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Prepositions & Articles exercises  A. Prepositions Exercise 1: Choose the best option to complete the following sentences 1. When studying abroad, Mary was very happy to get a phone call _____ her parents. A. to B. for C. of D. from 2. Why don’t we stay ______ home _______ a change? A. from/ as B. at / with C. at / for D. at/ on 3. A horse is always mounted ______ the left side. A. on B. to C. from D. at 4. What would you like to have _____ lunch? A. at B. in C. for D. of 5. Surgeons use lasers _______ miraculously accurate scalpels. A. for B. as C. of D. with 6. The Medical Center is close______ the school. A. to B. at C. next D. from 7. Once scientists fully understand the cause ____ a disease, it becomes easier for them to find a cure ___ it. A. of / of B. of / from C. from / in D. of / for 8. There is a shop _____ front _____ my house. A. at / in B. out / next C. in / of D. of / in 9. He jumped ______ until the stinging return to his feet. A. on and off B. out and in C. down and up D. up and down 10. The only way ______ cross the river is ______ swim. A. to / to B. of / by C. on / to D. in / by 11. The summer is over. Pupils and students have to go ______ to school on Monday. A. back B. on C. through D. into 12. He threw stones _____ his attackers, trying to drive them _____. A. to / out B. for / up C. at / away D. at / up 13. The medical center is close ______ the campus. A. to B. up C. for D. with 14. I haven’t gone there _____ ages. A. with B. in C. for D. of 15. Most college football games are played ______ Saturdays. A. at B. in C. with D. on 16. Leaves turn color _______ the autumn. A. for B. on C. at D. in 17. _____ the whole, I enjoy the movie. A. On B. In C. At D. Up 18. She’ll come home ______ April. A. on B. in C. at D. for 19. The art museum is located next _____ the museum of natural history on State Street. A. to B. for C. on D. with 20. Minh was born_____ Ho Chi Minh city. A. on B.at C.in D. up 21. Mai graduated _______ the University of Education. A. from B. at C. in D. for 22. English is spoken in many countries all _____ the world. A. in B. over C. at D. from 23. _______ many areas of the world, wars have made lives more miserable. A. on B. from C. in D. at 24. When we arrived _______ the station, the last train had just gone. A. in B. at C. for D. from 25. Approaching ______ the village, we saw the village common in the distance. A. at B. in C. to D. x 26. Fortunately, the company offered _____ me the job I had applied. A. to B. for C. with D. x 27. The pop singer has always received a large number of letter _____ her fans. A. of B. from C. to D. on 28. She was very surprise _____ the grade she received. A. on B. of C. at D. about 29. Blue grass music is somewhat different ____ other types of country music A.to B. from C. with D. upon 30. I’m not familiar _____that song. A. to B. with C. of D. on 31. We are here to provide you _____ the best service possible. A. of B. with C. to D. for 32. Lan doesn’t spend much money ____ clothes. A. over B. at C. on D. with 33. His computer is not capable _____ running this software. A. to B.on C. of D. about 34. The property was divided equally _____ his son and daughter. A. from B. between C. in D. over 35. They are talking ______ one another ______ their last trip. A. with/ about B. with/ on C. to/ about D. A and B 36. Peter, together _______ his wife, paid us a visit last week. A. of B. with C. along D. in 37. Nowadays, most of young people are involved ______ learnirng English. A. of B. with C. along D. in 38. Are you interested _____ learning English? A. of B. with C. along D. in 39. I’m so happy to hear from Mary because I haven’t seen her ______ last year. A. for B. on C. since D. A and B 40. He is very sucesssful _____ his job. A. for B. with C. in D. of 41. You are old enough to live _____ yourself, you should not depend _____ parents so much. A. in/ in B. on / on C. by / with D. of/ to 42. When Mr. Pike was young, he was keen ______ playing football. A. of B. on C. at D. in 43. Mary is the most beautiful girl _______ the three sisters. A. in B. of C. with D. on 44. I have no interest ______ playing