ELEMENTARY : PREP042 - Prepositions : IN, AT and ON

1. I saw an interesting book on the top shelf .

2. Mike and his family always go for walks in the evening.

3. On sunny days we usually go to the beach.

4. Let's meet at the corner of Brook and Benton Street.

5. There were a lot of people at the concert.

6. Get on the bus. It's already moving.

7. He speaks German very well. He studied in Berlin for two years.

8. I usually listen to jazz because I'm interested in American music.

9. Jack was born on December 20, 1959.

10. At midnight the new law will come into effect.

11. We usually have a great dinner on Christmas Day.

12. There were many people I have never seen at the wedding.

13. Herbert's mother died at the age of 92.

14. His office is on the second floor.

15. The dog is swimming in the river.

16. She told me she would be there at noon.

17. There is a new painting on the wall.

ELEMENTARY : PREP041 - Prepositions : IN, AT and ON

1. The tragedy happened IN the summer of 1939.

2. It's much cooler IN the evening than it is IN the afternoon.
3. I'll see you AT lunch.
4. You can't miss it. It's the third house ON your left.
5. I'm busy now, but I'll speak to you IN an hour.
6. There's someone AT the door. Could you get it?
7. He got ON his bike and rode home.
8. She got home just IN time to put the children to bed.
9. The museum offers tours ON weekdays.
10. The story appeared IN all the major newspapers ON Monday.
11. Could you please call later. He's still AT work.
 12. The Olympics will begin ON the 27th of February.
13. She doesn't have a job AT the moment.
14. I was born IN March.
15. Dad came home late AT night.
16. On weekdays I usually get up AT 7.
17. He gave me flowers ON Valentine's Day.
18. Put the box IN the corner.
19. She goes to the gym ON Wednesdays.
20. What happens AT the end of the film ?
21. The film starts IN half an hour.
22. There's a spider ON the wall.
23. On Sundays we usually get up AT lunchtime.

ELEMENTARY : PREP040 : DURING - FOR - WHILE - IN

1. It started to rain WHILE we were having our picnic.

2. We were in Italy IN the summer.
3. It snowed FOR almost four hours.
4. I was on holiday FOR three weeks IN the spring.
5. He broke his arm WHILE they were fighting.
6. I explained my plans DURING lunch.
7. Someone broke into our house WHILE we were on holiday.
8. We've been waiting FOR almost an hour.
9. Something woke me up IN the night.
10. I saw Harry DURING my visit to New York.
11. We stopped work FOR half an hour IN the afternoon.
12. I'll get something to drink WHILE you prepare the meal.

PREP035 - Prepositions
https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/prepositions/prep035.htm

1. James stood AT the end of the cliff and looked DOWN to the sea below.
2. I met my girlfriend AT an art exhibition.
3. They've bought a house AT the corner of Green Street.
4. We stopped ON our way to Madame Tussaud's to ask for directions.
5. The group of boys walked slowly TOWARDS the entrance sign.
6. The best view of the city is FROM the top of the castle, but you have to climb UP a steep
hill to reach it.
7. We couldn't get INTO the theatre because the doors were locked.
8. He ran DOWN the stairs and opened the front door.
9. Go ACROSS the bridge and you'll see the bowling alley on the other side.
10. We stopped in shock because we saw a huge truck coming TOWARDS us.
 ELEMENTARY : PREP028 – Prepositions Gap-fill exercise

1. My parents got married on the 12th of August.

2. Mike usually plays tennis on weekends.

3. I'll see you at lunch time.

4. I was born in 1972.

5. Pisa is famous for its Leaning Tower.

6. We' not keen on visiting all the churches in the city.

7. I'm sorry for being so late

8. He stayed there for three weeks.

9. Brighton is on the south coast of England.

10. Harvard is not very far from Boston.

11. We are going to Spain in March.

12. She was surprised at how cheap the clothes are.

13. Is he aware of how long we will have to stay here ?

14. We were really impressed by the guided tour.

15. This carnival is similar to the one in Rio every year.

16. If you want a good grade, never shout at your professor.

ELEMENTARY : PREP026 - My Husband Harry

I am very fond of my husband, Harry. I have been married to him for over 30 years
now. He still cares about me just as much as when we first met ages ago, when I had
got lost and I asked him for directions. He was so kind to me and offered to drive me
to wherever I had to go. It was love at first sight and since that time my
relationship with him has been wonderful.

