40 BÀI TẬP GIỚI TỪ CƠ BẢN VÀ NÂNG CAO CÓ ĐÁP ÁN

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PART I

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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?
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.
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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) travellers.
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.
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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.
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
the job.
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.
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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.
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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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PART II
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.
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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.
35. My plan is similar_______ yours, but it is different__________ Ken’s.
36. Pierre said he had become quite fond_______ American hamburgers.
37. That fashion magazine is full______ advertising for women’s clothes.
38. Thin gloves aren’t very suitable___________ that kind of work.
39. They were happy_______ the results of the election.
40. Y. Gagarin lifted _______ into space aboard the Rostock 1 _____ 9.07 a.m. Moscow time
_______ 12th April, 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.
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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.
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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 takes 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.
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.
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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 heroes.
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.

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PART II: NÂNG CAO
QUIZ 1: ONE-WORD PREPOSITIONS
1 10 __________ 3 = 7.
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a) pro

b) against

c) less

b) plus

c) circa

2 2 __________ 2 = 4.
a) despite

3 All__________ Mrs Jones were present.
a) off

b) save

c) given

4 Are you __________ capital punishment?
a) outside

b) pro

c) without

5 __________ rain, we’ll play tennis tomorrow.
a) Barring

b) Over

c) Plus

6 Did you vote for or __________ the suggestion?
a) throughout

b) by

c) against

7 Everyone came __________ Angela.
a) by

b) bar

c) during

8 Everyone came __________ Andrea.
a) but

b) amid

c) inside

9 __________ the time, you ought to leave now.
a) Given

b) Astride

c) Cum

10 He broke his leg __________ getting out of the car.
a) till

b) like

c) upon

QUIZ 2 ONE-WORD PREPOSITIONS
1 He couldn’t work __________ his illness.
a) following

b) by

c) as

b) on

c) outside

2 He died __________ 1270.
a) circa

3 He fell asleep __________ the meeting.
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a) circa

b) during

c) off

4 He passed the test __________ being ill.
a) despite

b) inside

c) behind

5 He seems to be __________ my idea.
a) since

b) anti

c) as

6 He was shot __________ a professional killer.
a) throughout

b) with

c) by

7 He was the judge in the case of Gore __________ Bush.
a) gone

b) despite

c) versus

8 He’s __________ 50. He must be nearly 60 years old.
a) till

b) by

c) gone

9 I am __________ your project. I will support it.
a) despite

b) behind

c) unlike

10 I am writing to you __________ our latest products.
a)respecting

b) inside

c) cum

QUIZ 3 ONE-WORD PREPOSITIONS
1 I came __________ my wife because she is working.
a) outside

b) amid

c) without

2 I can eat anything __________ pork.
a) up

b) excepting

c) until

3 I couldn’t hear her __________ the noise.
a) under

b) amid

c) pending

4 I don’t live in London. I live __________ London.
a) outside

b) since

c) saving

5 I have a T-shirt __________ my pullover.
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a) considering

b) under

c) of

6 I have some questions __________ your decision.
a) concerning

b) inside

c) up

7 I think I must be going, __________ the time.
a) opposite

b) minus

c) considering

8 I want to talk you __________ the proposed meeting.
a) re

b) atop

c) down

9 I would like to speak to you __________ my homework.
a) worth

b) to

c) regarding

10 I’d better go. It’s getting __________ midnight.

a) down

b) toward(s)

c) as

QUIZ 4 ONE-WORD PREPOSITIONS
1 Is this the train __________ Cambridge?
a) over

b) for

c) astride

2 Is there water __________ the Moon?
a) on

b) with

c) up

3 It fell __________ the table and broke.
a) of

b) off

c) like

4 It is raining __________ the whole country.
a) throughout

b) till

c) via

5 It took __________ an hour to do my homework.
a) except

b) on

c) over

6 It was dark __________ the tunnel.
a) than

b) inside

c) on

7 It’s 20 December. We are very __________ Christmas Day.
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a) past

b) near

c) about

8 It’s not __________ my power to help you.

a) within

b) except

c) with

9 Jack and Jill ran __________ the hill.
a) like

b) with

c) up

10 Mr Brown has worked in a bank __________ 1985.
a) alongside

b) beside

c) since

QUIZ 5 ONE-WORD PREPOSITIONS
1 Muriel is the girl __________ black hair.
a) plus

b) outside

c) with

2 __________ his return, we can do nothing.
a) Behind

b) Pending

c) Onto

b) since

c) cum

3 Please wait __________ I come.
a) till

4 Ram is as tall __________ Anthony.
a) as

b) than

c) with

5 __________ yourself, nobody thanked me.
a) Onto

b) Considering

c) Saving

6 She is a kind of secretary__________receptionist.
a) cum

b) inside

c) at

b) of

c) astride

7 She sat __________ the horse.
a) worth

8 She sat __________ him and looked into his eyes.
a) opposite

b) off

c) at

9 She sings __________ a bird.
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a) than

b) like

c) per

10 Tara was sitting __________ Ram and Ati.
a) from

b) between

c) worth

QUIZ 6 ONE-WORD PREPOSITIONS
1 Team A worked __________ Team Bduring construction.
a) alongside

