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USING PREPOSITIONS
E X E R C I S E B O O K
by
Edward R. Rosset
Editorial Stanley
Using PrepositionsExercise Book
Written by / Escrito porEdward R. Rosset.Member of the Bachelor of Arts Association of Euskadi.Miembro del Colegio de Licenciados de Filosoffa y Letrasde Euskadi.
Revised by / Revisado porEditorial Stanley
Published by / Editado porEditorial Stanley
Layout / Diseno y MaquetacidnAngela Gbmez Martfn
Front page design / Disefio portadaDiseno (rune's
© Editorial StanleyApdo. 207 - 20300 IRUN - SPAINTelf. (34) 943 64 04 12 - Fax. (34) 943 64 38 63
ISBN: 84-7873-325-6Dep. Leg. BI-2976-03First edition / Primera edicibn 2000Second edition / Segunda edicibn 2003
Printers / Imprime: Imprenta Berekintza
Contents
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Prologue v
List of English Prepositions vi
About • Above • On • On to •Onto • Over -Up 2
Across • Through • Throughout 6
Beside • Besides • Aside 8
After • Behind • Beyond • Past 10
Until • Till • As far as • Up to 12
Between • Among • Within 14
On • At • In 16
From • Of • Off • Since • With 25
Despite • In spite of • Instead of • Instead .. 33
Into • To • Towards 35
Round • Around • About 42
During -For 44
As • Like 46
Below • Down • Under • Beneath •Underneath 48
Against • Opposite • In front of 50
Out of • Outside -Out 52
For • By • Along 54
Assorted • Typing 58
Crossword with prepositions 60
Complete the joke with prepositions.Guillotines 61
Assorted 62
Assorted 63
Crossword with prepositions 64
Putting out the fire 65
Assorted 66
You will find 11 prepositions in this wordsquare 67
Assorted 68
Which is the correct answer? 69
Assorted 70
Answer the following questions: 71
Hung out to dry 72
Match numbers with letters 73
Crossword with prepositions 74
Assorted 75
Ask questions for these answers 76
By Candle Light 77
There are 15 prepositions. Find them 78
Finish the sentences 79
Assorted 80
Crossword of prepositions 81
Free Drinks 82
Assorted 83
Skin Trouble 85
Assorted 86
Find the 13 prepositions 87
Which is the correct answer? 88
Assorted 89
Match numbers with letters 90
SwimmingPool 91
Assorted 92
Find the 12 prepositions 93
Ask questions for these answers 94
Assorted 95
Find the 13 prepositions 96
Another Coffee 97
Answer these questions 98
Assorted 99
Assorted 100
Assorted 101
Assorted 102
Answer Key 103
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Prologo PrologueLas preposiciones inglesas son, quiza, uno delos puntos ma's conflictivos del idioma inglespara aquellos que quieran adquirir un completodominio de la lengua.En muchos de los casos las preposicionesinglesas no se corresponden con sushomologas de otros idiomas.
• I am waiting for Peter.• Estoy esperando a Pedro.
En otros casos, en un idioma puede que hayapreposici6n mientras que en el otro idiomano la hay.
• I saw James last night.• Vi a Jaime ayer noche.
Con los libros Guide to Prepositions y UsingPrepositions tratamos de proporcionar alestudiante y al profesional de la traducci6n unaayuda para facilitates su trabajo.
English prepositions are perhaps one of themost difficult points of the English language forthose who want to acquire a thoroughknowledge of the language.Very often English prepositions do notcorrespond to their homologues in otherlanguages.
• I am waiting for Peter.• Estoy esperando a Pedro.
In other cases, there may be a preposition inone language where there is no preposition inthe other language.
• I saw James last night.• Vi a Jaime ayer noche.
With the Guide to Prepositions and UsingPrepositions we provide students andprofessionals with a practical tool to help themin their work.
Sobre el uso de este libroEl libro Using Prepositions es un libro deejercicios, complementario del Guide toPrepositions.Encontramos que muy a menudo, las preposicio-nes en ingle's no se corresponden con lasespanolas. Por lo tanto, los estudiantesencuentran difi'cil saber exactamente quepreposicion usar en una frase dada.En este libro el estudiante encontrara cientosde ejercicios que le ayudaran a dominar eldifi'cil arte del uso de las preposiciones.Las mas conflictivas han sido agrupadas en laprimera parte del libro, siendo sus diferenciasexplicadas con ejemplos.En la segunda parte, todos los ejercicios estanmezclados. El estudiante debe elegir quepreposicion usar basandose en el sentido de lafrase.
How to use this bookThe book Using Prepositions is an exercisebook to complement Guide to Prepositions.We find that, very often, prepositions in Englishdo not correspond to the Spanish ones.Therefore, students find it very difficult to knowexactly which preposition to use in a givensentence.In this book students will find hundreds ofexercises to help them master the difficult art ofusing prepositions.The most confusing ones have been groupedtogether in the first part of the book and theirdifferences explained with examples.In the second part all the exercises have beenmixed together. The student must find whichpreposition to use with only the context of thesentence as a guide.
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List of English Prepositions
aboutaboveaccording toacrossafteragainstalongamongaroundas far asatbecause ofbeforebehindbelowbeneathbesidebesidesbetweenbeyondbut
bydespitedown
during
exceptforfrom
in
in front of
inside
in spite of
instead of
into
like
near
ofoffonon to
opposite
out ofoutside
over
past
round
since
through
throughout
till
totoward(s)
underunderneath
until
upupon
up to
with
within
without
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About • Above • On • On to • Onto • Over • Up
About y onWhat's the difference between a book about cooking and abook on cooking?
On se usa para sugerir que un libro, arti'culo, charla, etc., esserio o academico, apropiado para especialistas.
About se usa cuando la informacion que se da es masgeneral, o el estilo de la comunicacion es mas casual.
A textbook on American history.(Un libro de texto sobre la historiaamericana)A book about Americancivilization.(Un libro sobre la civilizacionamericana)
Above y overLos dos se pueden usar con el significadode 'mas alto que'.
Cuando queremos significar 'por encima','cubriendo', usamos over.
The water came above/overtheir waists.(El agua les llegaba por encima
de la cintura)
Tambien con numeros y expresiones decantidad o medida se usa over.
- The plane was flying over France.(El avion estaba volando sobre Francia)
- There are a lot of clouds over the south of Wales.(Habia cantidad de nubes sobre el sur del Pat's de Gales)
The temperature was fourdegrees above zero.(La temperatura era decuatro grades sobre cero)
- There were over 2,000 people.(Habia ma's de 2.000 personas)
- She was over 18 anyway.(De todas formas tenfa mas de 18 anos)
Usamos above cuando pensamos en medidas en la escalavertical (de arriba a abajo).
Compare: - The summit of this mountain is over 6,000 m. above sea-level.(La cumbre de esta montana esta a mas de 6.000 m. por encima del nivel del mar)
Onto y on toOnto es una preposicion que significa'encima', 'sobre', 'en', 'a'. Se usa converbos de movimiento.
On to significa 'meterse con uno','estar detras de uno'.
- Shall I put the vase onto the shelf?(iPongo el jarron en la estanten'a?)
- Let's move onto the next item.(Sigamos con el siguiente paso en la agenda)
- He's always on to me.(Siempre esta encima mi'o)
- They must be on to something good.(Deben de haber encontrado algo bueno)
UpUp puede ser preposicion y adverbio. Comopreposicion significa 'arriba', 'en', 'contra'.
- They walked up the street.(Caminaron calle arriba)
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About • Above • On • On to • Onto • Over • Up
1. She was furious our
mistake.
2. We could hardly hear each other
the loud music.
3. He increased his influence
the others.
4. That man must be forty;
he's fifty at least.
5. I've written a book
Hannibal crossing the Alps.
6. There were five or six books spread all
the table.
7. She is all suspicion.
8. They are laughing his
strange clothes.
9. The helicopter was hovering
the little village.
10. There was something strange
that girl.
11. She put her umbrella her head.
12. That girl is deception.
13. The woman is somewhere
the place.
14. The plane was flying the clouds.
15. His hat was his ears.
16. I dropped the keys somewhere
the place.
17. Think it; don't act on impulse.
18. She's wrong me. I'm not
like that.
19. We all agree the need for
more schools.
20. What does he want to see me ?
21. I'm writing a book
flowers.
22. The old man was very angry
the delay.
23. Tell me all it.
24. We are well sea level.
25. What's he so angry ?
26. Why don't you ask him
the ring you lost yesterday?
27. Don't worry that; I'll
see
to it.
28. I was wondering that
myself.
29. He won the audience.
30. The poor woman was weeping
the death of her husband.
31. He's very careless his per-
sonal appearance.
32. Does he have any authority
them?
33. And while you're it, why don't
you write my Christmas cards too?
34. Stop beating the bush.
35. My grandfather likes to boast
his feats in the war.
36. Be careful, mind what
37. His head was bent a book.
38. The Romans were victorious
their enemies.
39. Please sit down, we're to start.
40. You must be certain the
facts before you do anything.
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you're
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About • Above • On • On to • Onto • Over • Up
Which is the correct answer?