Harry is proud of me because I have been so successful in my job as an artist. He

has never been jealous of my fame. I really adore him for supporting me so much.
Every evening we chat with each other about the day's events. We do argue
sometimes , like other couples, too. But whenever I have an argument with him, we
start laughing after a short period of time and both apologize to each
other for getting so angry. I simply can't imagine life without him.

ELEMENTARY : PREP025 - AT, ON, IN , TO

1. We first visited China in 2006.

2. My birthday is on the second of July.

3. Let's meet at five o'clock this evening.

4. School starts again in September.

5. Where do you usually go on Easter Sunday?

6. There are lots of people at the restaurant.

7. Gorillas live in the rainforests of Africa.

8. Do you really want to spend the whole day at the beach ?

9. My aunt and uncle have decided to move to New Zealand.

10. Do you want to go to the cinema tomorrow ?

11. I am meeting him at the corner of High and Main Street.

12. All the computers are connected to each other.

13. I think there's someone at the door. I'll go and check.

14. We stayed at a great hotel in London.

15. We're going to see their newborn baby on Wednesday.

16. Are there any tomatoes in the fridge ?

17. The picture was taken in winter.

18. I must have left my book on the teachers desk.

19. Look ! There's a mouse over there in the corner.

20. Look at the sheep on that field over there.

ELEMENTARY : PREP023 - Identical Twins

My younger sisters, Mary and Julie , are identical twins. Although they are very
similar to each other in many ways, they differ in other ways. They agree on many
things; for example they are both fond of pets so they have a lot to talk about.
When they first went to school our mum and dad insisted on them being
put in different classes. Mary is now good at gymnastics and art but Julie is
hopeless at anything practical. Mary knows a lot about history and geography but
is not interested in sport. Her teachers say Julie is probably going to
succeed in something artistic like painting, whereas Mary will probably
end up doing some kind of research work.

ELEMENTARY : PREP017- Time phrases with IN, AT and ON

1. on Saturday

2. in July

3. in 1985

4. on March 25th

5. on Friday

6. in summer

7. in the morning

8. at 9 o'clock

9. at Christmas

10. on September 2nd

11. in winter

12. in April

13. at half past two

14. at noon

15. on Thursday afternoon

16. on Monday morning

17. at a quarter past six

18. in spring

ELEMENTARY : PREP015 - Prepositions - ON, AT, IN

1. You can see a small shop at the corner.

2. It's a small village. You probably won't find it on your map.

3. Paris lies on the River Seine.

4. My office is on the first floor. It's on the left after you come out of the elevator.

5. Henry will be retiring from his job in two years time.

6. The price of food has gone up in October.

7. If the sky is clear you can see the stars at night.

8. Many European cathedrals were built in the Middle Ages.

9. The first man walked on the moon in 1969.

10. I always look up at the stars in the sky.

11. The cat is playing with the ball in the corner of the room.

12. There are usually many parties on New Years' Eve.

13. You must hurry, we have to go in five minutes.

14. It's difficult if everybody speaks at the same time.

15. Is there anything interesting in the paper today ?

16. I always like to sit in the front of the car, not on the back seat.

17. We travelled the whole night through and arrived at 5 in the morning.

18. After working hard during the day I like to relax in the evening.

19. Jenny's dad is an engineer but he is out of work at the moment.

20. I heard the news on the radio.

ELEMENTARY : Prepositions - PREP 13

Complete the sentences with a preposition or a combination of them !

1. After running up the stairs I was out of breath.

2. You make some silly mistakes but, in general, your work is good.

3. I went on holiday on my own , because sometimes I like to be by myself.

4. There has been a rise in the number of violent crimes.

5. The difference between you and me is that I don't mind hard work.

6. I can think of no reason for her strange behaviour.

7. I need some information about global warming.

8. I'm having trouble with my car. It won't start in the mornings.

9. Investigators are trying to find the cause of the accident.

10. I've got to do my homework by tomorrow.

11. I don't see James any more. I haven't been in touch with him for a few
years.

12. I am completely fed up with my work at the office. I quit !

ELEMENTARY : Prepositions - PREP012

Fill in the gaps with the following prepositions !

