PREPOSITION (giới từ) 1 10

PREPOSITION 1:
GIỚI TỪ CHỈ THỜI GIAN, NƠI CHỐN
1/ AT:
Thời gian:
- at 4 o’clock, at 5p.m, at 1a.m
- at night,
- at Christmas, at Easter,
- at once
- at last
- at the moment (),- at present - at weekends
Nơi chốn:
- at home,- at the theatre,- at the seaside, at the grocer's, at the hairdresser's, at the doctor's,- at school
- at the corner of the street,- at the top, at the bottom, at the foot of the page, at the beginning,
at the end (of the lesson,...),,- at the shop,- (To arrive) at the airport, railway station,...
2/ IN:
Thời gian:
_Year:
Ex: in 1980, in 1870, in 2000.
_Month:
Ex: in June, in May, in August.
_ Season:
Ex: in spring, in Summer, in winter, in Autumn.
_ Part of the day: (trừ AT NIGHT)
Ex: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening.
_ IN TIME:……………
Ex: He came to the party in time.
Nơi chốn:
_ IN:
Ex:
+ in the dining-room,+ in the box
_IN: dùng cho thành phố, đất nước, miền, phương hướng, ...

Ex: + in London, in Paris, in Hanoi,+ in Vietnam, in England, in French, + in the east, in the north ...
_ IN THE STREET
: trên phố
_ IN MY OPINION
: ………….
_ IN GOOD WEATHER
: ………….
_ IN (THE) NEWSPAPER
: ………….
_ IN THE (a) MIDDLE OF (the room): …………..
_ IN ENGLISH, GERMAN, ... : ……………..

3/ ON:
Thời gian
- dùng trước thứ, ngày tháng: on April 21, on Friday, on Christmas Day
- dùng trong những cụm từ: on Sunday morning, on Saturday afternoon, on Friday night, on weekdays,
on weekends
- on time: đúng giờ, chính xác
Ex: The film was shown on time.
Nơi chốn
ON: ở trên
- on horseback:
trên lưng ngựa
- on TV
trên truyền hình
- on radio
trên radio
- on the beach
trên bãi biển
- on the left / on the right phía tay trái / tay phải

- on the ground floor / on the first floor / on the second floor
- on a farm
trên nông trại
Prepositions Following Adjectives:
1/ OF:
ashamed of : ……. ...
afraid of : ……. ...
aware of : ……. ...
capable of: ……. ...

2/ TO:
acceptable to : ……………..
accustomed to: ……………..
familiar to sb : ……………..
clear to : ……………..
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3/ FOR:
available for sth: ……………..
available to sb : ……………..
difficult for
: ……………..
late for
: ……………..


fond of : ……. ...
full of : ……. ...
independent of : ……. ...
proud of : ……. ...

jealous of: ……. ...
guilty of : ……. ...
sick of : ……. ...

contrary to
: ……………..
equal to
: ……………..
grateful to sb : ……………..
harmful to sb (for sth): ……………..
important to
: ……………..
likely to
: ……………..
lucky to
: ……………..
next to
: ……………..
open to : ……………..
pleasant to
: ……………..
rude to
: ……………..
similar to
: ……………..
useful to sb
: ……………..

4/ AT:
good at : ……. ...

bad at : ……. ...
clever at: ……. ......
skillful at: ……. ...
quick at : ……. .....
amazed at: ……. ......
amused at: ……. ......
excellent at: ……. ......
present at : ……. ...
surprised at
: ……. ...
angry at sth.: ……. ...
clumsy at : ……. ...
annoy at sth: khó chịu về
7/ ON:
keen on : ……………..

5/ WITH:
crowded with : ……………..
angry with
: ……………..
friendly with : ……………..
bored with
: ……………..
fed up with
: ……………..
busy with
: ……………..
familiar with : ……………..
furious with
: ……………..

pleased with
: ……………..
popular with : ……………..
satisfied with : …………….....
contrasted with : ……………..
8/ IN:
interested in
rich in
successful in
confident in sb

: ……………..
: ……………..
: ……………..
: ……………..

dangerous for : …………….....
famous for
: ……………..
greedy for
: tham lam ...
necessary for : ……………..
perfect for
: ……………..
suitable for
: ……………..
sorry for
: ……………..
qualified for
: ……………..

helpful/ useful for: ……………..
good for
: ……………..
grateful for sth. : …………….....
convenient for : ……………..
ready for sth : ……………..
responsible for sth: ……………..
responsible to sb : ……………..
6/ ABOUT:
confused about : ……………..
excited about : ……………..
happy about
: ……………..
sad about
: ……………..
serious about : …………….....
upset about
: ……………..
worried about : ……………..
anxious about : ……………..
disappointed about sth : ……………..
9/ FROM:
isolated from
absent from
different from
far from
safe from
divorced from

 Sau cụm giới từ là Ving hoặc N

10/ Lưu ý:
- be tired of: ……………...
Ex: I'm tired of doing the same work everyday.
Be tired from: ……………..
I'm tired from walking for a long time.
- Be grateful to sb for sth.: ……………..
Ex: I'm grateful to you for your help.
Be responsible to sb for sth.: ……………..
Ex: You have to be responsible to me for your actions.
- Good/ bad for: …………….....; good/ bad at: ……………..
Ex:
Milk is good for health./
He is good at English.
- Be kind/ nice to: ……………..- It's kind/ nice of sb.: ... ……………..
Ex: Mary is kind to me./
It's very kind of you to help me.
III) Prepositions following verbs/ Two-word verbs.

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: ……………..
: …………….....)
: ……………..
: xa
: ……………..
: ……………..


Apologize sb for sth. ……………..
Admire sb. of sth.: ……………..

Belong to sb. : …………….....
Accuse sb. of sth: ……………..
Blame sb. for sth.: ……………..
Congratulate sb. on sth……………...
Thank sb for sth: cảm ơn ai về việc gì
Differ from
: ……………..
Introduce to sb : ……………..
Give up
: ……………..
Look at
: ……………..
Join in
: ……………..
Believe in
: ……………..
Escape from : ……………..

Look after : ……………..
Look for : v……………..
Look up : ……………..
Look forward to : ……………..
Put on
: ……………..
Put off
: ……………..
Take off
: cất cánh, tháo ra
Stand for
: ……………..

Call off
: ……………..
Object to sb/V-ing: ……………..
Infer from
: ……………..
Insist on
: ……………..
Go on
: tiếp tục
Change into / turn into : ………
Translate into: dịch sang
Arrive at (station, bus stop, airport..
) ……………..
Arrive
in
(London,
Paris,
England ...) ……………..

Approve of sth. To sb :
……………..
Participate in : tham gia
Succeed in
: ……………..
Prevent sb from: ……………..i
Provide with : ……………..
Supply with : ……………..
Agree with
: ……………..
Beg for sth

: ……………..
Ask for
: xin
Borrow sth. From sb: ……………...
Depend on/ rely on : ……………..
Die of (a disease) : ……………..)
Wait for sb
: ………..

EXERCISES
Fill in the missing prepositions:
1. I shall meet you __AT___ the corner
__OF___ the street.
2. I always come ___TO__ school __ON___
foot.
3. It never snows here __AT___ Christmas.
4. The country looks beautiful __IN___ spring.
5. I can see you __ON___ Monday.
6. I live __IN___ the country, but she lives
__IN___ the seaside.
7. Have you any money __WITH___ you?
8. He always come __BY___ bus.
9. I don't like getting up __IN___ the morning.
10. He had learned the whole poem __BY___
heart.
11. This book is __BY___ Dickens.
12. Is Miss Smith __AT___ home?
13. I have breakfast ___AT__ 7:30 every
morning.
14. Can you translate that __INTO___ German?

15. My birthday is __ON___ May 5th.
16. My birthday is __ON___ the 5th.
17. They come __IN___ the room.
18. I like swimming __IN___ Summer.
19. We get a lot of rain ___IN__ November.
20. He never comes ___ON__ time for the class.
21. I'm very busy __AT___ present.
22. I have no time __AT___ the moment.
23. He was standing ___IN__ the middle of the
room.
24. Please write your name __AT___ the top of
the page.
25. There is vocabulary __AT___ the end of the
book.

26. I shall see her __AT___ the beginning of the
week.
27. What would that be __IN___ German?
28. __IN___ my opinion, it is a very good book.
29. She is __IN___ the garden.
30. We are going __TO___ the theatre this
evening.
31. The train arrives __AT___ Victoria station
__AT___ 4: 30.
32. Please tell me ___AT__ once.
33. I waited for half an hour, and __AT___ last
the came.
34. The book is __ON___ the table.
35. He is sitting ___IN__ an armchair.
36. The picture is __ON___ the wall.

