Bài tập Prepositional exercises

PREPOSITIONAL EXERCISES
EXERCISE 1: Choose the correct prepositions.
1. Malaysia is divided................two regions.
 A. to B. on C. in 	D. into
2. It's very kind................... you to say so!
 A. in 	B. to 	C. for 	D. of
3. Can you tell me how many chapters this book consists................?
 A. of 	B. to 	C. with 	D. in
4. Jeans have never been  fashion because a lot of people are still fond of wearing them.
A. out 	B. of 	C. out of 	d. on
5. People like wearing jeans because this material doesn’t wear  easily.
A. by 	B. away	C. of 	D. out 
6. The material, called jean, was named  sailors from Genoa.
A. as 	B. after 	C. to 	D. with 
7. These shoes are made  good leather. They are very strong.
A. from 	B. by 	C. of 	D. with
8. It seems very dificult  to have a trip abroad.
A. that I 	B. to me 	C. for me 	D. for I
9. It was very impolite  him to shout at the meeting.
A. of 	B. to 	C. about 	D. with
10. It was very impolite  him to shout at the meeting.
A. of 	B. to 	C. about 	D. with
11. Lan always walks to school. She goes to school  .
A. by foot 	B. with foot	C. on foot 	D. of foot
12.When I first started playing tennis, it was  fun.
A. for 	B. of 	C. as 	D. in 
13. Did he  live in the country when you was young?
A. use to 	B. used to 	C. get used to 	D. be used to
14.It’s very kind  you to help us. Thanks a lot.
A. for 	B. to 	C. with 	D. of
15. The hospital building is devided  four sections.
A. in 	B. into 	C. to 	D. about
16. He is a small boy. He has to depend  his parents.
A. on 	B. to 	C. with 	D. of 
17. Maryam was really impressed  the beauty of the city.
A. of 	B. by 	C. with 	D. for
18.She arrived  four o’clock  the afternoon.
A. at / on 	B. in / in 	C. at / in 	D. on / in
19.He was a tennis player when he was young. He  tennis when he was young.
A. plays 	B. used to play	C. has played 	D. likes to play
20. My sister is studying hard  her exam.
A. in 	B. for 	C. at 	D. to
21. I have studied English  more than three years.
A. for 	B. in 	C. since 	D. at
22. I am very proud .................. my school.
 A.from	B.at	 	C.of	D.off
23. .He laughs a lot because .............. her funny face.
 A.of	B.off	C.in	D.on
.24. Lan used to walk the mosque .............. her way to primary school.
 A.to	B.on	C.in	D.at
25. It seems very difficult for me to have a trip abroad. It all depends ..........my parents.Any way we’ll keep ..........touch.
