PREPOSITION

I. Choose the best option

1. Do you think they are agreeable our proposal?
A. in B. for C. on D. to
2. When you first started school, were you ahead most of other children in reading and writing?
A. of B. about C. at D. from
3. We were angry how Jane treated us
A. at B. about C. to D. on
4. Sara was so angry Gary that she got in her car and drove away.
A. in B. with C. on D. about
5. She is so bad keeping secrets.
A. for B. from C. in D. at
6. Are you aware the dangers of the Internet?
A. of B. about C. at D. from
7. A good diet is profitable health.
A. at B. about C. to D. on
8. He is capable anything.
A. for B. from C. in D. of
9. The team confident winning.
A. in B. of C. on D. about
10. He contemporary the dramatist Congreve.
A. to B. from C. in D. of
11. Are you delightful your current accommodation?
A. of B. about C. at D. from
12. I am disappointed his exam results.
A. in B. from C. with D. about
13. She is envious her sister.
A. of B. from C. on D. about
14. Is having pets equal having children.
A. for B. from C. to D. at
15. Are you excited your next holiday?
A. at B. about C. to D. on
16. I’m familiar his work.
A. in B. about C. from D. with
17. Harrison Ford is famous acting in movies.
A. in B. for C. on D. to
18. Joe is fed up his job.
A. on B. with C. to D. in
19. They are especially fond Mexican food.
A. for B. from C. in D. of
20. She is eager her parents’ approval.
A. in B. at C. for D. from
21. Are you envious the rich and famous.
A. of B. about C. at D. from
22. One unit of alcohol is equal half a pint of beer.
A. at B. about C. to D. on
23. I was grateful my co-worker looking my report over.
A. for/ to B. from / for C. to / for D. at/ for
24. That cat was friendly me.
A. with B. in C. about D. from
25. Are you friendly people of different nationalities?
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26. Are you interested learning English online?
A. for B. from C. in D. at
27. Are you safe earthquake in your country?
A. in B. from C. on D. about
28. Are you serious wanting to become rich?
A. of B. from C. on D. about
29. Sara is tired all the exercises she did at the gym.
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30. We are thankful your help.
A. for B. from C. in D. at
31. Have you ever been successful winning money?
A. in B. for C. on D. to
32. Are people in your country suspicious foreigners?
A. of B. from C. on D. about
33. My boss is acquainted Bill Gates, the president of Microsoft.
A. in B. from C. with D. about
34. Nick is worried the test.
A. for B. from C. in D. at
35. He was absent school when his study group boned up on prepositions.
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36. Last week I was absent work for health reasons.
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37. I’m not accustomed the rainy weather.
A. at B. about C. to D. on
38. I was really excited my job.
A. of B. about C. at D. from
39. Are you interested science fiction?
A. in B. from C. with D. about
40. Peter was so jealous Jane that she couldn’t even look at another man.
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41. Are you kind spiders and flies?
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42. Would you like to be married a famous actor or actress?
A. to B. from C. on D. about
43. I am sorry the delay in handing in my test.
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44. I’m pleased his progress.
A. for B. from C. in D. with
45. Are you popular the other students in your class?
A. of B. with C. on D. about
46. Are you proud yourself?
A. for B. from C. in D. of
47. Are they responsible their hospital bills?
A. for B. from C. in D. at
48. I’m satisfied my progress so far.
A. with B. from C. on D. about
49. Children are dependent their parents for food, clothing, and shelter.
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50. I feel sorry my neighbour. He just lost his house and all his belongs in a fire.
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51. Doctors warn that smoking cigarettes is bad the health.
A. in B. for C. with D. about
52. The man hated snakes and was very frightened them.
A. of B. from C. on D. about
53. The new manager was full good ideas to reduce business expenses.
A. for B. from C. to D. of
54. One pound is equal 454 grams.
A. in B. to C. on D. about
55. I don’t like driving, my back gets tired sitting.
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56. The man was bored the job, so he quit.
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57. Students were angry being treated like children.
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58. My position on the death penalty is similar many people’s in my age group.
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59. They are very keen stamp collecting.
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60. It is very good you to come.
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61. Their house is quite similar ours.
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62. I’m afraid I’m rather disappointed my new computer.
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63. His teachers were cruel him when he was young.
A. for B. from C. to D. at
64. She is proud her high marks on the exam.
A. of B. about C. at D. from
65. It was rather clever George to combine his business trip with a visit to his favourite
museum.
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66. I’m afraid he is incapable understanding the most basic concept.
A. for B. from C. in D. of
67. Alice! Don’t be rude your grandmother.
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68. She was very good Jack while he was visiting.
A. to B. from C. on D. about
69. I was shocked her behavior the party.
A. of B. about C. at D. from
70. I’m upset my health.
A. at B. about C. to D. on
71. She’s furious her son’s grades in school.
A. of B. from C. on D. about
72. We were very doubtful . . . . . . his ability to finish the job.
A. of B. from C. on D. about
73. He contemporary the dramatist Congreve.
A. at B. about C. to D. on
74. Are you excited your next holiday?
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75. I’m not accustomed the rainy weather.
A. to B. from C. on D. about
76. Contrary expectations, interest rates didn’t rise.
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77. Yoko was anxious going to the dentist.
A. of B. about C. at D. from
78. My house is next the post-office.
A. of B. to C. on D. about
79. The climate of our country is favorable agriculture.
A. to B. from C. on D. about
80. You think they are agreeable our proposal?
A. of B. to C. at D. from