37. I put my hands __IN___ my pockets.
38. She is drinking __WITH___ a cup.
39. She took ten shillings ___FROM__ her bag.
40. For the last few days I haven't been able to
sleep __AT___ night.
41. She always agree __WITH___ everything he
says.
42. Are you acquainted __WITH___ the lady?
43. You will soon get accustomed ___TO__
English cooking.
44. She is very angry __WITH___ me.
45. I apologize __FOR___ keeping you waiting.
46. The dog begged __FOR___ a piece of cake.
47. Does this belong __TO___ you?
48. She is always borrow money __FROM___
me.
49. My cat is very fond __OF___ fish.
50. I'm very grateful __TO___ her __FOR___
her help.
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51. The room was full __OF___ people.
62. I'm very sorry __FOR___ what I have done.
52. I'm quiet different __FROM___ her.
63. His son succeeded __IN___ the throne.
53. She insists __ON___ coming.
64. My hat is quite similar __TO___ yours.
54. He is quiet incapable __OF___ such a thing.
65. I'm tired ___OF__ waiting for her.

55. I should like to be independent ___OF__
66. I'm so worried __ABOUT___ my sister who
everyone.
is ill.
56. May I introduce you __TO___ Miss Brown?
67. It is very bad ___OF__ you to eat so quickly.
57. I'm afraid __OF___ this dog.
68. I'm not good ___AT__ tennis.
58. Are you interested ___IN__ literature?
69. My birthday is __ON___ the first __OF___
59. She is very jealous __OF___ her sister.
the month.
60. Won't you join __IN___ the game?
70. This will come in very useful ___FOR__
61. Clean air provides us __WITH___ a health
her .
supply of oxygen.
71. Out __OF___ sight, out __OF___ mind. XA MẶT CÁCH LỜI
72. The sun rises ___IN__ the east, and sets __IN___ the west.
73. Were your friends successful __IN___ getting a loan from the bank.
74. I'm sure the explanation in the book will be quite clear __TO___ you.
75. Miss White was upset __ABOUT___ the news of her father's death.
76. I'm not familiar __WITH___ his name.
77. We were very grateful ___TO__ our friends __FOR___ all of their assistance.
78. Don't you think you should try to be friendly ___WITH__ your classmates?
79. Mr Green is responsible __FOR___ hiring employees.
80. That type of music is quite popular __WITH___ teenage boys and girls.
81. My daily expenses are just about equal __TO___ my income.
82. Fred is capable ___OF__ doing better work than he is doing at present.
83. We were very doubtful ___OF__ his ability.

84. Ken was proud ___OF__ his good marks on English.
85. My plan is similar _TO____ yours, but it is different __FROM___ Ken's.
86. Piere said he had become quite fond ___OF__ American hamburgers.
87. We are still hopeful __OF___ hearing from our friends before Saturday.
88. That fashion magazine is full ___OF__ advertising for women's clothes.
89. This gloves aren't very suitable __FOR___ that kind of work.
90. They were happy ___ABOUT__ the results of the election.
91. It was certainly kind ___OF__ you to help me.
92. Mrs. Brown is often worried __ABOUT___ money.
93. Her parents are very pleased ___WITH__ her French.
94. I'm not interested _IN____ politics.
95. She was sad because he was rude __TO___ her.
96. She was angry __WITH___ Tom.
97. Traveling by air is preferable ___TO__ traveling by train.
98. Thank you. You are kind __TO___ me.
99. Everybody was surprised ___AT__ the news.
100. I was delighted __WITH___ the present you gave me.

PREPOSITION 2
I. Fill in the blank with correct preposition.
1. Stop worrying __________ your exam - everything will be fine.
2. I've waited __________ Judy for 30 minutes. I’m going home.
3. Stop talking and concentrate __________ your work.
4. Don't forget to pay __________ the newspaper.
5. He explained the computer program __________ me.
6. I don't know what we'll do at the weekend. It depends __________ the weather.
7. She will arrive __________ Beijing at 3 p.m.
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8. I like to listen __________ the radio when I wake up.
9. He borrowed £20 __________ his brother.
10. Who does this coat belong __________?
11. She left without paying __________ the meal.
12. It was so hot, I couldn't concentrate __________ my book.
13. Mothers always worry __________ their children.
14. Please explain the meaning of this word __________ your classmates.
15. I'm fed up with waiting __________ spring.
16. That car belongs __________ my father.
17. She listens __________ opera on the tube.
18. A: Which university will you go to? B: It depends __________ my exam results.
19. A lot of people borrow money __________ the bank.
20. When she arrived __________ the pub, it was alreadyclosed.
21. It’s so noisy – I can’t concentrate _____ my homework.
22. Don’t worry – I’ll pay _____ the tickets.
23. The car belongs _____ my father, so I don’t think we can use it.
24. I borrowed a pen _____ my classmate.
25. I’ve been waiting _____ the bus for more than twenty minutes!
26. Julie: “What time shall we eat dinner?”
Gill: “It depends _____ John – we’ll eat when he gets home”.
27. When we arrived _____ the cinema, the film had already started.
28. Please explain this problem _____ us.
29. She was listening _____ the radio when the doorbellrang.
30. John worries _____ his exam results all the time.
31. My flatmate listens _____ a lot of jazz.
32. David paid _____ the drinks.
33. Who does that house belong _____?
34. Don’t worry _____ Gemma, she’ll be fine.
35. She borrowed a jumper _____ Julie.
36. Please be quiet – I need to concentrate _____ this book.

37. I want to go to the beach tomorrow but it depends _____ the weather.
38. Who are you waiting _____?
39. When will we arrive _____ Beijing?
40. The policeman explained _____ the children why theyshould never run across
a road.
II. Read these sentences aloud using the correct prepositions:
01. He talked to me ....................... the problem.
02. The room measured three metres ............................. five.
03. Throughout the holidays it rained day ...................... day.
04. He lied ...................... the police when he was arrested for drunken driving.
05. Port comes ....................... Portugal.
06. The movie was boring from beginning ....................... end.
07. In the floods there were ten thousand square kilometres .................. water.
08. The goods do not have to be paid for in advance but can be sent cash .................. delivery.
09. The train is not ......................... time so we will be late.
10. I prefer to pay ........................ cheque rather than cash.
III. Complete with the most suitable preposition:
01. He didn't tell the truth. He lied..........ABOUT.......... it.
02. The patient was very ill indeed. The doctors were working.......ON......... time.
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03. The sun disappeared.......BEHIND......... the clouds.
4. The boxer lost the fight because he hit his opponent......BELOW.......... the belt. CHƠI XẤU
05. I will arrive sometime......BETWEEN........ three and four in the afternoon.
06. He was so ill, he was..........BEYOND........ the help of the doctors.
07. The weather didn't improve. It went.......FROM......... bad to worse.
08. I couldn't buy the book because the shop didn't have it.....IN......... stock.
09. I felt pleased I no longer had the responsibility. It was a weight......ON........... my shoulders.
10. This is the better product. It has many advantages.......OVER..........its competitors.

11. The floods were serious. There were ten thousand square kilometres.......UNDER.......... water.
12. The bank wants to be sure you can pay back the money. It lends money only........TO............. good security.
IV. Complete with the most suitable preposition:
1. I don't know exactly how far it is. I think it's 23 kilometres ........TO........ the nearest round number.
2. Because of the huge traffic jam on the main road, traffic was.........AT............... a standstill.
3. The criminal appeared.........IN.......... the court.
4. The soldier saw his girlfriend when he was.......OFF........... duty.
5. We can stroll over because it is........WITHIN......... easy walking distance.
6. At high tide, the ship got........UNDER........... way.
7. He got the sack because he was not quite up........TO............ the job.
8. It stands.........TO......... reason that success requires hard work.
9. The estate agent showed the potential purchaser.....AROUND.......... the building.
10. He makes a terrible noise when he sings ........IN........ key.
11. The goods were sold cheaply because they were.......ON........ sale.
12. When you speak to the old lady, you will have to shout because she is hard.......OF........... hearing.
V. Complete with the most suitable preposition:
1. Hurry up! The train is..........ABOUT............ to leave.
2. The gambler did not pick his horses carefully or thoughtfully. He selected them
...........AT.......... random.
3. We shall see each other again..........AFTER.......... long.
4. Much of Holland is............BELOW............ sea level.
5. He stayed loyal to his friends.........THROUGH............ thick and thin. BẤT CHẤP
6. The golfer got...........INTO......... all sorts of difficulties trying to escape from the bunker.
7. I play tennis when I am............OFF........... work.
8. If you smoke, you are........IN.......... danger of getting ill.
9. It is a pity that holidays cannot last.........FOR......... ever.
10. The room measured five metres...........BY......... six.
11. Drinks are cheaper.......THAN........... board ship.
12. Let's shelter from the rain........UNDER........... that tree.

