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

1.       This is none __________ my business. It’s __________ to you to decide.

2.       They are thinking __________ pulling __________ the old theater.

3.       The police came just __________ time to bring the riot __________ control.

4.       Many kinds of rare animals are now __________ danger __________ extinction.

5.       They can't use the office __________ present as it's __________ repair.

6.       Due to the weather condition, we have to put __________ the trip __________ the time being.

7.       Her father has left __________ Japan __________ a business trip.

8.       Her father has a great influence __________ her __________ character.

9.       __________ a doctor, I’d like to congratulate you __________ your recovery from your illness.

10.    While we were __________, someone broke __________ our house.

Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition. (10 pts)

1.       The students were angry _______________ being treated _______________ children.

2.       We can only guess _______________ her reason _______________ leaving her job.

3.       He said he broke the vase _______________ accident but I know he did it _______________ purpose.

4.       The police succeeded _______________ bringing the strike _______________ control.

5.       The temperature here rarely falls _______________ zero _______________ winter.

6.       Jane is very good _______________ Maths but she’s ignorant _______________ history.

7.       _______________ first we didn’t like him, but now all of us regard him _______________ our best friend.

8.       Tom and Bill have nothing _______________ common. In fact, there’s no comparison _______________ them.

9.       Some animals look for food _______________ night, and sleep _______________ the day.

10.    We can’t do anything ______________ the situation now. It’s _______________ our control.

Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition. (10 pts)

1.       The students were angry _____________ being treated _____________ children.

2.       We can only guess _____________ her reason _____________ leaving.

3.       He said he broke the vase _____________ accident but I know he did it _____________ purpose.

4.       The police succeeded _____________ bringing the strike _____________ control.

5.       The temperature here rarely falls _____________ zero _____________ winter.

6.       Jane is very good _____________ Maths but she’s ignorant _____________ history.

7.       _____________ first we didn’t like him, but now all of us regard him _____________ our best friend.

8.       Tom and Bill have nothing _____________ common. In fact, there’s no comparison _____________ them.

9.       Some animals look for food _____________ night, and sleep _____________ the day.

10.    _____________ arrival at the hotel, she insisted _____________ seeing the hotel manager.

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

1.       Jackson was late ________________ work because he was not aware ________________ the time.

2.       Take an umbrella ________________ you. It‘ll save you ________________ getting wet.

3.       I'll pick her ________________ at 8 o'clock ________________ my way to the party.

4.       They have just left. Hanoi ________________ Da Lat ________________ their holiday.

5.       They've just rewarded her ________________ an ipad ________________ her good study.

6.       Admission ________________ university depends ________________ examination results.

7.       ________________ first I found the work very tiring, but I have got used ________________ it now.

8.       I can't put up ________________ people who are cruel ________________ animals.

9.       Due ________________ the rain, they had to postpone the match ________________ the next day.

10.   I’m very concerned ________________ the situation but there is nothing I can do ________________ it.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

John invites Ann to his party. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.Anne: “Make yourself at home.”          John: “____________”

A. Thanks! Same to you.

B. That’s very kind. Thank you. 

C. Not at all. Don’t mention it

D. Yes, Can I help you?

III. Fill each blank with a suitable preposition or adverb particle to complete each of the following sentences. (20 pts)

Question 1: Should I pass _____ wealth now or wait until I die?

Question 2: They live _____ the money they earn from growing tobacco.

Question 3: They employed him because of his skill in dealing _____ the journalists.

Question 4: They are planning to close _____ the factories as they are making no profit.

Question 5: She's going to have to face _____ to the fact that he's not going to marry her.

Question 6: We've just come _____ from Amsterdam.

Question 7: I could get on _____ the ironing while I'm waiting.

Question 8: You should really turn _____ the radio as you are studying.

Question 9: I am looking forward _____ meeting my family in the spring break.

Question 10: She has been looking _____ some new fashion magazines.

Question 11: They were shocked when they found _____ they had been cheated.

Question 12: As a newcomer, I hope I can keep up _____ the speed of the class.

Question 13: Ricky has run _____ of time in the final test.

Question 14: It is better that you put _____ another coat before going out.

Question 15: Before coming into a Japanese house, customers should take _____ their shoes.

Question 16: The old building block may be pulled _____ very soon.

Question 17: We need to take _____ oxygen continuously to survive.

Question 18: After we heard her story, we really empathized _____ her and her family.

Question 19: The new companies in the city hope to cooperate _____ each other to gain more money.

Question 20: A system of LED lighting has been set _____ in the stadium for the football match.

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.

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.