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I. Fill in the missing prepositions
1. I shall meet you ______________ the corner ____________ the street.
2. I always come ___________ shool ______________ 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 ________________ seaside.
7. Do you have 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 vocab ________________________ 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 morning.
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 soworried ______________ 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 mouth.
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 reponsible _________ 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 _____________ travelling 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 of _______________ 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 crowded _________________ 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 alcohol 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 ________________ 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 jon.
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 _____________ these 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. Tour profession is similar ________________ mine.
176. Thí chemical is dangerous ________________ humans.
177. Thí 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 were present __________________ the lecture yesterday.
186. We must hurry, otherwise we should be late ________________ school.

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.

II. Complete the sentence with in, at, or on
1. Write your name ________ the top of the page.
2. I like that picture hanging ___________ the wall ______________ the kitchen
3. There was an accident ________ the crossroads this morning.
4. I wasn’t sure whether I had come to the right office. There was no name _________ door.
5. ___________ the end of the street there is a path leading to the river.
6. You’ll find the sports results ________ the back page of the newspaper.
7. I wouldn’t like an office job. I could not spend the whole day siting __________ a desk
8. My brother lives ________ a small village ___________ the south-west of England.
9. The man the police are looking for has a scar __________ his right cheek.

10. Nicola was wearing a silver ring _________ her little finger.
11. It can be dangerous when children play _____________ the street.
12. If you walk to the end of the street, you’ll see a small shop _______ the corner.
13. Is Tom _________ this photograph? I can’t find him.
14. My office is _______ the first floor. It’s _______ the left as you come out of the lift.
15. We normally use the front entrance but there’s another entrance ______ the back.

III. Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition
1. My house is next _____ the post office.
2. He succeeded __________ opening the door
3. An accident has happened __________ that family.
4. I thanked everybody _____________ all the help they had given me.
5. I can’t deal ______________ this problem
6. Celia often reminds me ____________ her mother.
7. I congratulate you _____________ your success.
8. I can’t combine oil __________ water.
9. Don’t tell anyone ____________ me.
10. Please write _______________ English not ____________ Vietnamese.
11. I’d like to book a table ____________ twelve __________ 6:30 this evening.
12. The differences _____________ British English and American English are small.
13. It isn’t easy to start looking _____________ a job at her age.
14. We often go to school ___________ the morning.
15. I useually read the newspaper while I’m waiting _______________ the bus.
16. Janet doesn’t take good care __________ himself.
17. Next month I’m going to Scotland _______________ a short holiday.
18. There was panic when people realised the building was ___________ fire.
19. The pupils left their bicycle leaning _______________ the wall.

20. I’m a bit little short _____________ money. Can you lend me some?