* Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition.
1. The bottle is full ………………water.
2. He was successful ………………his job.
3. What do you often do ………………weekends?
4. If I had today ………………, I would go to the seaside.
5. Yesterday Nga was absent ………………class because she was ill.
6. Mount Pinatubo, which is a volcano ………………the Philippines, erupted in 1991.

* Complete each sentence with a word formed from the word given.
1. English is ………………………taught in Viet Nam's Secondary Schools. (primary)
2. As she is 18, she wants to become ………………………of her parents. (depend)
3. Your car is very ………………………. It hardly seems to use any petrol at all. (economy)
4. They are going to hold a party in celebration of their ………………………wedding anniversary. (fifty)

Mark the letter A B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

1 thought she was ill because she was absent from class yesterday.

A. She might have been ill because she didn't go to school yesterday.

B. She should have been ill because she didn't go to school yesterday.

C. She must have been ill because she didn't go to school yesterday.

D. She could have been ill because she didn't go to school yesterday,

Mark the letter A B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

1 thought she was ill because she was absent from class yesterday.

A. She might have been ill because she didn't go to school yesterday.

B. She should have been ill because she didn't go to school yesterday.

C. She must have been ill because she didn't go to school yesterday.

D. She could have been ill because she didn't go to school yesterday.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition:

1. I have some tickets available _______ you.
2. Are you capable _______ that job?
3. He is accustomed _______ driving fast like this.
4. Are you confident _______ what she has said?
5. The room was available _______ 2 people.
6. Finally, Jack is successful _______ his trade.
7. This theatre is often crowded _______ viewers.
8. Your bag is similar _______ mine.
9. The bottle is full _______ water.
10. Poison is harmful _______ humans.
11. Cheques are useful _______ travellers.
12. Are you successful _______ your experiment?
13. She got back safe _______ her adventure.

14. It was very lucky _______ me that my bag was found.
15. He seems friendly _______ everyone in the village.
16. She was sad _______ my refusal.
17. Quang Linh is popular _______ folk songs.
18. Yesterday Nga was absent _______ class because she was ill.
19. Contrary _______ his doctor’s orders, he has gone back to work.
20. He took advantage _______ this opportunity to explain why he had done that.

IV. Fill each blank with a suitable preposition. (10 pts)

1.      Many people have died ___________ AIDS so far.

2.      The victim was taken to hospital, but was dead ___________ arrival.

3.      Who's that woman ___________ the blue dress?

4.      I think the conference was very successful ___________ the whole.

5.      He is sure to support his friends ___________ any circumstances.

6.      We were wrong ___________ the election results.

7.      ___________ my opinion, it would be nice to live in town.

8.      On hearing the joke we all burst ___________ laughter.

9.      New ideas are not easy to cope ___________.

10.  She's recovered ___________ her illness.

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.

Fill in each blank with a correct preposition.

45. We will provide you ……………………plastic bag.

46. The teacher divided the class ……………………two groups.

47. She tried to prevent the dog ……………………running into the road.

48. I can’t look the word ……………………because I don’t have a dictionary.

49. Tom’s parents were disappointed ……………………him because he failed the final test.

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

Fill in the blank with a suitable idiomatic expression:

1. She was furious that she was being…….

2. I haven't sent letters to her for a long time. In fact, we have………. each other

3. Have they . ............the No Smoking" sign?

4. I'd like to……….this opportunity to explain the difficulty I have met

5. He ran as fast he could, but he was not able to……… his brorher

6. We have to ...... these difficult situations

7. Be calm and don't............ such triffles