EXERCISES – GRADE 9 (UNIT 1 – 2)

EXERCISES – GRADE 9 (UNIT 1 – 2)

I. Fill in each blank with the correct preposition.
How long is she planning to stay _______________ you?
We haven’t seen Jane _______________ a while.
I walked ________________ several hotels __________ my way __________ the gas station.
The young birds depend ______________ their parents for food ______________ several weeks.
This job is a lot different ________________ what I’m used to.
Most students are interested ________________ sports.
The teacher divided the class ___________ five groups.
His breakfast __________ dry bread and a cup of tea.
Their yard is separated _____________ the factory ____________ a tall fence.
______________ Friday, Maryam wanted to visit the mosque ____________ Hang Luoc Street.
We’re always proud _______________ your success.
I think it’s necessary ______________ students to wear uniforms when they are _________ school.
Shall we go for a picnic tomorrow? ~ It depends _________ the weather.
The park was named ______________ a young hero, Le Van Tam.
In the 18th century jean cloth was made completely _______________ cotton.
Children’s shoes usually wear _______________ very quickly.
The price of oil has gone ______________ by over 30%.
Jeans have never been ___________ fashion. Are you fond ___________ wearing jeans?

II. Put in the present perfect or past simple of the verbs in brackets.
I (have) ____________________ these shoes since my eighteen birthday.
We (live) _____________________ in Newcastle for three years now and like it a lot.
The last time I (go) _______________ to Brighton was in August.
When my parents were on holiday, I (stay) ___________________ with my grandparents for two weeks.
I (not see) ________________ Rachel for ages. She (not visit) __________________ us since July.
Martin (be) ____________________ to Greek five times. He loves the place.
I (work) ____________________ for a computer company for a year. That was after college.
We (move) _______________ here in 1993. We (be) ___________________ here a long time now.
It isn’t a very good party. Most people (already/go) _____________________ home.
It was so hot today that I (wear) ___________________ shorts and a T-shirt at work.
My wife and I (move) ____________________ three times since we (get) ________________ married.
So far this week there (be) __________________ three burglaries in our street.
When I was younger I (play) ________________ badminton for my local team.
In the past few years, it (become) ____________________ more and more difficult to get into university.
I (enjoy) _________________ skiing ever since I (live) ________________ in Switzerland.

III. Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
Many women today prefer wearing modern clothing ________________ traditional clothing.
a. to b. with c. from d. on
Anita is fond _______________ playing the piano.
a. with b. on c. in d. of
My mother hasn’t worn Ao Dai ______________ at least ten years.
a. in b. on c. for d. since
All dancers and musicians wore ____________ costume.
a. comfortable b. convenient c. different d.
She wore a cream silk dress that she ____________________ herself.
a. dressed b. designed c. produced d. preferred
What is the __________________ of your dress? Is it made of silk?
a. design b. material c. clothing d. fashion
The sea ____________ many of the artist’s later paintings.
a. produced b. designed c. inspired d. attracted
Jean cloth is very strong and hardly ________________.
a. wear out b. put on c. go up d. wear on
Jeans are very _________________ with young people all over the world.
a. favorite b. suitable c. popular d. famous
He’s only 24, but he’s ________________ achieved worldwide fame.
a. ever b. just c. already d. yet
Since the economic _______________ gets better, the sale of clothes increases.
a. convenience b. situation c. risk d. style
__________ can take inspiration from events in their daily life.
a. Poets b. Poem c. Poetry d. Poetic
They have _______________ this problem in many discussions.
a. talked b. rose c. mentioned d. spoke
You should always wear a ____________ when riding a motorbike.
a. hat b. cap c. guard d. helmet
Since 1960 jeans have become more and more _________________ with students.
a. common b. popular c. famous d. familiar
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