1.I couldn't care less it!
a) over b) on c) about d) above
2. He came with a solution.
a) up b) over c) about d) above
3. I really don't know what all the fuss is
a) over b) about c) up d) on
4. Let's climb the tree and take the
apples.
a) on b) over c) above d) up
5.1 wish you'd do something your
hair; it looks terrible.
a) about b) on c) above d) over
6. We're very uneasy our future.
a) on to b) onto c) about d) over
7. Something will happen; something will turn
a) up b) over c) about d) on
8. We've been walking the town all
day.
a) up b) about c) on d) over
9. And while you are that business.
a) up b) about c) on d) over
10. He tumbled a stone here.
a) up b) above c) over d) onto
11. Turn the radio. The volume is
too low.
a) up b) over c) on d) above
12. He consulted a doctor the pain in
his shoulder.
a) about b) over c) on d) above
13. We have no control it.
a) about b) on c) onto d) over
14. He's crazy that woman.
a) on b) over c) about d) above
15. The huge boulder crashed down
the car.
a) on b) onto c) over d) about
16. Don't cry spilt milk.
a) over b) above c) about d) on
17. I'm curious your work.
a) on b) above c) on to d) about
18. She is suspicion.
a) on b) above c) over d) about
19. You'll see it in the paragraph.
a) on b) onto c) over d) above
20. There's something his attitude that
worries me.
a) about b) above c) on to d) over
21. Let's get this business.
a) on b) across c) over d) about
22. He stepped out of the train the
platform.
a) on b) onto c) over d) about
23. She tripped a chair and fell.
a) on b) over c) about d) above
24. There were cigarette butts all the
place.
a) about b) on c) over d) above
25. Don't toss your money .
a) above b) on to c) onto d) about
26. They had a discussion that.
a) on b) about c) over d) onto
27. The police are them about the
missing money.
a) on b) onto c) over d) about
28. They escaped the border.
a) on b) onto c) over d) about
29. I'm very doubtful the wisdom of
that.
a) about b) on c) over d) above
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About • Above • On • On to • Onto • Over • Up
Join the sentences
1. What are you ...
2. He's very excited ...
3. My window opens ...
4. The two men fought...
5. Today I don't feel ...
6. The old man stumbled ...
7. I have my suspicions ...
8. They have supremacy ...
9. I'm very glad ...
10. This is a story ...
11. The dog came straight...
12. He's very careless ...
13. You can always count...
14. The child climbed up ...
15. There's a lecture ...
A. about ghosts.
B. about the project.
C. about you passing your driving test.
D. over other countries.
E. talking about?
F. about him.
G. on to the park.
H. over a fallen chair.
I. up to it; I'm tired.
J. over a woman.
K. on chemistry.
L. on me.
M. onto the path.
N. onto his father's shoulders.
0. about his appearance.
1. What are you
2. He's very excited
3. My window opens
4. The two men fought
5. Today I don't feel
6. The old man stumbled
7. I have my suspicions
8. They have supremacy
9. I'm very glad
10. This is a story
11. The dog came straight
12. He's very careless
13. You can always count
14. The child climbed up
15. There's a lecture
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Across • Through • Throughout
Across, throughLos dos significan lo mismo: 'a traves'. Sin embargo,across se usa cuando nos referimos a una superficie,o pasamos de un lado a otro (por ejemplo un rio).
They walked across the road.(Cruzaron la carretera)
He swam across the river.(Cruzo el rio a nado)
ThroughThrough se usa cuando hablamos acerca de una cavidado espacio tridimensional.
They walked through the forest.(Caminaron a traves del bosque)
He jumped through the window.(Salto a traves de la ventana)
ThroughoutPuede ser preposicion o adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'por todo', 'en todo'
Como adverbio significa 'hasta el final'.
- You can see thatthroughout the country.(Se puede ver eso por todoel pat's)
I read the book throughout.(Lei el libro de cabo a rabo)
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Across • Through • Throughout
1. They all swam the river and
soon reached the other side.
2. He sailed the examination.
3. References to love keep occurring
the poem.
4. Air pressure forces the water
the pipe.
5. There's a garage the street.
6. his life he had always
collected stamps.
7. She could see people the mist.
8. The church is just the road.
9. They are going to build a new bridge
the river.
10. We went for a walk the fields.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
There was a huge, gloomy house
the road.
The house was hardly visible
the mist.
I came my old teacher on
my way home.
A message has just come
They tunnelled their way
The tree crashed the
window.
The rescue party cut the
forest.
18. The children cut a field.
19.
20.
They thrust their way the
crowd.
A feeling of horror swept
the crowd.
22. My property extends
fields.
23. I'm afraid the project has fallen
those
24. The water filters the sand.
25. He got his exams, thank
goodness.
26. The morning light stole the
shutters.
27. The story was splashed the
front page.
28. The children splashed the
puddles.
29. She squeezed the narrow gap.
30. The banana skin slipped his
fingers.
31. The elephants smashed the
bushes.
32. We'll have to cut country to
reach the village.
33. The baby slept the
thunderstorm.
34. These people are smuggling drugs
customs.
35. The road snakes the
mountains.
36. After the storm we were all soaked
21. He swept his hand his hair.
37. When I saw her, she was looking
the window.
38. They are rowing the lake.
39. The wind screamed the trees.
40. They pushed their way the
crowd.
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Beside • Besides • Aside
BesideEs una preposicion que significa 'al lado
de' o 'junto a'.
Besides
Who's that beautiful girl sitting beside Peter?(iQuien es esa preciosa joven sentada junto a Pedro?)
Besides es tanto preposicion como
adverbio.
Como preposicion tiene un significado
parecido a 'ademas de', cuando quere-
mos afiadir alguna informacion nueva a la
que ya tenemos.
Besides como adverbio, significa
'tambien', 'ademas'. Generalmente va
seguido de coma, antes de una oracion.
Besides geography, we have tostudy literature.(Ademtis de geografia, tenemosque estudiar literatura)
Who was at the partys besides
John and the Millbanks?(iQuien estaba en la fiesta edema'sde John y los Millbank?)
I don't like those books; besides, they're not whatI'm looking for.(No me gustan estos libros, adenitis no son los queestoy buscando)
It's too cold to go out; besides, there's a good
programme on TV.(Hace demasiado fn'o para salir, ademas hay un buenprograms en la tele)
AsideAside puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion tiene el significado de
'excepto por'.
Como adverbio significa 'a un lado'.
- I hardly watch any TV,
aside from the news.(Apenas veo la tele, aparte
de las noticias)
Stand aside please; letthe ambulance pass.(Apartense, por favor, dejenpasar la ambulancia)
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Beside • Besides • Aside
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1. I have no relatives
uncle.
an old
2. your earlier work, this
piece seems rather disappointing.
3. She called me and told me
what had happened.
4. She swept the curtains
5. He stepped and let her in.
6. Stand and let me pass!
7. There were 15 people at the meeting
the speaker.
8. The beautiful girl sat me.
9. being expensive, it's bad.
10. His efforts look feeble
yours.
11. Susan came and sat me.
12. There were twelve people at the party,
me.
13. There will be ten of them for lunch,
Peter.
14. We haven't time to see it,
it's very boring.
15. This is our youngest child, we have two others
16. The film was in black and white,
being too long.
17. I have no relations, a distant
cousin.
18. Nobody cares about me you.
19. She was herself with rage
when she saw the mess.
20. her good looks she has
nothing else.
21. I always keep this book me,
just in case.
22. He sat the dark-haired girl.
23. She pulled the curtain .
24. Stand and let these people
pass!
25. We've set some money
for our retirement.
26. The baby giraffe stood
its mother.
27. Put this pullover for me, I'll
come with the money later.
28. Do you play any other sports
darts?
29. He took me and told me
about his illness.
30. He pushed the old woman
31. We'll have to put any idea
of a holiday this year.
32. Our school stands a
river.
33. He has two other cars
the one he's driving.
34. I've had offers from several American companies
and two British ones .
35. The exact cost is the point.
36. Idon't mind you being late; ,
it's not your fault.
37. He was himself with
grief when his wife died.
38. When she passed her exam she was
herself with joy.
39. Stand and make way for the
ambulance.
40. Every month we put a bit of
money for a rainy day.
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After • Behind • Beyond • Past
AfterAfter va seguido de presente, nunca defuturo. Significa 'despues de'.
After no se usa como adverbio; el adver-bio es afterwards, o then o after that.
- I'll get in touch with you after Iarrive.(Me pondre en contacto con usted
despues de llegar)
- I'm going to have my lunch; and then I'm goingto study.(Voy a comer, despues voy a estudiar)
BehindBehind puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'detras'.
Como adverbio significa 'detras.
- He left a goodmemory behind him.(Dejo detras un buenrecuerdo)
- We can't leave our dog behind.(No podemos dejar detras a nuestroperm)
BeyondBeyond puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'mas alia de'.
Como adverbio significa 'mas alia', 'maslejos'.
- They went beyond theriver.(Fueron ma's alla del no)
- Look at the river and themountains beyond.(Mira el no y las montanasdetras)
PastPast puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'por delante de'.
Como adverbio significa 'pasar'. - He ran past.(Paso corriendo.)
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- They drove past thehouse.(Pasaron en coche por
delante de la casa.)
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After • Behind • Beyond • Past
1. The policeman ran him, but
he escaped.
2. There's a good film on the day
tomorrow.
3. This car is repair, I'm afraid.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Don't forget to lock the door
you when you leave.
I'd like to know who is
all that.
This old man is working.
After so many years the town had changed
recognition.
She works the counter as a
sales assistant.
The four children were trailing
their mother.
The sports car thundered
and vanished into the distance.
She's like her mother. She takes
her mother.
12. The dog went the cat.
13. They have been inquiring
your father.
14. My parents are going out so I have to look
my little brother.
15. She set the dog me.
16. We'll name the little baby its
mother.
