I/Fill in each of the following sentence with a preposition to complete the sentences.

1. Much of the meaning must be inferred______ the context

. 2. Do you approve ______ my idea?

3. She doesn't approve ______ my leaving school this year.

4. He succeeded ______ getting a place at art school.

5. I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded ______ making her angry

6. He is prevented by law ______ holding a license.

7. The high price of all kinds of goods could deter people ______ buying them.

8. You can't stop people ______ saying what they think.

9. Having salary from £2600 to £3000, depending______ experience.

10. Whether we need more food depends______ how many people turn up.

11. Do you think he'll agree______ their proposal?

12. We are here to provide good service ______ the public.

13. He agreed ______ them about the need for change.

14. Does the quality of teaching depend ______ class size?

15. He either resigned or was sacked, depending ______ who you talk to.

16. There's nothing to stop you______ accepting the offer.

17. It would depend______ the circumstances.

18. Nothing would prevent him _____ speaking out against injustice.

19. He was the sort of person you could depend______ .

20. I agree ______ her analysis of the situation.

I. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper preposition:

1.He's annoyed ............. you for not getting in contact ............. him.

2. .................. all means, bring your dog but keep it ........... control.

3. .................... his teens, Scott Joplin took ................. the piano.

4.I warned them .......................... surfing in this area but they took no notice ..................... me.

5.My friend laughed .................... me when I mistook a cow ........................... a bull.

FILL EACH BLANK IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITH A SUITABLE PREPOSITION OR ADVERB PARTICLE.

a.Magda put the blanket___her son to keep him warm as he slept___the night.

b.I am sorry I interrupted you. Please, go___. I really want to hear the end___your story.

c.When Mrs.Sims saw the kids playing___the roof she screamed, "You kids had better come___from there, right now!"

d.Normally,___New Year's Eve, it's tradition to kiss the one you love___midnight.

e.Frankie started working for her law firm___1995

Fill each gap in the sentences below with a correct preposition.

1.     He is sure to stand ………… his friends ………… any circumstances.

2.     He flew ………… a rage because I took no notice ………… him.

3.     There isn’t much sense ………… warning him ………… the dangers of the trip, he knows it all himself.

4.     Her taste ………… clothes is admirable, she’s very particular ………… what she wears.

5.     She was ………… the point ………… saying something, but, changing her mind, remained silent.

6.     Just say something to cheer Laura …………, she is ………… low spirits today.

7.     There was hardly anything to say ………… support ………… his plan.

8.     With so much work ………… hand, I can hardly think ………… having a day off.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to each of the following question.
Don't take any notice of all his complaints about his health; there's nothing wrong with him.

A. You can ignore all his talk of being ill; he's actually perfectly healthy.

B. Try to avoid the subject of his health as I am tired of hearing all about his complaints.

C. Don't listen to him talking about his health; it's his favorite subject.

D. If you let him, he would talk only about his ill- health though actually he is quite healthy.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to each of the following question.

Don't take any notice of all his complaints about his health; there's nothing wrong with him

A. You can ignore all his talk of being ill; he's actually perfectly healthy

B. Try to avoid the subject of his health as I am tired of hearing all about his complaints

C. Don't listen to him talking about his health; it's his favorite subject

D. If you let him, he would talk only about his ill- health though actually he is quite healthy

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.