 A.on-in	B.in-in	C.on-on	D.of-off
27. It’s very cold..night.the moon.
A. to/in	B. in/to	C. on/at	D. at/on
28. Thuy's grandmother turned the television _________ to see the weather forecast.
 A. off 	B. on 	C. up 	D. down
29. What are the main differences......................the two cities?
 A. in	B. at	C. between	D. with
 30. Remember . the door before you leave.
 A. to lock B. lock 	C. locked 	 D. locking
 31. She has come here  yesterday.
 A. in B. since C. for D. on
32. Lan didn’t come to the party because she had to look..her younger brother.
 a. at	b. for	c. forward	d. after
33. Mrs . Hoa will stay in London.............. Monday................ Friday .
 A . between – to B . from – to C. on – until D. on - to 	
34. It doesn’t rain ..................... the dry season.
 A. on B. at C. in D. between 	
35. I congratulate him ............ his success.
A. in	 B. at	C. with	 	D. on
36. The customer insisted ...........seeing the manager.
 A. of 	B. on 	C. in 	D. about
37. I was brought.in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had pass 
 A. on/over	B. for/ on	C. on / off	D. up / away 
 38. What is your daughter named . ? – A kind of flower
 A. after B. on C. in D. from
39. The visitor spoke ....................the subject of wildlife in northern Britain.
 A. in 	B. from 	C. with 	D. on
40. Sometimes Mr. Pike has to work late.night to do some import-tant experiments.
 A. in	B. at	C. for	D. on
41. Peter a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me.
 A. in	B. on	C. with	D. over
42. Where is Jimmy? – He is work. He is busy his monthly report.
 A. on/ for	B. in/ about	C. to / through	D. at / with
43. Mary doesn’t mind living.her own.
 A. with	B. by	C. on	D. at
44. While studying he was finacially dependent.his parents.
 A. to	B. on	C. of	 	D. from
45. Please don’t enter knocking.
 A. except for	B. while	C. with	D. without
46. It was very of you to invite me to your birthday party.
A. Due to industrialization, we have to cope.the fact that many species are .danger .extinction.
 A. on/ at/ for	B. at / upon / over	C. for/ on/ with	D. with/ in / of
47. Boys! Put your toys It is time to go to bed. Don’t staylate.
 A. off/ on	B. away / up	 	C. down off	D. around / for
48. She intended to quit her job to stayhome and lookher sick mother.
 A. in/ at	B. at / after	 	C. for / over	D. up / on
49. He is very worried his new job because he is not quite prepared .working
 A. on/ over	B. to / off	C. about / for	D. in / at
50. The students are very.of doing a lot of homework.
 A. bored	B. tired	C. interested	D. good
51. Are you ..about your examination?
 A. interested	B. fed up	C. tired	D. worried
52. We are very with the result of the football match.
 A. excited	B. pleased	C. worried	D. afraid
53. Some people are very ..of traveling by air.
 A. worried	B. excited	C. afraid	D. interested
54. While I am waiting..my bus, I often listen .music.
 A. on / at	B. for / to	C. toward/ about	D. upon/ in
55. The final examination will be held ..June 12th , 2009.
 A. in	B. on	C. at	D. to
56. How many languages are there the world?
 A. in	 	B. on	C. over	D. through
57. Egypt is famous ancient pyramids.
 A. on	B. to	C. from	D. for
58. The boys looks very proud his success at school.
 A. on	B. of	C. at	D. in
59. When the trucks leave the place, the ground is covered .trash.
 A. in	B. by	C. with	D. of
60. Thuy’s grandma turned the TV ..to see the weather forecast.
 A. off	B. up	C. on	D. down	
61. The hurrican took several days to blow itself 
 A. in	B. out	C. down	D. off
62. It was the biggest eruption of Vesuvius some years.
 A. for	B. since	C. in	D. from
63. On Passover, Jewish people celebrate freedom ..slavery.
 A. on	B. to	C. for	D. from
64. There are a lot of parties ..Christmas.
 A. in	B. at	C. on	D. for
65. When you are in orbit, you will be able to get of your seat.
 A. in	B. on	C. out	D. down
66. The crew have been living space for over three months.
 A. in	B. at	C. on	D. for
67. Do you believe ..the existence of UFOs ?
 A. on	B. in	C. at	D. for
68. We are all very fond traveling abroad.
 A. in	B. at	C. with	D. of
69. He saw that film .7.00 pm .Sunday.
 A. on/ from	B. in /at	C. at/at	D. at / on
70. The whole family showed for our anniversary celebration.
 A. on	B. down	C. up	D. off
71. We often go swimming Sunday mornings.
 A. in	B. on	C. at	D. every
72. My mother is very keen.growing flowers.
 A. in	B. on	C. of	D. for
73.I believe you will all succeed ..passing the final exams.