17. These treaties are usually negotiated
the scenes.
18. They were standing us
in the queue.
19. There's always a man a scheme.
20. What's the new dress
and pearl necklace?
21. The storm left a trail of destruction
it.
22. There are many people the
scenes.
23. What you are telling me is
belief.
24. That kind of money was quite
our reach.
25. The little boy was hiding the
armchair.
26.I can't understand the lesson; it's quite
me.
27. 'Will you look the children?'
'Yes, I'll take care of them.'
28. We'll name the baby you,
darling.
29. They were set at liberty
questioning.
30. He shaved off his beard
wearing it for twenty years.
31. He walked without looking
at us.
32. We'll do this first, we can do that
we finish this.
33. He comes here day day.
34. what she did, I don't trust her.
35.1 live in this street, just the
post office.
36. Has the number 27 bus gone
yet?
37. She's the age when she
needs a babysitter.
38. She was walking two steps him.
39. Few people live the age
of a hundred.
40. This watch is
I'm afraid.
repair,
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Until • Till • As far as • Up to
Until, tillUntil o till puede ser preposicidn o conjuncion.
Como preposicion tiene el significado de'hasta'.
Como conjuncion significa 'hasta que'.
- Let's wait until/till Friday.(Esperemos hasta el viernes)
- Let's wait until/till he comes.(Esperemos hasta que llegue)
As far asAs far as significa 'hasta' en distancia.
- Let's walk as far as thebridge.(Caminemos hasta el puente)
Up toUp to significa 'hasta' cuando se sube o setrepa.
We'll have to walk up to the topof the hill.(Tendremos que caminar hasta lo
alto de la colina)
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Until -Till -As far as- Up to
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1. Continue in this direction
you see a sign.
2. he spoke she hadn't
realized he was a foreigner.
3. There was nobody around
I could see.
4. It's OK I am concerned.
5. We waited four o'clock.
6. We are going the top of
the hill.
7. We played cards 10 o'clock.
8. We'll walk the top of the hill.
9. I was up three o'clock
in the morning.
10. Wait she sees that.
11 . Once he starts he won't stop
he finishes.
12. He didn't have a gilrfriend
he was 25.
13. Don't move I tell you.
14. Hadn't you better wait
he gets here?
15. We'll go Manchester
on this train.
1 6. They climbed the stairs the tower.
17. They'll work nine p.m.
if necessary.
18. I'll be here you call me.
19. They came the door.
20. The soldiers waited
they got new orders.
21. The two athletes ran
22. The boy climbed
top of the tree.
23. Walk you cai
24. He was awake
in the morning.
25. She could hardly walk
the window.
26. Go the a
old trunk.
27. Wait the
28.lt may last
29. Nothing happened
o'clock.
30. now I
lived alone.
31. Nobody knew the secret
the old man's death.
32. Run the
wait there.
33. Continue in this direction
you see
34. Continue in this direction
the old church.
35. She won't stop shouting
you let her go.
36. Don't open the parcel
your birthday.
37. He climbed the rope
38. He was a clerk
39. Wait you
40. I'll race you
hill.
the tower.
the
n along the cliff.
3 o'clock
)ttic and get the
rain stops.
Friday.
two
have always
old castle and
an old church.
the roof.
the war.
hear from me.
the top of the
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Between • Among • Within
BetweenPuede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'entre'. Seusa con dos personas o cosas.
Como adverbio significa 'en medio', 'pormedio', 'entremedias'.
- Our house is between the church andthe post office.(Nuestra casa esta entre la iglesia y correos)
Leave them alone, don'tget between.(Dejalos, no te metas enmedio)
Among, amongstAmong, amongst es preposicion y
- I saw a house amongthe trees.(Vi una casa entre losarboles)
significa 'entre'. Se usa cuando hay masde dos (cosas o personas).
WithinWithin puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'al alcancede', 'dentro de', 'a menos de'.
Keep the children within call.(Ten a los ninos al alcance de la voz)
The job must be done within a week.(El trabajo debe de estar terminadodentro de una semana)
The enemy was within two miles.(El enemigo estaba a menos de dos millas)
Como adverbio significa 'dentro'.- Enquire within.
(Entra y pregunta dentro)
- Kitchen porter wanted: apply within.(Se necesita pinche de cocina-. preguntardentro)
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
those present were thePresident and his wife.
A phone call is cheaper8 pm and 6 am.
Those people are always arguingthemselves.
We drank a bottle of winethe two of us.
There's no understandinghusband and wife.
6.I had to choose the two girls.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
That's the difference youand me.
They divided the stolen moneyall of them.
you and me, it's impossibleto do it.
They shared the money thetwo criminals.
The four children shared the sweetsthem.
Irun is on the borderand Spain.
France
You have to read the lines.
There was a race the two horses.
There's a close relationrainfall and crops.
There's a close resemblancethe two boys.
The poor boy was at a lossall the women.
They arrived three and four.
What's the difference ahorse and a mule?
Don't be afraid, you'refriends.
21. Mrs Rogers divided the cake
Jean and John.
22. The whole thing was
an inch of collapsing.
23. It weighs two and three tons.
24. They split the work them.
25. She turned an hour.
26. Go and see everybody living
the area.
27.There's a bell the
patient's reach.
28. The village has four pubs
a hundred yards.
29. I'm looking for a house
a mile from the station.
30.1 could see a house the trees.
31. She felt small the two boys.
32. It is the limits of my
modest talent.
33. I live the church and
the bridge.
34. She felt lost those people.
35. He finds it hard to live
his income.
36. you and me, it can't be done.
37. She works the poor.
38. those present was the
Prime Minister.
39. We'II lay a cable the two poles.
40. They kept arguing
themselves.
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
On • At • In
On, at, inEn general on, in y at se usan para hablar acercade la posicion en el espacio. A veces, la diferen-cia entre ellos es dificil de ver, y no siempre esfacil saber cual de ellos es correcto.
Por regla general:
On se usa para hablar sobre la posicion en unaImea o en una superficie.
At se usa cuando hablamos sobre posicion en unpunto.
In se usa para hablar sobre posicion en un lugarque tenga tres dimensiones.
On a line
There's a nice little village on the river.(Hay un bonito pueblo en el no)
There's a motel on this road.(Hay un motel en esta carretera)
On a surfaceThere was a picture on the wall.(Habfa un cuadro en la pared)
-She was sitting on a chair.(Estaba sentada en una silla)
At a pointTurn left at the traffic lights.(Gira a la izquierda en el semiforo)
She was standing at the crossroads.(Estaba de pie en el cruce de carreteras)
In three dimensionsDe todas formas, como hay muchas excepcio-nes, recomendamos al estudiante que se refieraal libro Guide to Prepositions que contiene unarecopilacion exhaustiva de ejemplos.
The dog is in the kitchen.(el perro estd en la cocina)
The children were swimming in the river.(Los ninos estaban nadando en el no)
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
On • At • In
1. I have been work all day.
2. They had very little information to work
3. She wondered the speed
with which the letter arrived.
4. That girl is very good tennis.
5. There was no name the
door, so we knocked.
6. The car was stopped the
traffic lights.
7. I refuse to spend so much money
a pair of running shoes.
8. How much interest are we paying
the loan?
the9. Turn left
roundabout.
10. There was a man standing
the corner of the room.
11. There are eight pints a gallon.
12. There was a huge lamp
the ceiling.
13. She's very keen music.
14. There were a lot of people
the bus.
15. The old man was absorbed
his task.
16. She was accompanied
the piano by her father.
17. You must be very accurate
this kind of work.
18. Acid acts metal.
19. The cameras zoomed in
his face.
21. You must admit you are
the wrong.
22. The poor woman yelled
anguish.
23. We don't admit anybody else
our club.
24. The man was very advanced
years.
25. He advises the Government
economic affairs.
26. They all agreed the best
course of action.
27. There's no agreement that point.
28. We're collecting money
aid of charity.
29. All the soldiers aimed the target.
30. The little bird alighted a branch.
31. The passengers were very angry
being delayed.
32. She is very annoyed the
way he behaves.
33. I'm very annoyed your
carelessness.
34. She's an expert programming a
computer.
35. This is an attack poverty.
36. They were all in attendance
the ceremony.
37. You're very bad
changing nappies.
38. He's awful telling jokes.
39. Don't turn your back
people.
20. He was writhing about agony. 40. We're banking your help.
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
On • At • InWhich is the correct answer?
1. She hadn't bargained her
husband coming back so early.
a) on b) at c) in
2. The four dogs were barking me.
a) on b) at c) in
3. The theory is based practice.
a) at b) in c) on
4. You have to bear that mind.
a) in b) on c) at
5. She beat him his own game.
a) on b) at c) in
6. Hannibal was blind his right
eye.
a) in b) on c) at
7. Don't put the blame me.
a) at b) in c) on
8. The four volumes were bound
leather.
a) on b) in c) at
9. I like to bet my money horses.
a) on b) at c) in
10. I'm speaking behalf of my
colleagues.
a) at b) in c) on
11. We'll take vengeance you one
day.
a) at b) on c) in
12. The little girl entered the room
tears.
a) at b) on c) in
13. What are your views these
matters?
a) on b) in c) at
14.We'll pay him cash.
a) at b) on c) in
15. We had to call an expert.
a) at b) on c) in
16. The little statue was carved wood.
a) in b) at c) on
17. The dog came straight me.
a) at b) on c) in
18. Have you any comments the
scandal?
a) at b) in c) on
19. The little boy clutched my hand.
a) on b) at c) in
20. He's very clumsy doing things.
a) on b) in c) at
21. I can't see anything; turn the
lights, please.
a) in b) on c) at
22. We must put our trust God.
a) in b) on c) at
23. A marriage must be based trust.
a) on b) in c) at
24. He tucked his shirt his trousers.
a) in b) at c) on
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On • At • In
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1. She hadn't bargained such a
violent reaction.
