There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistakes and correct it.

1. Because they had spent too many time considering the new contract, the students lost the opportunity to lease the apartment.

Change the following sentences into reported speech

"You must do your homework everyday," said Mrs Hoa to us.

Fill in the blanks with a suitable prepositions.

Jacson was late because he was not aware ..........the time

Three prisoners escaped ...........the prison in May

Measuring money must be very difficult to carry...........

Take an umbrella with you. It will save you ........getting wet on the way home.

V. Fill ONE suitable preposition in each gap to complete the sentences.
1. He's just getting _____________ his severe illness.
2. We complained _____________ the landlord _____________ the condition of the house.
3. I don't know why John insists _____________ blaming me _____________ his failure.
4. Our football team lost _____________ three goals to nil.
5. He took me to the station _____________ his car.
6. We had to postpone the picnic _____________ account _____________ the bad weather.
7. The scientist is completely absorbed _____________ his research work.

 Complete these sentences with ONE suitable preposition. (5pts)

1. To be able to speak English more fluently, learners should spend more time watching programs______ English speaking skill.

2. Those kind-hearted students came to help the poor children in our remote village and left them _____ lots of love and encouragement.

3. The car broke down on our way, but we were lucky enough to arrive __________ Cham Temple not too late in the afternoon.

4. Scientists and educational researchers should do more research __________ how to encourage our students love reading.

5. UNESCO stands _______ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

* Put a preposition into each gap.
1. His son is the most important person ………………………his life.
2. Children’s shoes usually wear ………………………very quickly.
3. She moved to France, but we still keep ………………………touch.
4. She’s put a lot of football posters ………………………in her room.
5. My mother has had the biggest influence ………………………my life.
6. The park was named ………………………a young hero, Le Van Tam.

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.

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?