EXERCISES ON PREPOSITIONS Teacher: Đỗ Thúc Công ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fill in each gap with a correct preposition Fill in each gap with a correct preposition 1.The letter I wrote was full … . mistakes. 1.The letter I wrote was full … . mistakes. 2.I don’t like going up ladders. I’m afraid height. 2.I don’t like going up ladders. I’m afraid height. 3.Kate is very proud . her younger brother. 3.Kate is very proud . her younger brother. 4.The station platform was crowded people waiting for the train. 4.The station platform was crowded people waiting for the train. 5.She is a very honest person. I don’t think she is capable .telling a 5.She is a very honest person. I don’t think she is capable .telling a lie. lie. 6.Our house is similar . yours. 6.Our house is similar . yours. 7.I suggested we should all go out for a meal but nobody else was 7.I suggested we should all go out for a meal but nobody else was keen…… .the idea. keen…… .the idea. 8.Ms. Sanders is friendly . everyone. 8.Ms. Sanders is friendly . everyone. 9.I’m accustomed living here. 9.I’m accustomed living here. 10.You look bored. You don’t seem interested what I’m saying. 10.You look bored. You don’t seem interested what I’m saying. 11.The editor is responsible ……… what appears in a newspaper. 11.The editor is responsible ……… what appears in a newspaper. 12.We stayed at home because Cathy wasn’t very keen going out. 12.We stayed at home because Cathy wasn’t very keen going out. 13.She’s very good at caring ……………. the sick. 13.She’s very good at caring ……………. the sick. 14.She’s capable doing the job. 14.She’s capable doing the job. 15.Cricket is quite different . baseball. 15.Cricket is quite different . baseball. 16.The garden is abundant . roses. 16.The garden is abundant . roses. 17.Can you tell me how many men were absent . work last week? 17.Can you tell me how many men were absent . work last week? 18.I certainly hope that David is aware . all the problems involved. 18.I certainly hope that David is aware . all the problems involved. 19.Hurry up or we will lose track . the animal. 19.Hurry up or we will lose track . the animal. 20.Vietnam is rich natural resources. 20.Vietnam is rich natural resources. 21.He was sad . his friend’s failure. 21.He was sad . his friend’s failure. 22.The day seems perfect . a picnic. 22.The day seems perfect . a picnic. 23.There’s really no need for you to be frightened . the interview. 23.There’s really no need for you to be frightened . the interview. 24.You were kind . me when I asked you for some help. 24.You were kind . me when I asked you for some help. 25.That fashion magazine is full . advertising for women’s clothes 25.That fashion magazine is full . advertising for women’s clothes 26.These days everyone is aware the dangers of smoking. 26.These days everyone is aware the dangers of smoking. 27.Smoking is harmful your health. 27.Smoking is harmful your health. 28.Don’t give up hope yet. Be confident yourself. 28.Don’t give up hope yet. Be confident yourself. 29.I think the conference was very successful the whole. 29.I think the conference was very successful the whole. 30.You don’t like it, do you? - . the contrary, I love it. 30.You don’t like it, do you? - . the contrary, I love it. 31.Mr. Johnson said he was . favor of doing the work right away. 31.Mr. Johnson said he was . favor of doing the work right away. 32.Albert is 85 and lives alone. He needs somebody to take care . him. 32.Albert is 85 and lives alone. He needs somebody to take care . him. 33.Diane is from Boston but now she lives in Paris. She left Boston 33.Diane is from Boston but now she lives in Paris. She left Boston Paris when she was 19. Paris when she was 19. 34.Sally is often not well. She suffers very bad headaches. 34.Sally is often not well. She suffers very bad headaches. 35.It wasn’t easy but in the end we succeeded finding a solution to the 35.It wasn’t easy but in the end we succeeded finding a solution to the problem. problem. 36.The secretary provided me a great deal of information. 36.The secretary provided me a great deal of information. 37.This car isn’t mine. It belongs Mike. 37.This car isn’t mine. It belongs Mike. 38.He didn’t take advantage . the opportunity. 38.He didn’t take advantage . the opportunity. 39.You have to study hard to keep pace . your classmates. 39.You have to study hard to keep pace . your classmates. 40.I wrote to the company asking them more information about the 40.I wrote to the company asking them more information about the job. job. 41.We spent the evening listening music. 41.We spent the evening listening music. 42.English provides the access . world scholarship and world trade. 42.English provides the access . world scholarship and world trade. 43.Many people regard him . one of the greatest scientists in the 43.Many people regard him . one of the greatest scientists in the world. world. 44.What time did they arrive . London? 44.What time did they arrive . London? 45.Thank you for looking my mother while she was ill. 45.Thank you for looking my mother while she was ill. 46.I’ve been searching my keys. 46.I’ve been searching my keys. 47.Were you able to make use . the book I lent you last week? 47.Were you able to make use . the book I lent you last week? 48. the past, people did a great deal of work by hand. 48. the past, people did a great deal of work by hand. 49.Every student should spend . least two hours on his homework every 49.Every student should spend . least two hours on his homework every night. night. 50.Vehicles account . air pollution in the cities. 50.Vehicles account . air pollution in the cities. 51.Some large cities may have to ban cars . the city center to wipe 51.Some large cities may have to ban cars . the city center to wipe out smoke. out smoke. 52.Dr W. K Davis is regarded . the leading specialist in that field. 