I. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition:

1. My son has got an A in English. I’m very proud ………… him.2. Sponge Bob is extremely popular ………… children.3. Carol apologised ………… having forgotten our date.4. “Are you ………… sports?” “No, I hate them”.5. I’m fed ………… …………my job. I wish I could get a new one.6. My husband has just applied ……… a job as an accountant.7. Our teachers insist ……… us working hard.8. I can’t go out now. I have to look ………… my little brother.9. Mr Smith is really worried ………… his son.10. Don’t shout ………… me, I’m your mother!11. We’re thinking ………… moving abroad.12. The workers disagreed ………… the manager’s proposals.13. Mary refused ………… share her lemon cake.14. It was love ………… first sight. I fell ………… love ………… Bob as soon as I met him.15. The burglar admitted ………… breaking ………… the Blacks’. 16. You can rely ……… Paul, he’ll never deceive you.17. There’s been a slight improvement ………… global economy.18. I can’t see no reason ……… complaining ………… the running ……… the company.19. Can you smell ……… tobacco in here?20. You must stick ……… a diet or you’ll never lose weight.21. Tony is the rudest boy I’ve ever known. He’s very disrespectful ……… old people.22. I can’t find my dictionary anywhere. I’ve been looking ………… it all day long.23. Sue has invited Sam to her birthday, so he’s …………… the moon.24. Can you pass your recipe ………… the chicken salad?25. He was aware…….the consequences.26. The men were charged……..armed robbery.27. Contrary ….. what had been written, everything wasn’t true.28. He differs ………his brother.29. This sculpture dates back…… 1872.30. There is a difference ………………..being alone and being lonely.31. Jake was disappointed ………….his exam results.32. My parents disapprove……….motorbikes.33. I’m fed up……….tidying up the house.34. She’s very fond ………her baby sister.35. This man looks familiar…….me.36. I mistook this woman ………my teacher.37. The manager was impressed ……….the footballer’s technique.38. He paid …… cash when we bought our television.39. He prefers reading…….watching television.40. The police prevented the robbers…………escaping.41. The government provided the victims……..temporary shelter.42. What’s the relationship………..Tony and Claire?43. There’s no reason …………..her to be angry with me.44. This dress is similar…………the one Sally bought. 45. I hope to find a solution …………..my problem.46. ……………Tim’s surprise, his boss gave his a bonus.47. He’s saving his money …………a view to buying a car.48. I don’t believe in love…….first sight.49. We were ………….the impression that they were married.50. I lent Adam my car…………condition that he was careful.51. John is keen …………….football.52. Peter and Mary met yesterday …………..chance.53. He decided to keep the job……….the time being.

54. They decided to book a table……..advance.55. He was in charge …………..the excursion.56. My dad was……duty tonight, so we went for a walk.57. He promised that he didn’t do it………..purpose.58. ………….Second thoughts Mary decided not to buy the house.59. ……………regard to the advertisement I would like to ask a few questions.

2. Choose the right preposition / phrasal verb:

1. He succeeded on/ at/ in passing his driving test after three attempts.2. I want to talk to the person who is at/with/ in charge for/ with/ of the company.3. The students had some difficulty in/ on/ at solving the problem.4. Who is responsible for/ of/ on the sales Department?5. Tony did his best to overcome his addiction with/ to/ of drugs.6. Pam is interested on/ in/ for cinema.7. We sold our sports car with/ at/ for a profit.8. Most of my friends go to the gym twice a week on/ at/ in average.9. I had to stay on/ at/ in bed due to a bad cold.10. My husband is away in/ at/ on business.11. Paul is married with/ to/ for a doctor.12. We are really excited for/ with/ about going to London in/ for/ on holiday.13. Everybody was pleased about/ to/ at the agreement. 14. Mandy died for/ of/ with cancer.15. The NGO provided the refugees of/ for/ with food and shelter.16. I’m dreaming on/ about/ with going on holiday.17. My brother is very ashamed of/ at/ with his bad behaviour.18. Dave congratulated Sally about/ for/ on passing her maths exam.19.Mary’s sweater is quite different of/for/ from mine.20. Patrick is very fond in/ on/ of music.21. I borrowed some money of/ from/ at my parents to buy a new computer.22. Sam is very kind with/ to/ for his classmates.23. Dan is going to specialise on/ in/ at cardiology.24. Are you afraid of/ for/ with horror films?25. That ______________ a celebration! A. calls for B. calls to C. calls on D. calls down26. I _________________ an old roommate of mine. A. ran over B. ran across C. ran around D. ran along27. He ____________ at a young age. A. ran high B. ran out of C. ran off D. ran through28. The morning seemed to ____________ very fast. A. go before B. go down C. go off D. go by29. Manny has promised to _____________ his brother tonight. A. look at B. look after C. look for D. look up30. Someone _____________ last night and took our computer. A. broke down B. broke up C. broke out D. broke in31. I _____________ a rash after our camping trip. A. broke out in B. broke up C. broke away D. broke into32. Please ______________ the form with your information. A. fill in B. fill out C. fill up 33.. She _______________ and gave the elderly man her seat. A. got down B. got into C. got away D. got up34.. His wife ________ him _______ to the police. A. gave…away B. gave up C. gave in D. gave back35. __________ while I get my coat and shoes. A. hang in B. hang out C. hang on D. hang up36. ___________ stirring until the sauce comes to a boil. A. keep up B. keep in C. keep from D. keep on37. We are ______________ our trip until next month. A. putting down B putting off C. putting out

D. putting together

38. She __________ her mother. They are both quite impatient. A. takes on B. takes to C. takes after D. takes off

3. Match the verbs with the correct preposition. Then write their meaning into the boxes.

1 – prepare A – with 1)

2- be proud B – about 2)

3 – deal C – for 3)

4 – get involved D –of 4)

5 – be anxious E – in 5)

1 – wish A – of 1)

2 – be good B – to 2)

3 – be successful C – at 3)

4 - refer D – in 4)

5 - consist E – for 5)

4. Choose the correct preposition.

1) Mr Smith is anxious … his car. It's broken.

