31. Whats the best way ____ cooking a lobster? - Cook it ____ boiling salted water, and serve it cold ____mayonnaise.
32. He was fined ____ parking his car____ a no-parking area.
33. He opened the door ____a rusty key and went down the steps ____ the cellar, followed by Bill ____a torch.
34. The adults worked ____6a.m. to 6p.m. ____ an hour ____lunch. Boys ____18 were not supposed to start____8 a.m. (earlier than 8a.m.)
35. He died ____ heart failure ____ Tuesday night. His wife is still suffering____ shock.
36. The house is ____fire! Send ____the Fire Brigade!
Ex.4. Insert a suitable word in the following sentences (about, at, away, only), by, for, form, in, into, on, out, to, under, up, with, over).
1. He insisted on seeing the documents.
2. They succeeded ____ escaping ____the burning house.
3. I am not interested ____ anything that happened ____ the very remote past.
4. The children are very fond____ swimming ____ summer they spend most____ their time____ the water.
5. How are you getting ____ at school?-Im getting____ all right except ____English. Im very bad____ English; Ill have to work harder ____it, and spend more time ____ it.
6. Paul goes ____ school ____you, doesnt he? Hows he getting ____ his English? or Hows his English getting____? - I dont know. Were not ____ the same class. But he gets ____ the other students all right. He has heaps ____friends.
7. There is no point____ going____ car if we cant park near the theatre.
8. She made a point ____coming late so that everyone would look ____. her.
9. It never occurred ____ me to ask him ____proof____ his identity.
10. ____ first, driving on the left is confusing, but youll soon get used____ it.
11. Ive heard such a lot ____ him that Im looking forward .. seeing him very much.
12. He was so absorbed ____ his work that when I came ____, he didnt even look ____ (raise his head).
13. Im sorry ____Tom. (I pity him). He has worked ____ Brown and Company ____ ten years and now the firm has been taken. by Jones Ltd, and theyre going to dismiss him.
14. Im sorry ____ being late____ Monday. Or Im sorry ____ Monday.
15. The complete set ____ books can be ordered ____$10____ Jones and Company. (Jones and Company will send them to you if you write enclosing $ 10)
16. Im waiting ____ my friend. Hell be here ____a moment.
17. I see ____ todays paper that you need a secretary ____a knowledge of French. I should like to apply ____ the post.
18. You cant rely ____him. Hes almost always late____ appointments.
19. If you do not comply ____ the traffic regulations you will get ____ trouble ____ the police.
20. Wine is good ____you, but it is expensive____ England because there is a fairly tax ___it.
21. ____fairy stories, stepmothers are always unkind ____ their stepchildren; but my stepmother has always been very good ____me.
22. He was so infuriated ____ the play that he walked____ (left the theatre) ____ the middle ____the first act.
23. My au pair girl takes care____ my little boys (look _____them) _____ the afternoons. Shes very good ____ children. (She can manage them well.)
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24. He threw stones ____ his attackers, trying to drive them ____
25. I threw the ball ____ Peter, but instead ____throwing it back____ me, he ran ____and hid it.
26. I object ____ being kept waiting. Why cants you be ____ time?
27. ____accordance____ the wishes____ my people, the president said, I am retiring____ public life.
28. This regulation doesnt apply ____ you. You are ____ (less than) 18.
29. Im not exactly keen ____ cooking; but I prefer it ____ washing up. (Washing up is worse than cooking.)
30. I was so afraid ____ missing the train that I took a taxi ____ the station.
31. What ____ taking the day ____ and spending it ____ the seaside?
32. I dont object____ lending you my pen, but wouldnt it be better if you had a pen ____ your own?
33. Dont ask the office ____ information. I will provide you ____all the information you need.
34. I disapprove____ people who make all sorts ____ promises which they have no intention ____ keeping.
35. I was ____ the impression that I had paid you ____ the work you did ____ me.
Ex. 5 Insert a preposition (at, by, in, of, on, past, till/until, to, with) if necessary.
