Chapter 2. Prepositions: locators in time and space. Complex prepositions
| of | live in the centre of the city. The students of our Institute are here | |
| to | sent some letters to my parents. I sent my parents some letters | |
| by, with | The article was written by this student. He writes with a pencil | |
| about, of | We often think about our vacation | |
| on | Many books are on the table |
1 Match the English prepositional phrases from a) with their Ukrainian equivalents from b):
a) in front of me; across the street; between the window; at the end of the street; in the east; at the theatre; on the shelf; at the top of the page; on the corner; in the shop; in the sky; on the right; on the way to; in the picture; at home; at sea; at the station; in/at a small village; on the train; by bus; welcome to; arrive at work; get into a car; next to me; above the shelves; in the middle of the hall; through the window; around the corner; around the town; past the cinema; in the sun; in a rain.
b) ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; /; ; ; ; ; / ; .
2 Fill in the prepositions where it is necessary:
1 In the centre... our city we have a large theatre. 2 I often write letters... my friends. 3 We think... the exams. 4 We work... these instruments. 5 He showed... the teacher his control work. 6 He is a member... the research circle. 7 The article written... this student is interesting. 8 I often think... my friends. 9 We write... our pens. 10 The students... our group worked at the hospital yesterday.
| in | The boy is in the house. |
| inside | It is warm inside the house. |
| at , , | We study at the Medical Institute. |
| on | There is a cap on his head. |
| in front of | There is a lawn in front of the house. |
| behind | The garden is behind the house. |
| between | It is between the house and the river. ³ |
| beside , | There is a tree beside the house. |
| near , | The tree is near the fence. |
| through , | We see it through the window. |
| against , | The bicycle leans against the tree. |
| under | The bicycle is under the tree. |
| across | The post-office is across the street. |
| around | There are flowers around the porch. |
| by | This town is by the sea. |
| above | The sun is above the sea. |
| below | The cloud is below the sun. |
| over , , | The church is over the river. |
| since | have not seen her since winter. |
| for | Let's go there for a day or two. |
| between | left between 3 and 4. ³ |
| during | had a snack during the break. ³ |
| before | called before leaving. ³ ' |
| after | came after supper. ³ |
| through ,, | It will be closed April 15 through 20. ³ 15 20 |
3 Translate the sentences:
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1 We study at the Medical Institute. 2 Ill see him at the lecture. 3 Hell come at 6 oclock. 4 The teacher is standing at the window now. 5 The article was written by this doctor. 6 He was sitting by the window when I came. 7 The house was built by the river. 8 They will arrive in June. 9 Well work at the hospital in a week. 10 His books are in the box. 11 One can see many different things on the table. 12 On the fifth of June, on Friday well meet him. 13 He spoke of the international situation at present. 14 Go on with your reading. 15 On coming home he began to read. 16 They have returned from Great Britain. 17 She took the dictionary from the shelf. 18 I took a sheet of paper from under these books.
4 Fill in the blanks with at, in or on:
1 Is Ms. Smith... home? 2 My relatives live... the seaside. 3 Are you sure that the poem is... page 9? 4 They had a nice cottage... the river. 5 You mustn't lie... the sun so long. 6 I used to go to the cinema... the corner of our street. I used to sit... the 13th row. 7 We stopped... a lovely motel right... the beach. 8 Our children are playing... the street. 9 I have a pain... my throat. 10 Is he still... the hospital? - No, he has already recovered. 11 See you... our party. 12 She must be standing... the wind waiting for us. 13 What can you see... the picture? 14 Open your books... page 54. 15 Leave your suitcases... the corner. 16 Doesn't she work... a hospital?
5 Fill in the blanks with at, in or on if necessary:
1 Do you always lock the doors... night? 2 Did you go to the cinema... last Sunday? 3 It always takes me ages to get up... the morning. 4 We arrived in London... the evening of August 16th. 5 He bought this suit a week ago,... April 7th. 6 Who wants to play football... this afternoon? 7 What happened... John's birthday? 8 What were you doing... this time yesterday? 9Will you be free... Saturday evening? 10 We are going to start... sunrise. 11 You'd better stay indoors... such a windy day. 12 She said her mother had arrived... the previous evening. My sister was born... December 2nd. 14 The police came... time before the thief could escape. 15... that year we lived abroad. 16 Let's have a party... one evening, next week. 17... another ten minutes it'll get dark. 18 Despite the bad weather our plane left... time. 19 She passed her exam... the day before yesterday. 20 We have English... Wednesday. 21 Where will you be... this time next week?
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6 Complete the sentences using the words towards, of, between, for, in, with, to:
1 I have a good relationship my boss. 2 He refused to give me an answer my question. 3 What are the main differences the two countries? 4 We need a solution the world's population problem. 5 Smoking is one of the causes heart disease. 6 Has there been an increase unemployment recently? 7 The government wants to improve the relationship the police and the general public. 8 He is very shy and has great difficulty making friends. 9 I thought her attitude you was rather unpleasant. 10 There is no need you to shout. I can hear you. 11 Nobody knows the reason his decision. 12 The artist drew a picture my mother.
7 Complete the sentences using the words of, by, with, on, about, in, from, for, at, to. Sometimes two answers are possible:
1 They're very proud their children. 2 My sister has just got engaged her boyfriend. 3 Are you worried your driving test? 4 You're very good explaining things. 5 Sydney in Australia is famous its Opera House. 6 She's quite capable doing the job. 7 We're getting really excited our holiday. 8 Are you interested playing tennis tomorrow? 9 He's not very keen football. 10 It was very kind them to give us a lift to the station. 11 We were very disappointed the film. 12 Are you afraid flying? 13 I was shocked the news of the accident. 14 The garden is full roses. 15 We're a bit short petrol. We'd better stop at the next petrol station. 16 I'm not very good drawing. 17 My grandparents are very fond their old cat. 18 Cricket is quite different baseball. 19 Your hairstyle is quite similar mine. 20 She was very angry me losing her key. 21 I am hurrying... the Institute. 22 "What's the matter... you?" "I feel I've got temperature and I can't even talk... you." 23 I wanted to talk... him... the lecture when I saw him... the trolley-bus stop, but I forgot. 24 He always makes notes... the lectures.
