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A. LÝ THUYẾT
I. NOUN + FOR
1. a cheque/ credit for (amount of money) tờ ngân phiếu có số tiền
Example: She gave me a check for $50.
2. a demand for something Nhu cầu về cái gì
Example: Unfortunately, there wasn't enough demand for our product.
3. a need for something Nhu cầu về cái gì
Example: There is a real need for discipline in this class.
4. a reason for something giải thích cho, có lí do cho việc gì
Example: I have a reason for doing that!
5. reputation for sự nổi tiếng về
6. responsibility for chịu trách nhiệm về
7. regret for lòng thương tiếc
8. fondness for sự yêu mến dành cho
9. application for
10. talent for có tài về
II. NOUN + IN
1. a rise in something sự gia tang về
Example: There has been a rise in prices recently.
2. an increase in something sự gia tang về
Example: We have seen many increases in production levels.
3. a fall in something sự giảm sút về
Example: There has been a fall in prices recently.
4. a decrease in something sự giảm sút về
Example: We have seen many decreases in production levels.
5. belief in có niềm tin vào
6. delay in sự chậm trễ về
7. experience in có kinh nghiệm về
8. interest in sự quan tâm về
9. difficulty in có khó khăn về

III. NOUN + OF
1. a cause of something nguyên nhân của
Example: She is the cause of all his problems.
2. a photograph, photo OR a picture of something or someone bức hình về
Example: He took a photograph of the mountains.
3. advantage of
4. disadvantage of điểm bất lợi
5. fear of sợ cái gì
6. habit of thói quen về
7. knowledge of sự hiểu biết về
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8. love of lòng yên thương về
9. memory of để tưởng nhớ đến ai
10. process of đang thực hiện 1 nhiệm vụ
11. On behalf of Thay mặt cho
12. way of cách thức cho, giải pháp cho
13. risk of liều lĩnh
14. problem of vấn đề của
15. possibility of có khẳ năng về
16. opportunity of có cơ hội về
17. method of phương pháp của
18. idea of ý tưởng về
19. hope of hy vọng về
20. danger of nguy hiểm của
21. chance of cơ hội về
26. cost of
23. in charge of
24. example of
IV. NOUN + TO

1. damage to something làm tổn hại tới ai cái gì
Example: I did a lot of damage to my car the other day.
2. an invitation to a celebration, a party… lời mời tới
Example: We were invited to their wedding
3. reaction to something phản ứng với ai, cái gì
Example: Her reaction to his behavior was quite funny.
4. a solution to a problem giải pháp cho 1 vấn đề
Example: He provided the solution to our financial situation.
5. an attitude to something (or TOWARDS something) thía độ với ai cái gì
Example: Your attitude to your problems doesn't help them get resolved.
6. dedication to cống hiến cho
7. devotion to sự tận tâm về
8. reaction to phản ứng
9. alternative to thay thế cho
10. with reference to với sự tham khảo
11. preference of A to (over) B sự ưa A hơn B
V. NOUN + WITH
16. a relationship with someone or something có mối quan hệ với ai đó
Example: My relationship with Mary is wonderful.
17. a connection with someone or something / between two people/things
Example: His connections with the CIA are very limited.
18. a contact with someone or something
Example: Have you had any contact with Sarah?
VI. NOUN + BETWEEN
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1. a connection between TWO things
Example: There is no connection between the two crimes.
2. a relationship between TWO things
Example: The relationship between the two friends was very strong.

3. a contact between TWO things
Example: There is little contact between the two parents.
4. a difference between TWO things
Example: There is no difference between those two colors.
5. choice between
VII. ON / ABOUT
1. anxiety about
2. doubt about
3. Article/film on/about bài báo/ phim về
4. story about câu chuyện về
5. report on bài tường thuật về
VIII. PREPOSITION + NOUN
1. in one’s opinion
Example: In my opinion, you are wrong!
2. (to pay) by check (by credit card)
Example: I paid the bill by check.
3. (to do something) by accident (do
Example: I broke the vase by accident
4. to do something by mistake ( do sơ xuất)
Example: I'm afraid I brought the wrong book by mistake.
5. to do something by chance (do tình cờ)
Example: I saw Jack at the supermarket by chance.
6. a play, song, book, etc. by someone
Example: The opera 'Otello' is by Giuseppe Verdi.
7. (to go / come) for a walk
Example: Let's go for a walk.
8. (to go / come) for a swim
Example: We went for a swim as soon as we arrived.
9. (to go / come) for a drink
Example: Would you like to come over for a drink?

