Fill in the correct prepositions

about – at – by - for – from – in – of – on – to - with

1. She learned Russian ____________ the age of 45.

At
By
2. The book was written ____________ Mark Twain.

OF
3. I’ll show you the picture ____________ the palace.

On
4. We can only get to the camp ____________ foot.

OF
5. He reminds me ____________ his old history teacher.

abot
6. What are you talking ____________ ?

At
7. ____________ the end of next year we will have made over £ 100,000.

In At
8. She always gets up early ____________ the morning and goes to bed late ____________
night.

On On
9. I went to work ____________ Tuesday but I didn’t go ____________ Friday.

In
10. You’ll have to wait. He’ll be with you ____________ a minute.

For
11. Philip waited ____________ her at the movie theatre.

In
12. He started learning English ____________ 2005.

for
13. You have to pay ____________ the tickets on the day you order them.

Of
14. We are very proud ____________ this company.

Of
15. It’s very kind ____________ you to help us.
From a heart attack.
16. The old man suffered ____________

With
17. Please write ____________ pencil.
Abou
18. It’s ____________ time you told him the truth.
t In
19. The manager didn’t take part ____________ the discussion.

At
20. He‘s very good ____________ telling jokes.

At
21. I’ll see you ____________ the conference

On
22. We sat down ____________ the grass and ate our lunch.

In
23. My parents got married ____________ the 1970s.
 At
24. There’s a good restaurant ____________ the end of the street.

For
25. We usually have turkey ____________ Thanksgiving.

To
26. I would like to travel ____________ Italy next summer.

From Munich to Rome.

27. I took a plane ____________
28. I’d like to speakWith
____________ the manager please.

In
29. I don’t usually feel tired ____________ the morning.

Of At
30. My mother is abroad so my dad is taking care ____________ us ____________ the moment.

On
31. Sonja gets ____________ the seven o’clock bus in the morning.

At
32. She always looks ____________ herself in the mirror.

At On
33. I met Donna ____________ a party ____________ Friday night.

From
34. My friend always borrows money ____________ me.

On
35. Daria’s books are lying ____________ the floor.

In
36. He arrived at the school building just ____________ time.

At
37. The audience threw tomatoes ____________ him.

On
38. Passengers are not allowed to use cell phones ____________ airplanes.

For
39. He is responsible ____________ what he does.
Abou
40. I’m sorry ____________ the job you didn’t get.
41. I’m very badt____________
At mathematics.

Up
42. We had to climb slowly ____________ the hill.

In
43. He is always ____________ time.

On
44. How many people are ____________ your team?

For
45. A university is where you study ____________ a degree.

On
46. Her next birthday will be ____________ a Sunday.

In
47. The new factory is expected to go online ____________ May.

With
48. Many of us eat ____________ fork and spoon.

For
49. We have been searching ____________ a web designer for a few weeks now.

In
50. The TV is ____________ the corner of the room.

Answers:
She learned Russian at the age of 45.
2. The book was written by Mark Twain.
3. I’ll show you the picture of the palace.
4. We can only get to the camp on foot.
5. He reminds me of his old history teacher.
6. What are you talking about?
7. By the end of next year we will have made over £ 100,000.
8. She always gets up early in the morning and goes to bed late at night.
9. I went to work on Tuesday but I didn’t go on Friday.
10. You’ll have to wait. He’ll be with you in a minute.
11. Philip waited for her at the movie theatre.
12. He started learning English in 2005.
13. You have to pay for the tickets on the day you order them.
14. We are very proud of this company.
15. It’s very kind of you to help us.
16. The old man suffered from a heart attack.
17. Please write in pencil.
18. It’s about time you told him the truth.
19. The manager didn’t take part in the discussion.
20. He‘s very good at telling jokes.
21. I’ll see you at the conference
22. We sat down on the grass and ate our lunch.
23. My parents got married in the 1970s.
24. There’s a good restaurant at the end of the street.
25. We usually have turkey for Thanksgiving.
26. I would like to travel to Italy next summer.
27. I took a plane from Munich to Rome.
28. I’d like to speak with the manager please.
29. I don’t usually feel tired in the morning.
30. My mother is abroad so my dad is taking care of us at the moment.
31. Sonja gets on the seven o’clock bus in the morning.
32. She always looks at herself in the mirror.
33. I met Donna at a party on Friday night.
34. My friend always borrows money from me.
35. Daria’s books are lying on the floor.
36. He arrived at the school building just in time.
37. The audience threw tomatoes at him.
38. Passengers are not allowed to use cell phones on airplanes.
39. He is responsible for what he does.
40. I’m sorry about the job you didn’t get.
41. I’m very bad at mathematics.
42. We had to climb slowly up the hill.
43. He is always on time.
44. How many people are on your team?
45. A university is where you study for a degree.
46. Her next birthday will be on a Sunday.
47. The new factory is expected to go online in May.
48. Many of us eat with fork and spoon.
49. We have been searching for a web designer for a few weeks now.
50. The TV is in the corner of the room.

AGAINST – AT – BEHIND - BELOW – BY - DOWN – FROM- IN - OFF – ON - WITH

Against
51. Smoking in public places is _________________ the law in many countries.

Down
52. The boss looked _________________ on him arrogantly.
 By
53. Many products sold at the market have been carefully manufactured _________________
hand.

On
54. Many of the trains leaving London are currently running _________________ schedule.

With
55. We were terrified _________________ fear when we saw what had happened.

On
56. They can't afford very much because they must live _________________ the father's small
pension.

At
57. Many species in the Amazon rain forest are _________________ risk of becoming extinct.

Below
58. A large part of the Netherlands lies _________________ sea level.

From
59. My sister has been suffering _________________ a nervous breakdown over the past few
weeks.
60. When the interview was over the journalist asked the politician a few things

Off
_________________ the record.

In
61. Strawberries are not _________________ season at the moment, so we'll have to use other
fruits.

On
62. You'll have to call an ambulance. There are no doctors _________________ duty right now.

Off
63. There are a few islands just miles _________________ the coast.

At
64. If global warming continues _________________ the present rate sea levels will rise very
quickly.

By
65. I'm sorry. I lost the documents _________________ accident. I didn't do it
On
_________________
purpose.

Answers:
1. Smoking in public places is against the law in many countries.
2. The boss looked down on him arrogantly.
3. Many products sold at the market have been carefully manufactured by hand.
4. Many of the trains leaving London are currently running behind /on schedule.
5. We were terrified with fear when we saw what had happened.
6. They can't afford very much because they must live on the father's small pension.
7. Many species in the Amazon rain forest are at risk of becoming extinct.
8. A large part of the Netherlands lies below sea level.
9. My sister has been suffering from a nervous breakdown over the past few weeks.
10. When the interview was over the journalist asked the politician a few things off the
record.
11. Strawberries are not in season at the moment, so we'll have to use other fruits.
12. You'll have to call an ambulance. There are no doctors on duty right now.
13. There are a few islands just miles off the coast.
14. If global warming continues at the present rate sea levels will rise very quickly.
15. I'm sorry. I lost the documents by accident. I didn't do it on purpose.

across - at – by - during - for - from - in – into – of - on –

through - to – towards – with

In On
66. Halloween is celebrated __________ the United States __________ October 31.

On
67. Are you going away for the weekend? – I don’t know. It depends __________ the weather.

Into
68. Don’t kiss the prince. He might turn __________ a frog.

For
69. He felt bad __________ no reason at all.

For
70. I have been living here __________ ten years.

To
71. Have you been __________ the cinema recently? Yes I was there a few days ago.

In
72. I happened to meet an old friend __________ town.

On
73. Have you read the article? – It was __________ yesterday’s newspapers.

At In
74. He always drives __________ a tremendous speed because he’s always __________ a hurry.

Of
75. He is very fond __________ good food.

At
76. He married __________ the age of 28.
 To
77. I bought many things __________ my stay in New York.

To In
78. According __________ the guide there are three hotels __________ town.

In On
79. I saw him standing __________ the queue but I don’t know if he got __________ the bus.
To
80. I want to post this letter __________ a friend.

To
81. I’m going __________ Glasgow on Monday. Would you like to come with us?

Of
82. John has got a very strange taste __________ clothes.

In
83. Mum sat __________ the back of the car.

