Sở Giáo Dục và Đào Tạo Tiền Giang

Trường THPT Chuyên Tiền Giang

KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI KHU VỰC ĐỒNG BẰNG SÔNG CỬU LONG
Năm học : 2008-2009
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Question 5 : PREPOSITIONS & ADVERB PARTICLES ( 15 pts)

Complete each sentence with a correct preposition or adverb particle:

1. The second draft was an improvement ……………. the first

a. in b. on c. from d. with
2. We put his manner ………. ignorance of our British customs.
a. off at b. up with c. up to d. down to
3. You should go to your dentist for regular ………………
a. check-ins b. check-outs c. check-ups d. check up
4. I applied for a part –time job at the supermarket. They are going to …………….
a. put me on b. carry me on c. hold me on d. take me on
5. This is an exception ……………… the general rule.
a. with b. on c. for d. to
6. He came ………….. after we threw cold water on his face.
a. across b. in d. on d. down
7. Grandfather must be tired. He‘s nodding ……………… in his chair.
a. away b. of c. over d. off
8. We didn’t expect to come up …………. many problems.
a. for b. against c. with d. about
9. Your application will be kept …………….
a. in b. on c. for d. over
10. He wasn’t rich by any means , but he never turned ……….. anyone who needed help.
a. off b. on c. out d. down
11. Being rich doesn’t count ……………… much on a deserted island.
a. on b. at c. for d. in
12. Your plan doesn’t allow ……………. changes in the weather .
a. for b. on c. with d. into
13. When I asked jean, she hinted ………….. the chance of promotion for me.
a. to b. about c. at d. for
14. His salary was not adequate ……………… his need.
a. with b. on c. for d. of
15. Everyone tried to blame Janet …………… the mistake.
a. by b. for c. about d. with

KEY:
1. b 2. d 3. d 4. d 5. d 6. a 7. d 8. b 9. b 10. d
11. c 12. a 13. c 14. a 15. b