1. He accused me of selling secret information to the enemy.

2. You look worried . - Are you in some sort of trouble? - Yes, in a way. I'm in debt
and my creditors want to be paid at the end of the month, and at the moment I
haven't any money in the bank.

3. The driver skidded into the tree, the windscreen was smashed and the driver
was cut in the face by splinters of glass.

4. Four people were injured in the demonstration. Three of them are students
from the university, the fourth is here on holiday. That's him over there with his
arm in plaster.

5. This picture was painted by Picasso, and there's another Picasso on the
opposite wall.

6. The horse suddenly stopped and the rider fell off. He couldn't get up without
help because there was nobody in sight.

7. The children quickly changed into bathing clothes and jumped into the
river with shouts of delight.

8. We'll have to go by car; we can't go by bus because of the bus strike.

9. Divers breathing a mixture of helium and oxygen can work in a depth of 100
metres.

10. I'm tired of working in the suburbs, and I've asked to be

transferred to our central branch.

ELEMENTARY : Prepositions - PREP011

1. How do I get to the public library? - Go to the end of this street and turn right ;
turn left at the next traffic lights and then take the second turning to your right.
This will bring you to Brook Street, and you'll find the library on your left

2. The boy was leaning against the wall with his hands in his pockets. "Take you
hands out of your pockets , " his father said to him.

3. When she was getting into the car one of her buttons fell off. Although we
were in a hurry she insisted on stopping to look for it.

4. Mrs Jones is very keen on punctuality. Her lessons start dead on time and you
get into terrible trouble if you are late.

5. Don't leave your luggage in the corridor. It'll be in everyone's way. Bring
it into the compartment and put it on the rack.

6. He sits at his desk all day with his head in his hands. It gets on my nerves.

7. By mistake I opened Maria's letter instead of my own. She was very

angry at me and said that I'd done it on purpose.
8. I always buy a newspaper on my way to the station and read it on the train. By
the time I get to London I've read most of it.

9. He was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol.

10. People who drop litter on the pavement are liable to a fine of € 50.

ELEMENTARY : Prepositions - PREP 7

1. He sent a copy of his will to his bank for safe keeping.

2. His house is to be sold by auction.

3. Let Albert work it out, he is good at figures.

4. You could tell at a glance that he was no ordinary speaker.

5. Most people think the government is to blame for rising unemployment.

6. Although their marriage was not happy they decided to stay together for the
sake of the children.

7. There has been a sharp increase in house prices in recent months.

8. They began to drop out of the race one by one.

9. Do you know of a cure for baldness?

10. She takes great pride in her work.

11. He was the sort of person who immediately made you feel at ease.

12. Did she give you any reason for her behaviour?

13. I'm sorry but I am not at liberty to tell you any more.

14. John has got a very strange taste for clothes.

15. We didn't know for certain if they would come or not.

16. Think of a number. Now multiply it by seven.

17. Do sit down. Mr Brown will join you in a moment.

ELEMENTARY : Prepositions 1

1. Where do you come from?

2. He was able to find a parking space right in front of the office.

3. They walked under the bridge.

4. Yesterday he was still in Hong Kong but today he should have left for Tokyo.

5. It was terribly cold. It must have been 25 degrees below zero.

6. Although she is 28 she still lives with her parents.

7. I´ll never climb up that mountain again.

8. There is always a lot to see at an airport.

9. I´ll meet you at the corner.

10. Our cat always lies under the table when we eat.

11. He was sitting in front of the fire.

12. The lion came towards me so I quickly got into the car.

13. Two cars exploded in Belfast again.

14. He returned safely from his Arctic expedition.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP039 - Prepositions