b) except

c) throughout

2 That makes $70, not __________ the tax.
a) within

b) counting

c) opposite

3 That’s very unusual. It’s __________ Andrea to be so rude.
a) opposite

b) since

c) unlike

4 The cat jumped __________ the chair.
a) less

b) inside

c) onto

5 The error occurred __________ my own stupidity.
a) like

b) through

c) thoughout

6 The meeting continued __________ midnight.
a) beyond

b) as

c) unlike

7 The river runs __________ our house.
a) beside

b) up

c) astride

8 The speed limit is 70 miles __________ hour.
a) per

b) on

c) around

9 The temperature is __________ 30 degrees centigrade.
a) less

b) in

c) minus

10 The tunnel runs __________ the sea.
a) over

b) counting

QUIZ 7 ONE-WORD PREPOSITIONS
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c) beneath


1 There is a big cellar __________ our house.
a) until

b) on

c) underneath

2 There is a big fence __________ the house.
a) in

b) cum

c) around

3 There were four of us, __________ the baby.
a) including

b) inside

c) within

4 There were secret police __________ the crowd.
a) among

b) concerning

c)except

b) down

c) round

5 They all sat __________ the fire.
a) via

6 They continued the meeting __________ 11pm.
a) until

b) in

c) along

b) down

c) worth

7 They ran __________ the hill.
a) aboard

8 They went swimming, __________ the rain.
a) at

b) minus

c) notwithstanding

b) worth

c) unlike

9 This car is __________ $10,000.
a) counting

10 This is difficult. It’s __________ me.
a) until

b) than

c) past

QUIZ 8 ONE-WORD PREPOSITIONS

1 This is the cause __________ the problem.
a) on

b) of

c) off

2 __________ his surprise, the door was open.
a) To

b) On

c) At
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3 __________ your homework, I think we need to speak.
a) Touching

b) Aboard

c) Behind

4 Trains were invented __________ the nineteenth century.
a) at

b) since

c) in

5 We are aiming __________ sales of $1,000,000.
a) to

b) at

c) on

6 We are flying __________ the clouds.
a) above

b) gone

c) except

7 We cut the cake __________ ten pieces.
a) onto

b) into

c) above

b) across

c) concerning

8 We drove __________ the desert.
a) aboard

9 We flew from Paris to Bangkok __________ Dubai.
a) at

b) between

c) via

10 We had lunch __________ the meeting.
a) astride

b) bar

c) after

QUIZ 9 ONE-WORD PREPOSITIONS
1 We met the day __________ yesterday.
a) before

b) despite

c) versus

2 We open every day __________ Christmas Day.
a) excluding

b) anti

c) gone

3 We walked __________ the beach for two miles.
a) under

b) along

c) outside

b) aboard

c) worth

4 Wewent __________ the boat.
a) since

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5 We worked __________ Monday to Wednesday.
a) in

b) from

c) at

6 What do you think __________ Mary?
a) about

b) off

c) via

7 What shall we have __________ coffee?
a) minus

b) of

c) besides

8 You can buy it if it’s __________ $50.
a) below

b) among

c) notwithstanding

9 You can have any colour __________ blue.
a) until

b) to

c) except

10 Your car is bigger __________ my car.
a) as

b) than

c) for

QUIZ 10 COMPLEX PREPOSITIONS
1 _______________ John, Mary was late. I believe John.
a) According to

b) Further to

c) Forward of

2 Anthony is _______________ Rachel in the race. I think he’ll win.
a) aside from

b) ahead of

c) on board

3 _______________ Matt, he will arrive later.
a) As for

b) Out of

c) Up to

4 _______________ your behaviour, I think you were wrong.
a) As per

b) Up until

c) As to

5 _______________ expectations, the euro fell in value.
a) Next to

b) In favour of

c) Contrary to

6 Do you want some pork _______________ the chicken?
a) along with

b) out of

c) thanks to
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7 Don’t worry _______________ me. Think about yourself.
a) apart from

b) on top of

c) on account of

8 Everyone came, _______________ Lek who had to work.
a) save for

b) away from

c) as for

9 Everyone was present, _______________ Mary. She stayed at home.
a) in face of

b) out of

c) except for

10 _______________ your letter, I have spoken to Mr Brown.
a) Forward of

b) Further to

c) Next to

QUIZ 11 COMPLEX PREPOSITIONS
1 He is _______________ the two opinions. He wants to compromise.
a) in between

b) up to

c) instead of

2 He reacts bravely _______________ danger.
a) up until

b) in face of

c) further to

3 Hewas sitting _______________ me in the plane.
a) on board

b) out of

c) forward of

4 I am not _______________ your idea. It won’t work.
a) in favour of

b) thanks to

c) away from

5 I am writing _______________ your order.
a) away from

b) up to

c) with reference to

6 I don’t have any dollars. Can I pay euro _______________ dollars?
a) opposite to

b) in lieu of

c) in spite of

7 I don’t like it, _______________ what you say.
a) up against

b) close to

c) irrespective of

8 I don’t want it, _______________ the price. Even if it’s free.

a) away from

b) prior to

c) regardless of
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9 I have another car _______________ this one. Both are red.
a) aside from

