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Ex.2 Answer the questions. 5




11. Youll never guess who I ran ____ in the supermarket- your friend Tom!

12. Can you believe that he ran ____ all our money? I didnt thing he was capable of theft.

13. He runs people ____ all the time. He never says anything nice about anyone.

14. Were run ____ bread. Go and get some, please.

 

Ex.23. Fill in the correct preposition.

1. At the age of eight months I took my first steps, much to everyones amazement.

2. ____ the top of the street theres a bakers that sells the most delicious bread.

3. ____ the beginning we got along very well, but now all we seem to do is fight and argue.

4. ____ the end of the story the murderer was caught.

5. We had decided to go to France, but ____ the end we went to Rome.

6. ____ first I thought he was very rude, but now I quite like him.

7. The computer chooses data ____random, so that there is no bias or discrimination involved.

8. ____ my request, they ordered me a taxi.

9. ____ popular request, I proudly present comedian Dave Jones, said the announcer.

10. Our baby-sister lives close ____ hand, so its no problem calling her at a moments notice.

11. When Chris met Ann it was love ____ first sight.

12. ____ the top of this hill there is a casino.

13. Put your essay ____ top of that pile over there.

14. The sports shop is ____ 31, Pine Street.

15. ____ all accounts she was a well-behaved little girl.

16. We decided to go ____ bus, but we had to wait for an hour at the bus-stop. The next time we go, well go _____ taxi for sure.

17. I was sitting ____ the bus, reading my book, when Dave sat down beside me.

18. We saw her sitting _____ the taxi and waved at her, but she didnt notice us.

19. He must have reached Israel _____ now.

20. Dont worry, I wont post it. Ill make sure the letter is delivered ____ hand.

21. The teacher asked the children to learn the poem ____ heart.

22. Although she seems to be a selfish old women she must be kind ____ heart.

23. Im sorry, but I did the wrong exercise for homework ____mistake.

24. We took him ____ surprise by arranging a party for his 50th birthday.

25. She told me that she had sent the letter ____ post a week ago.

26. The ship was lost _____ sea.

 

Ex.24. Fill in the correct particle(s).

1. My brother left for France last night so the whole family went to the airport to see him off.

2. The butler will see you ____, said Lord Thornton to his visitor as he stood up to leave.

3. We asked if we could see ____ the vacant house, thinking we might want to buy it.

4. Im going to see ____ it that you never work in this town again! shouted Johns boss.

5. John was not fooled by Helens charm. He could see right ____ her.

6. Dont worry about your university fees. Weve got some money set ____ for your education, said David to his son.

7. It took only a few weeks to set ____ the business.

8. We set ____ at 6.00 a.m. in order to reach Birmingham by lunchtime.

9. In the north of Scotland, once bad weather sets ____ its bound to last for a long time.

10. A problem at the Nantes office has set the programme ____by about three months.

11. It wasnt his fault that he lost his job- somebody had set him ____

12. If we want to get this done by five oclock, wed better set ____immediately.

13. He said he would set his dogs ____ the boys if they came into his garden again.

 

Ex.25. Fill in the correct preposition.

1. I won the competition more by luck than by skill.

2. Janes bad behavior left everyone ____ a loss for words.

3. The old building was ____ danger of collapsing.

4. We must catch this man _____all costs! He is armed and dangerous.

5. ____ once in your life think of someone besides yourself! said Tom to his brother.

6. My names William but people call me Bill ____ short.

7. Before a plan is carried out, it must be studied ____ detail to make sure everyone knows what they have to do.

8. The sign by the beach said Motorboats and jet skis ____ hire.

9. When Jenny went to buy the dress she had been saving up for, she was disappointed to find that the shop did not have her size ____ stock.

10. It was only ____ chance that Kathy learned about her friends wedding.

11. I wonder if we could discuss my salary ____ private, said Bob to his boss.

12. Ive never been introduced to Patricia but I know her ____ sight.

13. In our hi-tech world there are many things, that we take ____granted.

14. Ann collapsed ____ tears upon hearing of her grandfathers death.

15. Why dont we do something else ____ a change? Im sick and tired of going to the cinema every Saturday.

16. When the teacher opened the door to the classroom he was pleased to see all the pupils hard ____ work.

17. As the time came for Daniel and Jessica to part, they promised each other that they would stay ____ touch.

18. I pushed Sarah over ____ accident. I didnt mean to hurt her, cried Tina.

19. Youll be ____ charge of the children until 12.00 when we get back, I told the babysitter.

20. This diet seems to work fine. Take Mrs Jones, ____ instance. She has lost three kilos in a week.

21. When I went to make a phone call all the telephones were ____use, so I had to wait.

22. This time Im back ____ good. Im never going back to Australia again, Nicks brother assured him.

23. Jane was ____ a hurry and didnt notice she had dropped her purse.

24. Dora was still ____ pain after her operation; she couldnt even get out of bed.

25. Until I know ____ certain that Ive passed my driving test I wont buy a car.

26. The room was _____ a mess because the cleaners had not had time to clear it up.

27. I would like to see your proposal ____ writing before I make a decision.

28. Shes staying with her aunt ____ the time being, until she finds a flat.

29. Most shops sell goods____ a profit because they have bought them very cheaply.

 

Ex.26. Fill in the correct particle(s).

