I. Fill in the missing prepositions.

1. I shall meet you ________ the corner ________ the street.

2. I always come ________ school foot.

3. It never snows here ________ Christmas.

4. The country looks beautiful ________ spring.

5. I can see you ________ Monday.

6. I live ________ the country, but she lives ________ the seaside.

7. Have you got any money ________ you?

8. He always comes ________ bus.

9. I don’t like getting up ________ the morning.

10. He has learned the whole poem ________ heart.

11. This book is ________ Dickens.

12. Is Miss Smith ________ home?

13. I have breakfast ________ 7:30 every morning.

14. Can you translate that ________ German.

15. My birthday is ________ May 5th.

16. My birthday is ________ the 5th.

17. They come ________ the room.

18. I like swimming ________ summer.

19. We get a lot of rain ________ November.

20. He never comes ________ time for the class.

21. I’m very busy ________ present.

22. I have no time ________ the moment.

23. He was standing ________ the middle of the room.

24. Please write your name ________ the top of the page.

25. There is vocabulary ________ the end of the book.

26. I shall see her ________ the beginning of the week.

27. What would that be ________ German?

28. ________ my opinion, it is a very good book.

29. She is ________ the garden.

30. We are going ________ the theatre this evening.

31. The train arrives ________Victoria station ________ 4:30.

32. Please tell me ________ once.

33. I waited for half an hour, and ________ last she came.

34. The book is ________ the table.

35. He is sitting ________ an armchair.

36. The picture is ________ the wall.

37. I put my hands ________ my pockets.

38. She is drinking ________ a cup.

39. She took ten shillings ________ her bag.

40. For the last few days I haven’t been able to sleep ________ night.

41. She always agrees ________ everything he says.

42. Are you acquainted ________ the lady?

43. You will soon get accustomed ________ English cooking.

44. She is very angry ________ me.

45. I apologize ________ keeping you waiting.

46. The dog begged ________ a piece of cake.

47. Does this belong ________ you?

48. She is always borrowing money ________ me.

49. My cat is very fond ________ fish.

50. I’m very grateful ________ her ________ her help.

51. The room was full ________ people.

52. I’m quite different ________ her.

53. She insists ________ coming.

54. He is quite incapable ________ such a thing.

55. I should like to be independent ________ everyone.

56. May I introduce you ________ Miss Brown?

57. I’m afraid ________ this dog.

58. Are you interested ________ literature?

59. She is very jealous ________ her sister.

60. Won’t you join ________ the game?

61. Clean air provides us ________ a healthy supply of oxygen.

62. I’m very sorry ________ what I have done.

63. His son succeeded ________ the throne.

64. My hat is quite similar ________ yours.

65. I’m tired ________ waiting for her.

66. I’m so worried ________ my sister who is ill.

67. It is very bad ________ you to eat so quickly.

68. I’m not good ________ tennis.

69. My birthday is ________ the first the month.

70. This will come in very useful ________ her.

71. Out ________ sight, out ________ mind.

72. The sun rises ________ the east, and sets ________ the west.

73. Were your friends successful ________ getting a loan from the bank.

74. I’m sure the explanation in the book will be quite clear ________ you.

75. Miss White was very upset ________ the news of her father’s death.

76. I’m not familiar ________ his name.

77. We were very grateful ________ our friends ________ all of their assistance.

78. Don’t you think you should try to be friendly ________ your classmates?

79. Mr Green is responsible ________ hiring employees.

80. That type of music is quite popular ________ teenage boys and girls.

81. My daily expenses are just about equal ________ my income.

82. Fred is capable ________ doing better work than he is doing at present.

83. We were very doubtful ________ his ability.

84. Ken was proud ________ his good marks on English.

85. My plan is similar ________ yours, but it is different ________ Ken’s.

86. Piere said he had become quite fond ________ American hamburgers.

87. We are still hopeful ________ hearing from our friends before Saturday.

88. That fashion magazine is full ________ advertising for women’s clothes.

89. This gloves aren’t very suitable ________ that kind of work.

90. They were happy ________ the results of the election.

91. It was certainly kind ________ you to help me.

92. Mrs Brown is often worried ________ money.

93. Her parents are very pleased ________ her French.

94. I’m not interested ________ politics.

95. She was sad because he was rude ________ her.

96. She was angry ________ Tom.

97. Travelling by air is preferable ________ traveling by train.

98. Thank you. You are kind ________ me.

99. Everybody was surprised ________ the news.

100. I was delighted ________ the present you gave me.

101. Are you excited ________ going on holiday next week?

102. Tom is excellent ________ repairing things.