2. The dogs were barking me.
3. The theory is based practice.
4. You have to bear that mind.
5. I beat him his own game.
6. Orellana was blind one eye.
7. Don't put the blame me.
8. The four volumes were bound
leather.
9. I like to bet my money horses.
10.
11
I'm speaking behalf of my
colleagues.
We'll take vengeance you
one day.
12. Don't vent your anger your wife.
13.
14
What are your views all these
matters?
On my way home I'll call
Susan's.
15. We had to call an expert.
16. The little statue was carved
wood.
17. The dog came straight me.
18. Have you any comments the
scandal?
19. The little boy clutched my hand.
20.
21
He's very clumsy doing
anything with his hands.
, I can't see anything; turn
the lights, please.
22. We must put our trust God.
23. A marriage must be based trust.
24. He tucked his shirt his
trousers.
25. Try these shoes before you
buy them.
26. The little boy tugged my
elbow.
27. They took compassion those
children.
28. I'll let you go condition
that you come back early.
29. She doesn't confide
anybody.
30. I have confidence my son.
31. She congratulated him
passing his exams.
32. Hello, Charles. Congratulations
your success.
33. Angrily he smashed the glasses
the table.
34. The soldiers charged the
enemy.
35. There's a change the
weather.
36. This is an elementary course
German.
37. There's a lecture chemistry.
38. I saw them a new Mercedes.
39. You know that you can always count
me.
40. I'll go with you. You can count me
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On • At • In
the party the beach the table the train
the teatre the ceiling three o'clock sea
Friday an island page 20 night
the table the wall war the 2nd floor
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On • At • In
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1. There weren't many people
the plane.
2. He arrived the 8.30 train.
3. She was the back of the
car.
4. He stood the door.
5. You did it purpose.
6. I saw him the way here.
7. The dog was my way.
8. There's a concert the
Albert Hall.
9. We'll go New Year's day.
10. There's something the
ceiling.
11. She was lying the sofa.
12. He was sitting the
armchair.
13. I'll come to see you your
birthday.
14. He was waiting the traffic
lights.
15. There were fifty people the
most.
16. She bought it half price.
17. I attended dinner his
request.
18. He ordered the soldiers to fire
will.
19. There's a flag the pole.
20. The poor woman was pain.
21. This is the biggest country
the world.
22. She was the jury.
23. Whose side are you ?
24. Those people are strike.
25. He was very advanced years.
26. She's stuck her new
boyfriend.
27. They got stuck the mud.
28. There's something the sole
of my shoe.
29. That's based personal taste.
30. We succeeded making
him talk.
31. I was very surprised the
news.
32. She's very charming the
surface.
33. They dined cold chicken.
34. He fixed his eyes the
beautiful woman.
35. She's a graduate law.
36. What are you getting ?
37. He cast a glance the
headlines.
38. We heard the news the
radio.
39. The little girl was her own.
40.1 could see some clouds the
horizon.
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On • At • In
Match numbers with letters
1. He's studying
2. I saw your mother
3. All the church goers
4. That was a storm
5. They kept a lot of food
6. They stopped dead
7. The stress falls
8. In this factory they work
9.That man will stop
10. He was stirring
11. Stick the stamp
12. He is still
13. She spends all her money
14. He's an expert
15. They sprinkled water
16. These people are spying
17. Take a look
1. He's studying
2. I saw your mother
3. All the church goers
4. That was a storm
5. They kept a lot of food
6. They stopped dead
7. The stress falls
8. In this factory they work
9. That man will stop
10. He was stirring
11. Stick the stamp
12. He is still
13. She spends all her money
14. He's an expert
15. They sprinkled water
16. These people are spying
17. Take a look
A. at this.
B. on the path.
C. in a tea-cup.
D. on me.
E. on the second syllable.
F. at Bristol University.
G. in his sleep.
H. in their tracks.
I. in store.
J. at nothing.
K. at the butcher's.
L. eight hours at a stretch.
M. on clothes.
N. on the envelope.
O. were at church.
P. at college
Q. in electronics.
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On • At • In
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1. Soak the bread
2. The old man sneered
milk.
their ettorts.
3. That money is not to be sneezed
, you know.
4. The little girl smiled sweetly
5. The bells ring
intervals throughout the day
6. He snatched
handbag.
7. They advanced
8. The fish snapped
9. The dog snarled
postman.
10. Are you interested
11. Someone was knocking
door.
12. They all joined
carols.
him.
regular
the lady's
a snail's pace,
the bait.
the
ancient art?
the
.. singing
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
They have involved her the
crime.
They are all very keen
climbing.
Keep talking, somebody is
watching us.
You must never laugh other
people.
The poor little girl is lacking
warmth.
Don't look me like that!
They have lost a lot that deal.
I live 20 Banbury Lane.
21. My sister lives Brentwood
Avenue.
We both live Bristol.
She looks her as a daughter.
We shared the profits.
He shot her.
We were shocked the news.
All the books were the
shelves.
The soldiers shot the enemy.
He carried the heavy log his
shoulder.
I can hear you, don't shout me!
You have to show your ticket
the entrance.
Soldiers were attacking all sides.
It was love first sight.
She was sickened the sight
of the body.
35. We moved last week, but we haven't settled
yet.
36. The old woman shook her fist
me.
37. These two parts are separated
the joint.
38. It's soluble water.
39
40
The two dogs sniffed each
other.
My grandfather is very soft
the children.
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
On • At • In
Finish the sentences:
1. Don't soak the bread
(broth)
2. The old lady smiled sweetly
(I)
3. The young man sneered
(we/ efforts)
4. The huge shark snapped
(bait)
5. The dog snarled(postman)
6. I'm not interested ?(vases/ancient)
7. Someone was knocking
(window)
8. Don't involve me(crime)
9. They are all very keen
(climbing)
10. Children, don't laugh
(other people)
11. The poor orphan was lacking
(warmth)
12. We have all lost a lot
15. They both live
(New York)
16. Everybody was shocked when they heardthe news(radio)
17. All the volumes were kept
(shelves)
18. The soldiers shot
(enemy)
19. He carried the heavy suitcase
(shoulder)
20. I'm not deaf, don't shout
(me)
21. We'll have to show our ticket
(entrance)
22. Soldiers were attacking
(all sides)
23. It was love(first sight)
24. She was sickened(sight/body)
25. The old woman shook her umbrella
(deal/that)
13. Her father lives
(hooligans)
26. These things were separated
(South Avenue)
14. We live(1 7 North Avenue)
(bottom)
27. It's not soluble(water)
28. The two cats sniffed
(each other)
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From • Of - Off • Since • With
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
FromFrom es una preposicion que indica proceden-cia 'de', 'desde', 'a partirde'.
OfOf es una preposicion que indica posesion.Significa 'de'.
offOff puede ser preposicion, adverbio oadjetivo.
Como preposicion significa 'fuera de'.
Como adverbio significa 'a', 'a una distancia'.
Como adjetivo significa 'malo', 'pasado','agriado', etc.
- Where do you come from?(iDe donde eres?)
- He jumped from the wall.(Salto del muro)
- I never saw her again from that day.(Nunca volvia verla desde ese dfa)
- The leg of the table.(La pata de la mesa)
- The events of last year.(Los acontecimientos del anopasado)
- He jumped off the cliff.(Salto del acantilado)
We'll take the day off.(Nos cogeremos el dia libre)
The milk is off.(La leche esta mala)
SinceSince puede ser preposicion, adverbio oconjuncion.
Como preposicion significa 'desde'.
Como adverbio significa 'desde entonces'
- She's been like thissince childhood.(Ha estado asi desde suninez)
He moved away and Ihaven't seen him since.(Cambi6 de domicilio y no lehe visto desde entonces)
WithWith es una preposicion que significa 'con'.
Eat the soup with a spoon.(Toma la sopa con una cuchara)I live in the house with the white door.(Vivo en la casa con la puerta blanca)
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From • Of • Off • Since • With
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
We should avail ourselves this
opportunity.
The old man was awoken his sleep.
You must be aware the risk.
They were banished the
country.
The athlete was barred entering
the competition.
He was born a silver spoon in
his mouth.
He boasted being the best
player in his team.
Don't bite more than you can
chew.
He's staying his uncle and aunt
for a few months.
She went him when she found
out that he was a street sweeper.
Dad, you don't know anything about computers.
Why don't you get it?
My father used to like wine but he's gone
it recently.
I've seen her only once
Christmas.
All these people are suffering
the cold.
I haven't eaten anything breakfast.
I learnt that reading the papers.
You are no friend mine.
You can't judge appearances.
We haven't seen each other
childhood.
21. You always learn something a book.
22., We were all able to escape
the fire.
23. Your absence
you problems.
24. The accused was absolved
responsibility.
work will cause
all
25. There's an abundance fruit this year.
26. Many people abstained voting at
this election.
27. They are extracting gold quartz.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
The abuse alcohol causes
serious problems.
You mustn't accept presents
strangers.
You're not accusing me stealing,
are you?
This book has been adapted an
ancient Greek text.
They wrung a confesion the
convict.