In At
84. I’m interested __________ basketball but I’m not very good __________ playing it.

To At
85. I’m returning __________ Spain __________ the end of the month.

Duru
86. My parents met __________ the war, in 1943.

Of
87. Is it true that your mother died __________ cancer.

To
88. It was embarrassing. I didn’t have enough money __________ pay for the meal.

On
89. It was __________ the radio yesterday morning.

From To
90. It’s a quick journey __________ Manchester __________ Leeds.

On
91. Jane goes to the office early __________ Tuesdays.

In
92. I saw him sometime __________ June.

At
93. Meet me __________ the station.
94. The lights are moving __________ us. Towdarsa

For
95. My country is famous __________ great musicians.

In
96. Who is that girl over there __________ the red dress?

In To
97. I live __________ Sweden but every summer I travel __________ Spain for my holidays.

At
98. Turn right __________ the end of the street and then it will be right in front of you

On
99. My sister has a beautiful apartment. She lives __________ the third floor.

With
100. Please sit down. Mr. Brown will be __________ you in a moment.

For
101. I have to apologize __________ being late.

From
102. She tried to prevent the children __________ jumping into the water.

By
103. Sometimes I have to walk to work and sometimes I go __________ bus.
104. Thank you __________ coming to visit us.
For
 At
105. The boys met __________ the corner of the street.

To
106. The smallest room is located __________ the left of the hall.
107. We entered the building __________ entrance number 3. Through
On
108. There was a dark spot __________ the ceiling.

In
109. We arrived just __________ time to see the Queen.

At
110. We have to be at the airport __________ 6 p.m.
Acro
111. We ran __________ the doctor on our way to the bookshop.

Answers: ss
1. Halloween is celebrated in the United States on October 31.
2. Are you going away for the weekend? – I don’t know. It depends on the weather.
3. Don’t kiss the prince. He might turn into a frog.
4. He felt bad for no reason at all.
5. I have been living here for ten years.
6. Have you been to the cinema recently? Yes I was there a few days ago.
7. I happened to meet an old friend in town.
8. Have you read the article? – It was in yesterday’s newspapers.
9. He always drives at a tremendous speed because he’s always in a hurry.
10. He is very fond of good food.
11. He married at the age of 28.
12. I bought many things during my stay in New York.
13. According to the guide there are three hotels in town.
14. I saw him standing in the queue but I don’t know if he got on the bus.
15. I want to post this letter to a friend.
16. I’m going to Glasgow on Monday. Would you like to come with us?
17. John has got a very strange taste of clothes.
18. Mum sat in the back of the car.
19. I’m interested in basketball but I’m not very good at playing it.
20. I’m returning to Spain at the end of the month.
21. My parents met during the war, in 1943.
22. Is it true that your mother died of cancer.
23. It was embarrassing. I didn’t have enough money to pay for the meal.
24. It was on the radio yesterday morning.
25. It’s a quick journey from Manchester to Leeds.
26. Jane goes to the office early on Tuesdays.
27. I saw him sometime in June.
28. Meet me at the station.
29. The lights are moving towards us.
30. My country is famous for great musicians.
31. Who is that girl over there in the red dress?
32. I live in Sweden but every summer I travel to Spain for my holidays.
33. Turn right at the end of the street and then it will be right in front of you
34. My sister has a beautiful apartment. She lives on the third floor.
35. Please sit down. Mr. Brown will be with you in a moment.
36. I have to apologize for being late.
37. She tried to prevent the children from jumping into the water.
38. Sometimes I have to walk to work and sometimes I go by bus.
39. Thank you for coming to visit us.
40. The boys met at the corner of the street.
41. The smallest room is located to the left of the hall.
42. We entered the building through entrance number 3.
43. There was a dark spot on the ceiling.
44. We arrived just in time to see the Queen.
45. We have to be at the airport by , at 6 p.m.
46. We ran across the doctor on our way to the bookshop.

AT – BY - FOR – IN - OF – ON - OUT - TO - WITH

 For
112. He felt nothing but hatred _____________ the person who attacked him.

Of
113. There are many advantages _____________ speaking foreign languages.

Of At
114. I have a lot _____________ respect for the teachers I had _____________ school.

In
115. I’d like to do a course _____________ computer programming.

In For
116. He was _____________ trial _____________ having murdered his wife.

On
117. We went to see an exhibition _____________ Egyptian history.

With
118. I had an argument _____________ my boss yesterday.

By
119. He took away my bag _____________ force.

Of For
120. Her fear _____________ flying made travelling very difficult _____________ her.

In
121. My dad had difficulty _____________ making himself understood.

With
122. I’ve got a meeting _____________ John this afternoon.

By
123. _____________ the time I arrived, the train had already left.

In
124. If you’re _____________ doubt, please call the ambulance.

To At
125. We had access _____________ the internet in all the hotels we stayed _____________.

In
126. We took part _____________ the activities that the school offered.

Out
127. Suits will never be _____________ of fashion.

On
128. She’s _____________ leave until the end of the month.

At
129. The two countries were _____________ peace with each other.

To
130. You have absolutely no reason to talk _____________ me like that.

With
131. We’d like to have a room _____________ a view of the sea.

Out
132. The fire was now _____________ of control.

In
133. She was able to describe the accident _____________ detail.

On
134. The trousers are _____________ sale at the moment.

In
135. It sounds great _____________ theory, but will your plan work?

At
136. I learned to drive _____________ the age of 18.

Answers:
1. He felt nothing but hatred for the person who attacked him.
2. There are many advantages of speaking foreign languages.
3. I have a lot of respect for the teachers I had at school.
4. I’d like to do a course in computer programming.
5. He was on trial for having murdered his wife.
6. We went to see an exhibition on Egyptian history.
7. I had an argument with my boss yesterday.
8. He took away my bag by force.
9. Her fear of flying made travelling very difficult for her.
[Link] dad had difficulty in making himself understood.
11.I’ve got a meeting with John this afternoon.
[Link] the time I arrived, the train had already left.
[Link] you’re in doubt, please call the ambulance.
[Link] had access to the internet in all the hotels we stayed at.
[Link] took part in the activities that the school offered.
[Link] will never be out of fashion.
[Link]’s on leave until the end of the month.
[Link] two countries were at peace with each other.
[Link] have absolutely no reason to talk to me like that.
[Link]’d like to have a room with a view of the sea.
[Link] fire was now out of control.
[Link] was able to describe the accident in detail.
[Link] trousers are on sale at the moment.
[Link] sounds great in theory, but will your plan work?
25.I learned to drive at the age of 18.

AT – BY – FOR - IN – OF – OUT – TO - UNDER

 At At
137. When we met ____________ university it was love ____________ first sight.

At
138. I went home ____________ midnight because I was so tired.
Unde
139. They didn’t give her any alcohol because she was ____________ age.
r
By
140. I was so distracted that I put salt into my coffee ____________ accident.

To
141. There is no solution ____________ this problem.

For
142. John has a reputation ____________ being late all the time.

In
143. She hasn’t got any money left. ____________ other words, she’s broke.

In
144. Could you call tomorrow? I’m not ____________ such a good mood today.

By
145. She took me ____________ the hand, and we walked along the beach.

In For
146. I washed his car ____________ exchange ____________ some pocket money.

To
147. This is my first visit ____________ Singapore.

At
148. I had a lot of fun ____________ the summer camp and improved my English
At
____________
the same time.

At
149. I studied history and geography ____________ university.
Unde
For
150. The bridge was closed ____________ the weekend because it was ____________ repair.

By
151. I always buy eggs ____________ the dozen. r
For
152. His talent ____________ singing was impressive.

By
153. We had to learn all the poems ____________ heart.
Unde review.
154. The decision that the officials made is still ____________

In Of r all the network servers.

155. I left him ____________ charge ____________

Out
156. I’m sorry but the book is ____________ of print at the moment.

In
157. We have to tidy up the house. It’s ____________ such a mess.

In
158. ____________ general, I think that Americans are very friendly.

For
159. I couldn’t hide my love ____________ her any longer

In
160. I try to buy fruit and vegetables that are ____________ season.