1. He asked ____ his father ____money.
2. They paid____ me____ the books.
3. I thought he would offer____ Ann the job, but he offered it ____ me.
4. Keep ____me a place, and keep a place ____Ann too.
5. They showed ____ us photographs ____ their baby.
6. Buying presents ____ children is sometimes very difficult. ____ the end I bought a kite ____ Tom and a torch ____ Ann.
7. Pass the salt____ your father, Peter, and pass ____ me the pepper, please.
8. When you have lunch ____ a restaurant, who pays ____ the bill?-Oh, each ____ us pays ____ what he has had.
9. Pauls a pianist. He sometimes plays ____us ____ the evening. Last night he played some Chopin.
10. I think Ill be able to find ____Ann a job.- Could you find a job ____me, too?
11. He sold the picture ____an American dealer ____ $5.000.
12. He promised ____us a share ____the profits.
13. He built a very nice house ____ Jack ____ only $50.000. I wonder what sort____ house he would build ____me____$ 30.000.
14. She is knitting socks ____ refugees. I wish shed knit ____me some socks.
15. Sitting ____ the floor isnt exactly comfortable. Throw ____ me a cushion, please, Ann.
16. if you are going ____ the Post Office, could you buy ____ me a book ____ stamps?
17. If you write ____me a song Ill sing it ____ the school concert. Ill get Paul to accompany ____me____ the guitar.
18. Could you lend ____ us your lawnmower, please?-Im afraid youll have to ask ____ someone else to lend____ you one. Weve lent ours ____ Mr Jones and he always keeps it ____ ages.
19. I thought youd be late____ dinner, so I ordered some sandwiches ____ you; theyre ____ the bar. I havent paid ____ them: you can pay ____ the barman.
20. I explained ____ him that it was the custom ____ England to wash hes car at the weekend.
21. I described the machine ____ him and asked ____ him if he could make ____ me one like it.
22. He told ____ us that shed been attacked ____the street. We asked ____ her to describe her attacker and said he was a tall man ____ a help.
23. He told ____ them to wait____ him____ the bridge.
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24. I cannot repeat ____ you what she said ____ me____ confidence.
Ex.6. Fill in the correct particle(s).
1. Pass me the newspaper I want to see whats on at the cinema tonight.
2. Mercian diplomats have broken ____ all relations with Northumbrio.
3. According to the police report, the thieves broke ____through the back door.
4. Please have a seat- the meeting is ___ to start.
5. Scientists have broken ____ in their fight against TB.
6. There was mass panic when cholera broke ____ in the city.
7. You arent allowed to leave the auditorium until the concert is ____
8. They became annoyed with Sam, who kept breaking ____their conversation.
9. Im not surprised Sally and Jim broke ____; they kept quarrelling all the time.
10. Thousands of villagers fled when war broke ____ in the north of the country.
11. On seeing the pictures he broke ____ and confessed to his crimes.
12. Can you break the report ____ into five separate sections?
13. By 1980, flared trousers were ____. Nobody seemed to like them any more.
14. He took a deep breath before breaking the bad news ____ Mrs Jones.
15. This is a difficult task do you think he will be ____ it?
16. We may be ____ a cold winter this year?
Ex.7. Fill in the correct preposition.