chess. A. at B. from C. of D. in 45. When he was young, he was very keen _____ playing sport to keep himself fit. A. at B. on C. in D. of 46. If you earn a good salary, you can be independent _____ your parents. A. of B. for C. from D. away 47. I will be responsible ______ what I do. A. with B. for C. from D. on 48. You cannot do well two jobs _____ same time. A. in B. at C. on D. for 49. Before you decide to choose a job, you ought to take all the factor ______. A. into B. at C. of D. among 50. If you don’t want to get ______ trouble again, please get _____ early and go to work _____ time. A. into/ up/ in B. in/ up / on C. on/ away/ by D. on/ up/ with 51. The assignment must be submitted ______ the end ______ the week. A. from / of B. at/ of C. from/ to D. in/ of 52. Many people believe that natural resources will never be used ______ A. out B. up C. of D. away 53. Pupils and students enrich the mind______ knowledge they get from class. A. without B. for C. with D. from 54. Farmers get rid ______ weeds by spraying. A. off B. of C. out D. away 55. The government invested a great deal of money in irrigation to protect fields ______ drought. A. out B. about C. from D. off 56. Drivers should slow _______ on this road because it is slippery after rains. A. on B. down C. up D. to 57. Pollution has bad effect ______ our life. A. of B. to C. with D. on 58. Before you light ______ a cigarette, remember to ask for permission. A. up B. down C. on D. off 59. It’s very kind ______ you to offer us a lovely dinner. A. of B. from C. for D. to 60. The woman was pale and weak because ________ the lack ______ fresh air. A. for / on B. on / for C. of / of D. of / for 61. I’m not good _______ English. I think I should spend more time _______ it. A. in / at B. at / on C. at / in D. on / at 62. An umbrella I what I need now, it’s raining . I’ll give it _____ tomorrow. A. up B. away C. back D. over 63. I couldn’t find any place to go ______ holiday. A. at B. for C. up D. on 64. I’m fed ______ doing the same work everyday. A. out of B. forward to C. on to D. up with 65. Have you ever thought ______ giving up smoking? A. over B. of C. on D. at 66. If you don’t know the meaning of the word, you should look it ______ in the dictionary. A. out B. in C. up D. on 67. She has tried ______ several shoes but she can’t find suitable ones. A. at B. in C. out D. on 68. The party begin at 7 o’clock and I’ll pick you _____ at 6: 30. A. on B. up C. away D. of 69. I come _____ an ancient city, sometimes referred ______ as the Athens of the North. A. on / as B. up / to C. over / to D. from / to 70. The house is ______ fire. Please call ______ help! A. at / to B. for / at C. on / for D. up / for 71. An apple stand _____ the New York State. A. for B. on C. up D. at 72. She keeps ______ complaining ______ the weather. A. in / of B. on / about C. out / about D. on / in 73. Some pessimistic persons think that the world’s resources will run ____ in some day. A. off B. of C. out D. on 74. Let’s get acquainted _____ the newcomer. A. to B. of C. with D. about 75. We don’t have time to think it ______ . A. on B. up C. out D. over 76. I object ______ being kept waiting. Why can’t you be _____ time? A. at / in B. for / in C. to / on D. at / on 77. You aren’t aware _____ the time, are you ? You are always late ______ work. A. of / for B. for / of C. on / at D. on / for 78. If someone knocks _____ the door ______ night, don’t open it. A. on / at B. at / at C. up / in D. at / on 79. Everything is available _______ the operation. A. of B. on C. from D. for 80. He is very keen _____ English, but he is not good ______ listening. A. at / on B. on / at C. at / at D. to / of 81. Your hairstyle is quite similar _____ me. A. from B. with C. of D. to 82. Nguyen Du devoted all his lifetime ______ writing. A. for B. to C. in D. from 83. I bought a coat ______ my mother _______ the supermarket. A. from / for B. for / at C. for / from D. for / in 84. She was very surprised ______ the grade she received. A. at B. on C. of D. about 85. We might need more food, depending ______ how many people turn up. A. for B. on C. at D. with 86. Jane doesn’t spend much money ______ clothes. A. over