103. You get bored ________ doing the same thing every day.

104. I’m sure you are capable ________ tourists.

105. Mary is very fond ________ animals.

106. Ann wasn’t very keen ________ going out in the rain, so we stayed at home.

107. Hurry, or you’ll be late ________ school

108. Were they present ________ the meeting.

109. Jane was absent ________ class yesterday.

110. She was confused ________ the dates.

111. The house was crowed ________ students.

112. Miss White is very kind ________ her colleagues.

113. She is accustomed ________ rising early.

114. He was successful ________ his job.

115. Tom is very quick ________ maths.

116. I’m rather anxious ________ her, I haven’t received a letter.

117. He was sad ________ his failure.

118. This country is rich ________ oil.

119. Are you aware ________ the time.

120. The museum is now open ________ all visitors.

121. Smoking is harmful ________ your health.

122. Are you afraid ________ snakes?

123. Is she serious ________ learning to be a pilot?

124. Is this matter important ________ you?

125. I just couldn’t believe what he said. It was contrary ________ his thought.

126. Don’t give up hope yet. Be confident ________ the success.

127. Please wait here. I’ll have some tickets available ________ them.

128. Make yourself useful ________ others.

129. It’s very kind ________ you to help them.

130. Hurry up, or you’ll be late ________ school.

131. He said he had given ________ drinking.

132. Don’t put ________ until tomorrow what you can do today.

133. What does NATO stand ________?

134. This is a different car ________ the one I drove yesterday.

135. Everyone is aware ________ air pollution.

136. This building belongs ________ those who live in it.

137. They are good ________ learning English.

138. A man usually takes off his hat when he is introduced ________ a woman or a girl ________

the street.

139. Drinking is harmful ________ your health.

140. We are interested ________ swimming.

141. He has waited ________ her for a long time.

142. I agree ________ you completely.

143. His opinion differs ________ mine.

144. She said that she had been absent ________ school the day before.

145. There were crowds ________ people in the park yesterday.

146. The park was crowded ________ people.

147. The convict escaped ________ prison.

148. I’m fed up ________ my job.

149. My parents are pleased ________ my result.

150. I think you are qualified ________ this job.

151. Mr Smith is very kind ________ us.

152. We are pleased ________ the result of our work.

153. We are confident ________ the success.

154. Most people are afraid ________ snakes.

155. Our country is rich ________ natural resources.

156. Hue is famous ________ its historical vestiges.

157. My mother is always busy ________ her housework.

158. Dirty air is harmful ________ health.

159. We are proud ________ our people’s heroic tradition.

160. The teacher’s advice is profitable ________ the students.

161. The streets are crowded ________ vehicles at the rush hour.

162. The climate of our country is favorable ________ agriculture.

163. The air at the seaside is good ________ health.

164. My friend is good ________ maths and physics.

165. John is skillful ________ dancing.

166. This opportunity is lucky ________ us.

167. I’m not acquainted ________ those fellows.

168. Mr Smith is not accustomed ________ hot weather.

169. Your words are contrary ________ your acts.

170. My home is far ________ school.

171. He is sad ________ his son’s laziness.

172. Many young people want to be independent ________ their parents.

173. We are grateful ________ our teacher.

174. I’m interested ________ current events.

175. Your profession is similar ________ mine.

176. This chemical is dangerous ________ humans.

177. This work is not suitable ________ him.

178. Her voice sounds familiar ________ me.

179. My house is next ________ the post office.

180. This man is greedy ________ fame.

181. I was absent ________ class yesterday.

182. Children are fond ________ candies.

183. Teachers are responsible ________ the principal ________ their teaching.

184. The beach is full ________ tourists in summer.

185. We are present ________ the lecture yesterday.

186. We must hurry, otherwise we should be late s ________ chool.

187. Air is necessary ________ life.

188. He is friendly ________ everybody.

189. The day seems perfect ________ a picnic.

190. That singer has become very popular ________ the youth.

191. This sweater will keep you safe ________ the cold.

192. She said she came two hours ahead ________ the performing time.

193. Everything looks sad ________ autumn.

194. Your plan will be acceptable ________ some respect.

195. Was she aware ________ not doing anything contrary ________ her parents’ expectations?

196. The lesson was difficult ________ us, but the teacher was capable making us understand it

thoroughly.

197. My brother wasn’t confident ________ passing the exam.

198. After many months of living in Canada he got accustomed ________ the cold.

199. He was absent ________ work yesterday because he was ill.

200. We are ashamed ________ his behaviour