1. The young man has been addicted to drugs for ages.

2. Ebooks are very much in demand at the moment.

3. It was love at first sight.

4. There isn't any access to the village because of the road blocks.

5. I'm afraid I'm not very good with animals.

6. I was shocked by Sam's behaviour.

7. The commander was in charge of all the troops in the region.

8. She knocked over the vase by mistake.

9. She was able to visit him on a regular basis.

10. They worked hard but didn't come up with a solution to the problem.

11. He spoke on behalf of his colleagues.

12. We are on good terms with our neighbours and I want it to stay like that.

13. We ran out of luck. All of the restaurants were closed.

14. Don't be angry at me. I didn't do anything wrong.

15. I am absolutely capable of preparing my own meal.

16. She was in high spirits because she had done well at the exam.

17. For the time being, we'll have to do without the internet.

18. You're too early for our lesson. why don't you go get some coffee and
wait outside.

19. I am very keen on trying to get the right job.

20. You must pay for your tickets in advance.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP038 - Prepositions

1. The murderer was sentenced to life imprisonment.

2. What's the matter with you. Is there anything on your mind ?

3. He died of a heart attack.

4. My sister is suffering from cancer .

5. My boyfriend bought me some flowers, much to my surprise.

6. That's typical of him to always be so late.

7. Grisham's novels have been translated into many languages.

8. The police soon had the riots under control.

9. Don't waste so much money on new clothes.

10. I have to hurry. I want to be in time for the new presentation.

11. All trains arriving from London are on time.

12. The guard told us to keep off the lawn. It has been freshly cut.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP037 - Prepositions

1. When we looked out of the window on Christmas Day we saw that the ground
was covered with snow.

2. Jimmy was responsible for making the project work.

3. My friend apologized for being so late.

4. My sister is very fond of sweets.

5. The company is advertising for a new manager.

6. We laughed at the clown making faces at us.

7. My mother died of cancer when she was 52.

8. They lived in a large house close to the coast.

9. Can you think of a suitable present for a twelve-year-old boy ?

 10. The room was full of old furniture.

11. I prefer tea to coffee.

12. You have to be more quiet . I can't concentrate on my work.

13. I can't come in here. I'm allergic to cats.

14. Dad always bets on the same horse when he goes to the races.

15. Most parents hope for a better life for their children.

16. The novel was translated from English into Spanish.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP036 - Prepositions

1. We are related by marriage . He is my wife's brother.

2. I didn't quite like him at first, but then we got along together.

3. I won't eat any chocolate because I'm on a diet.

4. My daughter is addicted to cigarettes She is a heavy smoker.

5. You should be ashamed of yourself for treating her like that.

6. She was grateful to him for the help he gave her.

7. He failed his driving test a few times, however, in the end, he passed.

8. I'm afraid the manager is not here. He is in France on business this week.

9. There was a large sign that said the house was for sale.

10. They travelled to Greece by air.

11. She was angry at her boss for making her work through the weekend

12. Many things have changed. For example, almost all families have two
cars.

13. He was never good at football, so we were surprised when they signed
him up.

14. We felt sorry for her because of the death of her youngest son.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP034 - Prepositions

1. The rapist was sentenced and had to go to prison for 4 years.

 2. The general moved his troops towards the enemy lines

3. If you order today you will get your books within two days.

4. I read about the sexual harassment charges on the Internet.

5. The new skiing resort lies 1200 metres above sea level.

6. The grades of the standardized test were all above average.

7. It's typical of him to carelessly cross the road without looking.

8. I can't be there in time. There are still two people ahead of me at the doctor's.

9. You can't always depend on your parents. You have to do things on your own.

10. Apart from teaching at school, he is also the coach of a basketball team.

11. If we work as slow as we do now we'll never find a solution to the

problem.

