Preposition

Exercises for Revision

I. Suply the suitable prepositions.
It’s time she ceased to be so dependent ………… her parents.
She should be independent………them.
You don’t want to get involved……….that kind of bussiness.
He now has an excellent job and he is keen ………it.
He was convicted ……….burgarly and sentenced………three years in prison.
We’re really indebted………..you for all the help you you’ve given us.(= greateful)
The concert hall was filled…………music students. (= full of)
I don’t think I am very susceptible………..advertising. (likely to be affected)
He’s incapable………….even driving a nail in straight.( ≠ capable/able)
We were all surprised……….their sudden decision to leave the district.
How long has she been married ……….him?
I’m afraid Kirsty is jealous………..her younger sister. (= envious)
The committee is composed mainly ……….. local trademen. ( be comprised of)
It’s immaterial………..me whether our neighbours approve or not. (not important to)
He denies he’s guilty ……….. spreading rumours.
I feel really bored…………… my current job.
Were you disappointed………..your exam results?
I’ m terribly sorry ………. the noise last night. We were having a party.
We are really feel sorry ……… that poor old man.
Are you accustomed ……….. your new life here?
Our new teacher is so kind ……….. us.
He is always scared ………..crossing streets.
I’m hopeless ………… singing. (=very bad )
Who was responsible ………. The noise last night?
The city centre is always crowded ………… tourists.
Nowadays everybody is aware ……… dangers of smoking.
I’m really grateful …………you…….. your advice.
was successful ………..his entrance exam to university.
delivery is free ……….. charge.
I was glad ……….. my exam results (happy)
I’ve finished writing my essay but I’m not very happy ………it.
Don’t be afraid. We’re safe …………danger now.
I’m really glad ……….a rest.
He’s hungry …………knowledge.
She is too hard ………..those kids. ( = unkind)
Don’t feel inferior ……….. anyone. superior)
Be loyal ………..your friends. (= faithful/ ≠ disloyal)
I’m busy …………. my accounts.
Jack is averse ………. hard work. fond)
Jane is crazy …….. dancing.
The judge was deaf ………..our appeal. ( = unwilling)
Mary is very dear ……….. us.
Are you certain……….. success?
He is not equal ……….the task.
Fred is not fit …….. this job. (= suitable )
His qualification is not equivalent………..his degree.
John is concerned ………. Mary. ( = worried/ anxious)
Who is cocerned…………the project? (= involved)
you ashamed ………youself?
John is not strong ………languages.
II. Supply the suitable prepositions.
They accused Barlow ……..a certain crime.
We have assigned you ……….a particular task.
We have freed you ………a great anxiety.
We have supplied food ……….. many families.
We have supplied those families ……….. food.
I never dream ………. being rich.
I dreamt ……….you last night.
His father died ……… cancer.
Have you heard…………. Jane recently?
Do you know Tom Madely? No, I don’t. I’ve never heard……… him.
Did you hear ……… the fight in the club on Saturday night?
Thank you for reminding me ………the meeting. I almost forget it.
I love this piece of music. It reminds me …………..warm spring days in my country.
Our neighbours complained ………..us ……………the noise last night.
My brother is complaining ……..the pain in his stomach.
What are you doing? – looking ………..my key. I’ve lost it.
I usually have to look ………….my younger brother.
Would you care ……….a cup of coffee?
He is selfish. He never cares ………….anybody.
He really takes ………… his father.
We apologise……….you ………. our unkind behaviour.
Our house was broken ……….last night but nothing was stolen.
I don’t believe …….God.
My dad has given ……….smoking and he has gained weight.
You can look ………any new words in a dictionary.
Let’s go to the cafeteria. I’m dying ……….an ice cream.
What does “R” mean in this sign? – i think it stands ………’resraurant’.
I wanted to go alone but they insisted …….coming with me.
The crowd threw tomatoes ………the president during his address.
the eraser …………me. I want to erase a word.
you run ………any difficulty, I’m ready to help.
boys are laughing………the poor kid.
Explain ………me what I have to do.
happened ………..you yesterday?
Jack is trying to cut down………. smoking.
walking too fast. I can’t catch up ……… you.
I’m looking forward