B. about C. at D. on 87. A sign warned motorists ______ dangers. A. of B. for C. about D. A and C 88. They translated the letter ______ French. A. for B. with C. into D. about 89. Since she graduated, Anne has no longer been dependent _____ her parents for financial support. A. to B. on C. upon D. B and C 90. Catherine became accustomed _____ spicy foods when she was traveling. A. to B. on C. for D. about 91. Table salt is composed _____ two elements, sodium and chlorine. A. to B. around C. of D. for 92. Is there enough ______ that salad _____ everyone. A. of/ for B. with / for C. to / to D. on / with 93. Washington state is famous ______ its apples. A. in B. for C. of D. with 94. People who are afraid ______ heights are called acrophobias. A. of B. on C. in D. to 95. Water is essential ______ all life. A. on B. for C. in D. with 96. Were you aware ______ the regulations against smoking in this area? A. in B. with C. of D. about 97. I’m not familiar ______ that song. A. to B. of C. with D. about 98. This movie is based ______ a true story. A. about B. on C. to D. with 99. This variety of seed inferior _____ the type I planted last year. A. with B. upon C. up D. to 100. Thank you very much ______ what you have done for me. A. of B. up C. for D. about 101. The opposite ______ “old fashion” is “modern”. A. at B. of C. to D. in 102. House cats are distantly related ________ lions and tigers. A. in B. to C. of D. about 103. Is this type of soil suitable ______ growing tomatoes? A. for B. about C. in D. at 104. If you are not satisfied ______your essay, then I suggest that you rewrite it. A. to B. on C. with D. about 105. Do you belong ______ any clubs or organisations? A. on B. to C. for D. up 106. We should concentrate ______ solving this problem before we discuss the other ones. A. on B. in C. to D. at 107. Most essays consist ______ an introduction, a body and a conclusion. A. in B. of C. about D. with 108. People want friends they can rely _____ . A. up B. of C. in D. on 109. The accident resulted ______ several minor injuries. A. on B. in C. of D. at 110. Congratulations ______ your success! A. to B. on C. in D. up 111. My brother was married _______ one of the most famous actresses. A. to B. up C. with D. about 112. William insists ______ getting up early,even on weekens. A. on B. to C. toward D. for 113. What does this symbol refer _____? A. on B. to C. for D. forward 114. Many companies participated ______ the trade fair. A. for B. in C. to D. up 115. Did you hear the news ______ TV or read it ______ the newspaper? A. at / on B. on / in C. in / in D. for / on 116. This book is based _____ part on fact. A. in B. upon C. at D. on 117. _____ general, I found zoology to be the easier subject than botany. A. On B. In C. At D. With 118. The police blamed the mother ______ neglecting her child. A. to B. for C. with D. of 119. She returned ______ China after spending much time abroad. A. in B. from C. to D. at 120. Tom has tried hard hard to keep pace _____ his classmates. A. to B. with C. at D. for 121. I have lost touch ______ Huong for 2 years. A. with B. of C. from D. to 122. Pay attention ______ all the traffic sign when you are travelling in the street. A. of B. to C. for D. with 123. Have you taken notice ______ the “Stop” sign? A. at B. to C. from D. of 124. Teacher, are we expected to learn all the new words ______ heart? A. in B. at C. by D. to 125. She always takes good care _____ her children. A. for B. in C. of D. with B. Articles Exercise 1: Put a/ an/ the in each space, or leave the space blank: 1.We went by _____ train to _____ west of England. 2.______ who live in ______ Netherlands are called Dutch. 3.______ judge sent me to _____ prison for ______ ten years. 4.______ Columbus was one of _____ people to cross _____ Atlantic. 5.As ______ captain of ______ ship, I have _______ complete authority. 6.David learned to play _____ violin when he was at _______ university. 7.______ Trafalgar Square is near ______ Charing Cross Station. 