12. The newspapers in the country are prejudiced against the new leader. It
won't be easy for him to govern

13. The office is on the first floor.

14. She drove through the town centre at a speed of a hundred km an hour .

15. Have you heard the new commercial on the radio ?

16. She's too tired to swim across the lake .

17. In addition to getting 3 days off he also got a nice pay rise.

18. The painting is similar to the one I have in my living room.

19. We were very surprised at the price of food in the restaurants we went to
on our holiday .

20. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and tolerance.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP033 - Prepositions

1. It's possible to get a children's ticket under the age of 16 .

2. He ran so quickly that when he got to the finish line he was out of breath.

3. The shirt is made of cotton so you can't wash it at a high temperature.

 4. There was a beautiful old castle by the river.

5. She always stays with her aunt when she is in Vienna .

6. Janet is married to a good friend of mine.

7. The skyscraper in Dubai is said to be the tallest on Earth.

8. Britain became a major seapower under Queen Elizabeth I.

9. I always wake up at night because I have been having stressful times at work-

10. The ministry will have more money to spend in the near future.

11. Trains from Vienna to Salzburg always travel on time.

12. There was an old wooden table in the corner.

13. Let's meet at the corner in front of the new Starbuck's.

14. Do you know what that word means in Spanish?

15. We told him to be ready at 7.

16. Please fill out the form carefully in pencil.

17. The Hudson River flows through New York.

18. Three out of five Americans are overweight.

19. I can't find that village on the map. It must be so small.

20. She wrote her first musical at the age of 12 .

INTERMEDIATE : PREP030 - Drugs - Prepositions

Many people today are worried about drugs. It seems that more and more people are
getting addicted to dangerous substances, such as heroine , crack and cocaine. This
damages their health. But what leads to people becoming drug addicts? Why do
people inject drugs into their veins? In some cases it is the inability to
cope with problems they may have in their everyday lives.

When we complain about the problems that hard drugs cause, we need to remember
that people suffer from all kinds of health problems caused by legal substances , like
alcohol and cigarettes. We would all benefit from more education and the
government should attempt to make sure that we know all the risks involved.
INTERMEDIATE : PREP029

1. My brother is very conscious of his big nose.

2. He was arrested for robbing a bank.

3. He didn't want her to go so he tried to prevent her from leaving.

4. The three men were found guilty of fraud.

5. In Britain, having two wives at the same time is against the law.

6. The police charged the man with murder.

7. She takes great pride in showing us her new book

8. It was his first trip to Britain so he was not used to driving on the left.

9. Most children are fond of going to the circus.

10. Since the weather was so bad we decided against going hiking.

11. He apologised for behaving so badly.

12. I'm not really good at playing tennis.

13. He was always very nervous about going to the dentist.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP027 - Prepositions

1. The truth came out when the police started the investigation.

2. The boys came up with a brilliant idea for rasing money.

3. Ellen is in bed . She has come down with the flu.

4. The antique table dates back to the 17th century.

5. There is great demand for fresh products.

6. Princess Diana died in a car accident.

7. I often dream about travelling aborad.

8. There is a difference between being alone and being lonely.

9. Small children are always dependent on their parents.

10. Jake was disappointed with his maths results.

11. There is no excuse for his bad behaviour.

12. There are many disadvantages of smoking.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP024 - Prepositions

1. The window is so dirty that I can't see through it.

2. They ride to school on the bus.

3. She has been very cruel to me.

4. The police are going to run the robbers out of town.

5. You must choose between ice cream and candy.

6. The damage was caused by the storm.

7. She cooks a lot of vegetables instead of meat.

8. Let's have a barbecue on the balcony.

9. The ship sailed from San Francisco to Tokyo.

10. They are involved in the computer industry.

11. Please don't leave without me !

12. The teacher told me to hand out these papers to the rest of the class.

13. She lived in the north during the war.

14. We had fun throwing rocks across the river.

15. You should hang up your coat on the hanger.

16. We had a good time in spite of the bad weather.

17. The scientist carried out the experiment at the lab.

18. The mayor planned to close down the shop for good.

19. They have a special place for washing cars.

20. They fought over politics the whole evening.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP022 - Prepositions

1. Police officers don't have to wear uniforms when they are off duty.

2. I feel tired. at times I even consider giving up work.

3. The children were all upset and some were in tears.

4. This factory needs modernising. Everything is out of date.

5. Don't worry, we have everything under control.

6. I can't disturb him now. He's in bed.

7. Sorry, I seem to have taken the wrong umbrella by mistake.

8. Please be quick. We need these documents without delay.

9. That was an accident. We didn't do it on purpose.

 10. Joe and I met on the plane completely by chance.

11. The children spend most of their time out of doors.

12. We thought that the two films were very similar to each other.

13. We decided to go on holiday to Wales for a change.

14. I'm sorry but Jane isn't here at present.

15. They should be here soon. They're on their way.

16. Terry isn't here. He's always away on business.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP020 - Prepositions

1. He explained the plan to us in detail.

2. in my opinion, the film was excellent .