PREPOSITIONS 3
Bài tập 1
I. Chọn MỘT trong HAI giới từ trong ngoặc để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu.
1. Tell us something ________ your holiday. (about/ on)
2. I sometimes wonder ________ my old friend, where she is now and what she's doing. (from/ about)
3. The glass is full _____ water. (of/ with)
4. They congratulated the speaker _____ his speech. (on/ with)
5. He seemed very bored ______ life. (of/ with)
6. I don't get on very well ____ him. (to/ with)
7. Unless you concentrate more_____ your work, you'll be dismissed. (in/ on)
8. I have already introduced Miss Hien ______ Mr. Hung. (with/ to)
9. Think it _____ and let me k now your decision tomorrow. (over/ on)
10. My parents first went ______ Greek _________ a short holiday _____ 2003. (for - in - to/ to - for - in)
11. The baby fell asleep _______ the film. (during/ in)
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12. Can we get something to eat _______ the train? (by/ on)
13. The family have had the instrument ______ many years. (for/ since)
14. They are very much ____ love _____ each other. (in - with/ with - in)
15. I looked _____ the window. (out off/ out of)
16. I'm afraid Joe isn't here. He's _____ hospital. (at/ in)
17. I live a few yards ______ the bus stop. (from/ off)
18. The table was next to the bed. It was _____ it. (beside/ near)
19. I took him ____ the hand. (by/ with)
20. He rushed ____ me. (for/ to)
21. It’s time _____ our lesson to start. (with/ for)
22. My sister is very fond _____ chocolate candy. (of/ with)
23. Count ____ one ____ ten ____ your fingers. (on – to – from/ from – to – on)
24. Sometimes I wonder ____ that very much. (about/ with)

25. We need a solution _____ the world's population. (to/ with)
26. They went away _____ holiday _____ the end of last week. (at - on/ on - at)
27. We're a bit short ____ petrol. (of/ in)
28. I have a very good relationship ____ my sister. (for/ with)
29. Don't be ____ such a hurry, I can't keep up with you. (in/ on)
30. My father's very happy _____ my exam results. (to/ about)
II. Chọn MỘT trong BA giới từ trong ngoặc để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu.
1. I won't see you______ Friday. (till/ for/ in)
2. You must clean this table _____ ink spots. (out of/ of/ from)
3. He is just getting _______ his severe illness. (out of/ out/ over)
4. My house is just ______ the street. (on/ across/ beside)
5. My mother is a true friend ______me. (for/ to/ with)
6. Aren't you glad that you went to the party with us_______all? (after/ in/ with)
7. Will you remind Peter ______ the party next Saturday? (at/ of/ on)
8. The comments Arthur's friends made were not pleasing ______ him. (to/ with/ for)
9. He was accused ____ stealing a motorcycle. (with/ of/ in)
10. M.P. stands _____ Members of Parliament. (for/ in/ by)
11. You can count ______ her coming. (on/ in/ into)
12. "Wrong" is opposite_____ "right". (with/ against/ to)
13.We must appoint the day _____ the next meeting. (to/ for/ with)
14. You can't sign that; you are _____ age. (through/ out of/ under)
15. The neighbors complained ______ the noise. (to/ for/ about)
16. They replaced gold ______ paper money. (by/ from/ with)
17. He lives _____ 5 miles of London. (within/ in/ for)
18. He'll leave for Thailand _____ the end of May. There will be a farewell party for him _____ the 20 th of
May. (in - at/ at - on/ on - at)
19. He is ____ work ____ a new book. (at – on/ in – on/ of – with)
20. At present, my daily expense are just about equal _____ my income. (for/ with/ to)
21. The Atlantic Ocean is ____ the United States and Europe. (among/ between/ in)
22. The construction of the new road is dependent _____ winning the support ____ local residents. (on – of/ by

– to/ on – by)
24. We plan to finish the project ____ the first month of the year. (until/ around/ from)
24. His brother finally succeeded ____ finding a good job. (on/ by/ in)
25. You must settle the matter _____ yourselves. (among/ with/ in)
26. It took millions of years to grow ____ the chaos of the universe. (out/ from/ out of)
27. The capital is inland. It is _____ the sea. (near/ far/ from/ by)
28. The aeroplane is flying ____ our heads. (above/ across/ over)
29. The English teacher asked us to learn some poems _____ heart. (by/ in/ at)
30. He's incapable ____ even driving a rail in straight. (with/ for/ of)
III. Chọn MỘT trong BỐN giới từ trong ngoặc để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu.
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1. He made a speech______ this subject. (on/ at/ in/ from)
2. He complained ______ the children ______ the mess they've made. (of-about/ about-to/ to-about/ about-of)
3. Turn this passage from English_______ Spanish. (with/ about/ to/ into)
4. I'm not very good ______ making decisions. (on/ at/ for/ in)
5. I will stay in London_____ about three weeks. (for/ during/ since/ at)
6. She reminds me_______ my mother. (with/ to/ by/ of)
7. The world is yearning _____ peace, but does not seem to know how to win it. (from/ by/ for/ to)
8. I hate the way Bill boasts ______ his new car. (in/ of/ on/ at)
9. The doctor cured me____ my illness. (by/ with/ of/ from)
10. People are angry_____ the increase ______ food prices. (about - at/ about - in/ with - at/ with - in)
11. She was dressed ____ white at the dance. (for/ in/ into/ with)
12. Don't stay out _____ 10 p.m. (after/ beyond/ at/ before)
13. He had a book _____ his hand. (on/ by/ into/ in)
14. My brother won't come home ______ 11.30 p.m. (to/ in/ than/ until)
15. Are you independent, or do you rely a lot _____ other people? (from/ at/ in/ on)
16. The building which he lives _____ is very old. (within/ on/ in/ at)
17. The child is looking ______ the pictures on the walls. (at/ with/ for/ after)

18. Would you like to go ______ a walk _____ the park this afternoon? (to - at/ to - in/ for - in/ for - at)
19. I was shocked ____ the news of the accident. (of/ on/ by/ in)
20. This shop is opened ____ nine o’clock on Friday evenings. (during/ until/ since/ through)
21. “Do you know a disco called The Youth Club?” – “No, I’ve never heard ____ it.” (of/ in/ about/ from)
22. I just got tired _____ sitting in that awful room. (of/ with/ to/ on)
23. The lamp fell ____the table. (on/ into/ down/ onto)
24. She threw herself_____ the river. (into/ in/ on/ at)
25. The newagent's is ____ the church. (in face of/ opposite/ across/ over)
26. She always makes fun ____ him. (for/ of/ in/ at)
27. She got married ____ a Russian dancer. ( by/ to/ for/ with)
28. He always speaks ____ a loud voice. (in/ on/ from/ at)
29. My brother and I went to the meeting the night ____ last. (from/ ago/ after/ before)
30. That work is good _____ him. (for/ on/ at/ with )
IV. Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống một giới từ đúng.
1. The boat moved slowly _______ the coast.
2. She spends a lot _______ time _____ her English.
3. I'm going______ the shop to buy some milk.
4. "Where's Tom?" - "He's ______ the kitchen making some coffee."
5. Shelly sat here _______ me.
6. The train will leave ______ five minutes.
7. John lives _____ a small village ______ the south-west of England.
8. Her sister is very ill. She's ______ hospital.
9. I'm sorry, but I don't agree _______ you.
10. Please pick _______ those papers which are ______ the floor.
11. Barbara usually sits _______ this desk.
12. There is a great difference _______ that book and this one
13. "Where's Jack?" - "______ bed."
14. Tom went _______ the kitchen to make some coffee.
15. We all went ______ a walk ____ the park.
16. He's very good _____languages. He speaks English, French, Italian and Arabic.

17. I must write a letter ____ my aunt.
18. She arrived _____ seven o'clock sharp.
19. Joy didn’t go ____ work yesterday.
20. I talked to some nice people _____ the party.
21. We walked _____ the museum and saw a lot of interesting things.
22. I heard it _____ the radio.
23. I saw him ____ the corner ____ Broadway and 42nd Street.
24. Once ____ a while I walk ____ work.
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25. "Why don't you like him?" - "Because I'm afraid ____ him."
26. I did not finish my work ____time to show it ___ the teacher.
27. Would you like to go ___ the theater this evening?
28. I got a postcard from Sue this morning. She's on holiday ____ Switzerland.
29. I won't be back ____ several hours. You should eat_____ me.
30. I like her very much. She's always very kind ____ me
Bài tập 2
I. Choose the best answer
1. Did you ask your father __ some money? (for/ on)
2. Don't your care __ losing your job? (about/ in)
3. __ next Friday I will have finished the job. (By/ On)
4. We went by car but the children went __ foot. (by/ on)
5. John Gilbert was in hospital, he was taken __hospital last week. (to/ in)
6. He's not very keen __ football. (at/ on)
II. Choose the best answer
1. The factory employed more workers __ avoiding working overtime. (for/ to/ so as)
2. Did Mr. Kent park his car __ front __ our house? (in - of/ by - of/ for - of)
3. Is Jim satisfied __ his new motorcycle? (with/ on/ in)
4. The factory had to close because the workers went __ strike. (for/ at/ on)