11) Patrick warned his son … drinking too much beer.

a) of b) about c) to d) in a) at b) in c) on d) about

2) My class is responsible … the decoration.

12) The teacher is pleased … the students' achievement.

a) for b) on c) to d) with a) on b) for c) with d) to

3) 'Can you help me?' 'It depends … when you need it.'

13) The passengers are waiting … the next flight to Rome.

a) for b) on c) to d) with a) at b) to c) in d) for

4) What do you thing … Amy? 14) We are frightened … this horror film.

a) for b) at c) on d) about a) of b) in c) on d) to

5) He was used … visiting his grandparents.

15) I prefer tea … coffee.

a) of b) to c) - d) at a) of b) to c) with d) against

6) The blame the driver of the blue car … the accident.

16) In this game you have to compare this picture … that one.

a) of b) about c) for d) with a) to b) of c) for d) with

7) Tim fought … Jack after school. 17) They lived … bananas in the jungle.

a) in b) to c) for d) - a) on b) in c) with d) for

8) The police officer fined Jacob … parking on the pavement.

18) The team lost the game owing … their bad condition.

a) of b) with c) for d) to a) in b) at c) to d) of

9) Why are you surprised … my new style?

19) David was very sorry … the broken vase.

a) at b) to c) in d) on a) on b) about c) to d) of

10) Bob is interested … the genetic engineering.

20)Theresa believes … ghosts.

a) on b) at c) in d) to a) for b) in c) on d) of

5. Match the verbs with the correct preposition. Then write their meaning into the boxes.

1 – persist A – for 1)

2- be sorry B – at 2)

3 – leave C – in 3)

4 – accuse sy D – to 4)

5 – live E – on 5)

1 – punish sy A – with 1)

2 – owing B – on 2)

3 – be pleased C – about 3)

4 – insist D – for 4)

5 - think E – to 5)

6. Choose the correct preposition.

1) Is your mum anxious … you when you go out?

11) Chloe is bad … Chemistry but she is really good … History.

a) of b) to c) for d) in a) for/for b) at/at c) at/for d) for/at

2) Dad is proud … his eldest son. 12) What are you dreaming …?

a) on b) for c) with d) of a) on b) by c) of d) for

3) Does the court charge Mr Lioness … the robbery?

13) The teacher can't deal … this rude student.

a) about b) of c) with d) for a) on b) at c) to d) with

4) The researcher refers … the latest results.

14) You needn't remind me … checking the tires.

a) to b) at c) in d) on a) of b) to c) on d) at

5) My granny occurs … me when I bake an apple pie.

15) The students have to conform … the rules at school.

a) at b) to c) in d) on a) at b) to c) on d) for

6) Lillian asked … Tim yesterday. 16) Are you afraid … spiders? No, I'm not.

a) to b) of c) on d) for a) to b) with c) at d) of

7) I am aware … your relationship. 17) Rebecca is keen … Michael.

a) in b) of c) at d) on a) on b) in c) to d) of

8) Are you going to prepare … the test? 18) This tale fits … entertaining the kids.

a) to b) on c) for d) at a) in b) on c) for d) at

9) The police are suspicious … Mr Humble.

19) Beware … dark places!

a) at b) on c) in d) to a) to b) in c) on d) of

10) Bryan rarely quarrel … his brother about their toys.

20) The doctor cured me … a very rare disease.

a) with b) to c) - d) for a) out b) of c) from d) to

7. Fill in with the correct preposition.1. He was aware…….the consequences.2. The men were charged……..armed robbery.3. Contrary ….. what had been written, everything wasn’t true.4. He differs ………his brother.5. This sculpture dates back…… 1872.6. There is a difference ………………..being alone and being lonely.7. Jake was disappointed ………….his exam results.8. My parents disapprove……….motorbikes.9. I’m fed up……….tidying up the house.10. She’s very fond ………her baby sister.11. This man looks familiar…….me.12. I mistook this woman ………my teacher.13. The manager was impressed ……….the footballer’s technique.14. He paid …… cash when we bought our television.15. He prefers reading…….watching television.16. The police prevented the robbers…………escaping.17. The government provided the victims……..temporary shelter.18. What’s the relationship………..Tony and Claire?19. There’s no reason …………..her to be angry with me.20. This dress is similar…………the one Sally bought. 21. I hope to find a solution …………..my problem.22. ……………Tim’s surprise, his boss gave his a bonus.23. He’s saving his money …………a view to buying a car.24. I don’t believe in love…….first sight.25. We were ………….the impression that they were married.26. I lent Adam my car…………condition that he was careful.27. John is keen …………….football.28. Peter and Mary met yesterday …………..chance.29. He decided to keep the job……….the time being.30. They decided to book a table……..advance.31. He was in charge …………..the excursion.

32. My dad was……duty tonight, so we went for a walk.33. He promised that he didn’t do it………..purpose.34. ………….Second thoughts Mary decided not to buy the house.35. ……………regard to the advertisement I would like to ask a few questions.