Why don't we take advantage
the situation?
20. He's a friend my father's.
She's very afraid the dark.
My wife doesn't approve gambling.
I'm ashamed your behaviour.
They are withholding the grant
some students.
She bought a pound's worth
oranges.
Many other people are far worse
than we are.
They have withdrawn these banknotes
circulation.
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
From • Of • Off • Since • With
Match numbers with letters
1. We're weary
2. Beware
3. He was begging
4. There was a wonderful view
5. He bought the car
6. He's capable
7. They are claiming damages
8. What's the cause
9. That boy is very careless
10. We'll have to take care
11. What's the use
12. They uncoupled the wagons
13. The boy tumbled
14. I haven't seen her
15. You can't conceal the truth
A. from me.
B. since Christmas.
C. of living in this house.
D. from the top of the hill.
E. of the dog.
F. of doing anything.
G. from door to door.
H. from his friend.
I. from the engine.
J. of the fire?
K. from us.
L. of coming early?
M. of danger.
N. off his bicycle.
O. of those children.
1. We're weary
2. Beware
3. He was begging
4. There was a wonderful view
5. He bought the car
6. He's capable
7. They are claiming damages
8. What's the cause
9. That boy is very careless
10. We'll have to take care
11. What's the use
12. They uncoupled the wagons
13. The boy tumbled
14. I haven't seen her
15. You can't conceal the truth
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From • Of • Off • Since • With
1. Don't despair success.
2. You have to desist
your attempt.
3. The title descends to him
his grandfather.
4. You'll derive no benefit that.
5. They were deprived
their rights.
6. We'll have to deal this problem.
7. I deduced that the evidence.
8. The money was deducted
his salary.
9. They will defend us any attack.
10. We're delighted the news.
11. He departed New York.
12. His memories were tinged
sadness.
13. We had trouble the car.
14. He was trembling rage.
15. The little girl was transfixed
terror.
16. This company is trading
Mexico.
17. I've been toying that
idea myself.
18. It's time we got tough
hooligans.
19. He tossed a glass of beer
20. The legs of the table were tipped
rubber.
21. His body tensed excitement.
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22. I'm very disappointed
your performance.
23. She strongly disapproves
smoking.
24. You have to disconnect the washing machine
the mains.
25. You must discourage him
doing it.
26. We have to differentiate one thing
the other.
27. He was discussing the game
his friends over a beer.
28. They were discharged the
Army.
29. She was dismissed her job.
30. He dismounted his horse.
31. We'll have to dispense your
services.
32. They diverted the plane
course.
its
33. His ideas diverge the truth.
34. He distracted my attention
the matter.
35. I can't distinguish one the
other.
36. They tried to dispose the
body.
37. They are in permanent dispute
the management.
38. He was drenched rain.
39. She has a dread death.
40. He's very envious his sister.
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
From • Of • Off • Since • WithWhich is the correct answer?
1. Don't despair
a) of b) off
success.
c) with d) from
2. You have to desist your
attempt.
a) off b) with c) from d) of
3. The title descends to him his
grandfather.
a) from b) of c) off d) since
4. You'll derive no benefit that.
a) off b) from c) of d) since
5. He was begging door to door.
a) since b) off c) of d) from
6. We'll have to deal this problem,
a) of b) off c) since d) with
7. I deduced that
a) from b) of
the evidence.
c) off d) with
8. The money was deducted his
salary.
a) of b) from c) off d) with
9. They will defend us any
attack.
a) off b) since c) from d) of
10. We're delighted the news.
a) with b) of c) off d) from
11. He departed New York.
a) since b) off c) of d) from
12. His memories were tinged
sadness.
a) since b) off c) with d) of
13. We had trouble the car.
a) with b) of c) off d) from
14. He was trembling rage.
a) of b) with c) off d) from
15. She strongly disapproves
smoking,
a) from b) with c) off d) of
16. You have to disconnect the washing machine
the mains,
a) from b) off c) of d) since
17. You must discourage him
doing it.
a) since b) off c) from d) of
18. We have to differentiate one thing
the other.
a) from b) with c) of d) off
19. He tossed a glass of beer
a) since b) off c) of d) from
20. They were discharged the Army.
a) from b) of c) off d) with
21. He was dismissed his job.
a) of b) from c) off d) with
22. He dismounted
a) since b) of
his horse,
c) from d) off
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
From • Of • Off • Since • With
Answer the following questions:
1. What were the boys expelled from? (school)
The boys were. expelled . from school.
2. What shall we extract the juice from? (oranges)
3. Is she familiar with our working methods? (no)
4. Did the little boy fall off the tree? (yes)
5. What was the glass filled with? (water)
6. Have you finished with me yet? (no)
7. What's this man proud of? (his children)
8. Who did he struggle with? (a man)
9. Why don't you take your coat off? (cold)
10. What did they stuff the pillows with? (feathers)
11. Who were you stuck all afternoon with? (little Jim)
12. What does your uncle suffer from? (cancer)
13. What's he suffering from? (loss of memory)
14. What was the old kitchen swarming with? (flies)
15. Who can I swap places with? (Jimmy)
16. What were you swamped with? (applications)
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
From • Of • Off • Since • WithAsk questions for these answers:
1. These people were stricken with malaria.
.these ..people stricken with?
2. She raised a storm of laughter.
3. She suffers from depressions.
4. Her eyes were stinging with smoke.
5. They were stiff with terror.
6. They stole money from the bank.
7. I bought this from my friend.
8. She often speaks of her husband.
9. The floor was spotted with ink.
10. The little hut was stacked with firewood.
11 . You're guilty of negligence.
12. She's in the habit of having a coffee after dinner.
13. The towel is hanging from the rail.
14. No, I haven't heard from my brother yet.
15. Yes, I'm happy with this idea.
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what were
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?
?
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?
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
From • Of • Off • Since • With
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
The smell the kitchenspread to the living room.
He's very jealous hisbrother's success.
I don't know anyonewho can help you.
In this ward patients are isolatedvisitors.
You'd better invest your moneya good firm.
One always learnsone's mistakes.
May God keep you allharm.
Those bricks are madegold.
We'll make an athleteyou.
Man was made dust.
They loaded the trucksand.
Most women shave the hairtheir legs.
I haven't seen her thatday.
The little girl was shiveringcold.
21.
22.
23
24
25
The bride and bridegroom were showeredconfetti.
Don't show in front ofthe ladies.
Those people were sickcholera.
She was sickwaiting for him.
They secured the buildingcollapse.
26. They sought shelterthe rain.
27 We'll have to get permissionthe manager.
28. They were shaking
15. They took shelter the rain.
16. He's showing in frontof the girls.
17. I shuddered fear.
18. He shook salt the saltcellar.
They all shudderedfear.
19.
20. They shrieked laughter.
29
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
She's separatedher husband.
cold.
Arabs keep women apart men.
She shook hands him.
I've settled things her.
The little children were shakingcold.
He shook the dustclothes.
his
It gives you shade the sun.
His hand was severed his arm.
They reached a settlementthe employers.
This part is separable theother.
I get good service thismachine.
That cheese gives a verybad smell.
32S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Despite • In spite of • Instead of • Instead
DespiteEs una preposicion que quiere decir'a pesar de'.
- We went out despite the badweather.(Salimos a pesar del mal tiempo)
In spite ofIn spite of igual que despite signified'a pesar de'.
- We went out in spite of thebad weather.(Salimos a pesar del mal tiempo)
Instead ofInstead of es una preposicion que significa'en vez de'.
- I'll have coffee instead of tea.(Tomare cafe en vez de te)
InsteadInstead es un adverbio que significa'en su lugar', 'en vez'.
- There's no coffee. Would youhave some tea instead?(No hay cafe. iQuiere algo de teen su lugar?)
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Despite • In spite of • Instead of • Instead
1. throwing the rubbishaway, why don't you recycle it?
2. He ate a big dinnerhaving eaten a big lunch.
3. himself, he laughedwhen she teased him about his coat.
4. She took the money from her mother'spurse herself.
5. He's a good manwhat he says.
6. all you say, I don'tbelieve you.
7. They couldn't put the boat in the watertheir efforts.
8. We won the matchthe referee.
9. They couldn't understand itmy explanation.
10. I'll give you this cardthat one.
11 their swearing it, Ididn't believe them.
12. the rain, she wentout without her raincoat.
13. He ate a good lunchhaving eaten an enormous breakfast.
14. Many people went to the football matchthe rain.
15. It's not true whatyou said.
16. He's a good man whatpeople say about him.
20. I'll drink wine
21
beer.
17. We'll be there on timethe difficulties.
18. When I was at school I took GermanFrench.
19. We'll go to London thebad weather.
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
We'll go for a picnicthe bad weather.
We'll go there ....................................................... thedifficulties.
They had a nice holidaythe weather.
We've no coffee. Would you like tea
Let's play cardswatching TV.
wanting to see heragain, he refused to answer her letters.
They sometimes eat ricepotatoes.
what others say, Ithink he's a good man.
Peter, it was Johnwho moved in.
My father was ill so I went
They went outthe rain.
It will take hours by car so let's fly
all his efforts he failed.
He failed his efforts.
She went out thecold wind.
You can have teacoffee if you like.
We didn't go to Paris, we went to Rome
their assurances thatthe product was safe, many people didn'tbuy it.
I didn't go to the Costa Brava, I went toCancun .
the fact that therewas no hope, the rescue party went out.
34S T A N L E Y
Into • To • Towards
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
ToTo por regla general se usa como preposicionaunque en algun caso puede sen adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'a', hacia'.