5. Are you familiar _ the writing of Mark Twain? (about/ with/ in)
6. When he goes abroad, he travels __ the name of Brown. (under/ below/ into)
III. Choose the best answer
1. I used to fly to South America __ the holidays. (at/ on/ during/ to)
2. We got there __ plenty of time to spare. (with/ by/ on/ in)
3. She spend a lot of money _ cosmetics. (for/ on/ into/ in)
4. My children are important _ me. (with/ by/ for/ to)
5. Excuse me, we're looking _ _ the sports center. Could you tell us how to get there? (about/ on/ for/ to)
6. It looks __ a nice day. (as/ at/ like/ in)
IV. Complete with suitable prepositions
1. We had a good meal _)_ a restaurant and then we went back __ the hotel.
2. I went __ Mary's house but she wasn't __ home.
3. Sorry __ the noise last night. We had a party.
4. The messenger has just left a box of flowers __ you.
5. I'm sorry __ your broken watch. It was an accident.
6. The thief climbed __ the house __ an open window.
Bài tập 3
I. Choose the best answer
1. According __ him, there is nothing more to be done. (to/ with)
2. He took his wife __ to dinner _ her birthday. (out - to/ out - on)
3. Are you listening __ me? (to/ for)
4. He is good __ all sports. (in/ at)
5. "Where did she find the lost pen?"
- "__ his office." (Outside/ Out of)
6. Do you approve __ your son's career? (of/ with)
II. Choose the best answer
1. "Do you know where Allen's Bakery is?" - "It's __ Fourth Street near the post office." (on/ in/ between)
2. If you put up those books side __ side you will see which is the bigger. (by/ in/ to)
3. "I discovered a hole in the jacket I just bought. "
- "Go to the store and insist _ _ a new one.” (on/ with/ in)

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4. The explorers were indifferent __ the dangers and discomforts of the expedition. (with/ to/ from)
5. __ extremely bad weather in the mountains, we're no longer considering out skiing trip. (For/ Due to/ Since)
6. "Is Alicia still single?" - "No, she's married __ a veterinarians." (to/ for/ with)
III. Choose the best answer
1. When I entered her house, a dog kept barking __ me. (to/ at/ with/ into)
2. Come__ the garden and walk round. (in/ into/ across/ forward)
3. I'm going to apply __ a scholarship. (to/ with/ into/ for)
4. "When do you have your lunch break?"
- "Usually __ noon." (during/ at/ on/ in)
5. When he gets angry, he always starts shouting __ everyone. (since/ in/ on/ at)
6. I bought this watch __ S10.00. (in/ to/ from/ for)
IV. Complete with suitable prepositions
1. His office hours are __ nine _ five.
2. He walked __ the room.
3. I always feel tired __ the evening.
4. Laura has worked in this company __ 2000.
5. The Rocky mountains are west __ the Mississippi River.
6. What do you usually do ___ the weekend?

PREPOSITIONS 4
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. The letter I wrote was full …..... mistakes.
2. I don’t like going up ladders. I’m afraid ...... heights.
3. Kate is very fond ........... her younger brother.
4. The station platform was crowded ............ people waiting for the train.
5. She is a very honest person. I don’t think she is capable ...........telling a lie.
6. Our house is similar........... yours.

7. I suggested we should all go out for a meal but nobody else was keen……...the idea.
8. Ms. Sanders is friendly ............... everyone.
9. I’m accustomed.................. living here.
10. You look bored. You don’t seem interested .......... what I’m saying.
11. The editor is responsible ……….. what appears in a newspaper.
12. We stayed at home because Cathy wasn’t very keen ........ going out.
13. She’s very good .............. caring for the sick.
14. She’s capable .............. doing the job.
15. Cricket is quite different ........... baseball.
16. The garden is full ........... roses.
17. Can you tell me how many men were absent ......... work last week?
18. I certainly hope that David is aware ........... all the problems involved.
19. Hurry or you will be late........... school.
20. Vietnam is rich ............ natural resources.
21. He was sad ............... his friend’s failure.
22. The day seems perfect ........... a picnic.
23. There’s really no need for you to be afraid ........... the examination.
24. You were kind ........... me when I asked you for some help.
25. That fashion magazine is full ............. advertising for women’s clothes
26. These days everyone is aware .......... the dangers of smoking.
27. Smoking is harmful ............ your health.
28. Don’t give up hope yet. Be confident ...... yourself.
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29. I think the conference was very successful .......... the whole.
30. You don’t like it, do you? - ......... the contrary, I love it.
31. Mr. Johnson said he was ......... favor of doing the work right away.
32. Albert is 85 and lives alone. He needs somebody to take care ......... him.
33. Diane is from Boston but now she lives in Paris. She left Boston ............ Paris when she was 19.

34. Sally is often not well. She suffers ............very bad headaches.
35. It wasn’t easy but in the end we succeeded ........ finding a solution to the problem.
36. The secretary provided me .............. a great deal of information.
37. This car isn’t mine. It belongs .......... Mike.
38. He didn’t take advantage ........... the opportunity.
39. You have to study hard to keep pace ............. your classmates.
40. I wrote to the company asking them ............ more information about the job.
41. We spent the evening listening ........ music.
42. English provides the access ........... world scholarship and world trade.
43. Many people regard him ........... one of the greatest scientists in the world.
44. What time did they arrive ......... London?
45. Thank you for looking .............. my mother while she was ill.
46. I’ve been searching ............ my keys.
47. Were you able to make use ........... the book I lent you last week?
48. ...... the past, people did a great deal of work by hand.
49. Every student should spend ....... least two hours on his homework every night.
50. Vehicles account ............. air pollution in the cities.
51. Some large cities may have to ban cars ............. the city center to wipe out smoke.
52. Dr W. K Davis is regarded ......... the leading specialist in that field.
53. Once used .........., these minerals can be recycled.
54. Don’t forget to write .......... me while you’re away.
55. Tomorrow morning I have to catch a plane. I’m leaving my house ............... the airport at 7.30
56. I looked ............. my keys but I couldn’t find them anywhere.
57. I’ve applied ............ a job at the factory. I don’t know if I’ll get it.
58. Don’t worry about arranging our holiday. I’ll take care ............ that.
59. I spoke ............ Sue this morning.
60. The tender plants need protection …........... the cold weather.
61. Scientists are trying to search ........... alternative fuels.
62. Wildlife preserves are the areas where animals are protected ............. their natural environment.
63. Conservation is also concerned .................. the reclaiming of land.

64. He was sad ............. his father’s death.
65. People must be made fully aware ............... the harm we are causing to the environment.
66. Mark decided to give up sport so that he could concentrate ....... his studies.
67. He ran as fast as he could, but he was not able to keep pace ......... his brother.
68. When she arrived in Britain, she wasn’t used to driving ....... the left.
69. Granny is completely deaf. You’ll have to make allowance ......... her.
70. Take advantage ......... the chance to do some sightseeing while you are here.
71. Are you aware ......... the regulations concerning the use of guns?
72. There’s no need to make such a fuss ......... it.
73. The child is very quick .......... arithmetic.
74. Are you acquainted ............ this man?
75. Your father was kind ......David.
76. Smog is commonly found .......... most major cities.
77. Minerals are taken .............. the earth.
78. The museum is now open .......... all visitors.
79. He’s very brave. He’s not afraid......... anything.
80. Our flat is ......... the second floor of the building.
81. I’m sorry I haven’t written ........ you for so long.
82. Women are used ........... going places by themselves.
83. Do you usually shake hands when you are introduced ........... someone?
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84. Tomorrow morning, I have to catch a plane. I’m leaving my house ............the airport.
85. When I’d finished my meal, I asked the waiter ........ the bill.
86. Did you go on holiday ....... yourself?
87. There are many interesting places to visit the city, ........... instance, the botanical garden or the art museum.
88. Scientists cannot account ............ the disappearance of the dinosaurs.
89. The enemy set fire ……... the whole village before making a retreat.
90. You have to move this box to make room ........... the new TV set.

91. I haven’t sent letters to her for a long time. In fact we have lost touch ............... each other.
92. I’m very busy ........... my lessons and tasks today.
93. Children are fond ......... sweets.
94. The laser beam must be very intense so that it can drill ................ the most delicate bones.
95. He left London ............... New York last year.
96. Tom’s away …...... the moment.
97. I explained the problem ............ the police.
98. Mrs. Words suffers ................ bronchitis.
99. Concentrate ................ the road when you’re driving.
100. We always have the same food every day. I’m fed up ............. it.