1. Dont worry, Ill stand by you whatever problems you may have.

2. Even though they knew he was innocent, no one stood ____ him.

3. Toms taken ____ fishing; its a very relaxing pastime.

4. Joanna really stands ____ with her red hair.

5. You take ____ your father; youre a lot like him.

6. Their business is being taken ____ by a digger company.

7. Simon is too young to take ____ such a big responsibility.

8. RAC stands _ ___ Royal Automobile Club.

9. Everyone was taken ____ when the manager stood up and walked out of the meeting.

10. As the plane took ____ we had a wonderful view of Hong Kong.

11. Why dont you take some time____? You look exhausted.

12. One of my colleagues was ill yesterday so I stood ____ her.

13. I was taken ____ by her; she fooled me completely.

14. She had to take her skirt ____ because she had lost a lot of weight.

15. This is quite complicated, so you might not take ____ all the information the first time.

16. Work is going well; weve taken ____a lot of new clients.

17. Military nurses were told to stand ____ in case of an attack.

18. I dont know why she stands ____ that sort of behavior. I wouldnt tolerate it.

19. If washing powder doesnt take that sport_____, maybe bleach will.

20. When we heard he had no place to stay, we offered to take him ___.

 

Ex.27. Fill in the correct preposition(s).

1. The miners are on strike again. They want better pay.

2. He hid the file ____ purpose so that no one would find it.

3. When Tom is ____ duty he does a lot of sport to relax.

4. She accepted the prize ____ behalf of her father, who was abroad.

5. The drinks machine is ____ order; youll have to go out and buy something.

6. Everything is ____ control. There is no need to panic.

7. The plane fell on the floor and smashed ____ little pieces.

8. Im sorry, but that item is ____ stock. We have sold them all.

9. Dont buy those now- wait till theyre ____ sale.

10. I see their house is ____ sale- they must be planning to move away.

11. _____ regard to your question, the answer is yes.

12. I was _____ the impression that you like football, but I was wrong.

13. He discovered, ____ his surprise, that it was already ten oclock.

14. There are a lot of animals ____ our farm in Devon.

15. Im telling you this ____ the record, so you mustnt print it.

16. Suddenly, ____ warning, a car pulled out from a side road and crashed into her car.

17. The house is ____ fire! Call the fire brigade!

18. This information is ____ limits to all but authorized personnel.

19. The police officer said, You are ____ arrest.

20. Welcome ____ board this flight to Rome.

21. Strawberries are ____ season at the moment, so theyre very expensive.

22. It is ____ the law to sell alcohol to children.

23. We sat down ____ a field to have our picnic.

24. We live ____ the outskirts of town, not ____ the centre.

25. I am not ____ good terms with my brother; were always fighting.

26. Ive heard this song so many times that I know it ____ heart.

27. The bridge is ____ repair; it collapsed last night.

28. Youre getting ____ the point; thats not what were talking about.

29. He started ____ scratch and built up an empire.

30. I was late for work _____account of the bus strike.

 

Ex.28. Fill in the correct particles.

1. We werent expecting Bob to turn up so we were very surprised when he did.

2. Hes turning ___ work of a very high standard these days.

3. Im going to turn ____ now; I have to get up early tomorrow.

4. Please turn ____ the lights when you leave.

5. The new detergent is claimed to work ____ even the most difficult stains.

6. Im sure youll be able to work _ ___ your problems with each other.

7. Theres no one else I can turn ____. Youre my last hope.

8. The lettering on the monument has been worn ____ by acid rain.

9. Youll get worn ____ if you dont stop working so hard.

10. I couldnt turn ____ his offer; it was too good to refuse.

11. I felt sick yesterday morning but the feeling had worn ____ by lunchtime.

12. Please turn _____ and do the exercise on the next page.

Ex.29. Fill in the correct prepositions of place or movement (between, down, on top of, over, in/inside, above, in front of, past, up, among, next to/ by/ beside, from...to, through, under, below, behind, along, opposite, at, round/around, near, outside, on, against, onto, out of, across, to/towards/in the direction of, into)

 

GRAMMAR APPENDIX

Reported Speech

  Direct Speech Reported Speech
Present Simple "She workshard," he said He said (that) she workedhard.
Present Continuous "She is workinghard," he said. He said (that) she was workinghard.
Past Simple "She workedhard," he said. He said (that) she had workedhard.
Past Continuous "She was workinghard," he said He said (that) she had been workinghard.
Future Simple "She will workhard," he said. He said (that) she would workhard
Future Continuous "She will be workinghard," he said. He said (that) she would be workinghard.
Present Perfect "She has workedhard," he said. He said (that) she had workedhard.
Present Perfect Continuous "She has been workinghard," he said. He said (that) she had been workinghard.
Time Words
Direct Speech Reported Speech
tonight, today, this week/month/year that night, that day, that week/month/year
Now then, at that time, at once, immediately
now that since
yesterday, last night/week/month/year the day before, the previous night/week/month/year
tomorrow, next week/month/year the following day/the day after, the following/next week/ month/year
two days/months/years etc ago two days/months/years etc before




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