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.

V. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. (10 points)

1. I am interested________ reading books.

2. She is tired________ living in the city.

3. This restaurant is famous________ Chinese food.

4. The ambulance will be there________ a bout 5 minutes.

5. Bobby started school________ the age of five.

6. I am very keen________ music.

7. Na got up late this morning because her alarm clock didn’t go________.

8. I’m looking forward________ seeing in June.

9. Could I help you________ your bag?

10. They are traveling to the airport________ a bus.

Exercise 4. Fill a suitable preposition in each blank.

1.   Mrs Vui always prides ………………of…….….her cooking.

2.                 It is safe to keep medicine …………….….locked cupboards.

3.  Lipton tea is different…………………….………Dilmah tea.

4.  How ……………….….. going to Vinh Market this afternoon ?

5.  Mr John is very interested ………… the history of Viet Nam.

6.  When my parents arrived home, I was waiting………….a phone call.

7.  Mary regretted not bringing a lot of clothes…………..her. It was very cold.

8.  Hoa got up late as her alarm clock didn’t go………………..

9.  Would you mind if I had a look ……………………… your luggage ?

10. Because of the heavy storm, the ship moved up and………..the water.

Exercise 5. Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle.

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?

Exercise 6.  Fill in each space with a suitable preposition.

1. Tell me what is wrong…………………doing this job.

2. She is bad……………………..gathering sources of information.

3. Why don't you bring……………a raincoat?

4. What aspect……………learning English do you find difficult?

5. My friend works ……………a national bank in Ho Chi Minh city.

6. I look forward…………….hearing from my mother in Singapore.

7. His village lies near the foot of a mountain and……………a river.

8. I met him in 1999…………..those days I didn't pay attention to him.

9. My shoes are dirty. I'd better take them…………..before I come in.

10. The park was named…………..a young hero, Le Van Tam.

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.

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.

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.