Como adverbio significa 'dentro'.
- The children are going to school.(Los ninos van a la escuela)
- She went to the dentist.(Fue al dentists)
- Push the door to.(Empuj'a la puerta hacia dentro)
Toward, towardsToward, towards es una preposicion quesignifica 'hacia', 'en direccion a'.
Into
- She came towards me.(Vino hacia mi)
-I'll make a contribution towardscharity.(Hare una contn'bucidn para la caridad)
Movimiento hacia un lugar dentrode un espacio o volumen.
- Please come into the office.(Por favor, entra en la oficina.)
En la direccion de.
Chocando contra.- She ran into a lamppost.
(Se choco contra una farola.)
- They drove into the fog.(Se adentraron en la niebla.)
Hasta un punto durante algo.
Indicando un cambio de forma comoresultado de una accion.
- The soldiers went on walking well into the night.(Los soldados siguieron andando bien entrada la noche.)
- We'll turn the attic into a bedroom.(Convertiremos el atico en una habitacion.)
Indicando cambio a una condicionespecificada.
- They came into power in 1982.(Subieron al poder en 1982.)
Paradividir.- 2 into 10 goes 5.
(10 dividido entre 2 igual a 5.)
Caer en manos de. They fell into the enemy's hands.(Cayeron en poder del enemigo.)
Traducira. - He translated it into French.(Lo tradujo al francos.)
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Into • To • Towards
1. No, my daughter has never been
Rome.
2. The money will go the cost of
building a new school.
3. She has never been Sweden.
4. That man is going to be sent
prison.
5. I've been Paris five times.
6. A bird flew the room.
7. I have never been a football
match.
8. Have you ever been the
United States?
9. Food shortages will get worse
the end of the century.
10. She walked quietly the room
and sat down.
11. I'm afraid this is going to be a war
the death.
12. The coast receded the
distance.
13. Keep quiet! Read yourself!
14. The cost of the project has no relation
the results.
15. Remember me your mother.
16. Please, supply the facts relevant
the case.
17. These developments have been released
the media.
18. The enemy replied our fire.
19. The child came running me.
20. Let me introduce you my
friend.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
You haven't replied my
question.
He reported the officer.
You are required sign.
They had to resort action.
The hooligans offered no resistance
the police.
They didn't resign themselves
defeat.
It's very restful the eye.
I feel respectful him.
He's only responsible the
President.
The car didn't respond the
controls.
Return the parcel the sender.
He retired his study.
Put these letters reverse
order.
These fields have reverted
moorland.
I'm very sad say that your son
had an accident.
36. Let's not rub salt
37.
the wound.
They sacrificed an ox the
gods.
38. They rushed it print.
39.
40.
That idea is slowly filtering her
mind.
All the people there bowed
the Queen.
36S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Into • To • TowardsWhich is the correct answer?
1. We have made progress
reaching an agreement.
a) into b) to c) towards
2. Why don't you have your book translated
French?
a) towards b) into c) to
3. They came contact with the
enemy.
a) into b) towards c) to
4. Don't work harder than you have
a) to b) towards c) into
5. He put the car into reverse and bumped
a tree.
a) towards b) into c) to
6. Don't abandon yourself
despair.
a) towards b) into c) to
7. The soldiers abandoned the castle
the enemy.
a) to b) into c) towards
8. They acceded my request.
a) into b) to c) towards
9. James I acceded the throne.
a) into b) towards c) to
10. They have added a commentary
my writing.
a) to b) into c) towards
11. According grandmother, you're
very clever.
a) towards b) to c) into
12. They admit stealing your car.
a) to b) into c) towards
13. They advanced us shouting
angrily.
a) towards b) to c) into
14. Are you agreeable our coming
here?
a) into b) towards c) to
15. I'm afraid I don't agree the
proposal.
a) into b) to c) towards
16. The whole thing amounts one
thousand dollars.
a) to b) into c) towards
17. She resents any allusion her
fatness.
a) into b) to c) towards
18. I'm allergic the dust.
a) into b) towards c) to
19. They advanced slowly me.
a) towards b) into c) to
20. Why don't you divide the money
two?
a) into b) to c) towards
21. They announced our arrival
the President.
a) into b) towards c) to
22. Have you received an answer
your letter yet?
a) towards b) to c) into
37S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Into • To • Towards
Match numbers with letters
1. The ambulance dashed ...
2.The argument developed ...
3. The police are looking ...
4. The horse broke ...
5. Many people were trampled ...
6. He's a traitor...
7. The robbers were traced ...
8. The house is divided ...
9. You'll have to divide that...
10. They all dived ...
11. Let's not enter...
12. He's engaged ...
13. He's eager...
14. He dropped heavily ...
15. He drove the nail...
A. into details.
B. into the river.
C. to death.
D. into the matter.
E. towards the scene of the accident.
F. into a trot.
G. into a chair.
H. into a fight.
I. into the wall.
J. to the country.
K. to South America.
L. to my sister.
M. into flats.
N. to please us.
O. into two.
1.The ambulance dashed
2. The argument developed
3. The police are looking
4. The horse broke
5. Many people were trampled
6. He's a traitor
7. The robbers were traced
8. The house is divided
9. You'll have to divide that
10. They all dived
11. Let's not enter
12. He's engaged
13. He's eager
14. He dropped heavily
15. He drove the nail
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Into • To • Towards
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1. He fell the river.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
The passengers were secured
their seats.
The old vase fell pieces.
The TV set won't fit thatspace.
That's fatal our plans.
Things will get worse the endof the month.
They were refused admissionthe disco.
Is she agreeable mycoming to the party?
They were subjected
torture.
Don't get sucked the row.
She's the successor thethrone.
Don't surrender yourselfdespair.
He surrended his gun
the police.
They supply gas theircustomers.
22. She's very given pessimism.
23. Now that he's getting
retirement age, he's taken up golf.
24. We'll have to put a stop
that.
25. She was no stranger him.
26. You'll have to pour water
this paint.
27. Some of this money goes apension fund.
28. You'll never step his shoes.
29. She stepped the room and
sat quietly.
30. The sleeping tiger sprang life.
31. All those people can be splitgroups.
32. Do you remember little Mary? She hasgrown a woman.
33. She pleaded guilty thecrime.
34. I'll have to hammer this nail
the wall.
35. The Prince is the heir thecrown.
Did you suggest that him? 36. This is the first step greaterunity.
37. This house is identical that
one.
This is a supplement thedictionary.
These two are suited each
other.
If you sing, it's sure rain.
Fix this the wall.
It was ground dust.
We've gone debt.
38. He's indifferent the dangersof the journey.
39. We must inquire further the
matter.
40. These people are insensitive
pain.
39S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Into • To
Ask questions for these answers:
1. The missile soared into the air.
What did ?
2. These people are smuggling tobacco into the country.
Where ?
3. We must keep to the rules.
What ?
4. This path leads to the village.
Where ?
5. She's married to my brother.
Who(m) ?
6. We're looking forward to our holidays.
What ?
7. That building looks to the south.
Where ?
8. He married into the aristocracy.
What ?
9. She shone her torch into the cellar.
What ?
10. They signalled to the soldiers.
Who(m) ?
11. This paper is sensitive to light.
What ?
12. The young girl sat next to me.
Who(m) ?
13. They offered some money to us.
Who(m) ?
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Into • To • Towards
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1.The soldiers fought the lastman.
2. The house facesthe east.
3. The news will be broadcasteight o'clock.
4. If you are not careful, you'll walk
a trap.
5. We divided the money twoparts.
6. A bus hit my car; it ran it.
7. 'Investigate it!' 'All right, I'll look
one.'
8.Will you see the supper, I'mvery busy.
9. After college I found a job easily; I walked
one.
10. Three twelve goesfour times.
11. The arrow came straight me.
12. Please, make a contributioncharity.
13. They were sentenced death.
14. We'll investigate; we'll lookthe matter.
15. Please, read yourself.
16. We are responsible onlyGod.
17. That's the key the problem.
18. We have to keep the rules.
19. He's the heir the throne.
20. He has grown a man.
21. That's an exception the
rule.
22. I object being given ordersby a woman.
23. He was transformed a
prince.
24. He's married the manager's
daughter.
25. Get the car, will you?
26. He's always very kind other
people.
27. Who does this hat belong ?
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
This river flows the PacificOcean.
He's been listening records
all morning.
He's deaf the world.
The old man flew a rage.
The old man went a coma.
She stepped a fortune.
He's stubborn, he sticks his
guns.
You'll never amountanything.
Your son has fallen bad
habits.
Please translate this letter
French.
The two little monkeys clung
each other.
He was called the priesthood.
Bills are eating my savings.
41S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Round • Around • About
Las tres palabras son parecidas pero no
exactamente lo mismo.Las diferencias mas importantes son:
Round y around se usan para hablar de un
movimiento alrededor de un punto. About no se
suele usar en ese sentido.
Round y around tambien se usan con el sentido
de repartir.
Las tres palabras pueden significar 'por aqui y por
alla', 'por todo'.
Hand the papers round/around.(Reparte los papeles)
- He was wandering about/
around/round.(Estuvo vagando por ahi)
Around y about se usan en sentido de
'aproximadamente'.
- There were about/around twenty people.(Habia unas veinte personas)
Round puede ser preposicion, adverbio, adjetivo y
sustantivo.
Como preposicion significa 'alrededor de'.
- They went round the world.(Fueron alrededor del mundo)
Como adverbio significa 'por todas partes'.