By
161. The question took him ____________ surprise.
Answers:
1. When we met at university it was love at first sight.
2. I went home at midnight because I was so tired.
3. They didn’t give her any alcohol because she was under age.
4. I was so distracted that I put salt into my coffee by accident.
5. There is no solution to this problem.
6. John has a reputation for being late all the time.
7. She hasn’t got any money left. In other words, she’s broke.
8. Could you call tomorrow? I’m not in such a good mood today.
9. She took me by the hand, and we walked along the beach.
10. I washed his car in exchange for some pocket money.
11. This is my first visit to Singapore.
12. I had a lot of fun at the summer camp and improved my English at the same time.
13. I studied history and geography at university.
14. The bridge was closed for/at the weekend because it was under repair.
15. I always by eggs by the dozen.
16. His talent for singing was impressive.
17. We had to learn all the poems by heart.
18. The decision that the officials made is still under review.
19. I left him in charge of all the network servers.
20. I’m sorry but the book is out of print at the moment.
[Link] have to tidy up the house. It’s in such a mess.
22. In general, I think that Americans are very friendly.
23. I couldn’t hide my love for her any longer
24. I try to buy fruit and vegetables that are in season.
25. The question took him by surprise.

AFTER - AT - BETWEEN - BY – FOR – FROM - IN – OF - ON – SINCE – TO - WITH

 By At
162. I have to be at home _____________ midnight _____________ the latest.

Since
163. He left a few days ago and we haven’t heard from him _____________ then.

On In
164. The famous poet was born _____________ the 12th of May _____________ 1867.

At
165. Turn right _____________ the first traffic lights, then turn left.

In
166. William of Normandy conquered Britain _____________ 1066.

Of
167. They live _____________ the end of the street.

After
168. Judy has lost weight because she always goes to fitness classes _____________ work.

After
169. We’ll meet the day _____________ tomorrow.

On
170. I saw the information _____________ the internet.

With
171. Please handle these new porcelain plates _____________ care.

By
172. The dog was run over _____________ a car.

From
173. The shops are open _____________ 9 to 5 today.

Between
174. The town lies halfway _____________ Rome and Naples.

For
175. They had to send _____________ the doctor because his condition was getting worse.

By
176. The young boy was raised _____________ his stepfather.

From
177. I didn’t feel safe when I was walking home _____________ the disco.

To
178. The valuable painting dates back _____________ the 12th century.

Of
179. Maria often travels abroad. It’s part _____________ her job.

At
180. I arranged to meet my friend _____________ the corner of James and Bond Street.

With
181. The teacher was very pleased _____________ what we had done.

In
182. Jane had to hurry in order to arrive at the meeting _____________ time.

By
183. We usually go to school _____________ bus.

To
184. We moved _____________ the north side of London a few years ago.

On
185. The village is not _____________ the map. It must be very small.
 At
186. It was a very long voyage. We were _____________ sea for over four weeks.

Answers:
1. I have to be at home by midnight at the latest.
2. He left a few days ago and we haven’t heard from him since then.
3. The famous poet was born on the 12th of May in 1867.
4. Turn right at the first traffic lights, then turn left.
5. William of Normandy conquered Britain in 1066.
6. They live at the end of the street.
7. Judy has lost weight because she always goes to fitness classes after work.
8. We’ll meet the day after tomorrow.
9. I saw the information on the internet.
[Link] handle these new porcelain plates with care.
[Link] dog was run over by a car.
[Link] shops are open from 9 to 5 today.
[Link] town lies halfway between Rome and Naples.
[Link] had to send for the doctor because his condition was getting worse.
[Link] young boy was raised by his stepfather.
16.I didn’t feel safe when I was walking home from the disco.
[Link] valuable painting dates back to the 12th century.
[Link] often travels abroad. It’s part of her job.
19.I arranged to meet my friend at the corner of James and Bond Street.
[Link] teacher was very pleased with what we had done.
[Link] had to hurry in order to arrive at the meeting in time.
[Link] usually go to school by bus.
[Link] moved to the north side of London a few years ago.
[Link] village is not on the map. It must be very small.
[Link] was a very long voyage. We were at sea for over four weeks.

AT – BETWEEN – BY – FOR - FROM - IN – OF – OFF - ON – UNDER - WITH

 At
187. There has been a serious accident involving four cars ______________ the motorway.

Betwe
188. A small child was standing ______________ the two adults.

Of
189. His knowledge ______________ French was not that good.

Off
190. I won’t come to work today. It’s may day ______________.

From
191. The sun rises ______________ the east.

On
192. I’m sorry. I didn’t do it ______________ purpose.

By
193. I took her ______________ the hand, and we went to the doctor’s together.

At
194. I saw him ______________ a football match last Friday.

From
195. I still think about him ______________ time to time.

At
196. The two trains were moving towards each other ______________ a very high speed.

On
197. ______________ average, the British drink three cups of tea every day.

At
198. For me it was love ______________ first sight.

For
199. I couldn’t think of any reason ______________ his bad behaviour.

On
200. The government put a new tax ______________ alcoholic beverages.

In
201. We got there ______________ time for dinner.

Off
202. The ship ran onto a sand bank a few miles ______________ the coast of Norway.

With
203. I would like to pay ______________ my credit card.

At
204. The boy started school ______________ the age of 5.

Of
205. There was a lack ______________ clean water in the village.

For
206. The house is ______________ sale, but we don’t have the money to buy it.

By
207. I met him ______________ accident. He was looking for a new pair of shoes.

In
208. I had to pay for the books ______________ advance.

For
209. The doctors said that there was no cure ______________ the disease at that time.

In
210. ______________ my opinion, you don’t have any options left.
 Under
211. They didn’t give him anything to drink because he was ______________ age.

Answers:
1. There has been a serious accident involving four cars on the motorway.
2. A small child was standing between the two adults.
3. His knowledge of French was not that good.
4. I won’t come to work today. It’s may day off.
5. The sun rises in the east.
6. I’m sorry. I didn’t do it on purpose.
7. I took her by the hand, and we went to the doctor’s together.
8. I saw him at a football match last Friday.
9. I still think about him from time to time.
[Link] two trains were moving towards each other at a very high speed.
[Link] average, the British drink three cups of tea every day.
12. For me it was love at first sight.
13.I couldn’t think of any reason for his bad behaviour.
[Link] government put a new tax on alcoholic beverages.
[Link] got there in time for dinner.
[Link] ship ran onto a sand bank a few miles off the coast of Norway.
17.I would like to pay with my credit card.
18. The boy started school at the age of 5.
19. There was a lack of clean water in the village.
20. The house is for sale, but we don’t have the money to buy it.
21. I met him by accident. He was looking for a new pair of shoes.
22. I had to pay for the books in advance.
23. The doctors said that there was no cure for the disease at that time.
24. In my opinion, you don’t have any options left.
25. They didn’t give him anything to drink because he was under age.
 above – about – according - after – around - at – beside – between -
by - down – for - from - in – of - on - throughout - to – with -

To
212. The two friends went _____________ the movies by themselves.

With
213. During the summer I stayed _____________ my grandparents.

At
214. I’ll wait for you _____________ the bus stop.

In Besid
215. The milk is _____________ the refrigerator next to the orange juice.
216. She came and sat _____________ her husband.
217. _____________ weesaw the television show on bears we drove to the zoo.
218. _____________ the day, the rain came into the window.
219. The phone rang _____________ the middle of the night.
220. Some boys were crawling _____________ under the car.
221. His notebook fell _____________ the floor.
222. The plane flew _____________ the clouds.
223. Peter doesn’t go to work _____________ Fridays.
224. Open your book _____________ page 9.
225. Can you see a yellow house _____________ the left?
226. There was a picture _____________ the wall _____________ the bed.
227. All the latest computers will be shown _____________ the exhibition.
228. He came to see how I was getting _____________.
229. I am very interested _____________ documentaries on TV.
230. I am surprised _____________ how much money they want to pay him.
231. Nobody in the family has heard _____________ the accident.
232. She comes _____________ a poor family.
233. I am quite good _____________ art.
234. Jack came rushing _____________ the stairs.
235. Turn right _____________ the next traffic lights.
236. Her mother is looking forward _____________ going to Australia.
237. The film is based _____________ a novel by John Grisham.
238. John is totally obsessed _____________ football. He thinks of nothing else.
239. I prefer coffee _____________ tea.
240. Let’s divide this money _____________ us.
241. I like travelling _____________ boat in summer.
242. When I was younger I was always afraid _____________ going to the dentist.
243. Mary’s in the kitchen looking _____________ her car keys.
244. Are you really happy _____________ your life here?
245. He was quite pleased _____________ the results.
246. This is a painting _____________ an unknown artist.
247. I am proud _____________ being a teacher.
248. Don’t worry _____________ it. Everything will be fine.
249. My father tells us fascinating stories _____________ his years in the navy.
250. Did you call attention _____________ their mistake?
251. _____________ to the headmaster, both of the boys got involved in the fight.
252. Except _____________ that one, all the sentences were easy.
253. Be careful. They will lose faith _____________ you.
254. The girls worked _____________ their lessons for half an hour.
255. He depends _____________ his sister for help.
256. Miss Wilson is very fond _____________ French food.