8.Did you read _____ book I lent you _____ last week? 9.We’ll put up ______ shelves and then go to ______ café for something to eat. 10.Is that ______ present Bill gave you for ______ Christmas. Exercise 2: Choose the best option to complete the following sentences 1. My mother goes to church in ______ morning. A. x B. every C. the D. a 2. I eat ______orange everyday. A. an B. orange C. the orange s D. any orange 3. Harry is a sailor. He spends most of his life at _____ sea. A. a B. an C. the D. X 4. There are billions of stars in _____ space. A. a B. an C. X D. the 5. He tried to park his car but _____ space wasn’t big enough. A. the B. a C. an D. X 6. Can you turn off _____ television, please? A. the B. a C. an D. X 7. We had _____ dinner in a restaurant. A. a B. an C. x D. the 8. We had _____ meal in a restaurant. A. a B. an C. the D. X 9. Thank you. That was ______ very nice lunch. A. a B. an C. the D. X 10. ______rose is my favourite color. A. a B. an C. the D. X 11. When was _____ computer invented? A. a B. an C. the D. X 12. My daughter plays _____ piano very well. A. the B. a C. an D. X 13. Mary loves _____ flowers. A. a B. an C. the D. X 14. Jill went to ______ hospital to see her friend. A. x B. the C. a D. an 15. Mrs Lan went to ______ school to meet her son’s daughter. A. x B. the C. a D. an 16. Carol went to ______ prison to meet her brother. A. the B. a C. an D. X 17. Sandra works at a big hospital. She’s _______. A.nurse B. a nurse C. the nurse D. an nurse 18. She works six days _____ week. A. in B. for C. a D. X 19. ______ is a star. A. Sun B. A sun C. The sun D. Suns 20. What did you have for ______ breakfast this morning. A. x B. a C. an D. the 21. London is _____ capital of England. A. an B. a C. x D. the 22. When ______ invented? A. was telephone B. was the telephone C. were telephones D. were a telephone 23. We visited _______ two years ago. A. Canada and the United States B. the Canada and the United States C. the Canada and United States D. Canada and United States 24. Are you going away next week? No, _______ week after next. A. a B. the C. some D. X 25. We haven’t been to ______ for years. A. cinema B. the cinema C. a cinema D. any cinema 26. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was ______ journey. A. three hour B. a three- hours C. a three- hour D. three- hours 27. If you live in _______ foreign country, you should try and learn the language. A. the B. x C. an D. a 28. Did your train leave from ______ ? A. the 8 Platform B. an Platform 8 C. some Platform 8 D. Platform 8 29. I can’t work here. There’s so much ______. A. noise B. noises C. the noise D. a noise [...]... at home A the Japanese B Japan C the Japan D Japanese 36 A man and a woman were standing outside my house looked English but I think _ woman was foreign A the / a B a / the C a/ a D the / the 37 John sat on _ chair nearest the door A the / a B a / the C a /a D the / the 38 For breakfast I had _ sandwich and _ apple The sandwich wasn’t very nice A the / an B a / the C a / an D the / the... / the C a / an D the / the 39 I would love to live by _ sea A the B a C an D X 40 What is longest river in world? A the/ a B a / the C a / a D the / the 41 This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine newspaper is in my bag but I don’t know where magazine is A a /a B a / the C the / the D the / a 42 We live in big house in middle of the village A a / a B a / the C the... haven’t got radio A a /a B a / the C the / the D the / a 52 It was a beautiful day _ sun shone brightly in _ sky A a / a B a / the C the / the D the / a 53 It is said that Robinhood robbed _ rich and gave the money to _ poor A a /a B a / the C the / the D the / a 54 Life is not so easy for _ unemployed A the B a C an D X 55 Many people were killed in the accident The bodies of _ dead were . on and off B. out and in C. down and up D. up and down 10. The only way ______ cross the river is ______ swim. A. to / to B. of / by C. on / to D. in / by 11. The summer is over. Pupils and. Prepositions & Articles exercises  A. Prepositions Exercise 1: Choose the best option to complete the following. of D. with B. Articles Exercise 1: Put a/ an/ the in each space, or leave the space blank: 1.We went by _____ train to _____ west of England. 2.______ who live in ______ Netherlands are called

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