1. Helen was absent from school for more than a week.
2. John is bad ____ algebra.
3. The money we owe the bank amounts ____ over $ 100,000.
4. Ive been acquainted ____ Norman for many years now.
5. I wish Vince wouldnt boast ____ winning the lottery.
6. Beware ____ holes in the pavement when you walk round this city.
7. Paul was ashamed____ himself after his unfair attack ____his friends.
8. Peter blamed Alan ____ losing so much money in bad deals.
9. When the broken window was discovered Sam put the blame ____ his brother.
10. The police blamed the fire ____ people smoking in the building.
11. Lets agree ____ the best way to solve this problem.
12. Helens so argumentative! She never agrees ____ anything I say.
13. Very few people believe ____ ghosts.
14. George is busy ____ his homework right now.
15. What time is the train due to arrive ____ St. Petersburg?
16. When he arrived ____ school the gates were locked.
17. Both families approved ____ the marriage.
18. John was angry ____ Annes attitude towards the children.
19. She was angry ____ Pete ____ not ringing her.
20. I was angry ____ George ____ his behavior on the school trip.
21. Ben was anxious ____ Amanda to pass her driving test.
22. Sheila was anxious ____ her impending French test.
23. You must take all the tablets if you are to benefit ____ them.
24. You mustnt let people take advantage ____ you like than.
25. Theres no advantage _____ rushing through your work if you are going to make a lot of mistakes.
26. Albert Einstein was brilliant ____ physics.
27. This film begins ____ the hero running to catch the 8 oclock train.
Ex.8. Explain the phrasal verbs in italics.
1. The company is planning to bring out a new perfume in the summer. Launch; produce
2. The situation calls for immediate action.
3. The directors death brought about the collapse of the company.
4. Do carry on with your work while Im away.
5. Heavy smoking brought on his death.
6. John was completely carried away by the music and lost track of time.
7. The nurse brought t he patient round by putting cold water on his face.
8. They managed to carry the task through despite opposition.
9. This tune brings back memories of my childhood.
10. The sale of the painting will bring in several thousand pounds.
11. We need to carry out some tests to find out whats wrong with you.
12. She was nervous about charring the meeting, but she carried it off without any problems.
13. Please dont bring up the subject of politics in class.
14. The meeting was called off due to the Presidents sudden illness.
15. When fire broke out we called out the fire brigade.
16. They tried to bring down the government by starting a revolution.
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Ex.9. Fill in the correct preposition.
1. She applied to the manager ____the post of editor of the magazine.
2. He is crazy_____ all kinds of fast cars.
3. I wouldnt bet____ it being warm tomorrow.
4. The manager of the bank had to account____ all the money that was missing.
5.. I didnt realize there would be a charge ____ using this telephone.
6. The police announced that they were going to chare someone____ the murder of the priest.
7. Nobody seems to care ____ what is happening in the world today.
8. James mother told him to care____ himself during the journey.
9. Mark was very clever____ figuring out how machines worked.
10. It was very clever_____ you to remember to bring an umbrella.
11. If you apply now, youre assured ____getting a place on the course.
12. You cant compare Elvis Presley____ Michael Jackson. Elvis is the king.
13. Compared ____ winters in Moscow, this isnt really cold at all.
14. The Police Inspector wasnt able to comment ____. The case as they had no new evidence.
15. Im going to have to stop eating chocolate. I think Im addicted ____ it.
16. Michaels been asked to contribute ____. This new science fiction magazine.
17. I couldnt get into the museum because it was crowded ____ tourists.
18. Scientists are still trying to find a cure ____ AIDS.
19. You have to comply ____ these rules or you will lose your job.
20. Brians been accused ____ cheating in his exams.
21. Maria should go and see a doctor. She has been complaining____ back pains for weeks now.
22. Im going to complain ____ the manager ____ this meal. It was terrible.
23. It upsets me when people are cruel ____ their pets.
24. He doesnt seem to be aware ____ whats going on around him.
25. This new book Im reading is based ____ the life of Jackie Onassis.
Ex.10. Fill in the correct particle(s).
1. While I was walking down Oxford Street I came across a good record shop.
2. You should try to cut ____ the number of cigarettes you smoke a day.
3. After a death of his father the young man came ____ a lot of money.
4. I wonder how she came ____ that expensive car.
5. We were driving slowly enjoying the countryside, when a police car cut ____ and stopped us.
6. The writers new book came ____ in time for Christmas.
7. This necklace came ____ me from my grandmother.
8. The stain came ____of the shirt when it was washed.
9. Tim isnt cut ____ such a high-pressure job.
10. The performance came ____ well.
11. Nothing about the accident came ____ in the news.
12. You are always cutting ____ our conversation!
13. Youd better come ____ a good excuse or youll be in trouble.
14. Our electricity was cut ____ because we forgot to pay the bill.
15. After playing football in the rain he came ____ a bad cold.
16. Do come ____ anytime. We can have a cup of coffee together.
Ex.11. Fill in the correct preposition.
