Gioi tu-Hananhtuan

PREPOSITIONS
Exercise 1: Underline the correct word in each sentences:
There’s a small shop (at/ by) the end of the road.
Paula was standing (on/ with) one foot.
Laura has moved (at/ to) Barcelona.
Don’t walk (at/ in) the road! It’s dangerous!
From the plane we could see the mountains (below/ under)
Brian spent his holiday (at/ in) Hungary.
When the horse come to a small stream it jumped (above/ over) it.
Julia’s house is (at/ on) the other side of the street.
Lisa cut her foot (at/ on) some broken glass.
Tim was sitting )in/ on) an armchair.
Karen is living (at/ in) London Street.
Maggie sits (by/ next) to Sally in the physics class.
I want to spend this letter (at/ to) Brazil.
When I opened the box, there was nothing (in/ inside).
Exactly (by/ opposite) the cinema, there’s a really good restaurrant.
We had a holiday in a small village (by/ near) Monte Carlo.
Paula lay down (at/ on) the floor to do her exercises.
We had a lovely meal (in/ on)
We have a bakery (in/ near/ on) the house so I don’t have to walk far.
Is there a cinema (opposite/ over/ at) your house, on the other side of the street.
There’s a sweetshop (inside/ below/ across) my first floor flat.
There’s a kiosk (between/ below/ across) the street. Can’t you see it?
Nancy is wearing a thick jersey (over/ in/ at) her shirt.
Adam sat (among/ at/ between) Melissa and Barbara at the cinema.
I could hear someone (in front of/ behind/ near) me, but I didn’t dare turn round.
There was a big crowd (inside/ outside/ beside) the shop waiting for it to open.
Let’s sit (at/ over/ in) the shade wherre it’s cooler.
Come and walk (between/ among/ beside) me so we can talk.
There’s such a crowd. You won’t find your friend (between/ in/ among) all these people.
The passengers had to stand (in/ on/ at) a queue)
Our flight was delayed. We had to wait (inside/ at/ in) the airport for four hours.
I was standing (in/ at/ on) the counter in the baker’s shop, waiting to be served.
The village 10,000 meters (under/ over/ above) the sea.
Exercise 2: Rewrite each sentences begining as shown. Do not change the meaning:
Two men stole the old Ialy’s handbag.-> The old Iady was robbed......................................
John finds photography interesting. -> John is .....................................................................
Helen has a good knowledge of car engines. -> Helen knows a lot.......................................
The food in France is famous -> France is ............................................................................
I’d like to thank your brother for his help. -> I am very grateful ..........................................
Can you and Stephen share this book, please? -> Can you share this book ........................?
I find studying all night rather difficult. -> I’m not used to ..................................................
Harry feels frightened when he sees a snake. -> Harry is afraid ..........................................
I’m sorry about breaking your camera -> Please forgive me ................................................
Peter knows how to draw well. -> Peter is good .................................................................
Exercise 3: Put in the correct preposition:
I was delighted ................... the present you gave me.
It was very nice .................. you to do my shopping.
Why are you rude .................. your sisters? Can’t you be nice ............... them?
Were you disappointed ................ your exam results?
We always have the same food every day. I’m fed up ................ it.
I can’t understand the people who are cruel ............... animals.
Are you angry .................. what happened?
I’m sorry .............. what that I said. I hope you’re not angry ............. me.
Linda doesn’t look very well. I’m worried ................. her.
It was a bit careless ............... you to leave the door unlocked.
It is good .................. you to be so helpful.
The people next door are furious .............. us ............ making so much noise last night.
Are you excited .......... going on holiday next week?
I was shocked .............. what I saw.
We weren’t very impressed ................. his appearance.
Are you still upset ................ what I said to you?
I felt sorry ................ the children when we went .......... holiday.
His letter was full ........... mistakes.
The Italian city of Florence is famous ............ its art treasures
Kate is very fond ............. her younger brother.
Are you afraid ............. snakes. –Yes, I’m terrified ............. them.
You don’t seem interested ................ what I’m saying.
Did you know that Liz is