49951 prepositions of movement place time verb preposition
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VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS
A) Complete the sentences with the prepositions below.
With
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on
from
for
to
of
about
I wish to apply ……………… a job with your firm.
Have you always suffered ………………. asthma?
Don’t let anyone take advantage ………………. your generosity.
The car collided …………………. the motorbike and fell down the cliff.
You can depend ………………….Sara. She never lets anyone down.
If there is any problem, don’t hesitate to complain ……………. the host.
What are you complaining ………………?
B) Write the appropriate preposition of time in each sentence.
1 The head office opens ____ 8:30 a.m.
2 Our company will hold its summer party ____ July 21st.
3 Today’s staff meeting will be _____ 1:30 ____ 2:30 p.m.
4 What are you doing after work _____ Friday?
5 I have to pick up a client at the airport. His flight arrives _____ 11:00 _____ the
morning.
6 These figures show the company’s sales ______ October ____ December, 2009.
7 The factory will be closed for cleaning ______ Thursday, February 27th.
8 We will launch our new line of products _____ spring.
9 Can you come to a lunch meeting _____ noon _____ Tuesday?
10 Doug will retire ______ May. We will have a party for him ________ April 15th.
C) Complete the sentences with the appropriate prepositions of movement: “at, in,
into or to”. Sometimes you can use “into or in”. If a gap doesn't require a
preposition, leave it blank (-).
1. Are you going……………… Paul's birthday party tonight?
2. What time is your plane arriving……………. London?
3. Have you ever been………………. Russia?
4. Giorgio lives France. He moved ……………Paris 10 years ago.
5. While I was walking down the street, I bumped…………….. an old friend from
school.
6. Welcome ……………..our city! Have you been the town square yet?
7. When I arrived ………………the station, the train had already left.
8. You look tired. I think you should go……………. bed.
9. Why did you kick the chair …………….me? What did I do?
10. Peter got…………… his car and drove…………. home.
11. What time did you get ……………home last night.
D) Complete each sentence with “at”, “in” or “on” plus one of the following:
your wall
a computer
my back pocket
the beach
the city
the cover
the door
the end
the newspaper
the south-east
the traffic lights
your finger
1. I like that painting …………………….
2. Go straight ahead and turn left ……………………..
3. Jackie is sunbathing……………………. .
4. Living …………………….can be very stressful sometimes.
5. The author's name is printed……………………. of the book.
6. Marek lives in a small town……………………. of Poland.
7. Who gave you that ring that you are wearing……………………. ?
8. You should hurry up! Jack is waiting for you……………………. .
9. Have you read all the latest scandals……………………. ?
10. Martin is software developer. He spends most of his time……………………. .
11. The bank is not very far. Just keep on walking and you'll see it…………………….
of this street.
12. I've lost my wallet! I usually keep it ……………………..
E) Fill in the empty gaps with an appropriate preposition.
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age.
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what their
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singer.
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time.
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top.
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forget them.
Very few people agreed ………….. the new law.
Young people will vote ………….. the green party.
Teenagers will be able to take part ………….. the demonstration.
Various groups are campaigning ……………. a change in the voting
During a meeting, voters shouted ………….. the candidate.
I will wait ………….. the elections result at the town hall.
Are you laughing ………….. me?
It is no use shouting ………….. him, he is deaf.
The Rotters? I’m afraid I’ve never heard …………. that band.
My decision will depend …………. what’s in the offer.
If you want to become famous, you must be good …………. singing.
To learn …………. the history of rock and roll, try using the Net.
The music teenagers listen …………. nowadays is very different from
parents liked.
Liam’s mother is very proud …………. him now that he’s a famous
She is happy …………. her marks.
I’m very worried …………. my father’s heath.
He is good ………….playing basketball.
She is fond …………. going to the cinema.
Their parents are proud ………….him.
We are exited …………. going on holiday.
He is very interested …………. arts and sciences.
She is afraid ………….flying.
My mother is keen …………. history books.
The teacher is furious …………. students’ bad grades.
Most people aren't accustomed …………. working hard.
If you try hard, you can succeed …………. reaching your goal.
I have always dreamed …………. becoming successful.
I will need to concentrate …………. studying Business.
I don't want to argue …………. anyone ………….doing that.
I am looking forward…………. exploring my options.
It's important not to worry ………….being successful right off: it takes
I apologized ………….my parents ………….continuing to be a burden.
I believe ………….beginning at the bottom and working one's way to the
Some times, I think …………. doing things and then just as quickly
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home.
I am tired ………….hearing friends say that they can't wait to leave