1. Your diet is deficient in iron.
2. The TV programme was aimed ____ teenagers.
3. She had to beg ____money on the street.
4. He is very careless ____ his clothes.
5. There was a long delay ____ the completion of the road.
6. As it was icy he lost control of his car and crashed ____ a wall.
7. The couple took great delight ____ their newborn baby.
8. I was delighted ____ the news of their engagement.
9. Sue is very attached ____ her pet dog.
10. She couldnt concentrate ____ what she was doing because the television was on.
11. The holiday was different ____ the one they had last year.
12. The only difference ____ the twins is in their characters; one is shy while the other is outgoing.
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13. There is a great demand ____ economical cars.
14. T he Manager demanded an explanation ____ his assistant.
15. A policeman arrested the woman ____ stealing from a shop.
16. Contrary ____ what the newspaper said, the minister had agreed to sign the treaty.
17. Babies are depended ____ their mothers for everything.
18. The doctor told the woman that she was allergic ____ dairy products.
19. The young actress could never dream ____ starring in such a film.
20. Although her husband has been dead for years, she still dreams ____ him.
21. Are you conscious ____ the fact that you have caused us a lot of trouble?
22. In the desert you can die ____ thirst.
23. A lot of people died ____ the accident.
24. The boy was bored ____ his computer game after having played it all day.
25. We were doubtful ____ whether we should sign the contract or not.
Ex.12. Fill in the correct particle(s).
1. The death penalty should be done away with.
2. The car drew ______ at the side of the road.
3. You shouldnt spend all your money as you may need something to fall ______ in the future.
4. It was after midnight when the train finally drew ______ at the station.
5. If you fall _ _____ your rent, youll be evicted.
6. The soldiers fell ______ the oncoming army and defeated them.
7. You shouldnt do ______ your parents. They do care for you.
8. Joan is crying because she fell _______ her best friend.
9. Do ______ your shoe laces or youll trip.
10. The house was so badly built that two walls fell ______ after three months.
11. Peter went to the bank to draw ______ $ 300 to pay for his new computer.
12. Our holiday plans fell ______ due to lack of money.
13. When the man approached her, she drew ______ in fear.
14. He wants to save up to buy a car so hell have to do ______a holiday this year.
15. She fell ______ his story and gave him all her money, only to find he was a conman.
16. After a long discussion she fell ______ our plan.
Ex.13. Fill in the correct preposition(s).
1. Shes experienced in restoring paintings.
2. He was doubtful ____ passing his physics tests.
3. The athlete failed ____ his attempt to break the world record.
4. Tom failed ____ pass his driving test for the fourth time.
5. London is famous ____ its museums.
6. Mary found it difficult to cope _____ two children and a full-time job.
7. Diane argued ____ Sally ____ who would do the ironing.
8. After such a hard winter we are all eager____ summer to come.
9. Now that Jane is 9, she is capable ____ crossing the street on her own.
10. He didnt accept the job because he was dissatisfied ____the wages offered.
11. I dont there is any excuse ____ such bad behavior.
12. The boss was furious ____me ____the mix-up in travel arrangements.
13. The receptionist had a little difficulty ____understanding the foreign tourist.
14. She is an expert ____ cooking Japanese food.
15. Professor Davidson is an expert ____Sociology.
16. Hes an expert ____ this type of machinery.
17. Shes an expert ____ Greek history.
18. The memory of this computer is equal ____ that one.
19. All the children are fond ____ their new teacher.
20. She remained faithful ____ her beliefs.
21. Most people believe that experiments ____ animals should be stopped.
22. Everybody congratulated him ____ his success.
23. This music is familiar _____ me.
24. A literature student should be familiar ____ Jane Austens novels.
25. All the students were enthusiastic ____ the school trip.
26. She was envious ____my diamond engagement ring.
Ex.14. Explain the phrasal verbs in italics.