 A. on	B. at	C. in	D. for
74. This computer isn’t capable running this software.
 A. in	B. on	C. of	D. at
75. Have you had much experience ..computers?
 A. on	B. at	C. for	D. with
76. The New Year is celebrated .midnight .January 1st .
 A. in/ on	B. at / on	C. at / in	D. in/ in
77. Look at that sign. It says, “Keep No trespassing”
 A. on	B. off	C. out	D. away
78. Can you turn the volume .a little? I can’t hear it very clearly.
 A. on	B. off	C. up	D. down
79. My little sister is very good ..drawing.
 A. in	B. at	C. of	D. on
80. The children have all worn their shoes.
 A. in	B. on	C. with	D. out
81. Many accidents are brought.by carelessness.
 A. about	B. up	C. along	D. into
82. Let’s concentrate.solving this problem.
 A. in	B. on	C. for	D. at
83. The United States became independent ..England in 1776.
 A. on	B. with	C. of	D. to
84. John F. Kennedy ewas the first Presedent of the United States to be born ..the twentieth century.
 A. on	B. at	C. in	D. since
85. Never puttill tomorrow what you can do today.
 A. off	B. over	C. out	D. away
86. Thanks the financial aid he received, he was able to attend the university.
 A. for	B. to	C. about	D. of
87. I’m afraid I have to leave .a few days’time.
 A. in	B. on	C. at	D. after
88. He usually drops to see me at least once a week.
 A. to	B. on	C. out	D. in
89. Smoking has destructive effect ..your health.
 A. for	B. in	C. on	D. to
90. Were you surprised .the grade you received?
 A. on	B. at	C. in	D. with
91. My car broke at the crossroads and I couldn’t start it again.
 A. in	B. out	C. down	D. up
92. I’m sorry; I wasn’t paying close attention ..what you said.
 A. in	B. on	C. at	D. to
93. If you’re not satisfied ..your essay, I suggest that you rewrite it.
 A. with	B. of	C. to	D. at
94. Her electricity ws cutwhen she didn’t pay her bill
 A. out	B. of	C. off	D. down
95. People nowadays are interested saving money and natural resources.
 A. on	 	B. in	C. with	D. to
96. Poisonous gases are pumped the atmosphere every day.
 A. onto	B. out	C. in	D. into
97. My shoes are dirty. I’d better take them .before I come in.
 A.. away	B. up	C. on	D. off
98. If you godoing that and you’ll end..in serious troble.
 A. up/ with	B. on / up	C. off/ with	D. out / up
99. They are trying to save the animals .extinction.
 A. on	B. to	C. from	D. for
100. They didn’t see each other again .the fall.
 A. since	B. in	C. from	D. until
1. _____ time _____ time I will examine you on the work you have done.
A. From / to	B. At / to	C. In / to	D. With / to
2. This village is inhabited _____ tens of thieves.
A. with	B. to	C. by	D. for
3. God has bestowed _____ me many graces.
A. on	B. for	C. to	D. with
4. Make a comment _____ this sentence!
A. to	B. in	C. on	D. about
5. He’s a very wealthy man; a few hundred pounds is nothing _____ him.
A. for	B. with	C. to	D. about
6. She does not show much affection _____ him.
A. with	B. in	C. for	D. to
7. The clerk _____ that counter said those purses were _____ sale.
A. in/ for	B. at/ on	C. at/ in	D. on/ on
8. Someone broke into the shop and made _____ with several TVs and videos.
A. of 	B. up	C. out	D. off	
9. Old people like to descant _____ past memories.
A. in	B. with	C. on	D. for
110. You should comply _____ the school rules.
A. to	B. about	C. with	D. in
111. The people next door are furious _____ us _____ making so much noise last night.
A. at/ with	B. with/ for	C. for/ to	D. about/ in
112. The Vietnamese participants always take part _____ sports events with great enthusiasm.
A. in	B. on	C. at	D. to
113. He isn’t independent _____ any means. He depends _____ his father _____ everything.
A. by/ on/ in	B. for/ on/ in	C. of/ in/ for	D. on/ in/ with
114. He may be quick _____ understanding but he isn’t capable _____ remembering anything.
A. in/ of	B. on/ at	C. at/ of	D. of/ at
115. Mum is always busy _____ her work in the laboratory.
A. with	B. at	C. in	D. of
116 Lan will stay there _____ the beginning in September _____ November.
A. from/ to	B. till/ to	C. from/ in	D. till/ of
117. I would like to apply _____ the position of sales clerk that you advised in the Sunday newspaper.
A. for	B. to	C. with	D. in
118. I have been looking _____ this book for months, and at last, I have found it.
A. over	B. up	C. for	D. at 
119. My sister is very fond _____ eating chocolate candy.
A. of	B. with	C. about	D. at
120. Who’s going to look _____ the children while you’re away?
A. at	B. up	C. after	D. over
EXERCISE 2: Choose the correct prepositions.