Answers:
1. The two friends went to the movies by themselves.
2. During the summer I stayed with my grandparents.
3. I’ll wait for you at the bus stop.
4. The milk is in the refrigerator next to the orange juice.
5. She came and sat beside her husband.
6. After we saw the television show on bears we drove to the zoo.
7. Throughout the day, the rain came into the window.
8. The phone rang in the middle of the night.
9. Some boys were crawling around under the car.
10. His notebook fell on the floor.
11. The plane flew above the clouds.
12. Peter doesn’t go to work on Fridays.
13. Open your book on page 9.
14. Can you see a yellow house on the left?
15. There was a picture on the wall above the bed.
16. All the latest computers will be shown at the exhibition.
17. He came to see how I was getting on.
18. I am very interested in documentaries on TV.
19. I am surprised at how much money they want to pay him.
20. Nobody in the family has heard about the accident.
21. She comes from a poor family.
22. I am quite good at art.
23. Jack came rushing down the stairs.
24. Turn right at the next traffic lights.
25. Her mother is looking forward to going to Australia.
26. The film is based on a novel by John Grisham.
27. John is totally obsessed with football. He thinks of nothing else.
28. I prefer coffee to tea.
29. Let’s divide this money between us.
30. I like travelling by boat in summer.
31. When I was younger I was always afraid of going to the dentist.
32. Mary’s in the kitchen looking for her car keys.
33. Are you really happy with your life here?
34. He was quite pleased with the results.
35. This is a painting by an unknown artist.
36. I am proud of being a teacher.
37. Don’t worry about it. Everything will be fine.
38. My father tells us fascinating stories about his years in the navy.
39. Did you call attention to their mistake?
40. According to the headmaster, both of the boys got involved in the fight.
41. Except for that one, all the sentences were easy.
42. Be careful. They will lose faith in you.
43. The girls worked on their lessons for half an hour.
44. He depends on his sister for help.
45. Miss Wilson is very fond of French food.

at - above - about - after - before - behind – by –

down - during - for – from – in - in front of – of - on –
out of - over - to - with

257. There were _____________ a thousand people at the concert.

258. You must be _____________ 18 in order to see the film.
259. We are travelling _____________ the road.
260. He is suffering _____________ an unknown illness.
261. I listened to the game _____________ the radio.
262. How are you getting _____________ at school?
263. Don’t be impatient _____________ us. We are trying!
264. Could I speak _____________ Tom please?
265. We didn’t see the whole performance because we left _____________ the last act.
266. There were some beautiful pictures _____________ the walls.
267. The march started in the park. _____________ there we moved to City Hall.
268. Pessimism is bad _____________ your health
269. He asked his mother _____________ money.
270. I bought many things _____________ my stay in New York.
271. My country is famous _____________ historical sights.
272. I’m not _____________ a hurry. I can wait.
273. Have you ever been _____________ the theatre recently?
274. We arrived _____________ the airport _____________ time for the plane.
275. My grandfather died _____________ cancer.
276. The resort lies about 1,500 meters _____________ sea level.
277. His hands are _____________ his face.
278. There’s a chair _____________ my desk
279. The thief jumped _____________ the window.
280. Both o my neighbors can take care _____________ the cat while you are gone.
281. I rarely think _____________ the weather.
282. They were always arguing _____________ silly things.
283. _____________ first I found the work very tiring but _____________ a few weeks I got
used to it.
284. My house is _____________ the end of the road.
285. The article was _____________ yesterday’s papers.
286. The classroom is _____________ the fourth floor.
287. I applied _____________ a few jobs last week, but nobody wrote back.
288. He wants two seats _____________ the concert on Friday night.
289. You ought to be ashamed _____________ yourself _____________ coming in with dirty
boots.
290. There’s no point _____________ going _____________ car if we can’t park near the
theatre.
291. he started his training _____________ November
292. Whom did they vote _____________ ?
293. The bus stopped _____________ the corner of High Street and congress Avenue.
294. I love listening _____________ classical music.
295. He is _____________ Dallas, Texas but he was born in California.
296. She goes _____________ church every Sunday.
297. It’s 7 a.m. We need to leave _____________ work at once or else we’ll miss the bus.
298. I asked the policeman _____________ some information.
299. The great player hit the ball _____________ the net.
300. Can you find our holiday beach _____________ the map?
301. Please turn _____________ the volume of the radio. I’m getting deaf.

Answers:
1. There were over a thousand people at the concert.
2. You must be over 18 in order to see the film.
3. We are travelling on the road.
4. He is suffering from an unknown illness.
5. I listened to the game on the radio.
6. How are you getting on at school?
7. Don’t be impatient with us. We are trying!
8. Could I speak to Tom please?
9. We didn’t see the whole performance because we left before the last act.
10. There were some beautiful pictures on the walls.
11. The march started in the park. From there we moved to City Hall.
12. Pessimism is bad for your health
13. He asked his mother for money.
14. I bought many things during my stay in New York.
15. My country is famous for historical sights.
16. I’m not in a hurry. I can wait.
17. Have you ever been to the theatre recently?
18. We arrived at the airport in time for the plane.
19. My grandfather died of cancer.
20. The resort lies about 1,500 meters above sea level.
21. His hands are in front of his face.
22. There’s a chair behind my desk
23. The thief jumped out of the window.
24. Both o my neighbors can take care of the cat while you are gone.
25. I rarely think about the weather.
26. They were always arguing about silly things.
27. At first I found the work very tiring but after a few weeks I got used to it.
28. My house is at the end of the road.
29. The article was in yesterday’s papers.
30. The classroom is on the fourth floor.
31. I applied for a few jobs last week, but nobody wrote back.
32. He wants two seats for the concert on Friday night.
33. You ought to be ashamed of yourself for coming in with dirty boots.
34. There’s no point in going by car if we can’t park near the theatre.
35. he started his training in November
36. Whom did they vote for?
37. The bus stopped at the corner of High Street and congress Avenue.
38. I love listening to classical music.
39. He is from Dallas, Texas but he was born in California.
40. She goes to church every Sunday.
41. It’s 7 a.m. We need to leave for work at once or else we’ll miss the bus.
42. I asked the policeman for some information.
43. The great player hit the ball over the net.
44. Can you find our holiday beach on the map?
45. Please turn down the volume of the radio. I’m getting deaf.

ACROSS - BESIDES - BETWEEN - BY – DOWN - DURING -

FOR - FROM - IN – INTO – OFF - ON - OVER - THROUGH -
TO – UNDER – UNTIL – UP – WITH - WITHOUT

302. As time went on, the boy changed _______________ a man.

303. She works at night and sleeps _______________ the day.
304. He is very arrogant and always looks _______________ at us.
305. We went _______________ the stairs to get our gym clothes.
306. She couldn't talk to me because she was _______________ a hurry.
307. He was so tired that he slept the whole night _______________.
308. You can't drive over that bridge because it is _______________ repair at the moment.
309. We shared the money we received _______________ us.
310. She was able to solve the difficult math test _______________ ease.
311. She prefers volleyball _______________ basketball.
312. You can't leave _______________ any money. You'll need some for your ticket.
313. Teachers have gone _______________ strike in the past, so this situation is not unusual.
314. It took _______________ an hour for the technicians to restore electricity to the village.
315. _______________ now on you will report to me whenever something happens.
316. He will remain in the office _______________ a successor is found.
317. The boy was very clever _______________ his age.
318. You must hand in your thesis _______________ next week, at the latest.
319. Do you speak any other languages _______________ English?
320. The boy walked _______________ the field to the house.
321. There's a sign that says, "Keep _______________ the grass!"