b) out of

c) by means of

10 I made a graph _______________ the meeting, so all was ready.
a) except for

b) on top of

c) preparatory to

QUIZ 12 COMPLEX PREPOSITIONS
1 I never spoke French _______________ living in France.
a) in front of

b) prior to

c) depending on

2 I prefer Jaguar cars _______________ BMW cars.
a) out of

b) in case of

c) vis-à-vis

3 I’d like chicken please, _______________ vegetables.
a) because of

b) on behalf of

c) together with

4 I’d like to speak to you _______________ your work.
a) up against

b) in front of

c) with regard to

5 I’m calling you _______________ Mr Brown. I represent him.
a) on behalf of

b) contrary to

c) in between

6 _______________ your illness, we will wait for a week.
a) In lieu of

b) In view of

c) Next to

7 Is there a doctor _______________ this plane?
a) on board

b) on top of

c) but for

8 It’s a TV show _______________ CNN. Same style, similar content.
a) up to

b) à la

c) save for

9 It’s your fault! _______________ you, I’d have been on time.
a) But for

b) As to

c) In favour of

10 My car is _______________ your car. About two cars away.
a) on behalf of

b) close to

c) up until
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QUIZ 13 COMPLEX PREPOSITIONS
1 Nobody objected _______________ you, so we did it.
a) apart from

b) opposite to

c) as well as

2 Sorry, no whisky. But we have every drink _______________ whisky.
a) up against

b) other than

c) as per

3 Take your hands _______________ your pockets and help me!
a) ahead of

b) out of

c) due to

4 _______________ Shirley, we arrived on time.
a) Out of

b) Thanks to

c) On board

5 The cancellation was _______________ the rain. No other reason.
a) close to

b) on to

c) due to

6 The cat is sitting _______________ the television.
a) on top of

b) on to

c) as well as

7 The catjumped _______________ the chair.
a) in case of

b) other than

c) on to

8 The cat ran _______________ the dog and escaped.
a) away from

b) thanks to

c) with regard to

9 The school’s ______________ the bank. Between the hotel and bank.
a) infront of

b) next to

c) on account of

10 The woman _______________ me was wearing a big hat.
a) further to

b) as to

c) in front of

QUIZ 14 COMPLEX PREPOSITIONS
1 There is a restaurant _______________ my office. Two minutes away.
a) except for

b) near to

c) preparatory to

2 There is a tree _______________ the house. Straight across the road.
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a) forward of

b)in lieu of

c) opposite to

3 There was a shop here _______________ 1990. It closed that year.
a) up to

b) aside from

c) in face of

4 There were two people _______________ me. So that made three.
a) as for

b) on board

c) in addition to

5 They stopped _______________ the city to check the map.
a) but for

b) outside of

c) contrary to

6 We are _______________ a powerful enemy.
a) up against

b) save for

c) on behalf of

7 We can’t play tennis _______________ the rain.
a) as for

b) other than

c) because of

8 We didn’t go swimming, _______________ the cold weather.
a) on behalf of

b) owing to

c) with reference to

9 We don’t have any tea. Would you like coffee _______________ tea?
a) out of

b) instead of

c) by means of

10 We have a long day _______________ us. Let’s get going!
a) up until

b) ahead of

c) but for

QUIZ 15 COMPLEX PREPOSITIONS
1 We must work strictly _______________ the law.
a) on board

b) apart from

c) as per

2 We went swimming _______________ the cold water.
a) in spite of

b) as well as

c) in case of

3 We worked _______________ they came. Then we stopped.
a) up until

b) ahead of

4 We’ll play tennis tomorrow, _______________ the rain.
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c) depending on


a) on behalf of

b) by means of

c) depending on

5 We’re _______________ eggs. Shall I buy some?
a) out of

b) in spite of

c) owing to

6 _______________ your comments, I’ll reply soon.
a) On board

b) By means of

c) With reference to

7 You can park your car _______________ my house.
a) in between

b) save for

c) in front of

8 You can phone me _______________ need. Day or night.
a) in case of

b) in front of

c) up against

9 You open a door _______________ its handle.
a) in spite of

b) up to

c) by means of

10 You should telephone _______________ write, just to be sure.
a) as for

b) as well as

c) depending on

QUIZ 16 COMPLEX PREPOSITIONS
1 Don’t stand __________ the television. I can’t see!
a) on

b) in front of

c) above

2 Come and sit __________ me so that I can hear you better.
a) beside

b) under

c) on

3 From the plane we could see people in the fields __________ us.

a) beside

b) below

c) above

4 You’ll have to turn round to see it. It’s __________ you.
a) behind

b) in front of

c) over

5 The dead man was lying __________ the ground.
a) behind

b) in front of

c) on

6 Careful you don’t scratch the table! Better put a cloth __________ it.
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