Name: ____________________________________

Write in the correct preposition. (30p)

1. He was incapable ……………. looking after himself, so we had to find him a home.
2. I like visiting new countries because I like immersing ………. their culture.
3. The boss had absolutely no intention ………… resigning.
4. My classmates were very kind ………….. me when my dog died.
5. I felt really sorry ………….. my friend when she didn’t pass her driving test.
6. The customers were dissatisfied ………….. the service so they didn’t leave a tip.
7. What do you think? I’m open …………. every suggestion, however wild it may seem.
8. Although the Twilight saga is aimed …………….. teenagers, I liked it a lot.
9. My brother blamed me …………. breaking his light sabre, but it wasn’t me.
10. I’m quite familiar ………… the C++ programming language.
11. I had to translate the document ……………. Hungarian so that my mother could
understand it.
12. It’s a good idea to be vaccinated ……………. malaria before you travel to Africa.
13. The godfather took revenge …………… the guy who killed his right hand.
14. Eating fruit and vegetables instead of snacks is very good ……………… you.
15. My friend John is incredibly good ………… Mathematics.
16. Kevin is obsessed ……………… my friend Claire, he’s always stalking her.
17. The majority of young people are aware ………. the dangers threatening the environment.
18. The president was criticized …………… his latest announcement.
19. I think the teacher will be extremely pleased ……………… our test results. 😊
20. My firstborn son was named …………….. my father.
21. I’m sick and tired ………… listening to my boyfriend’s lies.
22. Tom often gets frustrated ……….. his in-laws at family celebrations.
23. I hope my children will be able to cope ………… the difficulties at school.
24. Lisa is really excited ……………. her trip to Cyprus.
25. Hungarians are quite helpful ……….. foreign visitors, even though they don’t speak much
English.
26. Sara is hooked ………….. the new Netflix series about vampires.
27. Do you think it’s a good idea to lend money …………….. a friend or relative?
28. My little sister is frightened ………….. snakes.
29. All my friends know that they can rely ……………… me any time they have a problem.
30. The president has a reputation ……………… being really sympathetic.

Total: _______ / 30p