Answers:
1. As time went on, the boy changed into a man.
2. She works at night and sleeps during the day.
3. He is very arrogant and always looks down at us.
4. We went up/down the stairs to get our gym clothes.
5. She couldn't talk to me because she was in a hurry.
6. He was so tired that he slept the whole night through.
7. You can't drive over that bridge because it is under repair at the moment.
8. We shared the money we received between us.
9. She was able to solve the difficult math test with ease.
10. She prefers volleyball to basketball.
11. You can't leave without any money. You'll need some for your ticket.
[Link] have gone on strike in the past, so this situation is not unusual.
13. It took over/under an hour for the technicians to restore electricity to the village.
14. From now on you will report to me whenever something happens.
15. He will remain in the office until a successor is found.
16. The boy was very clever for his age.
17. You must hand in your thesis by next week, at the latest.
18. Do you speak any other languages besides English?
19. The boy walked across/through the field to the house.
20. There's a sign that says, "Keep off the grass!"

ABOUT - AGAINST - AT - FOR - FROM - IN -

INTO - OF - ON - TO - WITH
322. I almost never agree ______________ him, but this time we shared the same opinion.
323. He subscribed ______________ the weekly magazine.
324. She blamed the incident ______________ my carelessness.
325. The convict escaped ______________ a high security prison.
326. The young woman smiled ______________ me and I smiled back.
327. Students are protesting ______________ increasing tuition fees at universities.
328. Small children believe ______________ Father Christmas or Santa Claus.
329. After the accident the ambulance took him to the hospital where he fell ______________ a
coma.
330. Catharine's parents disapproved ______________ her marriage to the wealthy banker.
331. Rugby is often associated ______________ being a brutal sport.
332. She cares ______________ her mother a lot and always comes to visit her.
333. After graduating he applied ______________ a job at a local book shop.
334. She insisted ______________ taking me out to dinner on my birthday.
335. I always shop ______________ my Christmas presents during the summer holidays.
336. After studying at university, she developed ______________ a great scientist.
337. He invested all his money ______________ real estate.
338. The dog barked ______________ the delivery man when he came through the gate.
339. Dad always tries to protect me ______________ bad influences.
340. We must sympathize ______________ those who have lost relatives in the conflict.
341. The drug addict died ______________ an overdose of heroin.
342. In August 1945 the Japanese surrendered ______________ the Americans.
343. It took him a long time to recover ______________ the accident he had last year.
344. My neighbour complained ______________ the noise on the streets.
345. The farmers in the region hoped ______________ rain because the drought was destroying
all the crops.
346. She gazed ______________ me in astonishment.

Answers:
1. I almost never agree with him, but this time we shared the same opinion.
2. He subscribed to the weekly magazine.
3. She blamed the incident on my carelessness.
4. The convict escaped from a high security prison.
5. The young woman smiled at me and I smiled back.
6. Students are protesting against increasing tuition fees at universities.
7. Small children believe in Father Christmas or Santa Claus.
8. After the accident the ambulance took him to the hospital where he fell into a coma.
9. Catharine's parents disapproved of her marriage to the wealthy banker.
[Link] is often associated with being a brutal sport.
[Link] cares about her mother a lot and always comes to visit her.
[Link] graduating he applied for a job at a local book shop.
[Link] insisted on taking me out to dinner on my birthday.
14.I always shop for my Christmas presents during the summer holidays.
[Link] studying at university, she developed into a great scientist.
[Link] invested all his money in real estate.
[Link] dog barked at the delivery man when he came through the gate.
[Link] always tries to protect me from bad influences.
[Link] must sympathize with those who have lost relatives in the conflict.
[Link] drug addict died of an overdose of heroin.
[Link] August 1945 the Japanese surrendered to the Americans.
[Link] took him a long time to recover from the accident he had last year.
[Link] neighbour complained about the noise on the streets.
[Link] farmers in the region hoped for rain because the drought was destroying all the
crops.
[Link] gazed at me in astonishment.

ABOUT – ACROSS – ALONG – BEHIND – BELOW – BY –

FOR - FROM – NEAR – OF - OFF – ON – OVER –
THROUGH – THROUGHOUT – TO - UNDER – UP - WITH

347. The police prevented the protesters _______________ entering the building.
348. Could you please take your feet _______________ the table?
349. According _______________ the latest report, the virus is spreading very quickly.
350. About a third of the Netherlands is _______________ sea level.
351. The cat jumped _______________ the wall into my neighbour's garden.
352. I have been living _______________ my parents for a long time. It's hard to leave them.
353. _______________ the club rules, we are not allowed to let non-members play.
354. Today, scientists know that there is no water _______________ the moon.
355. The school is _______________ the post office.
356. The match has been cancelled because _______________ the bad weather.
357. We have been _______________ a lot lately. I hope things will get better soon.
358. He ran _______________ the hill until he was out of breath.
359. I don't know where the place is. It's not _______________ any map I've seen.
360. There is a police car _______________ us. I think they want us to pull over.
361. I have just read an interesting book _______________ JFK's assassination.
362. He worked _______________ the day and most of the evening.
363. Gun powder was invented _______________ the Chinese.
364. Everyone was at the meeting, except _______________ Jane. She was ill.
365. The dog ran _______________ the road and hid _______________ the tree.
366. We walked _______________ the beach for at least a mile before we saw the first house.

Answers:
1. The police prevented the protesters from entering the building.
2. Could you please take your feet off/from the table?
3. According to the latest report, the virus is spreading very quickly.
4. About a third of the Netherlands is below sea level.
5. The cat jumped over the wall into my neighbour's garden.
6. I have been living with my parents for a long time. It's hard to leave them.
7. Under the club rules, we are not allowed to let non-members play.
8. Today, scientists know that there is no water on the moon.
9. The school is near/behind the post office.
[Link] match has been cancelled because of the bad weather.
[Link] have been through a lot lately. I hope things will get better soon.
[Link] ran up the hill until he was out of breath.
13.I don't know where the place is. It's not on any map I've seen.
[Link] is a police car behind us. I think they want us to pull over.
15.I have just read an interesting book about JFK's assassination.
[Link] worked throughout the day and most of the evening.
[Link] powder was invented by the Chinese.
[Link] was at the meeting, except for Jane. She was ill.
[Link] dog ran across the road and hid behind the tree.
[Link] walked along the beach for at least a mile before we saw the first house.

BY – FOR - FROM - IN – INTO - ON - OUT OF - UNDER

367. Those trousers went ______________ fashion many years ago.

368. We heard about the natural disaster ______________ the news.
369. I was ______________ the impression that we didn't want to offend him .
370. Unemployment is _________________ the increase in many European countries.
371. I don't know ______________ certain , but I think she's on leave at the moment.
372. There was nothing there anymore , so we had to start ______________ scratch.
373. I ran ______________ my old teacher the other day. It was nice to meet him again.
374. The unexpected success of the company took us ______________ surprise.
375. All trains leaving from platform 4 are ______________ time.
376.______________ my opinion, she must be the greatest athlete of all times.
377. There is a big ceremony being held ______________ honour of the killed soldiers.
378. I'm sorry. I must have done it ______________ mistake.
379. She waved me good-bye until our car was ______________ sight.
380. I am not allowed to give them any alcohol. They are all ______________ age.
381. He told us ______________ brief what he wanted to do , but didn't go into much detail.
382. Jack has gone to New York ______________ business.
383. You must be tired. Why don't you take a break ______________ a change.
384. We have to be there ______________ ten at the latest. Otherwise, they won't let us in.
385. My mother is suffering ______________ cancer and there is not much hope for her.
386. They had to translate the document from English ______________ Spanish.