1. They managed to get along despite their difficulties. (have a good relationship).
2. I dont understand what youre getting at by saying such things.
3. She gets on with all her colleagues; shes such a nice person.
4. He tried to get through to Ann but the phone was engaged.
5. Although he caused the accident, he got away with a small fine.
6. Shes good at getting her ideals across; everyone understands her.
7. She gives away all her old clothes to charity.
8. The people couldnt get on the bus because it was already full.
9. It took him three weeks to get over his chest infection.
10. The student failed to get through the whole exam in the time allowed.
11. The Indians had to give in when the cavalry surrounded them.
12. She tried hard to give up smoking.
13. The food supplies gave out after three days so they had nothing but water.
14. The engine was dirty so the car gave off a lot off fumes.
Ex.15. Fill in the correct preposition(s).
1. He was very jealous of his friends success.
2. The old lady was generous ____ her grandchildren.
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3. The little boy was very frightened ____ the dog next door.
4. To make a good impression ____ his employer he volunteered to work late.
5. The actress was not impressed ____ the role she was offered.
6. The watch he bought from the man was identical ____ the one I had lost.
7. The key ____ his success is his decisiveness.
8. The students were dismissed ____ class at the end of the lesson.
9. The doctor was intent ____ helping the patient.
10. The baby had no intention____ eating its food.
11. He is very keen ____ playing computer games.
12. They were keen ____ do something different at the weekend.
13. The girl had heard ____ the accident from an old friends.
14. He was not heard ____ his pen friend in Russia for ages.
15. Ive heard ____ him but I havent met him.
16. He forgave me ____ insulting him.
17. The man was found guilty ____ murder.
18. The women felt guilty ____ leaving her dog outside all night.
19. The boy was expelled ____ school for hitting his teacher.
20. There has been an increase ____ The price of fuel recently.
21. She was good ____ everything at school.
22. Shes good ____ her dog because it keeps her company.
23. The man was not involved ____ the fight.
24. She was afraid ____ jump from the building even through it was on fire.
25. That student was hopeless ____ getting her work in on time.
26. The ice-cream consisted ____ chocolate, bananas, coconut and cream.
Ex.16. Fill in the correct particle(s).
1. Even though the police went after the criminals they didnt catch tem.
2. His line is engaged at the moment. Do you want to hold _____ or ring back later?
3. John wont be ay work today; hes gone _____ the flu.
4. Sorry for being late but I was held _____ in the traffic.
5. Melanie is going to go ____ the dancing competition.
6. The fire will go _____ if you dont put more wood on it.
7. The rovers held _____ The bank and escaped with thousands of pounds.
8. Yes, of course bring some friends with you. There should be plenty of food to go _____.
9. She held _____ some very important information which she refused to reveal.
10. Even though Joe was very angry he managed to hold _____ his anger.
11. Even though the police went _____ the evidence many times, they didnt find anything.
12. The villagers fear that the supply of water will not hold ______ for the summer.
Ex.17. Fill in the correct preposition(s).
