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Prepositions I

___ the meantime, you can prepare dinner.

• On

• In

• Answer:

• In

Have you decided ___ a name ___ the baby yet?

• on, for

• about, to

• Answer:

• on, for

Are you still working ___ your project?

• on

• in

• Answer:

• on

He reminds me ___ my brother-in-law.

• about

• of

• Answer:

• of

We are leaving ___ Paris next Saturday.

• to

• for

• Answer:

• for

She was angry ___ herself for having made such stupid

mistakes.• about

• with

• Answer:

• with

I'm happy that he came ___ the conclusion that I was right.

• with

• to

• Answer:

• to

We do have to fight ___ our freedom of speech.

• for

• with

• Answer:

• for

Excuse me ___ being late.

• about

• for

• Answer:

• for

"I insist ___ my innocence", he said.

• on

• in

• Answer:

• on

They aren't interested ___ biology.

• about

• in

• Answer:

• in

He always mixes passion ___ hate.

• against

• with

• Answer:

• with

It'll all depend ___ his mood.

• about

• on

• Answer:

• on

Don't wait ___ me. I still have many things to do here.

• for

• on

• Answer:

• for

The government should care ___ the homeless children.

• of

• for

• Answer:

• for

Yes. You may write ___ ink

• by

• in

• with

• Answer:

• in

You can get there ___ bus or ___ foot.

• by, by

• with, with

• by, on

• Answer:

• by, on

Look! We are flying ___ the ocean.

• over

• on

• in

• Answer:

• over

John is sitting ___ his brother.

• besides

• beside

• side

• Answer:

• beside

Hold it carefully ___ your thumb and forefinger.

• at

• among

• between

• Answer:

• between

It doesn't make any difference ___ me.

• for

• to

• in

• Answer:

• to

Someone is knocking ___ the door.

• at

• in

• off

• Answer:

• at

He smiled ___ me.

• to

• at

• for

• Answer:

• at

This necklace is made ___ silver.

• of

• with

• by

• Answer:

• of

She was dressed ___ green ___ head ___ foot.

• of, from, from

• with, from, to

• in, from, to

• Answer:

• in, from, to

The old man lives ___ a beautiful farm.

• on

• in

• within

• Answer:

• on

The doctor will be back ___ one hour.

• about

• within

• on

• Answer:

• within

He fell ___ a ladder.

• off

• for

• in

• Answer:

• off

Why are you laughing ___ me?

• of

• from

• at

• Answer:

• at

I like to travel ___ the summer.

• at

• in

• on

• Answer:

• in

I bought the shirt ___ US$ 20.00.

• of

• for

• with

• Answer:

• for

Come ___ 10 ___ Monday morning.

• at, on

• at, at

• Answer:

• at, on

Get ___ the bus here and ___ at the third stop.

• on, in

• out, off

• on, off

• Answer:

• on, off

Let's go ___ a walk.

• by

• for

• to

• Answer:

• for

He traveled ___ business.

• on

• for

• to

• Answer:

• on

They plan to arrive in Paris ___ July 4th.

• a. in b. on c. at

• Answer:

• on

In times of war, soldiers usually dream ___ their home.

• a. of b. with c. over

• Answer:

• of

It was discovered that he didn't die ___ cancer.

• a. about b. of c. for

• Answer:

• of

Don't forget to congratulate him ___ his birthday.

• a. in b. for c. on

• Answer:

• on

He took her ___ his arms and kissed her passionately.

• a. on b. in c. with

• Answer:

• in

We must ___ all costs help those who are ___ danger.

• a. at, in b. on, in c. at, on

• Answer:

• at, in

The girl was dressed ___ white ___ head ___ foot.

• a. with, from, to

• b. in, from, to

• c. with, to, from

• Answer:

• in, from, to

You will always have a good friend ___ me.

• a. with b. on c. in

• Answer:

• in

The old fellow sat down ___ the roulette table and placed a few

chips ___ number 25, red.• a. on, on

• b. on, in

• c. at, on

• Answer:

• at, on

Is it wise to wish ___ something you can't ever have?

• a. about

• b. for

• c. over

• Answer:

• for

___ his way to Japan he stopped over in Los Angeles.

• On

• In

• Answer:

• On

Thanks ___ all you've done for me.

• for

• about

• Answer:

• for

You should spend your money ___ something worthwhile.

• with

• on

• Answer:

• on

Is there anything ___ sale at the mall this week? I don't have much

money to spend.• for

• on

• Answer:

• on

We're looking at some of the ads offered ___ that brochure.

• in

• on

• Answer:

• in

Have you found a nice gift ___ her?

• to

• for

• Answer:

• for

___ a rainy day I like to stay at home.

• On

• In

• Answer:

• On

In winter Florida is very popular with northerners who suffer ___ the cold weather in their states.

• with

–from

• Answer:

• from

John, do you remember Mary? She's an old friend ___ school.

• from

–of

• Answer:

• from

Let's go ___ a tour of the city.

• to

• on

–Answer:

–on

Who is that man smiling ___?

• at

• to

–Answer:

–at

Many animals are ___ the risk of extinction.

• at

• in

–Answer:

–at

Switzerland is famous ___ its watches.

• about

• for

• Answer:

• for

You'd better change ___ a lower gear when driving uphill.

• to

• for

• Answer:

• to

Ours is the best car ___ the market.

• in

• on

• Answer:

• on

Can I pay for this painting ___ dollars?