Answers:
1. Those trousers went out of fashion many years ago.
2. We heard about the natural disaster from/on the news.
3. I was under the impression that we didn't want to offend him .
4. Unemployment is on the increase in many European countries.
5. I don't know for certain , but I think she's on leave at the moment.
6. There was nothing there anymore , so we had to start from scratch.
7. I ran into my old teacher the other day. It was nice to meet him again.
8. The unexpected success of the company took us by surprise.
9. All trains leaving from platform 4 are on time.
10. In my opinion, she must be the greatest athlete of all times.
11. There is a big ceremony being held in honour of the killed soldiers.
12. I'm sorry. I must have done it by mistake.
13. She waved me good-bye until our car was out of sight.
14. I am not allowed to give them any alcohol. They are all under age.
15. He told us in brief what he wanted to do , but didn't go into much detail.
16. Jack has gone to New York on business.
17. You must be tired . Why don't you take a break for a change.
18. We have to be there by ten at the latest. Otherwise, they won't let us in.
19. My mother is suffering from cancer and there is not much hope for her.
20. They had to translate the document from English into Spanish.

Complete using these prepositions: about, for, of, on, to, with.
387. Peter was extremely happy ……… his new computer.
388. Her mother had punished him ……… something he had done that day. But, as he was so
angry ……… her, she finally let him go out.
389. As soon as John joined the firm, he became anxious ……… promotion.
390. Her parents insisted ……… having us to tea.
391. This song reminds me ……… my last holidays in Barbados.
392. You fell out with him, didn´t you? Well, I don´t blame you ……… that. He´s a nasty
person.
393. - I was fined ……… exceeding the speed limit.
- Pardon?
- I said I was charged ……… exceeding the speed limit.
394. According ……… this recipe, you must put the cake in the oven for 30 minutes.
395. She´s so anxious ……… her elderly mother that she can´t sleep well.
396. I had never dreamed ……… winning the lotto.

Answers:
1. about
2. for – with
3. about
4. on
5. of
6. for
7. for – for
8. to
9. for
10. of

Complete with: about, by, from, in, on, round, through, to, with.
397. My dream is to travel ……… the world.
398. How would you go? ……… plane?
399. No. ……… boat and ……… foot.
400. The traffic in the city was so heavy. It took us two hours to drive ………it.
401. ……… manchester we took the plane ……… London.
402. She doesn´t seem very happy. ……… fact she looks quite depressed.
403. When the film finished, we all had tears ……… our eyes.
404. That novel isn´t ……… Henry James. It´s ……… him.
405. ……… time ……… time he worries ……… his future.
406. The man ……… blue jeans was ……… love ……… the girl ……… glasses

Answers:
1. round
2. by
3. by – on
4. through
5. in – to
6. in
7. in
8. by – about
9. from – to
10. in – in – with – with

Write the correct preposition.

407. ……… Easter we´ve got holidays.

408. I´m meeting him ……… the weekend

409. I woke up ……… midnight.

410. People usually put on weight ……… Christmas.

411. See you ……… May!.

412. You must answer the questions ……… the end of the book.

413. ……… the end, they reached an agreement.

414. I met them ……… a ship.

415. She´s ……… her way home.

416. I couldn´t watch the TV show because the children were ……… my way.

Answers:
1. at

2. at

3. at

4. at

5. in

6. at

7. in

8. on

9. on

10. in

Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.

417. The headmaster is ______________ good terms with his whole teaching staff.

418. She was completely ______________ breath when she crossed the finish line.

419. All of the carpets on display were made ______________ hand.

420. After we passed the last bend the city finally came ______________ sight.

421. The teacher handed ______________ the test sheets and the students started to work.

422. The sign says: “Beware ______________ the dog!”

423. Every day millions of people travel ______________ plane.

424. The doctor told me to give ______________ smoking, otherwise I would have serious health
problems.

425. My sister is suffering ______________ cancer. She’s only got a few more months.

426. The old man died ______________ a heart attack.

427. The ski resort lies 1600 metres ______________ sea level.

428. They couldn’t walk ______________ the bridge because it had been completely destroyed.

429. A really good friend never lets you ______________ .

430. It’s ridiculous to wear such clothes. They’ve been ______________ fashion for a long time.

431. I wanted to speak to the person ______________ charge of security matters.

432. Why are you so mad ______________ me? I haven’t done anything wrong.

433. Those paintings ______________ the wall date back to the 16th century.

434. When I saw how disappointed he was after the game I felt sorry ______________ him.

435. The group of men were rescued ______________ the flood with the help of helicopters.

436. It’s freezing. It must be 20° ______________ zero.

437. It was called the greatest show ______________ earth.

438. The doctor pointed ______________ that there might be complications during such an operation.
439. She never cared ______________ her father. Now she doesn’t want to see him anymore.

440. The lawyer accused him ______________ stealing all the money.

441. She was surprised ______________ the girl’s aggressive behaviour.

442. The relationship _______________ the two boys has changed significantly over the past few years.

443. In India, many girls get married _______________ an early age.

444. I’m not _______________ the mood for such silly games.
445. There were no security personnel _______________ duty at that time.

446. The new smartphone is similar _______________ the one I bought a few years ago.

447. My dad insisted _______________ taking the later train.

448. People ____________ ambition always try to achieve their goals, no matter what happens.

449. Mr Jenkins has been disabled all his life as a result _______________ a childhood illness.

450. We bought the TV because it was _______________ sale.

451. She has no understanding _______________ how computers really work.

452. I gave him my new T-shirt in exchange _______________ a few cigarettes.

453. The company is run _______________ two people who hardly ever meet.

454. All the celebrations and parties were called ______________ because of the tragic accident.

455. There was a great need _______________ volunteers at the site of the crash.

456. Maria is not sure _______________ her new job offer. She is still undecided.

457. She was disgusted with her weight problem, so she decided to go _______________ a diet.

458. Requests for additional seats must be made _______________ writing.

459. We’ve been waiting for over half an hour. She’s never _______________ time.

460. I can always count _______________ him to help me when I’m in trouble.

461._______________ now on, nobody will be allowed to go out during the test.

462. He succeeded _______________ convincing his boss that it was the right thing to do.

463. It’s difficult to see the moon _______________ day.

464. The world population will have reached over 8 billion _______________ the year 2050.

465. She apologised _______________ not telling me the whole truth about her affair.

466. The maths test was a great challenge. It took me _______________ an hour to finish.

Answers:
1. The headmaster is on good terms with his whole teaching staff.

2. She was completely out of breath when she crossed the finish line.

3. All of the carpets on display were made by hand.

4. After we passed the last bend the city finally came into sight.

5. The teacher handed out the test sheets and the students started to work.

6. The sign says: “Beware of the dog!”

7. Every day millions of people travel by plane.

8. The doctor told me to give up smoking, otherwise I would have serious health

problems.

9. My sister is suffering from cancer. She’s only got a few more months.

[Link] old man died of a heart attack.

[Link] ski resort lies 1600 metres above sea level.

[Link] couldn’t walk across the bridge because it had been completely destroyed.

13.A really good friend never lets you down.

[Link]’s ridiculous to wear such clothes. They’ve been out of fashion for a long time.

15.I wanted to speak to the person in charge of security matters.

16. Why are you so mad at me? I haven’t done anything wrong.

[Link] paintings on the wall date back to the 16th century.

[Link] I saw how disappointed he was after the game I felt sorry for him.

[Link] group of men were rescued from the flood with the help of helicopters.

20. It’s freezing. It must be 20° below zero.

[Link] was called the greatest show on earth.

[Link] doctor pointed out that there might be complications during such an operation.

[Link] never cared about/for her father. Now she doesn’t want to see him anymore.

[Link] lawyer accused him of stealing all the money.

[Link] was surprised at/by the girl’s aggressive behaviour.

1. The relationship between the two boys has changed significantly over the past few

years.

2. In India, many girls get married at an early age.

3. I’m not in the mood for such silly games.

4. There were no security personnel on duty at that time.

5. The new smartphone is similar to the one I bought a few years ago.

6. My dad insisted on taking the later train.

7. People with ambition always try to achieve their goals, no matter what happens.

8. Mr Jenkins has been disabled all his life as a result of a childhood illness.
9. We bought the TV because it was on sale.