3. Call the fire brigade quickly. The house is on fire !

4. Why are you so anxious . There is nothing to worry about.

5. Do you believe in monsters ?

6. Mr Jackson can't speak to you right now. He's on the phone.

7. The post office is closed because all the workers are on strike.

8. I've been in touch with the manager about the problem.

9. Marianne congratulated me on winning the race.

10. I'll discuss the matter with my lawyer.

11. She loves the countryside because she was brought up on a farm.

12. She'll never forgive me for lying to her.

13. My parents took me on a tour of Italy.

14. Tom is really fed up with his job.

15. The bank robber was sentenced to two years in prison.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP019 - Roald Dahl (Gap-fill exercise)

Roald Dahl, who died in 1990, is still one of the world's best-selling authors. His short
stories for adults are known for their unexpected endings. Alfred Hitchkock's movie
Man from the South was based on a story written by Dahl. However, Roald Dahl is
probably most famous for the dark humour in his popular children's stories, such as
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Fantastic Mr Fox.

Roald Dahl was a very organised man. He always worked for two hours: from 10 until
12 in the morning and from 4 to 6 in the afternoon. He always wrote in pencil and
when he started writing for the day, he insisted on having a few sharp pencils in a
box by his side.

Dahl enjoyed writing for children. He said that children's jokes still made him laugh .
This was also the reason for his great success.

in 1925, when Roald was 9, he went away to boarding school. There he became very
homesick and quite often found himself in trouble. The world now knows that Roald
was clever at making up stories. But instead of seeing a future author in the young
boy , English teachers in his school were very disappointed with his work. Throughout
his school life, teachers complained that he was terrible at spelling and that he could
not get his thoughts on paper.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP016 - Prepositions Gap-fill exercise

1. Her friend gave her secret away by mistake.

2. He has tried to give up smoking twice but hasn't succeeded.

3. When milk turns sour it gives off a horrible smell.

4. They were forced to give in to the enemy.

5. James went down with the flu.

6. The fireworks went off at midnight.

7. There wasn't enough cake to go around.

8. The detective carefully went over the facts with the witnesses.

9. The film was so sad she couldn't hold back her tears.

10. I was asked to hold on while the secretary went to fetch Mr Winters.

11. We were held up on the motorway for three hours.

12. Father was proud of the way his son handled the affair.

13. Jim has a good relationship with his parents.

14. It took him a long time to recover from his injuries.

15. The fog prevented the plane from taking off.

16. She is very popular with her classmates.

17. He took pleasure in watching his grandchildren play in the garden.

INTERMEDIATE : PREP014- Prepositions Gap-fill exercise

1. His shoes were lying about on the floor.

2. The book has around 300 pages.

 3. They went off into the wide world, so their parents didn't see them again.

4. The milk quickly turned into butter.

5. The Greens were the only party that voted with the government.

6. Prices have gone up again.

7. He pushed his way through the crowd.

8. The meeting was over at 4 o'clock

9. The boy handed the money over to us.

10. Times are no longer as they were before.

11. The boy was named after his grandfather.

12. We watched the houses go through several building stages.

13. The team won the game with ease.

14. Walter is still living with his parents.

15. The child was run over by a motorist.

16. They shared the money between them.

17. They came in , one after the other.

18. They are living up north.

19. Freezing point is when water turns into ice.

20. She was standing between her husband and her eldest son.

INTERMEDIATE : Prepositions - PREP010 Gap-fill exercise

1. I'm going to Bath on Monday with Tom. Would you like to come with us ? - Are
you going by bus ? - No we're going in Tom's car.

2. Much Ado About Nothing is by Shakespeare, and you'll find more of his
plays in the bookcase in the corner.

3. As the child was too young to travel by herself, they arranged for her to
travel with her uncle.

4. I saw him standing in the queue but I don't know if he got on the bus or not,

5. How do you get to school ? - It depends on the weather. on wet days I

go by tube; on fine days I go on foot.

