Fill in the missing prepositions
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