10. She has no understanding of how computers really work.

11. I gave him my new T-shirt in exchange for a few cigarettes.

12. The company is run by two people who hardly ever meet.

13. All the celebrations and parties were called off because of the tragic accident.

14. There was a great need of/for volunteers at the site of the crash.

15. Maria is not sure about her new job offer. She is still undecided.

16. She was disgusted with her weight problem, so she decided to go on a diet.

17. Requests for additional seats must be made in writing.

18. We’ve been waiting for over half an hour. She’s never on time.

19. I can always count on him to help me when I’m in trouble.

20. From now on, nobody will be allowed to go out during the test.

21. He succeeded in convincing his boss that it was the right thing to do.

22. It’s difficult to see the moon by day.

23. The world population will have reached over 8 billion by the year 2050.

24. She apologised for not telling me the whole truth about her affair.

25. The maths test was a great challenge. It took me over an hour to finish.

Draw a circle around the correct preposition in parentheses in the exercises

below:
(A) Place or Position or Direction
467. Do you live (at, on) Bay Street (in, on) Newport?
468. I hung the picture (above, on) the fireplace.
469. She walked (in, into) the kitchen and put her packages (on, over) the table.
470. Is Jane (at, in) home? No, she is (on, at) the library.
471. Mary is sitting (in, on) the sofa (at, in) the living room.
472. Michigan is situated (in, between) Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.
473. While waiting for my train, I took a walk (around, across) the station.
474. A formation of twelve airplanes flew (over, on top of) our house.
475. The artist spends many hours (in, on) his studio (on, at) 50 Charles Street.
476. John found a note pinned (in, on) his door which said: “Meet me (at, in) the corner of Pine
and Fifth Streets.”
477. The Blake family lives (at, on) Third Street (in, on) Cleveland, Ohio.
478. Don’t forget to put your return address (in, on) the envelope.
479. He sat (near, against) the camp fire.
480. Mr. Flanagan, who is (from, of) Ireland, is staying (at, to) his sister’s home in Boston.
481. Someone has spilled ink (in, on) this rug and has burned a hole (in, on) that one.
482. The door was locked; so I shoved the letter (under, around) the door.
483. He piled the books (above, on top of) the table.
484. He arrived (in, at) Switzerland last week.
485. You are ahead of me. Your name is (above, at the top of) the list.
486. Your score on the examination is well (above, over) average.

(B) Time
487. Does the movie begin (at, on) 6:30? No, it will not begin (until, for) 9:00; so do not arrive
(before, by) that time.
488. He asked me to come (at, in) noon.
489. We will go to Florida (since, during) the month of January.
490. The stores stay open (on, in) Mondays (until, for) 9:00p.m.
491. Mary has been in the United States (for, during) a year.
492. John has lived in France (for, since) two years.
493. I read (for, during) three hours, (at, from) 9:00p.m. (until, by) 12:00.
494. Did you meet Mr. Green (at, during) your stay in Savannah?
495. No, I did not see him because I was there (for, during) only two hours.
496. The train is ( on, in) time. It will arrive (in, by) three hours.
497. Is your birthday (in, on) April? Mine is (in, on) April 7.
498. Come (by, on) 8:00 if you can; no one will be seated at the theater (after, since) 8:30.
499. I try to get to school (in, on) time to have a cup of coffee before my first class.
500. He will leave for Thailand (at, in) the end of August. There will be a farewell party for him
(in, on) the twentieth of August.
501. Columbus discovered America (in, on) 1492.
502. The projector broke down twice (for, during) the showing of the film.
503. He had been waiting here (during, since) noon.
504. I received my bill (to, in) the middle of the month.
505. Can you be ready (by, on) six o’clock?
506. We plan to finish this project (around, until) the first of the year.

(C) Miscellaneous
507. We accept your kind invitation (by, with) pleasure.
508. I should like to read that book (by, of) Ernest Hemingway.
509. These oranges are sold (of, by) the dozen.
510. The door (of, at) the house is painted red.
511. He says he can communicate (by, of) mental telepathy.
512. Always sign important papers (by, in) ink.
513. Would you rather write (by, with) a pen or pencil?
514. Over one-third (of, in) the oranges are spoiled.
515. The first speech will be given (by, of) Mr. Steele.
516. Do you like to travel (by, in) bus?
517. He toured the country (in, by) a station wagon.
518. How would you like to go (by, with) us (by, in) our car?
519. This liquid smells (like, as) turpentine.
520. This cake is (for, to) lunch.
521. We always buy olive oil (of, by) the gallon.
522. The sound (of, by) rain lulls me to sleep.
523. It looks (like, as) a nice day.
524. It will take four yards (of, by) material to make this dress.
525. He always speaks (in, by) a loud voice.
526. Stanley took a temporary job (as, like) a chauffeur.

Draw a circle around the correct preposition in parentheses in the following

paragraphs:
527. John Doe, who graduated (of, from) the University of North Carolina two years ago, is
now doing graduate work (in, on) engineering (at, to) Georgia Tech. He expects to receive
his Master’s degree (by, in) next June. After that, he plans to accept a job (as, like) a technician
(by, with) an oil company (in, at) South America.

528. Jim was walking (across, over) the campus (in, at) noon when he met a friend whom he
had not seen (since, during) summer. They stopped (in front of, around) the gymnasium and sat
down (in, on) the steps. After they had talked (for, during) about ten minutes, Jim said, “I must
go (toward, to) Jefferson Hall this semester. Why don’t you drop by some afternoon (over,
after) classes?”
529. Mr. Hill arrived in New York (on, in) May 10 (at, on) eight o’clock (in, on) the evening.
He decided to call on his uncle who lived (on, in) Fifth Avenue. He got on a bus (at, of) the
station and put his fare (on, into) the farebox. The bus was very crowded, so Mr. Hill had to
stand up all the way.
When he reached 85th Street, Mr. Hill got off the bus and walked a short distance (in, to)
the apartment building (in, of) which his uncle lived. He knocked (at, in) the door (of, on) his
uncle’s apartment. He waited (for, during) a few minutes, but no one came (to, at) the door.
He was disappointed to find no one (to, at) home. He didn’t know where to go because his
uncle had promised to reserve a room for him (at, by) a downtown hotel. He saw a bench (at,
to) the end of the hall, and he sat down (on, in) it to wait for his uncle.

Insert an appropriate preposition in the blanks in the following sentences:

530. They arrived____________Bombay__________8:00p.m.__________July 30.
531. Charles lives____________College Avenue_________an apartment.
532. Phoenix is located__________the state_________Arizona.
533. John asked me to go_________him to buy a pair________shoes.
534. Put a pad_____________the hot dish to protect the table.
535. Mr. Walker has__________a grey suit today.
536. This story was written__________Conan Doyle.
537. My aunt stayed at our house__________two weeks.
538. Mary is a good housekeeper; she always sweeps________the bed.
539. They had to drive_________ the block four times before they found a parking place.
540. There is an ink spot________the collar_________your shirt.
541. Please write_________ink, and don’t forget to write__________every other line.
542. Did you receive a letter____________your brother yesterday?
543. The bus will not leave___________fifteen minutes.
544. Elections are held___________the first Tuesday___________November.
545. Maximo always entertains us_________stories of his experiences.
546. Does this bus go________Central City?
547. Mr. And Mrs. Simpson have lived________Chesnut Street__________six years.
548. Dr. Parks has been living_________Mobile_________October. His home is________
549. He dived________the lake and swam__________the boat.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition in the following

paragraphs.
550. Would you please tell me how to get_________the baseball park? Certainly. You go down
Arch Street two blocks and turn left__________King Street. Stay__________King
Street_________about two miles. You will go________a bridge and_________a tunnel. You
will come to Ocean Avenue about four blocks after you leave the tunnel. Turn
right_______Ocean Avenue, and________the middle of the block you will see the main
entrance________the ball park. I would suggest that you drive your car_______the block and
park_______the parking lot behind the field.

551. __________June 13 the Circle Players will open__________Star Theater________a

revival_________George Bernard Shaw’s play, Major Barbara. When the play
opened_________Philadelphia a week ago, the critics gave the Circle Players enthusiastic
reviews. Good reviews are not unusual for the Circle Players, who have thrilled
audiences________ their performances__________the past decade. In fact, they were so loudly
acclaimed_________London for their performance of Major Barbara that the play
ran_________three years.
Tickets are now on sale_________the box office__________the Star
Theatre__________the three week engagement. There will be a performance every night, except
Sunday,___________8:30p.m., and a matinee________Wednesday and Saturday_________2:30
p.m. Reservations may be made__________mail or telephone.

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition from the choices given.