- Don't leave papers scattered round.(No dejes los papeles por todas partes)
Como adjetivo significa 'redondo'.
Como sustantivo significa 'ronda' o 'circuito'.- They played a round
of golf.(Jugaron una rondade golf)
- They all sat at around table.(Todos se sentaronalrededor de unamesa redonda)
Around Puede ser preposicibn o adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'alrededor de'.'a eso de'.
- They walked slowly around the house.(Caminaron despacio alrededor de la casa)
- I'll go there around five.(Ire alrededor de las cinco)
42S T A N L E Y
Round • Around • About
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1. That boy is mad model
planes.
2. The six people were sittingthe table.
3. Let's sit the fire.
4. I've been walking thepark all afternoon.
5. I'll show you the city.
6. I'll come and see youfive o'clock.
7. How going to Italy forour holidays?
8. The children are runningthe garden.
9. Stop beating the bush,will you!
10. Stop messing and dosomething.
11. The word is going that youare leaving the company.
12. Stick a bit longer and you'llsee her.
13. It'll be finished Christmas.
14. Juan Sebastian Elcano was the first man to
sail the world.
15. What are you thinking ?
16. The car swept the corner.
17. I'm going to Mary's.
18. She often travels the world.
19. 'Is she a prostitute?' 'Well, she sleeps
21. She sent her daughterto the baker's.
22. Keep me posted thesituation.
23. These children are always playing
24. We're very pleased theresults.
25. I'm very particularpunctuality.
26. Stop pushing , will you!
27. I'll be there in tenminutes.
28. We read you in thepaper.
29. I don't give a rap it.
30. She raves Frenchcooking.
31. He rattled on hisnovels.
32. Keep quiet it.
33. I'll refresh your memorythat.
34. He reminisces hisexperiences.
35. She's very reticent herplans.
36. You're right that.
37. Little Jimmy is very sadhis cat's death.
38. They were running
20.We'll shop a bit.
39. There were twentypeople.
40.1 didn't see anybody
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
During • For
There was a storm during
During se usa cuando algo sucedio. Va tne night.seguido por el articulo the o de algun (Hubo una tormenta durante
adjetivo posesivo. la noche)
- 1 had an amazing experienceduring my military service.(Tuve una experiencia asombrosadurante mi servicio militar)
PQP - 1 was in hospital for six days.(Estuve en el hospital durante
For se usa para indicar cuanto tiempo duro seis dias)algo. Va seguido de algun numero o articuloindeterminado. - ! t was rainingfor an nour-
(Estuvo lloviendo duranteuna hora)
4 4S T A N L E Y
During
During • For
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1. He had a smoke
2.
the interval.
3.
The film will be shown on TV
the weekend.
She woke up several times the
night.
4. I saw him
5. I haven't seen him
6. It must have rained
the ground is wet.
7. I haven't been home
8. Production stopped
9. He has worked here
months.
10. He didn't feel well
examination.
my holidays.
days.
the night,
a year.
the strike.
six
the
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
11. We watched television two
hours.
12. We met many people our stay
in Paris.
13. We never go out the week.
14.
15.
My brother has been out of work
six months.
When I was ill I couldn't eat anything
several days.
16. I fell asleep the film.
17. I have been waiting ages.
Where have you been?
18.
19.
20.
twoWe watched television
hours last night.
We haven't seen each other a
long time.
That house has been empty six
years.
21. I've known her a long time.
22. She didn't feel well the
driving test.
23. The children have been watching TV
hours.
My wife fell asleep the
concert.
This mansion has been empty
twenty years.
I'll stretch my legs the interval.
He won't be back another week.
I ate a sandwich the break.
They work the night and sleep
by day.
I was stationed in Libya the
war.
31. She often wakes up the night.
32. The film will be shown on TV
the week.
33. I haven't seen her ages.
34. That bird has been over there
a long time.
35. We walked miles before we
saw it.
36. I'll drive a little longer.
Then you drive.
37. They won the trophy the
third year running.
38. I'll do the shopping lunch
time.
39. I'm just going to sleep
an hour.
half
4O. I haven't played tennis years.
4 5S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
As • Like
AsAs como preposicion se usa para hablarde un trabajo, funcidn, uso o papel quedesempena una persona o cosa.
Como adverbio lo usamos para comparersituaciones o acciones diciendo que sonsimilares.
Como conjuncion significa 'durante eltiempo'.
- I worked as a waiter forsix months.(Trabaje como camarerodurante seis meses)
- He watched her as she combed her hair.(La miraba mientras se peinaba)
She ran away from home as hersister had years before.(Se escapo de casa como lo habi'ahecho su hermana anos antes)
She is as tall as her father.(Es tan alta como su padre)
LikeLike puede ser preposicion, adjetivo,adverbio y conjuncion.
Como preposicion significa 'como'.
Como adverbio significa 'probablemente','a lo mejor', 'parecido'.
Como adjetivo significa 'semejante', 'similar'
Cuando se usa como conjuncion tiene elsignificado de 'como'.
There is nothing like home.(No hay nada como el hogar)
Fight like a man.(Lucha como un hombre)
- It's nothing like.(No se parece en nada)
They are as like as two peas.(Se parecen como dos gotas deagua/guisantes)
- Do it like him.(Hazlo como el)
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As • Like
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1. He was dressed apoliceman.
2. I've always wanted to have a house
yours.
3. That woman looks a bit the
Queen of England.
4. Sorry, but this man is unqualifieda teacher.
an actor.5. He's renowned
6. This is the same the one Ihad.
7. Your car is just mine.
8. That girl is just her mother.
9. a teacher he's not verygood.
10. He went to the fancy-dress party dresseda banana.
11. I like bright colours red andyellow.
12. She was praised an actress.
13.
14
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
I prefer clothes made in natural materialcotton.
He's not very good afilm director.
It looks I'm going to be
in the office until late.
a child he had lived in
japan.
It was just him to kidnapthe bride.
Use your coat a blanket.
It looks rain.
The news came no surprise.
21. You look you've just got out
of bed.
22. What I said was meant a
joke.
23. My head felt somebody washammering on my skull.
24. The necklace was reported to the policebeing stolen.
25. She acts she's stupid.
26. She acts if she were the
queen.
27. He spoke he was a foreigner.
28. Is Japanese food Chinese?
29. I'm speaking your employer.
30. She's very her father in
looks.
31. Treat me a friend.
32. You've got a jumper just
that.
33. You must accept themequals.
34. Her hair was soft, it was justsilk.
35. I respect him a writer.
36. She sings an angel.
37. a child he was sent tothree different schools.
38. What's their new flat ?
39. He works a courier.
40. They entered the building disguisedcleaners.
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Below • Down • Under • Beneath • Underneath
BelowBelow puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'debajo de'.
Como adverbio significa 'abajo'.
- Below there are people waiting.(Abajo hay gente esperando)
UnderUnder puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'debajo de', 'bajo'.
Como adverbio significa 'mas abajo', 'debajo'.
- That woman livesbelow us.(Esa mujer vive debajode nosotros)
- I found my socksunder the bed.(Encontre miscalcetines debajode la cama)
It was buried under tons of bricks.(Estaba enterrado debajo de toneladasde ladrillos)
Beneath- He kept it beneath his coat.
(Lo guardo bajo su abrigo)
Beneath puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'bajo'.
Como adverbio significa 'debajo'.
There was an awning with atable and chairs beneath.(Habi'a un toldo con una mesa ysillas debajo)
UnderneathUnderneath puede ser preposicibn y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'debajo de', 'bajo'.
Como adverbio significa 'debajo', 'por debajo'.
- The garage is underneathmy bedroom.(El garaje esta debajo de midormitorio)
- The base is very strong and it has ironunderneath.(La base es muy fuerte y tiene hierro debajo)
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Below • Down • Under • Beneath • Underneath
1. There's nothing newthe sun.
2. I don't want all my hard work to gothe drain.
3. She ran her finger the
list of ingredients.
21. She smoothed her dress.
22. You mustn't write this line.
23. The trees bent the
weight of the snow.
24. I feel depressed; the bad news got me
4. Please do not write this line.
5. The temperature remainedfreezing all day.
6. The boat passed thebridge.
7. She doesn't want to marryher. She's very proud.
8. People 18 are not
allowed in here.
9. The garage of the house isour apartment.
10. The trees bent the weight.
11. Those soldiers acted orders.
12. The hunter brought the deer
13. Don't stay up there, climb
that tree.
14.lt comes the heading"dictionaries*.
15. Jimmy, turn that radio,
please! I can't hear myself.
16. At the sound of the trumpets, the walls of
Jericho tumbled
17. Finally the plane touched
safely.
18. That man's finished. He's gone
25. My car broke on my
way here.
26. It all boils to this.
27. She's going to marry
herself.
19. She's stress.
20. The traffic slowed to a crawl.
28. It's you to lie.
29. The timber was going the
river.
30. The food will be cooked in
two minutes; in Just one minute in fact.
31. There's a lot of water passing
the bridge.
32. There's a cellar the house.
33. A sergeant is a captain
in rank.
34. I think that it is your dignity.
35. The thief climbed the
wall to the ground.
36. The little plane flew the
bridge.
37. The murderer had a knife
his coat.
38. The bridge is repair.
39. The temperature was well
zero.
40. Sign here, this line.
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Against • Opposite • In front of
AgainstAgainst es una preposicion que significa
'contra'.
- They fought against the enemies of
the country.
