ________________ the end, he decided to change his job.

. Fill each gap with a suitable preposition. Write your answers in the spaces provided. (10 pts)

1.      Are you _____________ favour _____________ my proposal?

2.      A shop assistant is usually good _____________ dealing _____________ customers.

3.      I’m _____________ the impression that their plan will fail _____________ the end.

4.      They put all the blame _____________ the driver _____________ the accident.

5.      Oh, I’m very short _____________ cash. Can I pay _____________ cheque?

6.      Many species of animals sleep _____________ the day, and look for food _____________ night.

7.      She is hopeful _____________ an improvement _____________ her son's health.

8.      _____________ Christmas, all the streets here are crowded _____________ people.

9.      Sam is engaged _____________ Linda. Their marriage is planned _____________ January 16.

10.    We have arranged to meet _____________ midday _____________ the corner of the street.

III. Fill each gap in the passage with a suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)

The cinema today is a favorite place of …1… to most people, young and old. Hundreds of people …2… the cinema today.

There are many …3… that we can learn from our visit to the cinema. The …4… that we see in the cinema often show us many useful things. They show …5… people in other lands live and think. Sometimes they also show how people in the past lived and …6… . There are also pictures which show many things about  the world of birds and animals. Some pictures, …7…, sometimes spoil the minds of  people, especially those of small boys and girls. Pictures …8… show how people steal, kill, or kidnap, for example, have done a lot of harm. But these same pictures also show how, in the …9…, the criminals are caught and punished, and many people have learnt to obey the law, as a result. Thus, whether such pictures are good or bad …10… on what lesson the person has learnt from them.

1. _____________             4. _____________             7. _____________             10. _____________

2. _____________             5. _____________             8. _____________

3. _____________             6. _____________             9. _____________

IV. Fill each gap of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. (5 x 0.2 = 1.0 pt)
46. How many seasons are there in a year……on…… your country?  
47. When you go to the market, please buy some books and pens ……to…… me.
48. There are some trees ……in…… my house and the lake.
49. Mrs. Nhung and her friends are listening……to…… music at the moment.
50. What ……are you……… going going to Ha Long Bay with them this weekend?  

Fill each gap with a suitable preposition. Write your answers in the spaces given. (10 pts)

1.       Ronald is very good ________________ speaking ________________ public.

2.       The train arrived ________________ the station ________________ exactly 6pm.

3.       She enjoys looking ________________ the sky ________________ hot summer nights.

4.       They often quarrel ________________ each other ________________ little things.

5.       I’ll have to complain ________________ the manager ________________ the bad service here.

6.       John is very ashamed ________________ his attitude ________________ his neighbours.

7.       ________________ average, she spends $20 ________________ books and records a month.

8.       ________________ time ________________ time they eat at a Chinese restaurant.

9.       Many species of birds leave their nests ________________ dawn and come back ________________ dusk.

10.    ________________ the early morning, the temperature on the mountain may fall ________________ zero.