Chuyên đề: Prepositions - Practice

A. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

1. I sometimes think ______ my schooldays when I felt the happiest.
a. on b. in c. at d. of
2. True friendship should be based ______understanding each other and faithfulness.
a. out b. on c. at d. in
3. They said they were sorry ________ the situation, but there was nothing they could do.
a. with b. about c. to d. at
4. I do not want to listen to you. I am bored______ your negative remarks.
a. with b. for c. at d. in
5. This year’s high school graduation exam is set to take place_______ July 6, 7 and 8.
a. in b. on c. at d. for
6. All the players usually shake hands _______ the end of a football match.
a. at b. for c. on d. in
7. When are you leaving ____Singapore? This week or next week?
a. for b. in c. to d. at
8. What do you prefer to do ______ your free time?
a. in b. on c. at d. from
9. Terry can play the piano well and is very good _____ singing.
a. for b. out c. at d. with
10. We spent a wonderful 2-week holiday ______ this mountain last year.
a. on b. at c. in d. from
11. Sometimes Mr. Pike has to work very late ______ night to do some important experiments.
a. on b. at c. in d. for
12. Mary was ______ a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me.
a. in b. over c. with d. at
13. It is quite important ______ me to get on and drink
a. with b. over c. to d. for
14. Although we are aware ______ the importance of environment, we still overexploit it.
a. to b. in c. for d. of
15. There was a huge decline ______ the number of pandas.
a. on b. to c. in d. out
16. This clerk will provide us with the information about applying ______ universities in the UK.
a. to b. with c. at d. for
17. Poverty prevented him ______ with his studies.
a. to continue b. to continuing c. from continuing d. with continuing
18. This classic wine is made ______ grapes.
a. in b. up c. on d. from
19. Police said the thieves were obviously well acquainted _______ the alarm system at the
department store.
a. with b. to c. of d. in
20. I am tired ______ having to wash the dishes every night.
a. with b. by c. of d. at
21. The phone call was made from a telephone box ____ the corner of this street.
a. in b. at c. by d. next
22. I haven’t had any news of John _______ 2003.
a. in b. since c. on d. before
23. Are you still _____ about what I said to you yesterday?
a. aware b. afraid c. disappointed d. scared
24. Mary always takes great care __________ her children
a. to b. in c. of d. at
25. The workers complained ______ the manager ______ the working conditions.
a . with - about b. to - about c. for - with d. with - for
26. Education in many countries is compulsory the age of 16.
a. for b. when c. until d. forwards
27. Young people have become increasingly committed social activities.
a. of b. to c. in d. at
28. I’m allergic______ most canned foods. That’s why I always look for something fresh and
chemical-free.
a. with b. to c. on d. up
29. My report, _______ which the boss was satisfied, had been carefully done.
a. for b. about c. at d. with
30. The campaign has certainly succeeded ________ raising public awareness of the issue.
a. for b. in c. on d. of
B. Choose the underlined part in each sentence that needs correction.
1. For my opinion, this problem is worthy of attention you shouldn’t react to us that way
A B C D
2. The man which the police are looking for has a scar on his right hand.
A B C D
3. Some people tend to wrongly believe that men are not as good for talking to children as women.
A B C D
4. By mistake I opened Giang’s letter instead of my own, so I had to apologize for her.
A B C D
5. It was careless for you to leave the door unlocked when you went out.
A B C D
6. As Quang is tired in working in the suburbs, he has asked to be transferred to the
A B C D
central branch.

7. I agree of one point with Chris: it will be hard for us to walk 80km.
A B C D
8. When the stranger suddenly began speaking to English, she looked at him with amazement.
A B C D
9. Throw the keys down at me and I’ll let myself in.
A B C D
10. At first Samantha didn’t want to go on the trip, but she came with us at the end.
A B C D
C. Complete the sentences with suitable prepositions.
1. The kit can provide you ______ the assurance that minor injuries can be dealt with in a quick
manner.
2. She didn’t study abroad because she had to care ______ her elderly parents.
3. We strive to give them hope ______ the opportunity to reach their potential.
4. Tom always feels jealous ______ his brother because he is handsome and tall.
5. Mrs. Jones scolded and shouted back ______ Sally.
6. I insist ______ your telling me the truth.
7. The police blamed the damage of the car ______ these naughty children.
8. I have to say that we are annoyed ______ this kind of music.
9. One advantage of learning English is that you can communicate ______ many people around the
world.
10. The accident unfortunately resulted ______ several minor injuries.
11. Pineapple juice is rich ______ vitamins A and B.
12. We all congratulated Lisa ________ winning the first prize.
13. Doing exercise may be good ______ me, but I hate it.
14. Mark is getting very excited ______ the holiday.
15. Our family had converted the small bedroom _______ the second bathroom.