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PREPOSTION 5
I. Complete with the most suitable preposition:
01. She has got over her illness, and is up and.................. again.
02. The cars were moving round the track...................... high speed.
03. I saw it all. It happened.................... my very eyes.
04. The noisy children burst.................. the room.
05. He is too young. He is................... age for admission to that nightclub.
06. They gave their customer a guided tour................. their workshops.
07. She was able to make him do whatever she wanted. She could twist him.................... her little finger.
08. I have the job................. hand and should complete it by late afternoon.
09. The whole idea of a holiday is to get away............... it all.
10. The handle stuck, and then it broke when he tried to move it............ force.
11. The car was a write-off but the driver escaped.................. injury.
12. In the operating theatre, the patient is put................... anaesthetic
II. Complete with the most suitable preposition:
01. Unemployed teenagers hang...................... the city streets.

02. He sold his shares...................... a profit.
03. I was very early. I arrived an hour.................. time.
04. The newspapers were not supposed to print what the President said because he was speaking.................. the
record.
05. The book is unobtainable because it is out................. print.
06. With competition intense, you cannot sell goods that are.............. standard.
07. They were gossiping about him................. his back.
8. We have a dog and a cat....................... the canary.
09. I prefer to travel.................... train.
10. After my holiday, I felt fresh and ready.................... work.
11. The drunken man swayed................. side to side.
12. There was no compulsion. I did it................. my own free will.
III. Complete with the correct preposition:
01. In summer at dawn the birds break ..................... song.
02. Modern life is so complicated I wouldn't mind being cast ..................... on a desert island.
03. The bankrupt company had got so far ..................... with its debt payments that there was no hope of its
meeting its commitments.
04. He told his secretary to hold the reports ..................... readiness in case the committee needed to inspect
them.
05. The managing director put the case ..................... expansion in south-east Asia to the company's
shareholders.
06. The inhabitants of a small community are more likely to take pride ..................... its appearance than those
who live in a large city.
07. Salesmanship comes naturally to the New Yorker: it runs ..................... his blood.
8. The manager demanded a rise in salary commensurate ..................... his new responsibilities.
09. Summer heat is not conducive ..................... hard mental work.
10. If you bear ..................... me a moment longer you will understand what I mean.
IV. Complete with the correct preposition:
01. The lookout saw that the Titanic was bearing ....................... on the iceberg. Collision threatened.
02. Who can be indifferent ....................... the glory that was Rome?

03. As far as his opponents are concerned, a dictator is likely to take the law ....................... his own hands.
04. The shortage took us ....................... surprise and we had no time to arrange alternative supplies.
05. The government can find no painless way to hold inflation ....................... check.
06. While the sales director was on holiday, the sales office got ....................... a real mess.
07. I had to resign. I couldn't get ....................... with the boss.
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08. The injured man was done ....................... He was going to die.
09. In the warm spring sunshine, the plants came ....................... quickly. (= grew, developed).
10. The publisher threw a big party when the author's new book came .......................
V. Fill in with suitable blanks
1.When I realised that I had taken the wrong umbrella, I immediately apologised________________my
mistake
2.I was driving along when the car in front of me stopped suddenly. Unfortunately I couldn’t stop in time and
crashed________________the back of it
3.”Does this bag belong________________you?”No, it isn’t mine”
4.Don’t try and do two things at once. Concentrate________________one thing at a time
5.Ken is still unemployed. He has applied________________several jobs but hasn’t had any luck yet
6.”Are you playing tennis tomorrow?”.”I hope so, but it depends ________________ the weather
7.If you smoke, there is a greater chance that you will die________________lung cancer
8.I don’t believe________________ghosts. I think people only imagine that they see them
9.There was an accident this morning. A bus collided________________ a car
10.He loves complaining. He complains________________everything
11.Our neighbours complained________________us________________the noise we made last night
12.She hasn’t got a job. She depends________________her parents for money
13.You were very rude to Tom. Don’t think you should apologise________________him?
14.Are you going to apologise________________what you did?
15.Tom and I ran________________each other in town yesterday afternoon
16.He decided to give up sport in order to concentrate________________his studies

17.I don’t believe________________working hard. It’s not worth it
18.A football team consists________________11 players
19.It is terrible that some people are dying________________hunger while others eat too much
20.As I was going out of the room, I collided________________someone who was coming in
21.There was an awful noise as the car crashed________________the tree
22.Do you belong________________a political party?
23.I don’t know whether I’ll go out tonight. It depends________________how I feel
24.Are you hungry?Would you care________________something to eat?
25.He doesn’t care________________the examination.He’s not worried whether he passes or fails
26.Please let me borrow your camera. I promise I’ll take good care________________it
27.I don’t care________________money.It’s not important to me
28.Don’t worry about arranging our holiday. I’ll take care________________that
29.”Do you like this coat?”” No, I don’t care________________the colour”
30.What happened________________that gold watch you used to have?

PREPOSITIONS 6
Choose the best answer
1) Your father is very kind (with/for/to/in) David.
2) Hurry or you will be late (for/at/on/from) school.
3) Were they present (in/at/on/about) the meeting?
4) She was confused (with/on/about/in) the dates.
5) His book is different (about/from/for/between) mine.
6) Your plan is similar (with/to/of/for) his.
7) The boy is afraid (of/on/in/about) snakes.
8) She is accustomed (with/to/on/of) getting up early.
9) He was successful (in/with/of/to) his job.
10) That student is very quick (with/at/for/about) mathematics.
11) Iraq is rich (on/for/to/in) oil.
12) Are you aware (with/to/of/for) the time?
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13) Are you acquainted (to/with/in/of) this man?
14) He has been absent (from/of/to/with) school lately.
15) They are interested (in/on/about/with) buying a new house.
16) Smoking is harmful (for/with/to/about) our health.
17) She is serious (with/about/of/for) learning to be a doctor.
18) I couldn’t believe what he said. It was contrary (to/with/for/in) his thought.
19) Our study is very important (for/with/to/about) our future and useful(for/to/with/in) our country.
20) Don’t give up your hope. Be confident (of/about/in/with) yourself.
21) I have some tickets available (for/to/of/with) you.
22) Are you capable (with/of/for/to) that job?
23) He is accustomed (to/with/for/in) driving fast like this.
24) Are you confident (with/of/about/in) what she has said?
25) The room was available (with/for/to/on) 2 people.
26) Finally, Jack is successful (on/in/at/to) his trade.
27) This theatre is often crowded (with/to/on/about) viewers.
28) Your bag is similar (with/to/about/for) mine.
29) The bottle is full (with/of/in/at) water.
30) Poison is harmful (to/with/for/about) humans.
31) Cheques are useful (with/to/for/on) travelers.
32) Are you successful (on/in/at/to) your experiment?
33) She got back safe (for/from/with/to) her adventure.
34) It was very lucky (to/for/of/with) me that my bag was found.
35) He seems friendly (on/to/for/about) everyone in the village.
36) She was sad (about/for/with/to) my refusal.
37) Quang Linh is popular (with/for/to/in) folk songs.
38) The student is quick (with/at/on/to) understanding what the teacher explains.
39) The story is very pleasant (to/with/for/in) us.
40) He is very kind (to/of/with/for) me.

41) I’m capable (of/with/for/to) speaking two languages.
42) She is never late (to/for/with/from) work.
43) It was very nice (to/of/in/for) him to give me a lift.
44) Yesterday Nga was absent (with/from/to/for) class because she was ill.
45) Contrary (to/with/for/about) his doctor’s orders, he has gone back to work.
46) Don’t worry (about/with/to/for) the money! I’ll lend you.
47) They have been waiting (for/with/to/at) the bus for half an hour.
48) Why don’t you ask (with/to/for/on) a pay increase?
49) He took advantage (of/in/about/for) this opportunity to explain why he had done that.
50) The weeks went slowly (by/with/of/for).
51) You have to move this box to make room (for/to/about/with) the new television set.
52) Nowadays we rely increasingly (on/in/at/to) computers to regulate the flow of traffic in the town.
53) Translate these sentences (for/into/with/of) English.
54) Have you taken notice (to/for/of/with) the sign “No Smoking”?
55) Ken prefers Chinese food (about/to/over/with) French food.
56) Don’t shout (to/at/with/for) the child when he makes a mistake.
57) Last Sunday I was invited (to/on/in/at) his wedding party.
58) I have been looking (after/for/into/at) my dog for two days but I haven’t seen it yet.
59) I don’t care (about/for/with/to) what they have said.
60) I talked to him so enjoyably that I lost track (to/with/of/for) the time.
61) He spent too much money (with/on/to/in) that car.
62) Do you believe (on/at/to/in) God?
63) You must make allowance (to/for/with/of) him because he has been ill.
64) May I start now? Yes, go (up/down/ahead/back).
65) She caught sight (with/of/to/for) a car in the distance.
66) She is leaving (to/for/with/at) Paris.
67) Don’t make noise! I’m concentrating (to/on/in/at) the question.
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68) Things are going (to/on/out/off) nicely.
69) She has suffered (from/to/with/about) her heart attack.
70) The exchange rate of dollars is going (up/down/on/with) from 16,000 VND to 15,750 VND for one US
dollar.
71) We have lost touch (with/of/for/over) each other for a long time.
72) I must study hard to keep pace (with/of/for/to) my classmates.
73) The prices of petrol are going (up/down/on/out) from 52 US dollars to 54 US dollars for a barrel.
74) I usually regard him (with/in/as/at) my close friend.
75) Don’t make a fuss (over/on/at/of) such trifles.
76) The bomb has gone (out/off/over/with) in a crowded street.
77) Who will look (for/after/at/around) the child when you’re away?
78) Congratulate you (in/to/on/with) winning the game.
79) I feel very hot because the electricity has gone (off/out/along/after).
80) The plane crashed (into/on/in/with) the mountain.
81) I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me look (at/for/after/into) them?
82) The book is divided (to/in/into/for) three parts.
83) I wrote to the company asking them (to/for/about/with) more information about thejob.
84) Many people regard him (as/to/in/of) one of the greatest pianists in the world.
85) Our teacher was very kind (of/to/for/with) us.
86) Her children are very quick (with/about/at/for) computer games.
87) This kind of music is popular (for/to/with/about) the young.
88) Boys are fond (in/of/on/at) playing football.
89) Last week the beach was overcrowded (of/over/with/for) people.
90) She’s very worried (for/with/at/about) her mother’s health.
91) Why are these two schools different (to/from/with/at) each other?
92) Most children are ill-prepared (to/for/from/at) employment.
93) Four-fifths of the world’s computers use programs (at/in/on/about) English.
94) Attending all the lectures is important (to/with/at/in) us.
95) English belongs (from/to/on/in) those who use it.
96) Clean air provides us (for/at/with/about) a healthy supply of oxygen.

