Prepositions, Exercise 2

  

PREPOSITION QUIZ

The winner of the competition was ___ the drawing-room.

a. on
b. in
c. at

Everybody sat ___ the floor, but Mr. Spencer sat ___ a chair ___ the corner.

a. over - in - on
b. about - on - at
c. on - on – in

The judge poured champagne ___ the glass.

a. into
b. on
c. inside

The elderly lady was always ___ home ___ night.

a. at - at
b. in - at
c. into-inside

Adriana used to swim ___ the sea and sunbathe ___ the sand.

a. on -at
b. on - in
c. in – on

During the week I get up early ___ the morning and go to bed late ___ night. But normally ___ weekends I sleep until midday.

a. on - at - at
b. in - at - on
c. in - in – at

Peter lives ___ Sunset Avenue, now, but he lived ___ 109, Pasadena Street ___ 1980.

a. on - at - in
b. in - at - on
c. on - at – on

He was born ___ 8:15 ___ the morning ___ June, 18th, 1928

a. in - on - at
b. at - in - on
c. on - on – in

The hanging light is ___ the table.

a. in
b. over
c. at

"I'm staying ___ the Metropolitan Hotel. It's ___ Sunset Blvd.. ___ Hollywood ".

a. at - in - on
b. in - on - at
c. at - on – in

Thomas was born ___ January 9th ___ Buenos Aires.

a. in - on
b. on - in
c. at – on

He's arriving from Europe ___ Wednesday.

a. at
b. on
c. of

She doesn't work ___ night.

a. in
b. on
c. at

Prepositions, Exercise 5

Little free library in the street!

Put in the correct preposition.

1) My friend is good ___playing volleyball.

2) She protests ___discrimination.

3) She is afraid ___cats.

4) The family doesn't feel ___going outing this season. .

5) The company is looking forward ___giving bonus to its workers.

6) She dreams ___becoming a doctor.

7) She apologized ___her misbehavior.

8) Does she agree ___what you explained?

9) Parents often insist ___good manners.

10) Peter reminded me ___ my appointment with doctor

11) The child is allergic __insect stings.

12) The patrolling van chased the thieves ___the lanes.

13) The secret __success lies __hard work.

14) She said  that she had not smoked ___ages.

15) Mr. Seth lives __an apartment building in Hyderabad. 

Prepositions, Exercise 4

A. Choose the correct preposition:

The child showed no animosity ( at, towards, about, for ) her new stepbrother.

She is so thirsty (about, over, with, for ) success that she would do anything.

In my village there is no gas laid on. People  have to rely (onto, about, in, on ) electricity for everything   

We accept your kind invitation (by, with) pleasure.

I should like to read that book (by, of) Ernest Hemingway. 

These oranges are sold (of, by) the dozen. 

Always sign important papers (by, in) ink. 

Over one-third (of, in) the oranges are spoiled. 

The first speech will be given (by, of) Mr. Graham. 

We always buy olive oil (of, by) the gallon. 

The sound (of, by) rain lulls me to sleep. 

It looks (like, as) a nice day. 

It will take four yards (of, by) material to make this dress. 

He always speaks (in, by) a loud voice. 

B. Put in the correct preposition:

1. It’s so noisy – I can’t concentrate _____ my homework.

2. Don’t worry – I’ll pay _____ the tickets.

3. The car belongs _____ my father, so I don’t think we can use it.

4. I borrowed a pen _____ my classmate.

5. I’ve been waiting _____ the bus for more than twenty minutes!

6. Julie: “What time shall we eat dinner?” 

    Gill: “It depends _____ John – we’ll eat when he gets home”.

7. When we arrived _____ the cinema, the film had already started.

8. Please explain this problem _____ us.

9. She was listening _____ the radio when the doorbell rang.

10. John worries _____ his exam results all the time.

11. My flatmate listens _____ a lot of jazz.

12. David paid _____ the drinks.

13. Who does that house belong _____?

14. Don’t worry _____ Gemma, she’ll be fine.

15. She borrowed a jumper _____ Julie.

16. Please be quiet – I need to concentrate _____ this book.

17. I want to go to the beach tomorrow but it depends _____ the weather.

18. Who are you waiting _____?

19. When will we arrive _____ Beijing?

20. The policeman explained _____ the children why they should never run across a road.

21. A week after the accident he died ………………………. his injuries.

C. Think of a correct preposition to complete the sentences:

___ the meantime, you can prepare dinner.

Have you decided ___ a name ___ the baby yet?

Are you still working ___ your project?

He reminds me ___ my brother-in-law.

We are leaving ___ Paris next Saturday.

She was angry ___ herself for having made such stupid mistakes.

They discussed _________ all the issues they had encountered.

Prepositions, Exercise 3

Fill in the correct prepositions

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

1. She learned Russian ________ the age of 45.

2. The book was written ____________ Mark Twain.

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

4. We can only get to the camp _________ foot.

5. He reminds me _____ his old history teacher.

 6. What are you talking ____________ ?

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

8. She always gets up early ____________ the morning and goes to bed late __________night.

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

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

11. Philip waited ____________ her at the movie theater.

12. He started learning English ________ 2005.

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

14. We are very proud _______ this company.

15. It’s very kind ____________ you to help us.

16. The old man suffered _____ a heart attack.

17. Please write _________ pencil.

18. It’s _________ time you told him the truth.

19. The manager didn’t take part_____the discussion.

20. He‘s very good ____________ telling jokes.

21. I’ll see you ____________ the conference.

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

23. My parents got married _______the 1970s.

24. There’s a good restaurant ____________ the end of the street.

25. We usually have turkey ____ Thanksgiving.

26. I would like to travel __ Italy next summer.

27. I took a plane __________ Munich to Rome.

28. I’d like to speak ____ the manager please.

29. I don’t usually feel tired _____ the morning.

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

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

32. She always looks ____________ herself in the mirror.

33. I met Donna ____a party ____Friday night.

34. My friend always borrows money ____ me.

35. Daria’s books are lying ________ the floor.

36. He arrived at the school building just_ time.

37. The audience threw tomatoes_____ him.

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

39. He is responsible ________  what he does.

40. I’m sorry ________ the job you didn’t get. 

Prepositions, Exercise 1

Put IN, AT or ON in the blanks :

It gets very cold ___ winter.

Betty doesn't have a job ___ the moment.

The telephone and the doorbell rang ___ the same time.

He flew from Japan. He's probably ___ Perth now.

Would you like to go out to dinner ___ Friday night?

She was tired. She's ___ bed now.

Goodbye! I'll see you ___ the morning.

Were you ___ Tom's party last night?

I'll see you ___ two weeks time.

She was born ___ 1961.

The doctor will see you ___ 10:00.

___ the age of ten I wanted to be a firefighter.

My wife gave me a wonderful present ___ my birthday.

The coffee is ___ the shelf.

My pen is ___ my pencil case.

He's gone to work. He's probably ___ work now.

He lives ___ Australia.

___ my opinion you should buy the blue shirt.

___ second thought, the green shirt is nicer.

I'll see you ___ Monday.

I'll be taking my holiday ___ Christmas this year.

Buy some bread and milk ___ your way home.