Complete the sentences with the prepositions from the box. Tick V the sentences which have prepositions of time.

1. I talk to my mum _______ the phone every weekend.     

2. Maria texted me that she would be home _______ 10 minutes.    

3. Phong waited ________ an hour. Then he called Ann and said that he had to leave. 

4. Where's Ms Lan? - She's in the _______ room. She's having a video conference. 

5. Telepathy might be the most popular way to communicate ______ 2050. 

Use the prepositions below to complete the passage. Some prepositions may be used more than once: over - on - down - in - from - at

                                                       Plankton

Plankton, the most basic part of the ocean food chain, is found (1) ....................... huge amounts (2) ................................ the oceans of the world. Slightly (3) .......................... half of it consists of tiny plants called diatoms. The rest is microscopic animals and fish eggs. (4) ............................... the Arctic Ocean to the Antarctic Ocean, it is relied (5) ..................................... as a food source by many fish. (6) ........................... areas where there is no plankton, such as (7) ............................... the bottom of the sea, there are fewer fish and they eat whatever floats (8) ...................................... to them. The small fish that live (9) .................................. plankton are, (10) ............................. turn, eaten by larger fish. Even larger fish feed (11) ................................. them. The whole cycle of life in the sea depends (12) .................................. plankton.

ADJ+PREPOSITIONS

I. Suply the suitable prepositions.

1.      It’s time she ceased to be so dependent …on……… her parents.

2.      She should be independent…on……them.

3.      You don’t want to get involved…in…….that kind of bussiness.

4.      He now has an excellent job and he is keen …on……it.

5.      He was convicted ……of….burgarly and sentenced…to ……three years in prison.

6.  We’re really indebted…to……..you for all the help you you’ve given us.(= greateful)

7.      The concert hall was filled……with ……music students. (= full of)

8.      I don’t think I am very susceptible…to……..advertising. (likely to be affected)

9.      He’s incapable……of…….even driving a nail in straight.( ≠ capable/able)

10.  We were all surprised……at ….their sudden decision to leave the district.

11.  How long has she been married ……to ….him?

12.  I’m afraid Kirsty is jealous……of …..her younger sister. (= envious)

13.  The committee is composed mainly …for …….. local trademen. ( be comprised of)

14.  It’s immaterial .... with ……..me whether our neighbours approve or not. (not important to)

15.  He denies he’s guilty …of …….. spreading rumours.

16.  I feel really bored……about ……… my current job.

17.  Were you disappointed……in …..your exam results?

18.  I’ m terribly sorry ……about …. the noise last night. We were having a party.

19.  We are really feel sorry …about …… that poor old man.

20.  Are you accustomed ……to ….. your new life  here?

21.  Our new teacher is so kind …to …….. us.

22.  He is always scared …of ……..crossing streets.

23.  I’m  hopeless ……at …… singing. (=very bad )

24.  Who was responsible ……for …. The noise last night?

25.  The city centre is always crowded …with ……… tourists.

26.  Nowadays everybody is aware …of …… dangers of smoking.

27.  I’m really grateful ……to……you…for ….. your advice.

28.  nam was successful ………..his entrance exam to university.

29.  our delivery is free ……….. charge.

30.  I was glad ……….. my exam results  (happy)

31.  I’ve finished writing my essay but I’m not very happy ………it.

32.  Don’t be afraid. We’re safe …………danger now.

33.  I’m really glad ……….a rest.

34.  He’s hungry …………knowledge.

35.  She is too hard ………..those kids.  ( = unkind)

36.  Don’t feel inferior ……….. anyone.  (≠  superior)

37.  Be loyal ………..your friends. (= faithful/ ≠ disloyal)

38.  I’m busy …………. my accounts.

39.  Jack is averse ………. hard work. (≠ fond)

40.  Jane is crazy …….. dancing.

41.  The judge was deaf ………..our appeal. ( = unwilling)

42.  Mary is very dear ……….. us.

43.  Are you certain……….. success?

44.  He is not equal ……….the task.

45.  Fred is not fit …….. this job. (= suitable )

46.  His qualification is not equivalent………..his degree.

47.  John is concerned ………. Mary. ( = worried/ anxious)

48.  Who is cocerned…………the project? (= involved)

49.  aren’t you ashamed ………youself?

50.  John is not strong ………languages.

2. Study the prepositions. Then complete the sentences with the prepositions. Listen and check.

(Nghiên cứu các giới từ. Sau đó hoàn thành câu với giới từ. Nghe và kiểm tra lại.)

1. The dictionaries are.............. the shelf.

2. The teacher's mobile is..............drawer.

3. The laptop is..............the speakers.

4. The student's chairs are..............their desks.

5. The poster is..............teacher's table.

6. Harry's coat is..............his chair.

7. Eva's bag is..............her desk.

8. The clock is..............the board.

9. The board is......... the student's desks.

10. Harry's pen is..... his notebook.