97) My brother is very interested (in/at/on/about) chess but he is not good at it.
98) I don’t think he was present (in/at/on/of) the meeting yesterday.
99) Are you serious (for/about/with/over) learning to be an architect?
100) She has become very famous (for/at/on/with) her novels.
101) Mary always take good care (for/of/to/with) her children.
102) Henry was born (on/in/at/to) 1992.
103) Lisa is very good (at/with/in/about) chemistry.
104) The forest fire went (after/off/out/along) after two days.
105) I always find it hard to keep pace (up/with/for/on) Nam, one of the best students in my class.
106) What do you often do (in/on/at/of) the evening?
107) Smoking is not good (for/at/about/of) our health.
108) The interview was broadcast (on/in/at/for) radio and television.
109) That farmer succeeded (on/in/at/with) raising fish.
110) Clean air is necessary (with/for/about/of) our health.
111) The future of a country depends (in/at/on/from) the youth.
112) There is a great difference (from/between/about/for) these two things.
113) My father is used (to/on/in/at) living in the countryside.
114) My father isn’t pleased (for/about/with/from) my work.
115) Many people are involved (on/in/of/at) the use of English.
116) English provides ready access (with/to/for/of) the world scholarship.
117) She is always fed up (at/with/for/about) washing dishes after dinner.
118) The roofs are covered (with/about/by/for) red tiles.
119) My father insisted (in/on/of/at) building a new house.
120) We are looking forward (in/at/for/to) seeing you again.
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Bài tập 1
I. Choose the best answer
1. We called ………..her shop on your way home. (at/ on)

2. I am leaving for France a week._____________________tomorrow. (from/ after)
3. She lived in Bien Hoa __________________ two months. (for/ in)
4. When she was a child, she dreamt _________________ being a famous dancer. (at/ of)
5. What time did she call _______________________ your house this morning? (to/ at)
6. We have lived in this town ______________________ ten years. (since/ for)
II. Choose the best answer
1. Mr. Anderson is responsible _________________ hiring and firing employees. (to/ for/ with)
2. This cloth is superior _______________________ that. (for/ with/ to)
3. I'm sorry to have to ask you to send my order ________________ such short notice. (in/ on/ at)
4. "Kathleen is a surgeon, isn't she?" - "Yes, but her family doesn't approve _______________ her career." (of/
with/ about)
5. The war was fought ___________ land, _____________ sea and __________ the air. (on - on - on/ on - on in/ in - on - in)
6. She wore the coat __________________ the snow. (thanks to/ because for/ because of)
III. Choose the best answer
1. The coin was made __________________________ copper. (of/ from/ in/ by)
2. She searched through her bag ____________________ her pen. (at/ for/ of/ in)
3. Would you like to go ______________ us___________ our car? (with - in/ with - on/ on - with/ in - with)
4. Who is that old man ______________ a big noise?
5. John was so tired __________________ hard work that he could hardly move. (with/ in/ of/ from)
6. I was right _______________ the middle of the crowd and could see nothing. (on/ of/ in/ into)
IV. Complete with suitable prepositions
1. The wind blew the paper ___________________ the window.
2. Don't forget to put a stamp ________________________ the postcard before you post it.
3. How often do you go ____________________________________ the dentist?
4. "Are your children here?" - "No, they're _______________ school."
5. Did anyone call me ___________________ my absence?
6. It is dark here. Please turn ___________________ the light
Bài tập 2
I. Choose the best answer
1. Would you rather write ____________ a pen or a pencil? (by/ with)

2. Listen __________________________ our teacher! (for/ to)
3. This car belongs __________________ my brother. (to/ of)
4. What has happened __________________ this poor man? (to/ with)
5. It is the most beautiful building __________________ the world. (for/ in)
6. He stays in bed until lunchtime. He went __________________ bed late last night. (to/ into)
II. Choose the best answer
1. "Do you believe __________________flying saucers?"
- "Well, I haven't ever seen one." (in/ of/ with)
2. Have you sometimes dreamed __________________ flying off into space? (into/ of/ with)
3. There's so much __________________ offer, you hardly know about what to choose. (at/ for/ on)
4. __________________ case of fire, ring up 999. (In/ On/ With)
5. I am not related __________________ him. (with/ to/ for)
6. This liquid smells __________________ turpentine. (with/ like/ by)
III. Choose the best answer
1. He apologized __________________ arriving late. (for/ in/ of/ with)
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2. We're getting excited __________________ our holiday. (in/ to/ with/ about)
3. Don't forget to put your return address __________________ the envelope. (of/ at/ on/ in)
4. It's hard to part __________________ friends you love. (below/ from/ within/ under)
5. The room is __________________ fire. (for/ on/ in/ into)
6. "How fast did he drive?" - "__________________ 101 miles an hour." (To/ By/ With/ At)
IV. Complete with suitable prepositions
1. He often goes ____________ a walk ______________ the park __________________ the afternoon.
2. He arrived _ Hawaii__________________ five o'clock.
3. I don't like going out alone __________________ night.
4. I'm leaving __________________ Saturday.
5. The car traveling __________________ full speed.
6. Some workers are paid __________________ the day, others __________________ the week

PREPOSITIONS 7
Complete the following sentences with proper prepositions:
1. We’ll buy a smaller house when the children have grown ___ and left home.
2. The computer isn’t working. It broke
this morning.
3. My headaches have been much better since I gave
drinking coffee.
4. I turned
their offer because they weren’t going to pay me enough money.
5. It was not a problem. We looked
his number in the telephone book.
6. Helen takes
her mother in many ways.
7. We need to set
early tomorrow.
8. The plane took
very quickly.
9. Anne’s leaving
London tomorrow morning.
10. Your friend is always complaining
her job.
11. If there was a technical failure, Gagarin might never get
to the Earth.
12. Courses like shoemaking or glass engraving provide people_
practical skills they can do with
their hands.
13. She is famous
her beautiful face and sweet voice.
14. We are all aware

the importance of the environment protection.
15. His opinion is different
mine.
16. If you don’t pay attention
the teacher, you won’t understand the lesson.
17. I’m not familiar
his name, but his face seems familiar ____me.
18. We were very grateful
our friends for all of their assistance.
19. No one knew precisely what would happen a human being in space.
20. How would the mind deal
the psychological tension?
21. I’m good
English, but I’m bad Mathematics.
22. Mrs. Brown is often worried
money.
23. Her parents are very pleased
her French.
24. I’m not interested
politics.
25. I’m bit short
money. Can you lend me some?
26. I was delighted
the present you gave me.
27. She was sad because he was very rude
her.
28. She was very angry
Tom.
29. Fred is capable
doing better work than he is doing at present.

30. You get bored
doing the same thing every day.
31. Thank you. It was very kind
you to help me.
32. Mr. Green is responsible
hiring employees.
33. There’s really no need for you to be afraid_
the examination.
34. Ken was proud
his good marks on the English.
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35.
36.
37.
38.
39.

