1.

Put in the missing prepositions:

1. Walk down this street until you come to the post-office.

2. I'm going out for a walk. I'll be back at 5 o'clock at the latest.
3. I can't conceal anything from my sister.
4. Try to keep your dog under control.
5. His pictures are excellent and are very much in demand.
6. He's very critical of my work.
7. She's jealous of her friend's success.
8. They are no longer at war with their neighbours.
9. I've had this bicycle for a long time. I wouldn't like to part with it.
10. This blanket is made of wool.

2. Complete the phrasal verb by adding the missing particle:

1. A button has come off my jacket.
2. Luckily the bomb didn't go off.
3. What time does the train get in?
4. How long will they be able to hold out without further supplies reaching them?
5. They quarrelled a few days ago but they've made it up now.
6. With his accent he could easily pass for an American.
7. I never studied English. I picked it up while I was working in England.
8. She wrote out the cheque and asked him to sign it.
9. The car won't start because the battery has run down.
10. I got through quite a lot of work today.

1. A good worker should take pride in his work.

2. He charged me two pounds for repairing my radio.
3. He is always in debt.
4. He described the scene in detail.
5. The clock is fast; please put it back ten minutes.
6. The clock is slow; please put it forward ten minutes.
7. Can you put me up for the night?
8. What is your reason for doing such a thing?
9. He is leaving for Paris tomorrow.
10. Don't worry about it. I'll see to everything.
11. He deals in antique furniture.
12. He was charged with having stolen a watch.
13. He was complimented on his appearance.
14. The first edition of the book is completely sold out.
15. I must take out a driving licence.
16. The doctor says that I'm run down and need a rest.
17. My dress is a little tight; it needs letting out.
18. The food here doesn't agree with me.
19. I don't want to fall out with him over a little thing like that.
20. How old is he? He must be getting on for forty.
21. I prefer the theatre to the cinema.
22. The books should arrive any day. They've been on order for several weeks.
23. The weather is bad at present. I hope it will soon clear out.
24. She broke down when she heard the terrible news.
25. He came into a fortune when his uncle passed.
26. He is married to my cousin.
27. This is an exception to the rule.
28. They promised to abide by your decision.
29. He takes after his father in many ways.
30. His new book is coming out next month.
31. Quite a lot of people are coming. I hope there will be enough chairs to go round.
32. Next year I shall take up golf.
33. You have to work hard if you want to get on in life.
34. I cannot give you an answer till I have talked it over with my wife.
35. She likes to show off when she is in company.
36. I wouldn't sell my old clothes. I'd rather give them away.
37. We are related by marriage.
38. I sometimes confuse adjectives with adverbs.
39. I am determined to go through with my original plan.
40. Do you think he'll carry out his threat?
41. She broke it by accident; she didn't do it on purpose.
42. I cannot account for his strange behaviour.
43. I can't get accustomed to driving on the left side of the road.
44. The car drew up outside the bank and two men got off.
45. Although he was absent for a week, he soon caught up with the other students.
46. One or two students dropped off during the dull lecture. In fact, one began snoring and I had to wake him up.
47. He's an authority on this subject.
48. I wonder what became of John.
49. Darkness had set in long before we reached home.
50. The shoes I bought last year are already worn down/out.
51. Two teams have dropped out of the competition.
52. Can you pick me out in this photograph?
53. Beware of talking to strangers.
54. Many people are blind to their own faults.
55. Are you insured against fire?
56. The doctor feels sure that the patient will pull through.
57. The liquid gave off a peculiar odour.
58. The students were told off for being late.
59. It'll take me a few days to run in my new car.
60. Does this ship call at Venice?
61. I was tired out when I came home from work.
62. You should polish up your English before you leave for London.
63. He's generous with his money.
64. Travelling by air is preferable to travelling by sea.
65. The job calls for a sound knowledge of English.
66. I can't dance to that music.
67. You are doing very well, keep it up.
68. The banknote turned out to be a forgery.
69. I've been trying all the week to shake off this cold.
70. He is laid up with a bad cold.
71. He rarely loses at cards.
72. The car collided with a bus.
73. Don't answer for him. He can speak for himself.
74. I coaxed him into going.
75. We may have to break off diplomatic relations with Ruritania.
76. I really must brush up my French.
77. He is suspected of having stolen a car.
78. We all hope for a better life.
79. Please write it in ink.
80. He's independent of his family.
81. I must ring off now. I am wanted in the office.
82. You'll have to speak up; those at the back can't hear you.
83. The factory turns out five hundred pairs of shoes a day.
84. I was hungry but the smell from the kitchen put me off my dinner.
85. He delights in playing tricks on his friends.
86. He's a lawyer by profession.
87. I mistook you for your sister.
88. They went in search of adventure.
89. I can't make out what he is trying to say.
90. Suddenly all the lights went out, but they came on a few minutes later.
91. I heard it on the radio.
92. We have not yet arrived at a decision.
93. Under the circumstances you'd better stay at home.
94. The second edition is a great improvement on the first.
95. His reputation is at stake.
96. We can't very well go out until the rain lets up.
97. The garden has been very well laid out.
98. I know he's not much to look at, but I wouldn't go on appearances if I were you.
99. 'You are late.' 'We were held up by the fog.'
100. The house has been valued at ten thousand pounds.
101. There's a bridge over the river.
102. I was under the impression that you didn't like him.
103. He prides himself on his appearance.
104. 'Have you heard from John recently?' 'No, not for some time.'
105. He's a wonderful person to work for. He's looked up to by every member of the staff.
106. There's a sharp bend in the road; watch out for it.
107. Such laws should have been done away with a long time ago.
108. I'm not going to touch my inheritance. It's comforting to know that I shall always have it to fall back on.
109. You promised to do it. You can't back out of it now.
110. Meat goes off very quickly in hot weather.

111. Please call at your earliest convenience.

112. I credited you with more intelligence than that.
113. I ran into an old friend last week.
114. I tried on several dresses before I found one that suited me.
115. 'I will not stand for unpunctuality,' said the manager.
116. We are setting out on our trip at seven o'clock in the morning.
117. You must comply with the regulations.
118. He is held in high esteem by everybody.
119. My grandmother passed away last week.
120. Business is picking up; the firm has taken on ten new workers.
121. I'd appreciate your help, but please don't put yourself out.
122. He's never been so well off in his life.
123. What do you infer from his remarks?
124. There was someone inquiring after you.
125. What are you hinting at?
126. 'If you don't stand up for your rights, you will be exploited’, said the speaker.
127. Will you please pay the bill? I'll settle up with you later.
128. The Prime Minister has come in for a great deal of criticism recently.
129. I'm ready to fall in with any proposal you'd like to make.
130. We marvelled at their audacity.
131. The decision doesn't rest with me.
132. I can't live on such a low salary.
133. He lives by his wits.
134. The play didn't go off as well as we thought it would.
135. I had a bit of a headache but I managed to sleep it off.