552. We are very excited __________________ our trip to Spain next week. (AT, WITH,
ABOUT, OVER)
553. I am very fond __________________ drinking green tea. (FOR, OF, ABOUT, AT)
554. Almost all politicians were involved __________________ the scandal. (IN, AT, WITH,
FROM)
555. I am looking forward ______________ having a meeting with you next week. (WITH, AT,
TO, FROM)
556. At the moment, she is recovering __________________ her injuries. (AT, OF, FROM,
WITH)
557. I’m dreaming ________________ becoming a famous scientist one day (FOR, WITH,
ABOUT, INTO)
558. My cousin is married __________________ a famous American (WITH, FOR, TO, FROM)
559. I am responsible __________________ training the new recruits. (AT, ABOUT, WITH,
FOR)
560. Many people took advantage __________________ the low prices offered by the new shop
(OF,
FOR, WITH, TO)
561. I was not quite satisfied __________________ the exam results. (AT, FOR, WITH,
ABOUT)
562. The president was thankful __________________ everyone who helped in the campaign
(TO,
WITH, FOR, AT)
563. Everyone in this town will benefit __________________ the new hospital (FROM, WITH,
AT, INTO)
564. For two full days, the man was fighting __________________ his life. (UP,WITH, AT,
FOR)
565. My dad shouted __________________ me because I didn’t do what he said (TO, AT,
WITH,
TOWARDS)
566. She insisted __________________ helping me with the dishes. (ON, WITH, FOR,
ABOUT)
567. Almost all car companies care __________________ the environment (FOR, AT,
ABOUT,WITH)
568. Wearing a seat belt can protect you ____________ being killed in a car. (WITH, OF,
ABOUT, FROM)
569. Ten people were killed when a bus collided __________________ a car (INTO, WITH, AT,
TOWARDS)
570. The customers came to the shop to complain _____________ their service (ABOUT, AT,
ON, FOR)
571. Our atmosphere consists __________________ oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide
(INTO, OF,
WITH, FOR)
572. We decided __________________ buying the new car. (AGAINST, WITH, AT, OF)
573. Many children depend __________________ their parents for money. (ON, AT, WITH,
TO)
574. He graduated __________________ Oxford university (ON, FROM, OUT OF, WITH)
575. The advertising campaign resulted __________________ hundreds of new customers for
the
company. (TO, FOR, UP, IN)
576. As a scientist, I specialize __________________ marine biology (AT, IN, FOR, WITH)

Answers:
1. We are very excited about our trip to Spain next week. (AT, WITH, ABOUT, OVER)
2. I am very fond of drinking green tea. (FOR, OF, ABOUT, AT)
3. Almost all politicians were involved in the scandal. (IN, AT, WITH, FROM)
4. I am looking forward to having a meeting with you next week. (WITH, AT, TO, FROM)
5. At the moment, she is recovering from her injuries. (AT, OF, FROM, WITH)
6. I’m dreaming about becoming a famous scientist one day (FOR, WITH, ABOUT, INTO)
7. My cousin is married to a famous American (WITH, FOR, TO, FROM)
8. I am responsible for training the new recruits. (AT, ABOUT, WITH, FOR)
9. Many people took advantage of the low prices offered by the new shop (OF, FOR, WITH,
TO)
10. I was not quite satisfied with the exam results. (AT, FOR, WITH, ABOUT)
11. The president was thankful for everyone who helped in the campaign (TO, WITH, FOR, AT)
12. Everyone in this town will benefit from the new hospital (FROM, WITH, AT, INTO)
13. For two full days, the man was fighting for his life. (UP,WITH, AT, FOR)
14. My dad shouted at me because I didn’t do what he said (TO, AT, WITH, TOWARDS)
15. She insisted on helping me with the dishes. (ON, WITH, FOR, ABOUT)
16. Almost all car companies care about the environment (FOR, AT, ABOUT,WITH)
17. Wearing a seat belt can protect you from being killed in a car. (WITH, OF, ABOUT, FROM)
18. Ten people were killed when a bus collided with a car (INTO, WITH, AT, TOWARDS)
19. The customers came to the shop to complain about their service (ABOUT, AT, ON, FOR)
20. Our atmosphere consists of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide (INTO, OF, WITH, FOR)
21. We decided against buying the new car. (AGAINST, WITH, AT, OF)
22. Many children depend on their parents for money. (ON, AT, WITH, TO)
23. He graduated from Oxford university (ON, FROM, OUT OF, WITH)
24. The advertising campaign resulted in hundreds of new customers for the company. (TO,
FOR,
UP, IN)
25. As a scientist, I specialize in marine biology (AT, IN, FOR, WITH)
Put in the correct preposition(s).
577. She paid for lunch ___________ advance, so we don't need to pay now.
578. I went to the wrong house ___________ mistake!
579. Please make sure that you're ___________ time for the class!
280. I was walking to the station and, ___________ chance, I saw the glove I'd lost on the
ground.
581. I love eating out in London. ___________ instance, one of my favourite restaurants
has amazing Japanese food.
582. I think the cat is ___________ danger on that high roof.
583. I picked up the laptop and ___________ my surprise it fell apart in my hands.
584. I have a lot ___________ common with my cousin. We both like many of the same things.
585. If the baby starts to cry, pick her up ___________ once.
586. Did you forget your purse ___________ purpose so you wouldn't have to pay?
587. It's best to arrive ___________ foot, because there is nowhere to park.
588. What do a whale and a dolphin have ___________ common?
589. He added salt instead of sugar ___________ mistake.
590. What's your favourite thing to do? ___________ instance, do you like sport?
591. The book was ___________ reach on a high shelf.
592. I want to go to Germany ___________ a change. I've never been there.
593. Please let me know ___________ advance if you can't come to the meeting.
594. She often goes to school ___________ foot.
595. Do you always brush your teeth before bed ___________ fail?
596. The little girl broke the toy ___________ purpose because she was so angry.
597. Please come ___________ once. We have a big problem.
598. She worked very hard and ___________ last she managed to pass the exam.
599. We need to be ___________ time or my grandmother will start to get anxious.
600. It feels like owning a house is ___________ reach. I'll never be able to do it.
601. We thought about it a lot and ___________ last we decided to buy a new flat.
602. We watched a film ___________ a change. Usually, we read.
603. She was really ___________ danger for a few minutes in the rough sea, but luckily
a lifeguard saw her.
604. I went to the bookshop and, ___________ chance, I found a really interesting book
about Switzerland.
605. He walked into the kitchen and ___________ his surprise there was food all over the floor.
606. She drinks a litre of water every day ___________ fail.

Answers:
1. She paid for lunch in advance, so we don't need to pay now.
2. I went to the wrong house by mistake!
3. Please make sure that you're on time for the class!
4. I was walking to the station and, by chance, I saw the glove I'd lost on the ground.
5. I love eating out in London. For instance, one of my favourite restaurants has
amazing Japanese food.
6. I think the cat is in danger on that high roof.
7. I picked up the laptop and to my surprise it fell apart in my hands.
8. I have a lot in common with my cousin. We both like many of the same things.
9. If the baby starts to cry, pick her up at once.
10. Did you forget your purse on purpose so you wouldn't have to pay?
11. It's best to arrive on foot, because there is nowhere to park.
12. What do a whale and a dolphin have in common?
13. He added salt instead of sugar by mistake.
14. What's your favourite thing to do? For instance, do you like sport?
15. The book was out of reach on a high shelf.
16. I want to go to Germany for a change. I've never been there.
17. Please let me know in advance if you can't come to the meeting.
18. She often goes to school on foot.
19. Do you always brush your teeth before bed without fail?
20. The little girl broke the toy on purpose because she was so angry.
21. Please come at once. We have a big problem.
22. She worked very hard and at last she managed to pass the exam.
23. We need to be on time or my grandmother will start to get anxious.
24. It feels like owning a house is out of reach. I'll never be able to do it.
25. We thought about it a lot and at last we decided to buy a new flat.
26. We watched a film for a change. Usually, we read.
27. She was really in danger for a few minutes in the rough sea, but luckily a lifeguard saw her.
28. I went to the bookshop and, by chance, I found a really interesting book about Switzerland.
29. He walked into the kitchen and to his surprise there was food all over the floor.
30. She drinks a litre of water every day without fail.