Prepositions (Without Key)

 

PREPOSITIONS

Helpful guide to prepositions at: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/prepositions We co comm mmon only ly us use e pr prep epos osit itio ions ns to sh show ow a re rela lati tion onsh ship ip in sp spac ace e or ti time me or a lo logi gica cal  l  relationship between two or more people, places or things. Prepositions are most commonly  followed by a noun phrase or pronoun. Prepositions can come after adjectives, nouns or verbs (verbs + prepositions can become phrasal verbs verbs ). A. Prepositions and their meanings: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank. 1. Thousands

of spectators went through the entrance _______ Việt Trì stadium yesterday to watch the football match between the Vietnam national under-22 team and the Vietnam national team. A. over B. to C. off D. with 2. As I have written in the paragraph _______, smoking is bad for you. A. before B. below C. across D. above 3. Casual clothes are not appropriate _______ this event. A. for B. to C. about D. with 4. I walked _______ the mailbox to receive my mailed Ariana Grande albums. A. into B. onto C. towards D. around 5. H’Hen Niê was greeted _______ warmth and congratulations in her hometown Đắk Lắk. A. out of B. by C. with D. from the play will continue _______ a few minutes. 6. Act IV of the A. before

B. with

C. o n

7. My lifelong goal is _______ become a respected citizen.

D. in

A. for B. not C. to D. that 8. Due to COVID-19, both my dad and mom have been _______ work. A. outside B. out of C. below D. under   9. The boy was gifted _______ solving puzzles. A. at B. with C. to D. into 10. The Vietnamese government states that nobody is _______ the law. A. beside B. after C. in front of D. above 11. A stray cat was found ______ a truck. A. versus B. beneath C. post D. between 12. She emptied her suitcase _______ the floor. There are now a lot of clothes _______ the floor. A. on / onto B. onto / onto C. onto / on D. on / on 13. The farm is situated _______ the river. A. by B. in C. next D. under   14. Our son looks lovely _______ flowers in the park. A. onto B. through C. between D. among 15. Table salt is made mostly _______ sodium chloride ( NaCl   NaCl ). ). A. of B. from C. b y D. in - Plastic is made (of / from) oil. - She wore a beautiful necklace made (of / from) gold. (= composed of) - Made out of : when we talk about something that has been changed or transformed from one thing into another : You can recycle and make a pencil case out of / of used plastic bottles. - Made with: often to talk about the ingredients of food and drink : Kimbap is made with a lot of rice.

 

B. Getting creative with prepositions: Fill in these sentences with one suitable word. 1. I will be grateful grate ful if you keep our relationship _______ yourself. 2. We went _______ the restaurant for lunch. 3. He has been absent _______ class a lot lately. 4. Vietnam’s Next Top Model is _______ VTV3 tonight. 5. Stand _______ me when you speak, as I cannot hear you clearly. 6. Jane is really _______ card collecting. She has a whole binder. 7. Shipping will be free for anyone who lives _______ five kilometers from the city center. 8. If you submit your papers _______ 7 PM, you’re considered late. la te. 9. Cross _______ the unsuitable word.  10. “I don't care about the presents _______ the Christmas tree.” 11. The teacher gave us one more week to finish our group work

_______ of consideration _______ our 

many tests at the same time. 12. You can post a status _______ Facebook or Twitter. 13.* The room was riddled _______ dirty stains . 14.* Her family is _______ her. In other words, her family supports her. 15.* I feel great _______ the mountain. The view is awesome from the peak. C. Prepositions in phrasal verbs: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank. 1. It’s been over a year since Sulli passed _______. The world still misses her.

A. out B. down C. off D. on 2. You are the only pal I can bank _______. I would fail Physics without your help. A. out of B. on C. with D. from 3. Exports have increased _______ 30% this year. A. in B. on C. about D. by 4. Do not give _______! You have a bright future! A. down B. in C. away D. out 5. They were late for work because their car broke _______. A. down B. in C. u p D. away 6. I cannot make _______ his ugly handwriting. A. off B. up C. out D. at 7. The man _____ whom I introduced you is an Olympic medalist. A. about B. with C. to D. from 8. The doctor is regarded _______ a noble profession. A. by B. among C. between D. as 9. We agree _______ each other _______ this problem. A. with / about B. about / with C. to / about D. about / to 10. When I woke up, it was cold and the campfire had gone _______. A. off B. out C. outside D. away 11. People associate the colors red and green _______ Christmas. A. by B. as C. onto D. with 12. I find it hard to get ______ new colleagues. A. on with B. in for C. up to D. down on 13. I find it hard to like people who look _______ others. A. on with B. in for C. up to D. down on 14. I saw the

so I ranB._______ him to ask C some about the A. acrprofessor, oss into . up questions to D. aassignment. way from 15. _______ went the balloon. A. Down B. Behind C. With D. Up

 

D. Practice: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank. 1. (THPT 2020 401) The whole world is waiting _______ a vaccine against Covid-19.

A. by

B. for

C. to

D. in

arc hitecture. 2. (THPT 2020 402) Hoi An is famous _______ its ancient architecture. A. to

B. up

C. with

D. for 

3. (THPT 2020 MH) You should book _______ advance because the restaurant is

A. on

B. by

C. with

very popular in the area.

D. in

4. (THPT 2019 401) His choice of future career is quite similar _______ mine.

A. with

B. at

C. for

5. (THPT 2019 402) The children are highly excited

A. with

B. about

6. (THPT 2019 403) The manager is directly

A. in

_______ the coming summer holiday. C. to

D. for 

responsible____ responsible_______ ___ the efficient running of the office.

B. for

C. about

7. (THPT 2019 404) It was so noisy outside that she

A. at

D. to

B. in

D. at

couldn’t concentrate _______ her work. C. on

D. with

8. (THPT 2019 MH) The sign warns people _______ the dangers of swimming in

this river.

A. about B. from C. with D. to 9. (THPT 2018 401) It has been noticed that the difference _______ temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon occurs in both winter and a nd summer. A. on 10.

B. with

C. in

D. out

(THPT 2018 402) And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be

harnessed for the benefit ________ their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves. A. under

B. of

11. (THPT 2018 403) ...cities often must build

A. on

B. at

C. on

D. out

expensive new venues ________ lesser-known sports. C. in

D. for 

12. (THPT 2018 404) Children that were given four months of piano training as well as time

playing ______  newly designed computer software scored 27 percent higher on math and fraction tests than other children. A. for

13.

B. of

C. at

D. with

(THPT 2018 MH) MH) The study concentrated ______ the so social cial environment, general health, and lifestyle

of 1,477 persons older than 70 years. note: Persons (plural) is a very formal word. We only use it in very legalistic contexts.

A. in

B. with

C. o n

D. at