Underline the correct preposition.
1 The children climbed under/over the wall to escape from the angry gardener.
2 She walked quickly past/along the shops without looking in the windows.
3 The current is very strong. It would be dangerous to swim through/across this river.
4 She got dressed quickly and ran up/down the stairs to the kitchen.
5 Fiona is going to come to the party by/in her car.
6 I saw a man walking from/towards me smiling, but I didn't recognise him.
7 We tried to push our way through/towards the crowds to see our favourite singer.
8 There was no way to cross the lake, so we had to walk through/round it.
9 The boy got over/out of bed and went to the window.
10 I put the bags onto/into the table, then I put the shopping away.
11 You will see the post office on your right when you go through/round the corner.
12 She looked along/into her crystal ball and told the girl her fortune.
Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.
1 There is a man standing... at... the entrance to the museum.
2 There was a note … the top of the page I was reading which I couldn't understand.
3 The phone rang … the middle of the night, waking everyone in the house.
4 It's very tiring to spend eight hours checking information … a computer screen.
5 Yesterday was a lovely day and we could see children playing … the beach.
6 I can't find the place you're talking about … the map.
7 There's a new shop … the corner of the street.
8 Jenny is coming … the six o'clock bus. I'm meeting her … the bus station.
6. Fill in the gaps with opposite, in, on, under, over, next to, In front of or between.
Mrs Shaw has a beautiful living room There is a large fireplace 1) between two lamps 2) … the fireplace there is a bronze plate 3) … the fireplace there is a low table with a plant 4) … it. There a colourful rug 5) … the table. 6) … the long sofa there is a comfortable armchair There is another table 7) … the armchair There is a fire 8) … the fireplace, so the room is nice and warm.
7. Look at the picture and fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition from the list. out of, along, below, across, above, at, past, from... to, against, outside
1 There is a man waiting... at... the bus stop.
2 The bus is going … London … Manchester.
3 Two girls are walking … the pavement.
4 Two men are walking … the street.
5 A woman is coming … the post office.
6 The post office is … the hairdresser's.
7 The hairdresser's is … the post office.
8 A man is leaning … the lamp-post.
9 A girl is standing … the shop.
10 An old woman is walking … the post office.
Underline the correct preposition.
1 Put the table among/between the sofa and the TV, please.
2 Mum keeps the saucepans over/In the cupboard above/towards the cooker.
3 I've already put clean sheets on/above your bed.
4 Someone hid the newspaper In/under the armchair.
5 Spending too much time on/In front of the TV is bad for your eyes.
6 Dinner's ready. We can all sit to/at the table.
7 I always end up sitting behind/between tall people at the cinema. That's why I can never enjoy the film.
8 There's a newsagent's In/on the comer of Lowther Street and Simpson Road.
9 My school is near/through my house. It only takes five minutes to walk there.
10 The train from England to France goes across/ through the Channel Tunnel.
Fill in the correct preposition.
A) This morning I heard a knock 1)... on... the door. When I went to look, someone had pushed an envelope 2) … the letterbox. I opened it to see what was 3) … it. There was a birthday card from my friend.
B) Tom enjoys going 1) … the airport. He loves standing 2) … the window, watching the planes taking off and landing. He would love to travel 3)... a plane.
C) Susan was standing 1) … the street when the bus came 2) … the corner. The driver drove 3) … a puddle and Susan was covered in water.
D) While Terry was tidying his bedroom yesterday he looked 1) … the bed and found his favourite toy. He put it 2) … the toy box which was 3) … the wardrobe and the desk.
E) I sit 1) … my desk every afternoon. I keep all my papers 2) … the drawers, along with some pens. Hanging from the ceiling 3) … the desk is a very bright light. The chair that I sit 4) … is soft and comfortable.
10. Look at the picture and fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition from the list.
off, through, onto, opposite, next to, in
1 A lion is jumping... onto... me trapezium.
2 A worban has fallen … the horse.
3 There are two children standing … each other.
4 The lion is jumping … the hoop.
5 The lion-tamer is standing … the lion.
6 The lion-tamer has a whip … his hand.
11. Fill in the gaps with in, on or at and one of the phrases from the list.
the weekend, the morning, 1066, Easter, Tuesdays, prehistoric times, ten minutes, my birthday, the moment, lunchtime, eight o'clock, the 60's
1 My favourite programme starts... at eight o'clock...every Wednesday night
2 I'm having a party …. I'll be twenty-five years old.
3 I'm going to bed. I have to get up early ….
4 …, we eat chocolate eggs to symbolise new life.
5 William of Normandy conquered Britain … at the Battle of Hastings.
6 Tim and I are going away …. We'll be spending Saturday and Sunday in the mountains.
7 I have to work late … because that's the day we order new stock.
8 …, the hippies went to peace rallies and wore flowers in their hair.
9 I'll meet you …. Come to my office at twelve o'clock.
10 The bus leaves … and you're still not ready!
11 …, people lived in caves and hunted wild animals for food.
12 I'm rather busy … but I'll call you later this evening.
12. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition where necessary.
1 A: It took me half an hour to walk home.
B: What? You shouldn’t be walking home alone... at... night!
2 A: How did you meet Sandra?
B: We met at a party … New Year's Eve.
3 A: Where is Paul? We're supposed to be going out.
B: He'll be here … a minute. He's just gone to the shops.
4 A: When shall I visit you next?
B: Oh, … any Tuesday will be fine.
5 A: When is Terry's birthday?
Be I'm not sure. I think it's … September.
6 A: I don't want to have my tooth taken out.
B: Don't get upset. It will be over … a second.
7 A: You'll have to let me know how the meeting goes.
B: Yes. I'll call you … tomorrow evening.
8 A: Are the banks open on Saturdays?
B: Yes. They're open … nine … twelve.
9 A: What's wrong with Sally?
B: She's got flu. She'll be better a few days.
10 A: When are you going on holiday?
B: We're leaving Friday evening.