1. The surgeon is going to operate on my father tomorrow.
2. Ireland qualified _____ the World Cup Finals in 1990.
3. He insisted ____ having his lawyer present.
4. Mary is married ____ John.
5. If he persist ____ coming to work late every day, Ill have to speak to him.
6. He was criticized for his neglect ____ his duties.
7. Frank is very mean person. He finds it very difficult to part ____ his money.
8. There were many abjections ____ the council building another shopping centre.
9. Mary was very nervous ____ having a blood test.
10. Many people are ignorant ____the long term effects of pollution.
11. He wrote a cheque ____ $ 250.
12. His arguments are lacking ____ logic.
13. John takes great pride ____ his new car.
14. Sally prides herself ____ being very honest.
15. Carmel is very proud ____ her daughters achievements.
16. She paid ____ her new dress ____ cheque.
17. As the shop didnt accept credit cards, I had to pay ____ cash.
18. You cant expert Joe to know everything. Hes still relatively new ____ the job.
19. He presented the new employee ____ the manager.
20. He was presented ____ a gold watch on his retirement.
21. I sometimes mistake Clare ____ her sister on the phone.
22. Im hoping ____ a second interview next week.
23. John is notorious ____ telling lies.
24. Hes fortuned ____ having many good friends.
25. She quarreled ____ Andrew _____ which television programme to watch.
Ex.20. Fill in the correct particle(s).
1. Lets make for that island wait for the storm to pass.
2. Cant you use a different pencil? I can hardly make ____ your writing.
3. Instead of reading books to her, Marys father used to make ____ stories.
4. He offered to make ____ all the inconvenience by sending them on a free holiday.
5. After shouting at each other for an hour, they decided to make ____
6. She passes ____every time she sees blood.
7. We were very sorry to hear that your grandfather passed ____ last week.
8. Ill pay you ____ for that! shouted Johnny to a friend who had played a trick on him.
9. Ill have to pay ____ my Visa bill or Ill be charged a fortune in interest.
10. If you get caught, youll have to pay ____ your crime.
11. We watched the demolition men pull ____ that old building.
12. He waited excitedly on the platform for his friends train to pull _____.
13. Pull yourself _____ and stop crying.
14. The company pulled _____ despite the economic crisis.
Ex.21. Fill in the correct preposition.
1. She has a talent for music so we try to encourage her as much as possible.
2. Why do you waste so much money____ phone calls?
3. My season ticket is valid ____ three months, so I dont have to renew it until February.
4. My student card gives me a 10% discount, but it is only valid ____ certain shops.
5. She spent a lot of time ____ explaining the project to us.
6. I like to spend my money ____ clothes and foreign holidays.
7. Peter has terrible taste ____ clothes. He wears flowery shirts with green and orange striped jeans.
8. I love the taste ____ this wine- its very dry and has a nice fruity flavor.
9. You should not worry ____ your exam results. After all, theres nothing you can do now to change them.
10. Im very suspicious ____ that man in the corner- Im sure hes been following me!
11. How is your statement relevant ____ this discussion?
12. John said he would vouch ____ me if anyone were to suggest that I committed the crime.
13. I was tired ____ walking such a long distance.
14. Im tired ____ listening to you moaning about him all the time.
15. I fell obliged ____ be nice to Jack because hes given me so much help.
16. I tried to warn you ____ him but you wouldnt listen.
17. Your dress is really similar ____ the one I just bought!
18. Could you please refrain _____ smoking-this is a hospital!
19. Fell free to make use ____ any of the books on the shelves.
20. Now that Ive become used ____ all the noise I quite enjoy living here.
21. If you dont stop teasing me, Ill throw this book _____you.
22. If you throw the fish ____ the seals, they are sure to come to eat them.
23. You shouldnt let yourself get upset _____ such silly things.
24. That comment was not worthy ____ you!
25. If you subscribe ____ this magazine now, you get a 30% discount.
26. It looks as though Im going to have to deal ____ all the problems myself.
Ex.22. Fill in the correct particle(s).
1. If you like, Ill put away all your winter clothes for next year.
2. The army was called in to put_ ___ the rebellion.
3. He puts his success ___ being in the right place at the right time.
4. The idea lan put ____ is the best so far.
5. The cricket match was put ____ until the weather had improved.
6. Over Christmas Ive put ____ at least 3 kilos.
7. At home we have two fire-extinguishers in case we have to put ____ a fire.
8. Of course sir, Ill just put you ____ to Mrs Thomsons office. Please hold the line.
9. After her death, a statue was put ____ in the town square to honour her.
10. I cant stand him, but Ill have to put ____ his being there because John likes him.