My plan is similar
yours, but it is different
Ken’s.
Pierre said he had become quite fond
American hamburgers.
That fashion magazine is full
advertising for women’s clothes.
Thin gloves aren’t very suitable
that kind of work.
They were happy
the results of the election.

th

40. Y. Gagarin lifted
into space aboard the Vostok 1
9.07 a.m. Moscow time 12
1961.
41. If you want to lose weight, you must go
a diet.
42. You should learn
heart all the new words and try to use them in the context.
43. We have been learning English
five years.
44. Can you send it to me fax?
45. She’s never satisfied
what she has got.
46. She wanted to borrow some books
him but she was shy
asking.
47. They succeeded
escaping
the burning house.
48. I don’t approve
your smoking. I wish you would give
that habit.
49. Do you think we’ll find a solution
the problem?
50. I must try and look ________ my notes before the exam.
51. He admitted having opened the suitcase
asking its owner.
52. Opening the parcel, he was surprised

what he saw.
53. She insisted
him wearing the red tie.
54. The teacher tried to explain the new formula
his students.
55. The English contest organized
our teachers is an annual event in my school.
56. The participants must find
all the answers in order to go in the next round.
57. Are you excited
going on holiday next week?
58. She said to me “why don’t you relax
_a while?”
59.
the end of the film, the heroine was reunited with her family.
60. On behalf
our group, he made a speech at the meeting.
61. Have you washed your hands
having lunch.
62. He was accused
having stolen a car.
63. Thank you very much
inviting me to your party.
64. We could not play soccer due
the bad weather.
65. If you don’t want to watch TV. Turn it
, please.
66. He is retired. He lives
his pension.
67. He’s getting bored

learning
heart.
68. The bomb went
killing several by-standers.
69. They cancelled the flight because
the storm.
70. The local people are very hospitable
strangers.
71. Why were you absent
class this morning?
72. In English lessons we always speak
English.
73. When I bought the house, my sister helped me
with a loan.
74. Your father is very kind
David.
75. Your plan is similar
his.
76. She is accustomed
getting up early.
77. This area is rich
oil.
78. Are you acquainted
this man?
79. It was very nice
him to give me a lift.
80. Smoking is harmful
our health.
81. Mary always take good care
her children.

82. Our study is very important
our future and useful
our country.
83. Why don't you ask
a pay increase?
84. Don't shout
the child when he makes a mistake.
85. Ken prefers Chinese food
French food.
86. How long have they been working the company?
87. He wore a hat, which made him look
a spy.
88. I think your mother should let you make
your own mind.
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89. The pens made
plastic are very cheap .
90. Many of the stories are based
rumor.
91. Was your friend successful
getting a loan from the bank?
92. If you look
the book, you can find what you need.
93. You should make use
the books you have.
94. She was very upset

the news of her father’s death.
95. How would the body react
the extreme changes in temperature?
96. We congratulate you
your successful flight.
97. The American people shared the Soviet people their satisfaction for the safe flight.
98. Most of the streets were named
national heros.
99. China became the third country in the world to be able to independently carry
manned space
flights.
100. He was in orbit around the Earth
a speed of more than 17,000 miles per hour.

PREPOSITIONS 8
I. Choose the best answer
1) Cheques are useful (with/to/for/on) travellers.
2) Are you successful (on/in/at/to) your experiment?
3) She got back safe (for/from/with/to) her adventure.
4) It was very lucky (to/for/of/with) me that my bag was found.
5) He seems friendly (on/to/for/about) everyone in the village.
6) She was sad (about/for/with/to) my refusal.
7) Quang Linh is popular (with/for/to/in) folk songs.
8) The student is quick (with/at/on/to) understanding what the teacher explains.
9) The story is very pleasant (to/with/for/in) us.
10) He is very kind (to/of/with/for) me.
11) I'm capable (of/with/for/to) speaking two languages.
12) She is never late (to/for/with/from) work.
13) It was very nice (to/of/in/for) him to give me a lift.
14) Yesterday Nga was absent (with/from/to/for) class because she was ill.

15) Contrary (to/with/for/about) his doctor's orders, he has gone back to work.
16) Don't worry (about/with/to/for) the money! I'll lend you.
17) They have been waiting (for/with/to/at) the bus for half an hour.
18) Why don't you ask (with/to/for/on) a pay increase?
19) He took advantage (of/in/about/for) this opportunity to explain why he had done that.
20) The weeks went slowly (by/with/of/for).
21) You have to move this box to make room (for/to/about/with) the new television set.
22) Nowadays we rely increasingly (on/in/at/to) computers to regulate the flow of traffic in the town.
23) Translate these sentences (for/into/with/of) English.
24) Have you taken notice (to/for/of/with) the sign "No Smoking"?
25) Ken prefers Chinese food (about/to/over/with) French food.
26) Don't shout (to/at/with/for) the child when he makes a mistake.
27) Last Sunday I was invited (to/on/in/at) his wedding party.
28) I have been looking (after/for/into/at) my dog for two days but I haven't seen it yet.
29) I don't care (about/for/with/to) what they have said.
30) I talked to him so enjoyably that I lost track (to/with/of/for) the time.
31) He spent too much money (with/on/to/in) that car.
32) Do you believe (on/at/to/in) God?
33) You must make allowance (to/for/with/of) him because he has been ill.
34) May I start now? Yes, go (up/down/ahead/back).
35) She caught sight (with/of/to/for) a car in the distance.
36) She is leaving (to/for/with/at) Paris.
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37) Don't make noise! I'm concentrating (to/on/in/at) the question.
38) Things are going (to/on/out/off) nicely.
39) She has suffered (from/to/with/about) her heart attack.
40) The exchange rate of dollars is going (up/down/on/with) from 16,000 VND to 15,750 VND for one US
dollar.

II. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.
1. The owner hoped to avoid the negotiations ______ the union members.
2. We finally reached an agreement ______ the Zoning Board.
3. Events yesterday had no connection ______ the trouble occurring last night.
4. What is your attitude ______ these events?
5. Jim had a bad reaction ______ the food.
6. Lola sent a reply ______ the 'Want Ad'.
7. Jenny received an invitation ______ the party.
8. Was there much damage ______ your car?
9. I don't think there is a good solution ______ your problem.
10. There was a good increase ______ the stock market.
11. There was a definite decrease ______ my stock.
12. The rise ______ fuel prices worries many people.
13. The fall ______ temperature was great.
14. The year 2000 is drawing to an end and I have not received an invitation ______ a party yet.
15. I have noticed a change ______ my waist size so I need to exercise more.
16. One should send a reply ______ an invitation marked R.S.V.P.
17. It is difficult for families today to maintain contact ______ all their members.
18. What is the advantage ______ farming over hunting?
19. There's a chance______ catching a cold these days.
20. There's a choice______ flying to London Heathrow or Stansted.
21. Peggy is in danger ______ making a mistake.
22. He has difficulty______ sending SMS.
23. He is in doubt ______ buying the correct software for his computer system.
24. There's little hope______ catching Schumacher's Ferrari.
25. I like the idea ______setting up a new email account.
26. There's no interest______ writing letters.
27. This is a simple method ______ finding solutions.
28. There's some opportunity______ bringing her parents together again.
29. These new wheels offer the possibility ______ riding tubeless.

30. He has the problem ______ swimming too slow.
31. There's a real reason ______ winning the contest.
32. There's a risk ______digging too deep.
33. He was in trouble ______ stealing.
34. This is a new way ______ building a wall.
35. Steven took a photograph ______ his automobile after the accident.
36. In spite of the smoke pouring out of his house, George knew there was no cause _______ alarm.
37. The damage _______ his house was caused by smoke from the burned cake in the oven.
38. A group _______ his neighbors said his attitude ________ the disaster was wonderful.
39. Give me some solution ______ this problem.
40. George sent a check _______ $100 to the fire company for their courteous service.