1. We all know how wonderful you are. There’s no need to show .
A. up	B. off	C. down	D. forward
2. I arranged to meet Jim after work last night but he didn’t turn .
A. off	B. up	C. on	D. down
3. Be careful on that horse. Don’t fall .
A. into	B. against	C. behind	D. off
4. A stone fell on my head and knocked me . I was unconscious for half an hour
A. with	B. up	C. off	D. out
5. There was a $20 note lying on the pavement, so I picked it .
A. in	B. at	C. up	D. below
6. I saw a jacket which I liked in the shop, so I went in and tried it . to see if it fitted me.
A. on	B. through	C. away	D. back
7. Sorry I’m late. The car broke . on the way here.
A. over	B. about	C. down	D. round
8. “What shall I do with these old newspapers?” “Throw them .”
A. away	B. along	C. off	D. down
9. Everybody has been warned . the dangers of smoking.
A. into	B. against	C. to	D. from
10. He was found guilty and sentenced . six months’imprisonment.
A. about	B. of	C. to	D. back
11. I’ve always regarded you .one of my best friends.
A. as	B. like	C. up	D. with
12. He put suntan oil on his body to protect his skin .the sun.
A. through	B. from	C. with	D. off
13. I prefer tea .coffee.
A. about	B. from	C. to	D. in
14. This house reminds me .the one I lived in when I was a child.
A. about	B. to	C. against	D. of
15. Three students were accused .cheating in the examination.
A. on	B. off	C. with	D. of
16. I wrote to the company to ask them .more information about the job.
A. for	B. in 	C. along	D. forward
17. Three men have been arrested and charged .robbery.
A. into	B. with	C. about	D. up
18. When I heard he had passed his examination, I phoned him to congratulate him .his success.
A. back	B. over	C. on	D. with
19. Cut the meat .small pieces before frying it.
A. into	B. off	C. about	D. along
20. I haven’t seen her since she left home .work this morning.
A. from	B. since	C. during	D. for
21. I’m not going out yet. I’m waiting .the rain to stop.
A. for	B. away	C. from	D. up
22. Sorry I haven’t written . you for such a long time.
A. to	B. into	C. for	D. round
23. Who was that man I saw you talking .in the pub?
A. up	B. back	C. from	D. to
24. What happened .the gold watch you used to have?
A. with	B. against	C. for	D. to
25. I look stupid with this haircut. Everyone will laugh .me.
A. in	B. at	C. into	D. away
26. George’s salary is very low. It isn’t enough to live .
A. about	B. round	C. on	D. down
27. I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me look 	.them?
A. up	B. after	C. for	D. into
28. I believe .saying what I think.
A. on	B. in	C. with	D. for
29. When I realized I was wrong, I apologized to him .my mistake.
A. at	B. for	C. up	D. before
30. Would you care .a cup of coffee?
A. for	B. about	C. of	D. with
31. There was an accident this morning. A bus collided .a car.
A. from	B. with	C. onto	D. at
32. In the dark, I bumped .the chair.
A. into	B. about	C. down	D. after
33. We had an enormous meal. It consisted .seven courses.
A. off	B. of	C. in	D. up
34. He died .his beliefs.
A. for	B. of	C. up	D. down
35. I feel sorry . Bob. He has no friends and no money.
A. with	B. about	C. for	D. by
36. I’m sorry .the noise last night. We’re having a party.
A. with	B. about	C. for	D. by
37. I wasn’t very impressed .the film.
A. back	B. up	C. by	D. through
38. I’m sure you are capable .passing the examination.
A. round	B. along	C. among	D. of
39. Are you interested .art and architecture.
A. from	B. for	C. up	D. in
40. Mary is very fond .animals. She has three cats and two dogs.
A. about	B. since	C. of	D. between
41. The letter I wrote was full .mistakes.
A. with	B. about	C. of	D. out
42. I’m a bit short .money. Can you lend me some?
A. at	B. over	C. of	D. down
43. I was amazed .her knowledge of French Literature.
A. by	B. about	C. of	D. off
44. He is excellent .playing the flute.
A. at	B. over	C. to	D. behind
45. Why are you always so jealous .other people?
A. on	B. of	C. in	D. below
46. He was proud .himself for not giving up.
A. of	B. during	C. after	D. under
47. Are you excited .going on holiday next week?
A. into	B. about	C. above	D. over
48. You get fed up .doing the same thing every day.
A. between	B. up	C. against	D. with
