Question V: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable preposition.

   Traveling (1)….…the London underground (the tube) presents few difficulties(2)……visitors because(3)……the clear color-coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty (4)……spare change with you because there are often long queues (5) …..the large stations if you have enough change you can buy your tickets (6)……a machine. You will find signs which list the stations (7) ……correct fares  near the machines. You should keep the ticket because it is checked (8)…..the destination.

Question IX: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable preposition.

1. When you are late for class, you should apologize …………your teacher.

2. Let’s look these new words ……………in a dictionary.

3. If I have free time, I will see you ………….    ………….. the airport.

4. Four people were injured …………..the demonstration. Three ……….them

are students …………...the university, the fourth is here …………holiday.

5. He arrived ………..London …………6 pm …………a foggy November day.

6. The man ………….beard is the brother ………the girl …………..blue.

7. Jean has spent a lot of money …………travel.

8. The school yard is crowded …………..students.

9. All of us are very keen ………….football.

10. Please explain this exercise ………….me.

11. He always gets ………… well …………..everyone.

Question 3. (10 points) Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word to complete the letter. Write the word in Your answers’part.  There’s an example

Everyone (1) _______ oranges. They are quite sweet and juicy. They are in sections so (2) _________ is very easy to eat them. Some oranges (3) _________ not have seeds. Some (4) _________ thick skins and some have thin skins. The orange tree is beautiful. It has a lot (5) _________ green leaves. The small white flowers smell very sweet. (6) ________ orange tree has a lot of flowers and fruit at the same (7) _________. “Orange” is both a fruit (8) _________ a colour. The (9) _________ of orange is so beautiful that in English we use the name of the fruit (10) _________ the color.

Your answers:

Question 5: Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage. (10point)

41. We’re all very obliged_________ you

42. When the wound has healed_________ you can remove the plaster.

43. Without a fridge, fresh food will go_________ very quickly.

44. I’m faithful_________ my principle.

45. I haven’t heard_________ Mandy since she wrote in July.

46. This service is free_________ charge.

47. They went ahead contrary_________ my advice.

48. The weather was fine, and everyone was making_________ the coast.

49. We’re going_________ Tom’s car tomorrow.

50. Have a card_________ your sleeve.

IX: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable preposition.

   There are many ways ...(1)... enjoying one's summer holidays. you may go ...(2)... a seaside resort, or take a tour or cruise ...(3)... the sea. But I prefer to spend my holidays ...(4)... a farm. In addition to good rest, bathing ...(5)... the river and taking long walks ...(6)... the open air. I always do a bit ...(7)... usual work ...(8).. the field. Summer is a busy season ...(9)... the farmers, so that they are never ...(10)... (11)... work. ...(12)... July the grain crops get ripe, and I help to gather them.

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5............................  6.............................  7..............................  8........................... 9............................  10...........................  11............................ 12......…................

Question 2: Fill each of the numbered blank spaces with the most suitable preposition.

1. The old man was standing there …...... the street corner waiting …...... someone.

2. His story was …… no interest …...…. us.

3. You must not fail to thank him …....... all he has done …........ us.

4. Today’s examinations have tired me …....... . So, I think I’ll turn …........ early tonight.

5. I don’t get …...… very well…......... him.