10. (to go / come) for a visit
Example: I'd love to come for a visit sometime.
11. (to have something) for breakfast / lunch / dinner / supper (US English)
Example: I had bacon and eggs for breakfast.
12. to be OR to fall in love with someone
Example: I fell in love with my wife at first sight.
13. in my opinion
Example: In my opinion, we need to invest in some development.
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14. (to be) on fire
Example: Help! The house is on fire!
15. (to be) on the telephone / phone
Example: I think Tom is on the phone at the moment.
16. on television
Example: There is a good film on television tonight.
17. on the radio
Example: Mahler's fifth was on the radio last night.
18. (to be / go) on a diet
Example: I really need to go on a diet.
19. (to be / go) on strike
Example: The sanitary engineers have gone on strike again.
20. (to be / go) on holiday (UK English) / vacation (American English)
Example: I really need to go on vacation soon.
21. (to be / go) business
Example: He went away this weekend on business.
22. (to be / go) on a trip
Example: We were on a trip this past weekend.
23. (to be / go) a tour
Example: Have you ever been on a tour of the French countryside?

24. (to be / go) on holiday (UK English) / vacation (American English)
Example: I really need to go on vacation soon.
25. advice on
Example The doctor gave me some advice on stopping smoking.
26. out of date
Example: That car is out of date.
27. out of order
Example: Why id your radio out of order, you’d better have it mended.
28. Out of fashion # in fashion (không hợp thời trang # hợp thời trang)
Example: your shoes are out of fashion you need a new pair ones.
29. At price (với giá) at a good price
Example: I bought at 20,000 dong.
30. in + color = dress in color
Example: The woman in blue is Nam’s mother.
31. in language
Example: Please speak in English.
32. in ink/ pencil
Example: Write the answer in the test paper in pencil.
33. book in advance.
Example: Tonight, there a fewer people than usual we shouldn’t have booked in advance
34. addiction to
Example: His addiction to drug is the result of his parents break up
35. under pressure chịu sức ép
36. under guarantee đang được bảo hành
37. With a hat, tie.
38. By cheque / in cash bằng séc / bằng tiền mặt
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39. Hand in hand tay trong tay
40. Arm in arm tay khoác tay

41. Arm cross khoác tay
42. to be in danger dang gặp nguy hiểm
43. in debt
44. on application
45. on sale / for sale
46. on loan
47. on the whole
48. on hold
49. on order
50. to my mind
51. benefit for
52. at a profit/loss
53. at your convenience
54. at short notice
55. by post
56. by hand
57. by return
58. by law
59. in stock
60. in writing
61. in general
62. in the end
63. in a hurry
64. in bulk
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B. VẬN DỤNG
I. Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. He gave her a check _____ a lot of money.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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?
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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
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.
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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.
A. in B. of C. for D. on
110. If you plan to visit New York, you should have a map ________ the streets.
A. on B. of C. about D. for
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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.
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C. ĐÁP ÁN
I. Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. He gave her a check _____ a lot of money.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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?
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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

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.
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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.
A. in B. of C. for D. on
110. If you plan to visit New York, you should have a map ________ the streets.

A. on B. of C. about D. for
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II. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.
1. with 2. with 3. with 4. to 5. to
6. to 7. to 8. to 9. to 10. in
11. in 12. in 13. in 14. to 15. in
16. to 17. with 18. of 19. of 20. between
21. of 22. in 23. about 24. of 25. of
26. in 27. of 28. of 29. of 30. of
31. for 32. of 33. for 34. of 35. of
36. of 37. to 38. of / to 39. to 40. for
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