49. I’m really satisfied .what I have.
A. with	B. along	C. back	D. out
50. It’s silly .you to go out without a coat. You’ll catch cold.
A. to	B. of	C. since	D. by
51. She was furious with me .not attending her birthday party.
A. for	B. about	C. at	D. on
52. Why were you cruel .Ann?
A. to	B. of	C. under	D. up
53. We met .accident at the airport.
A. in	B. into	C. at	D. by
54. Have you ever been .love with anyone?
A. with	B. to	C. back	D. in
55. Look! That car is .fire.
A. at	B. on	C. against	D. above
56. Tom has gone to France .holiday.
A. on	B. over	C. for	D. down
57. Do you know any songs .the Beatles?
A. with	B. for	C. by	D. at
58. There is a close relationship .them.
A. towards	B. between	C. to	D. above
59. His attitude .the job is very negative.
A. up	B. towards	C. down	D. out
60. I was surprised at his reaction .what I said.
A. to	B. between	C. about	D. on
61. The train was late but no one knew the reason .the delay.
A. in	B. at	C. for	D. off
62. There is an increase .inflation in our country.
A. on	B. up	C. in	D. under
63. The advantage .living alone is that you can do what you like.
A. of	B. upon	C. at	D. from
64. The accident was fault, so I paid for the damage .the other car.
A. to	B. along	C. into	D. between
65. The bus was late this morning, which is unusual. It’s usually .time.
A. in	B. on	C. with	D. among
66. His illness got worse and worse. .the end, he had got into hospital for an operation.
A. For	B. By	C. At	D. In
67. Did you come here .car or on foot?
A. on	B. by	C. in	D. into
68. The taxi stopped. He got .it and entered the house.
A. by	B. on	C. into	D. out of
69. When the train arrived at Bristol, passengers in turn got .it.
A. off	B. by	C. out	D. into
70. What time did you arrive .the station?
A. in	B. at	C. on	D. to
71. Many people are sent.prison for crimes that they didn’t commit.
A. at	B. in	C. to	D. down
72. I think I’d like to work .a farm.
A. in	B. on	C. above	D. under
73. We stopped .a pretty village on the way to London.
A. below	B. in	C. towards	D. at
74. It was a lovely day. There wasn’t a cloud .the sky.
A. at	B. above	C. from	D. in
75. It can be dangerous when children play football .the street.
A. on	B. at	C. in	D. for
76. Tell me . Friday whether or not you can come to the party.
A. by	B. until	C. till	D. in
77. I was tired this morning, so I stayed in bed .half past ten.
A. by	B. at	C. until	D. for
78. Ann is going away .a week in September.
A. for	B. since	C. as	D. like
79. Robert suddenly began to feel ill .the examination.
A. out	B. during	C. up	D. about
80. It sounds .a baby crying.
A. since	B. as	C. like	D. to
81. Your sister is very kind ................ me.
A. to	B. at	C. with	D. about
82. The boys are tired ................ doing exercises every night.
A. with 	B. at 	C. by	D. of
83. He took his girl friend ............. to dinner ................. her birthday.
A. off / on	B. out / to	C. with / on	D. out / on
84. Drug addiction is a growing problem particularly .................... young people.
A. between	B. among	C. behind	D. inside
85. She has always been very nice .............. me.
A. of	B. to	C. with	D. about
86. She still can't get ................ the shock for her baby's death.
A. out	B. on	C. over	bD. away
87. I apologized ............... Bridget ................ the misunderstanding.
A. for / on	B. to / for	C. with / for	D. of / of
88. He will not be coming ................. the meeting because he has too many papers to grade.
A. to	B. two	C. too	D. in
89. Do you wash your hands all the time because you are afraid .............. germs?
A. in	B. of	C. about	D. for
90. We are sure to pass the exam. We feel sure ............... it.
A. to	B. for	C. in	D. of
91. We can describe someone who is fond ................ sport as sporty.
A. of	B. in	C. on	D. with
92. They talked to each other when they were .................... the trains.
A. in	B. on	C. by	D. out of
93. Thank you very much ........................ your presence.
A. after	B. about	C. with	D. for
94. How would you respond ................. “Thank you very much.”?
A. at	B. in	C. on	D. to
95. A soldier has to learn to carry .................. orders as soon