• in

• with

• Answer:

• in

This story is similar ___ the one she told us.

• with

• to

• Answer:

• to

Find answers ___ these questions if you can.

• to

• for

• Answer:

• to

I'm not sure ___ all that the interest rate is affordable.

• of

• at

• Answer:

• at

The President approves ___ making the agreement with

Brazil.• of

• in

• Answer:

• of

They were reassured ___ the outcome ___ the elections.

• about, in

• by, of

• Answer:

• by, of

We always take a trip ___ the summer.

• on

• in

• Answer:

• in

She made the mistake ___ adding salt instead of sugar.

• about

• of

•Answer:

•of

He was sitting ___ his seat when the teacher entered the classroom. • at

• in

–Answer:

– in

While ___ holiday, they vacationed ___ Australia.

• in, on

• on, in

•Answer:

•on, in

He was concerned ___ his low grade ___ the class.

• about, in with, on

• Answer:

• about, in

He came ___ the decision that he should study harder.

• with to

• Answer:

• to

He was happy ___ them when he learned ___ their success.

• for, of with, about

• Answer:

• for, of

He was confused ___ the correct Answer: to the test question.

• about for

• Answer:

• about

He looked ___ the countryside for signs of spring.

• about in

• Answer:

• about

He joined ___ his allies to win the battle.

• against with

• Answer:

• with

He looked ___ his friends for advice.

• to on

• Answer:

• to

The cook waited ___ the customers because the server left

early.

• for on

• Answer:

• on

He waited ___ her reply until it was too late to make a decision.

• on for

• Answer:

• for

In-On-At

I live ___ an apartment building.


• Answer:

• a

My apartment building is ___ the corner.


• Answer:

• b

My apartment is ___ the fifth floor.


• Answer:

• b

My friend lives ___ 27 Strong Street.


• Answer:

• c

He lives ___ apartment 501.


• Answer:

• a

It's ___ San Francisco.


• Answer:

• a

I live ___ the top floor.


• Answer:

• b

It's the fifth door ___ your left.


• Answer:

• b

That apartment was ___ the basement.


• Answer:

• a

I used to live ___ 12 Harrison Street.


• Answer:

• c

In-At with Places

Tom is still ___ the hospital with serious injuries.

• a. in b. at

• Answer:

• a

Sally is ___ the garden.

• a. in b. at

• Answer:

• a

She is ___ the bus stop waiting for a bus.

• a. in b. at

• Answer:

• b

The headline is ___ the top of the page.

• a. in b. at

• Answer:

• b

The boys are playing football ___ the street.

• a. in b. at

• Answer:

• a

Did you see my picture __ the magazine?

• a. in b. at

• Answer:

• a

She had a toothache so she's ___ the dentist office.

• a. in b. at

• Answer:

• b

I am ___ home all day on Friday.

• a. in b. at

• Answer:

• b

Please turn right ___ the traffic light.

• a. in b. at

• Answer:

• b

There are many different languages ___ the world.

• a. in b. at

• Answer:

• a

At-By-With

Sally was driving ___ 90 kilometers per hour.

• a. at b. by c. with

• Answer:

• a

Did you stay ___ friends?


• Answer:

• c

No, I stayed ___ a hotel.


• Answer:

• a

My house is ___ the sea.


• Answer:

• b

I usually go to school ___ bus.


• Answer:

• b

They have a big collection of paintings ___ Picasso.


• Answer:

• b

Have you seen any plays ___ William Shakespeare.


• Answer:

• b

Do you take tea ___ milk and sugar?


• Answer:

• c

Who is the man ___ the sunglasses on?


• Answer:

• c

Water boils ___ 100 centigrade.


• Answer:

• a

I love any music ___ the Beatles.


• Answer:

• b

He always drives ___ very high speeds.


• Answer:

• a

My friends want a house ___ a big garden.


• Answer:

• c

My brother died ___ the age of 26.


• Answer:

• a

Look! He's standing ___ the window.


• Answer:

• b

I left school ___ 4:00 today.


• Answer:

• a

In golf you hit the ball ___ a club.


• Answer:

• c

How long does it take ___ car?


• Answer:

• b

My car is the one ___ a flat tire.


• Answer:

• c

I'm going to Mexico ___ some friends next week.


• Answer:

• c

I like movies ___ a happy ending.


• Answer:

• c

I didn't have any scissors so I cut it ___ a knife.


• Answer:

• c

Do you know the woman ___ red hair?


• Answer:

• c

Do you like traveling ___ plane?


• Answer:

• b

I need glasses to read ___.


• Answer:

• c

Who is that book ___?


• Answer:

• b

He was bitten ___ a snake.


• Answer:

• b

I wish he wouldn't drive ___ such speeds.


• Answer:

• a

Is he ___ you?


• Answer:

• c

At-On-In Used in Time and Dates

The train leaves ___ five minutes, hurry up.

• a. at b. on c. in

• Answer:

• c

I'm going to America ___ April.


• Answer:

• c

He doesn't work ___ Sundays or Mondays.


• Answer:

• b

In England the shops shut ___ 5:30.


• Answer:

• a

She never feels very good ___ the morning.


• Answer:

• c

She is starting work ___ June 4th.


• Answer:

• b

What do you do ___ the evenings?


• Answer:

• c

I can't sleep ___ night these days.


• Answer:

• a

Where are you going ___ the summer?


• Answer:

• c

I was born ___ 1966.


• Answer:

• c

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