II. Complete the following sentences with an appropriate preposition

81. We were very doubtful . . . . . . his ability to finish the job.
82. Ken was proud . . . his good marks in English.
83. There is really no need for you to be afraid . . . . the examination.
84. My plan is similar . . . . yours, but it is different . . . . Ken’s
85. That fashion magazine is full . . . . advertising for women’s clothes.
86. They are happy . . . . . the results of the election.
87. I am good . . . . . . English, but I am bad . . . . maths.
88. Mrs. Brown is often worried . . . . . . her children’s schooling.
89. It was certainly kind . . . you to help me.
90. Her parents are very pleased . . . . . her French.
91. I just feel sorry . . . . . . politics.
92. I’m sorry . . . . . . . . making you sad.
93. She was sad because he was very rude . . . her
94. Traveling by air is preferable . . . . traveling by train.
95. It’s stupid . . . her to go out without a coat. She’ll catch cold.
96. Why were you so unfriendly . . . Ann?
97. I was delighted . . . . . the present you gave me.
98. Tom is excellent . . . . repairing things.
99. He was angry . . . . . . being kept waiting.
100. Who was responsible . . . all that noise last night?
101. Are you interested . . . . art and architecture?
102. I’m sure you are capable . . . tourists?
103. Your writing is similar . . . mine.
104. I’m a bit short . . . money. Can you lend me some?
105. Mary is very fond . . . animals. She has three cats and two dogs.
106. These two colors are contrasted . . . . . each other
107. My interests are contrary. . . . many others.
108. He feels confident . . . passing the examination.
109. I was surprised . . . the way he behaved. It was quite out of character.
110. Are you still sad . . . . what I said to you yesterday?
111. These days everybody is aware . . . . the dangers of smoking.
112. I had never seen so many people before. I was astonished . . . . the crowds.
113. Did you know that Linda is engaged . . . . a friend of mine?
114. I was shocked . . . . . what you said. You should be ashamed . . . yourself.
115. She doesn’t often go out at night. She’s afraid . . . the dark.
116. Why do you always get so annoyed . . . . little things.
117. We are pleased ........... the result of our work.
118. Hue city is famous ....................... its historical vestiges.
119. My mother is always busy her housework.
120. We are proud our people’s heroic tradition.
121. The teacher’s advice is profitable the students.
122. The climate of our country is favorable agriculture.
123. This chemical is dangerous humans.
124. My house is next the post-office
125. This student is eager studying.
126. The beach is full tourists in summer.
127. Your family is very kind …………………………… Davis.
128. Hurry or we’ll be late …………………………… school.
129. Were they present …………………………… the meeting?
130. His book is different …………………………… mine.
131. Your plane is similar …………………………… his.
132. She was confused …………………………… the dates.
133. Miss Lan is popular …………………………… her colleague.
134. The boy was afraid …………………………… the horse.
135. She is accustomed …………………………… rising early.
136. The house was crowded …………………………… the students.
137. He was successful …………………………… his job.
138. The children is very quick …………………………… arithmetic.
139. The day seems perfect …………………………… a picnic.
140. He was sad …………………………… his friends’ failure.
141. The country is rich …………………………… oil.
142. The museum is now open …………………………… the visitors.
143. Are you aware …………………………… the time?
144. Are you acquainted …………………………… this man?
145. He has been absent …………………………… school very often.
146. Attending all the lectures is important …………………………… us.
147. Drinking is harmful …………………………… your health.
148. He is interested …………………………… detective stories.
149. Please take care …………………………… everything while I am out.
150. His hat is different …………………………… mine.
151. They are good …………………………… learning English.
152. Everyone is aware …………………………… air pollution.
153. We are interested …………………………… learning English.
154. This building belongs …………………………… those who live in it.
155. I listened the news …………………………… the radio.
156. I’ll see you …………………………… nine o’clock …………………………… the morning.
157. She lives …………………………… a flat …………………………… Paris.
158. She arrived …………………………… England …………………………… train yesterday.
159. My sister is going to London …………………………… June.
160. Industrial smoke stacks throw …………………………… sulfur and nitrogen oxides.
161. Dangerous chemicals can be released …………………………… burning plastics.
162. Wastes are poured …………………………… the atmosphere.
163. Milk and orange juice are good …………………………… your health.
164. He’s accustomed …………………………… hot weather.
165. A large amount of air pollution in cities come …………………………… sources other than .
166. the country is rich …………………………… oil.
167. She seemed very pleased …………………………… the result of her work.
168. Mr. Smith is very kind …………………………… us.
169. He is different …………………………… his wife.
170. I’ll see you …………………………… Sunday.
171. I’m going …………………………… four.
172. I can work ………………… the morning, but I don’t like working ……………………… night.
173. We had a party …………………………… the last day of the course.
174. I don’t answer his calling because he always calls me …………………………… bedtime.
175. ………………… 1996, she told me she had born a child ……………………… July the sixth.(6th)
176. Will you come to see me …………………………… a week or two?
177. They came to visit us …………………………… 8 o’clock.
178. Did you have a good time …………………………… Christmas?
179. When my father retired, he took ................ his time on golf.
180. Lucia was surprised when her guests came ..................... late for the party.