PREPOSITIONS 9
Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. He gave her a check _____ a lot of money.
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A. for
B. in
C. of
D. to
2. The reason _____ this meeting is to discuss the cause of the reduce in price.
A. in
B. on
C. of
D. for
3. The decrease _____ profits is due to the bad market.
A. for
B. in

C. of
D. to
4. There is a real demand ______ new products.
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. with
5. We have seen a fall ______ prices recently.
A. in
B. of
C. to
D. on
6. The cause ______ his problems is his family.
A. for
B. in
C. of
D. to
7. Did you do any damage ______ the house?
A. for
B. in
C. of
D. to
8. I think your attitude _____ your sister is very bad indeed.
A. in
B. of
C. to
D. on
9. The difference _____ the two is very slight.
A. of
B. to

C. with
D. between
10. He took a photograph ______ his girlfriend.
A. on
B. for
C. of
D. in
11. Do you have a good relationship ______ most of your relatives?
A. with
B. of
C. in
D. between
12. She wasn't aware ______ his reaction to the problem.
A. in
B. of
C. to
D. with
13. Did you send Alice an invitation ______ the party?
A. to
B. with
C. in
D. of
14. The connection _______ the two victims was minimal.
A. on
B. between
C. with
D. about
15. The advantage ______ having free time is that you can do anything you want with it.
A. on
B. from

C. of
D. in
16. ______ my opinion, he is an excellent pianist.
A. For
B. In
C. By
D. On
17. I'm afraid I took your coat _____ mistake.
A. by
B. in
C. on
D. in
18. He gave her a cheque _______a lot of money.
A. on
B. in
C. for
D. of
19. The reason _______this meeting is to discuss the merger.
A. for
B. from
C. between
D. of
20. The decrease _______profits is due to the bad market.
A. on
B. of
C. in
D. from
21. There is a real demand _______qualified English teachers.
A. for
B. of

C. with
D. on
22. We have seen a fall _______prices recently.
A. of
B. for
C. on
D. in
23. The cause _______his problems is his wife.
A. on
B. for
C. of
D. in
24. Did you do any damage _______the car?
A. on
B. in
C. to
D. for
25. I think your attitude _______your employer is very bad indeed.
A. to
B. on
C. of
D. between
26. The difference _______the two is very slight.
A. for
B. from
C. between
D. of
27. He took a photograph _______his girlfriend.
A. of
B. for

C. on
D. in
28. Do you have a good relationship _______your father?
A. for
B. of
C. with
D. on
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29. I was surprised _______his reaction to the problem.
A. on
B. with
C. by
D. of
30. Did you send Simon an invitation _______the party?
A. of
B. for
C. on
D. to
31. The connection _______the two victims was slight.
A. for
B. between
C. from
D. of
32. The advantage _______having free time is that you can do anything you want with it.
A. on
B. for
C. of
D. in

33. She is ________ holiday now. Can you phone her at 0261.321.578.
A. in
B. on
C. of
D. with
34. His addiction _______ surfing the Internet is a problem.
A. of
B. on
C. for
D. to
35. ______ my opinion, she would make a splendid wife.
A. On
B. Of
C. With
D. In
36. I'm sorry that I took your umbrella ______mistake.
A. by
B. on
C. of
D. for
37. Where would you like to go ______holiday this year?
A. in
B. on
C. of
D. from
38. Where should we go ______a drink?
A. with
B. for
C. in
D. on

39. That book was written ______Stephen King.
A. in
B. with
C. by
D. of
40. Donata came across the business idea ______accident!
A. on
B. in
C. with
D. by
41. She bought a painting ______Waterhouse.
A. of
B. with
C. for
D. by
42. We went ______a short business trip to Gdansk.
A. on
B. in
C. of
D. with
43. Would you like to come ______a walk with me?
A. with
B. for
C. in
D. of
44. He fell ______love with Joanna over the course of several months.
A. on
B. with
C. for
D. in

45. How long were you ______the phone for?
A. in
B. on
C. with
D. of
46. What did you have ______lunch?
A. for
B. on
C. of
D. with
47. I'm afraid it's time for her to go ______a diet.
A. in
B. on
C. of
D. for
48. Did you see Donata ______chance?
A. in
B. for
C. with
D. by
49. Let's drive today. I think the bus drivers are ______strike.
A. in
B. on
C. by
D. for
50. He has the advantage ______ speaking English fluently.
A. of
B. in
C. with
D. for

51. The main reason ______ taking the course is to improve your language skills
A. on
B. of
C. for
D. with
52. Tell me the reason ______ you left me.
A. for
B. that
C. why
D. of
53. The reason ______ makes Minh sad is his failure in studying at school.
A. why
B. that
C. of
D. for
54. Tweed jackets are ______ fashion.
A. in
B. on
C. out
D. of out
55. Long skirts are ______ of fashion at present.
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. out
56. The washing machine is ______ order again. Let’s buy a new one.
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A. out of

B. in of
C. on of
D. for of
57. Your style of hair maybe ______ date at present.
A. in
B. on
C. out of
D. in of
58. Those clothes that went ______ of date last year are in store
A. in
B. from
C. out
D. of
60. Please give me some advice _______ how to solve that difficulty.
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. with
61. We are go ______ tour so accommodation is included in the ticket price.
A. in
B. of
C. for
D. on
62. We went ______ a three-days trip to the countryside last week.
A. on
B. for
C. off
D. in
63. They are going ______ summer vacation now.
A. of

B. at
C. on
D. in
64. My husband has just gone _____ business. Please contact him next week.
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. with
65. Is there any good news ______ the television tonight.
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. of
66. They are always talking ______ the phone.
A. in
B. at
C. for
D. on
67. “Please help us the building is _____ fire.” She shouted _______ the phone.
A. in / on
B. on / in
C. on / on
D. in / in
68. _____ your opinion! what are they going to do next?
A. On
B. In
C. For
D. Of
69. Will you come ______ dinner one day?
A. on

B. in
C. of
D. for
70. We should not get a train because all employees of national train company are ______ to strike.
A. in
B. on
C. of
D. with
71. You are too fat. It’s time you were ______ a diet.
A. on
B. in
C. about
D. of
72. There’s a play ______ Shakespear on New Era theater tonight.
A. with
B. on
C. of
D. by
73. Today I met jane on the street ______ accident.
A. on
B. in
C. by
D.
74. His addiction ______ surfing the Internet is a problem.
A. on
B. in
C. of
D. to
75. He has the advantage ______ speaking English fluently.
A. of

B. for
C. on
D. in
76. Her anxiety ______ speaking in public caused her to lose the job.
A. on
B. of
C. in
D. about
77. His belief ______ god is influenced by his mother.
A. in
B. of
C. on
D. for
78. His dedication _______ teaching was impressive.
A. on
B. in
C. to
D. of
79. The delay _______ processing the visa caused problems.
A. of
B. from
C. with
D. in
80. His devotion _______ biking allowed him to win the competition.
A. about
B. with
C. to
D. on
81. The disadvantage _______ flying is that you can't see the scenery along the way.
A. of

B. about
C. with
D. for
82. She has a great deal of experience _______ introducing new products to international markets.
A. of
B. on
C. in
D. about
83. His fear _______ flying made travel difficult.
A. on
B. of
C. for
D. in
84. Her fondness _______ traveling led to her career in the travel industry.
A. on
B. for
C. about
D. with
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85. His habit ______ smoking in restaurants caused many problems in California.
A. of
B. on
C. about
D. with
86. Her career as a pilot evolved out of her interest _______ flying.
A. on
B. of
C. with

D. in
87. Her knowledge _______ climbing helped her during the competition.
A. in
B. about
C. of
D. with
88. His love _______ singing developed when he was a child.
A. with
B. of
C. about
D. on
89. Their memories ______ traveling in Africa will stay with them forever.
A. of
B. on
C. for
D. with
90. I think his preference _______ speaking his native language is natural.
A. for
B. on
C. for
D. in
91. The process _____painting such a large mural is more complicated than you might think.
A. in
B. of
C. about
D. in
92. His reaction ______ winning the prize was quite funny.
A. about
B. in
C. to

D. of
93. The criminal's regret ________ committing the crime did not convince the judge.
A. for
B. on
C. in
D. about
94. The magazine's report ______ choosing the right car was not well researched.
A. on
B. in
C. of
D. for
95. Her reputation _______ lying is well known.
A. in
B. of
C. for
D. with
96. His responsibility _____ completing the project on time was acknowledged by the company.
A. in
B. for
C. with
D. about
97. There was a rise _______ the demand ________ smoke alarms that week.
A. on / on
B. on / of
C. in / for
D. for / in
98. Can I pay you ______ cash or _______ cheque.
A. in / in
B. on . on
C. by / by

D. in / by
99. I don't know if I believe his story ______ seeing a UFO.
A. about
B. of
C. on
D. in
100. The woman _______ blue over there is my aunt in law.
A. on
B. with
C. in
D. of
101. His talent _______ learning languages was impressive.
A. on
B. for
C. in
D. about
102. That article is ______ cooking.
A. in
B. of
C. for
D. on
103. The reasons ______ homelessness are many, but there is a great demand _____ a plan ______ action to
end it.
A. for / for / of
B. for / in / on
C. for / for / on
D. on / for / in
104. I bought that house ______ good price.
A. at
B. for

C. in
D. of
103. The man hadn't had any contact ______ his family in many years.
A. about
B. of
C. with
D. on
104. There is a great need ______ low-cost housing in this country as an answer ______ the homeless problem.
A. for / for
B. to / to
C. to / for
D. for / to
105. The news program showed a photograph ______ a family living in boxes under a bridge.
A. of
B. on
C. in
D. for
106. When there is an increase ______unemployment and a decrease ______ the temperature, the problem
becomes greater.
A/ on / on
B. in / in
C. for / for
D. of / of
107. The fire chief told him there was no reason ______ that.
A. on
B. of
C. about
D. for
108. "I want to keep a good relationship _______ you guys," George told the chief.
A. between

B. for
C. with
D. on
109. He noticed an increase ________ the curiosity of his neighbors after the burned cake incident.
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