6. The car stopped at the traffic lights and wouldn't start again so the driver
got out and pushed it to the side of the road.

7. Someone threw a stone at the speaker. It hit him on the head and knocked his
glasses off.
 8. I want to post this to a friend in Italy.

9. According to Tom it is impossible to live in Paris on less than £ 10,000.

10. Are you alone ? - No I'm with a friend of mine.

11. You ought to be ashamed of yourself coming into my nice clean

kitchen with muddy boots.

12. Children get presents at Christmas and for their birthday.

INTERMEDIATE : Prepositions -PREP 9 - About, Above, On, On to, Over, Up

Gap-fill exercise

1. She was furious about our mistakes.

2. We could hardly hear each other over the loud music

3. He increased his influence over the others.

4. I have written a book about Cannibal crossing the Alps

5. She is above all suspicion.

6. He came up with a solution.

7. He tumbled over a stone.

8. They escaped over the border.

9. The helicopter was hovering above the little village

10. The old man was very angry over the delay.

11. An while you're onto it , why don't you write my Christmas cards too ?

12. His head was bent over a book.

13. My grandfather likes to boast about what he did during the war.

14. Please sit down we're about to start

15. The huge boulder crashed down on the car.

16. There's something about his attitude that worries me.

17. Let's climb up the tree and hide there.

"On," "onto," and "over" are all prepositions with different meanings:
 On
Used to describe a position on a surface, such as "Your keys are on the table". "On" can also
refer to a position along a road, river, or by the sea, such as "The hotel is on the road opposite
the beach".
 Onto
 Used to describe the movement of something to a position on a surface, such as "The cat
climbed onto the roof". "Onto" gives a stronger sense of movement than "on".

 Over
Used to describe movement or position at a higher level than something else, such as "A
beautiful white bird flew over the lake". "Over" can also be used to describe movement across a
surface, such as "A small boat came over the lake". "Over" can also be used to refer to extended
periods of time, such as "Over a period of three centuries".

INTERMEDIATE : Prepositions 8 - PREP 8 Gap-fill exercise

1. With luck, we should be in London by 3.

2. Would you like to contribute to our campaign fund.

3. He told me I was under arrest.

4. The match resulted in a goalless draw after extra time.

5. The talks broke down when the enemy decide to pull out of negotiations and go
home.

6. I told her in her face exactly what I thought of her.

7. Christopher started to take an interest in girls.

8. We have a good working relationship with the local authorities.

9. The proposal to introduce a local income tax is still under discussion.

10. The car went over the hill and was soon out of sight.

11. I was under the impression that you had to be twenty-one in order to
vote.

12. My neighbour's garage, which is adjacent to my house, is full of rubbish.

13. This is supposed to be a socialist country, but it is socialist in name only.

14. Why have you got a pet like that in your house ? - I wanted something out
of the ordinary.

15. Are you familiar with his work on parrots ?

INTERMEDIATE : Prepositions 6

"Kept back information" means to withhold information from someone or to not tell
them everything you know about a situation or event. For example, "I suspect she's
keeping something back".

1. Cindy kept back information from the police.

2. My boss told me to keep up the good work.

3. He is sensitive to the needs of his daughter

4. He was sorry about the way he behaved at the party.

5. He warned them to keep off the freshly painted benches.

6. Daren was let off by the judge as this was his first offence.

7. Could you please look over this contract. I will have to sign it.

8. Arnie has a nanny to look after his children while he is away.

9. Look up all the unknown words in the dictionary.

10. Tom was sorry for damaging his neighbours fence.

11. Rod sympathised with Della's situation.

12. This bread tastes of garlic.

13. The professor specializes in criminal law.

14. Lisa was so angry that she threw a cup at Mark

15. Look through this magazine and find the problem page,

16. We are all looking forward to Christmas.

17. We made use of Penny's flat and organized a party.

18. We must look into this problem and try to find a solution.

19. My permit is valid for one more year.

20. She has warned her son about talking to strangers.

21. The lifeguards saved the children from drowning.