52.Dr W. K Davis is regarded . the leading specialist in that field. 53.Once used , these minerals can be recycled. 53.Once used , these minerals can be recycled. 54.Don’t forget to write me while you’re away. 54.Don’t forget to write me while you’re away. 55.Tomorrow morning I have to catch a plane. I’m leaving my 55.Tomorrow morning I have to catch a plane. I’m leaving my house . the airport at 7.30 house . the airport at 7.30 EXERCISES ON PREPOSITIONS Teacher: Đỗ Thúc Công ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56.I looked . my keys but I couldn’t find them anywhere. 56.I looked . my keys but I couldn’t find them anywhere. 57.I’ve applied a job at the factory. I don’t know if I’ll get it. 57.I’ve applied a job at the factory. I don’t know if I’ll get it. 58.Don’t worry about arranging our holiday. I’ll take care that. 58.Don’t worry about arranging our holiday. I’ll take care that. 59.I spoke Sue this morning. 59.I spoke Sue this morning. 60.The tender plants need protection … . the cold weather. 60.The tender plants need protection … . the cold weather. 61.Scientists are trying to search . alternative fuels. 61.Scientists are trying to search . alternative fuels. 62.Wildlife preserves are the areas where animals are protected . 62.Wildlife preserves are the areas where animals are protected . their natural environment. their natural environment. 63.Conservation is also concerned the reclaiming of land. 63.Conservation is also concerned the reclaiming of land. 64.He was sad . his father’s death. 64.He was sad . his father’s death. 65.People must be made fully aware . the harm we are causing to 65.People must be made fully aware . the harm we are causing to the environment. the environment. 66.Mark decided to give up sport so that he could concentrate . his 66.Mark decided to give up sport so that he could concentrate . his studies. studies. 67.He ran as fast as he could, but he was not able to keep pace . his 67.He ran as fast as he could, but he was not able to keep pace . his brother. brother. 68.When she arrived in Britain, she wasn’t used to driving . the left. 68.When she arrived in Britain, she wasn’t used to driving . the left. 69.Granny is completely deaf. You’ll have to make allowance . her. 69.Granny is completely deaf. You’ll have to make allowance . her. 70.Take advantage . the chance to do some sightseeing while you are 70.Take advantage . the chance to do some sightseeing while you are here. here. 71.Are you aware . the regulations concerning the use of guns? 71.Are you aware . the regulations concerning the use of guns? 72.There’s no need to make such a fuss . it. 72.There’s no need to make such a fuss . it. 73.The child is very quick arithmetic. 73.The child is very quick arithmetic. 74.Are you acquainted this man? 74.Are you acquainted this man? 75.Your father was kind David. 75.Your father was kind David. 76.Smog is commonly found most major cities. 76.Smog is commonly found most major cities. 77.Minerals are taken the earth. 77.Minerals are taken the earth. 78.The museum is now open all visitors. 78.The museum is now open all visitors. 79.He’s very brave. He’s not afraid . anything. 79.He’s very brave. He’s not afraid . anything. 80.Our flat is . the second floor of the building. 80.Our flat is . the second floor of the building. 81.I’m sorry I haven’t written you for so long. 81.I’m sorry I haven’t written you for so long. 82.Women are used . going places by themselves. 82.Women are used . going places by themselves. 83.Do you usually shake hands when you are introduced . someone? 83.Do you usually shake hands when you are introduced . someone? 84.Tomorrow morning I have to catch a plane. I’m leaving my 84.Tomorrow morning I have to catch a plane. I’m leaving my house the airport. house the airport. 85.When I’d finished my meal, I asked the waiter the bill. 85.When I’d finished my meal, I asked the waiter the bill. 86.Did you go on holiday . yourself? 86.Did you go on holiday . yourself? 87.There are many interesting places to visit the city, . instance, the 87.There are many interesting places to visit the city, . instance, the botanical garden or the art museum. botanical garden or the art museum. 88.Scientists cannot account the disappearance of the dinosaurs. 88.Scientists cannot account the disappearance of the dinosaurs. 89.The enemy set fire …… . the whole village before making a retreat. 89.The enemy set fire …… . the whole village before making a retreat. 90.You have to move this box to make room . the new TV set. 90.You have to move this box to make room . the new TV set. 91.I haven’t sent letters to her for a long time. In fact we have lost 91.I haven’t sent letters to her for a long time. In fact we have lost touch . each other. touch . each other. 92.I’m very busy . my lessons and tasks today. 92.I’m very busy . my lessons and tasks today. 93.Children are fond . sweets. 93.Children are fond . sweets. 94.The laser beam must be very intense so that it can drill the 94.The laser beam must be very intense so that it can drill the most delicate bones. most delicate bones. 95.He left London . New York last year. 95.He left London . New York last year. 96.Tom’s away … the moment. 96.Tom’s away … the moment. 97.I explained the problem the police. 97.I explained the problem the police. 98.Mrs. Words suffers bronchitis. 98.Mrs. Words suffers bronchitis. 99.Concentrate the road when you’re driving. 99.Concentrate the road when you’re driving. 100.We always have the same food every day. I’m fed up . it. 100.We always have the same food every day. I’m fed up . it. . natural environment. their natural environment. 63.Conservation is also concerned the reclaiming of land. 63.Conservation is also concerned. the train. 5.She is a very honest person. I don’t think she is capable .telling a 5.She is a very honest person. I don’t think she is capable .telling