(Lucharon contra los enemigos del pai's)
- We'll have to take precautions against
the cold.(Tendremos que tomar precaucionescontra el frio)
Opposite, in front ofCuando hablamos de cosas que estan al otro
lado usamos opposite.
- The bank is opposite
the church.(El banco esta en frentede la iglesia)
In front ofIn front of es lo contrario de behind. Una
persona o cosa que esta in front of alguien,
esta mas cerca de la parte delantera de una
linea o una cola, etc., de lo que estas tu.
- There was a huge truck in
front of us for miles.(Habi'a un enorme camiondelante de nosotrosdurante millas)
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Against • Opposite • In front of
1. They'll probably deci- 21. She was leaning thede any changes. wallThey don't like changes.
22. This paint is a shield2. They've decided it, trust.
I m afraid.23. That old witch is trying to set you
3.They didn t like it; they declared J the scheme.
4. Our army defends our country 24. There was a huge rockour enemies. us.
5. I'm the idea that it's 25. Bushes scraped the cara woman's job to bring up the children. window.
6. You're to put a tick 26. They're scheming thethe answer that you think is correct. President
7. He sold the house even though it was 27.The judgemy wishes.
our appeal.8. They're in the building
the Post Office. 28. They've started proceedingsme.
9. They advised memarrying him. 29. This warm clothing will protect you
10. He told me not to go. He advised megoing there. 30. You're either for us or
11. Are you going to appeal us.the decision? 31. People protested that law.
12. The actress had always dreamed of 32 putthe piano jn the comer
apperaing Tom the door.Cruise.
13. Are you covered 33' The little car drove
fire and theft? for miles-
14. I thought she'd he small and ugly but she 34. They might retaliate us.
was exactly the 35. The people revolted the
15. He was standing dictator.us
36. Human nature revolts16. She testified me. such injustice.
17. I'm afraid his record tells 37 The man sittjng is a
him' detective.
18.That goes the 38. The two hooligans were leaningrules.
the wall.19. They voted to strike
redundancies. 39- Our sh°P is the church.
20. He insured the house 40. She sat him during thefire and theft. meal.
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23.methe scheme.
us
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Out of • Outside • Out
OutOut como adverbio significa 'fuera'.
Out como preposicion significa 'fuera', 'por'.
- The workers were all out.(Todos los trabajadores estaban fuera)
- She ran out the door.(Salio por la puerta corriendo)
- She threw it out the window.(Lo tiro por la ventana)
Out ofOut of es una preposicion que significa'fuera de'.
- The patient is already out of danger.(El paciente estaya fuera de peligro)
OutsideOutside puede ser preposicitin, adjetivo,adverbio, y sustantivo.
Como preposicion significa 'fuera de'.
Como adverbio significa 'fuera', 'afuera'.
Como adjetivo significa 'exterior', 'externo'.
Como sustantivo significa 'el exterior'.
- He's waitingoutside the office.(El esta esperandofuera de la oficina)
- 'Where's he?' 'He'soutside.'
Donde esta?' 'Esta fuera.')
- They don't know anything ofthe outside world.(No saben nada del mundoexterior)
- They painted the outside of the house.(Pintaron el exterior de la casa)
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Out of • Outside • Out
1. I'm beginning to runpatience.
2. Children, don't go the schoolplayground!
3. I'm not concerned with what they doworking hours.
4. Somebody is waiting for youthe office.
5. They had a son wedlock.
6. They managed to wring a promisehim.
7. The sergeant called theirnames.
8. His new book has just come
9. We had better keep trouble.Let's go away.
10. The piano sounds terrible. It'stune.
11. He dropped the contest.
12. The little boy thrust histongue.
13. You'd better sweat that cold
14. She was swindled $100.
15. How did you find I hadarrived?
16. He lost his temper and struckwildly.
17. The lights went and thefilm started.
18. The teacher gave theexam papers.
19. He stormed the room,took his coat and left.
20. His tongue was sticking
21. The old man has run steam.
22. We have to stamp terrorism.
23. The fish slipped his hand.
24. I think I'll sit this dance; I'm tired.
25. He smoothed the piece of paper.
26. Specially trained dogs can sniff
drugs.
27. He sneaked the house and
disappeared.
28. The convicts shot their way
prison.
29. Your socks give a terrible smell.
30. It's very cold
31. Suddenly a shot rang
32. It's time to get the rut.
33. My patience is running
34. Let's carry a test to see if he's
suitable.
35. We must work this problem
we must solve it.
36. The storm wiped the village.
37. I'll make it clear; I'll spell it
for you.
38. Someone has let the secret
39. Three prisoners broke prison.
40. John and his wife have fallen
they've quarrelled.
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For • By • Along
ForFor es una preposicidn con muchi'simasposibilidades de uso. Todas ellas estandetalladas en la primera parte del libro Guideto Prepositions - pag. 17.
- This is for you.(Esto es para ti)
ByBy significa 'cerca de', parecido a near.Aunque by da la idea de ma's aproximacitin.
By tambien tiene el significado de 'no mastarde de'.
- It has to be done by five o'clock.(Tiene que estar hecho para las cinco)
We live near the sea.(Vivimos cerca del mar)(quiza a un par de kilometres)
We live by the sea.(Vivimos junto al mar)(a unos pocos metres)
AlongAlong puede ser preposicion o adverbio.
Como preposicidn significa 'por'.
Como adverbio significa 'siempre','constantemente', 'contigo', etc.
- I was walking along the street.(Estaba caminando por la calle)
I knew it all along.(Lo sabfa todo el tiempo)
Bring it along.(Trfelo contigo)
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For • By • Along
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1. She enrolled a secretarial
course.
2. He ended eating it.
3. My brother is eager success.
4. He's been due promotion for a
long time.
5. You'll see the Post Office further
the road.
6. I have no time that nonsense.
7. Come to the party and bring some friends
8. He's an electrician trade.
9. We were amazed what hetold us.
10. Let's go that corridor.
11. Walk the corridor and you'll
find it on the right.
12. I'm afraid we'll have to abide the
rules.
13. The children were absorbed the
reading of the story.
14. Let's hope a quick settlement.
15. We can walk the river bank.
16. People always act a reason.
17. The textbook was adapted use
in school.
18. She writes the local newspaper.
19. She was full of admiration his
courage.
20. I used to admire my father
his intelligence.
21. The baby was adopted the
Browns.
22. They are advertising a new
secretary.
23. He was very much affected the
news.
24. In this company we're aiming
steady growth.
25. You've got a lot to answer
26. The policeman asked the crowd to move
27. Why didn't you apply a grant?
28. Please, arrange a time and a place
the meeting.
29. There's someone asking you.
30. He was none the worse the
adventure.
31. I'll put a good word in her.
32. It's wonderful; we couldn't wish
any more.
33. Come or we'll be late.
34. The little girl was weeping
joy.
35. Who gives him the authority
such a decision?
36. You have to learn to think
yourself.
37. She got more than she had bargained
38. He was bored to tears her chat.
39. Don't blame me the accident.
40. They were bitten mosquitoes.
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For • By • Along
Which is the correct answer?
1. He bid one of Picasso's
pictures.
a) for b) by c) along
2. Let's begin revising the books.
a) by b) along c) for
3. How's your new book coming ?
a) by b) for c) along
4. The church is very close
a) for b) by c) along
5. I've no further use this
machine.
a) along b) for c) by
6. I'm afraid he's unqualified
teaching.
a) for b) along c) by
7. This meat is unfit human
consumption.
a) by b) for c) along
8. He was deeply troubled the death
of his mother.
a) by b) along c) for
9. May I trouble you a cigarette?
a) by b) along c) for
10. This man was tried murder.
a) by b) for c) along
11. Let's walk this path.
a) along b) for c) by
12. She cried joy.
a) by b) along c) for
13. She covered up his crimes.
a) for b) by c) along
14. How much are you charging this?
a) along b) for c) by
15. It's not convenient you to start
work today.
a) for b) along c) by
16. I have no desire power.
a) by b) along c) for
17. The demand skilled workers is
high.
a) by b) along c) for
18. You're asking trouble.
a) for b) by c) along
19. The goods are transported truck.
a) along b) by c) for
20. He has been training the
championship.
a) for b) by c) along
21. These people trade furs and skins
gold.
a) by b) for c) along
22. Let's toss it.
a) by b) along c) for
23. Let's divide it two.
a) for b) by c) along
24. He entered the house the back door.
a) along b) for c) by
25. He's tied up his responsibilities.
a) by b) along c) for
26. Why don't you spare a thought
those poor people?
a) for b) by c) along
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For • By
Match numbers with letters
1.1 thank you
2. He was hanged
3.1 don't feel sympathy
4. She took the little child
5. He developed a taste
6. I was working in that factory
7. Excuse me
8. She entered
9. It's six o'clock
10. I found you
11. Five multiplied by three
12. We'll strike
13. Ten divided by two
14. The old house stood
15. He sued her
A. by the river.
B. for a pay increase.
C. for good things.
D. for divorce.
E. for two years.
F. for your help.
G. for being late.
H. by the side door.
I. for murder.
J. by sheer luck.
K. by my watch.
L for her.
M. equals fifteen.
N. by the hand.
O. equals five.
1. I thank you
2. He was hanged
3. I don't feel sympathy
4. She took the little child
5. He developed a taste
6. I was working in that factory.
7. Excuse me
8. She entered
9. It's six o'clock
10. I found you
11. Five multiplied by three
12. We'll strike
13. Ten divided by two
14. The old house stood
15. He sued her
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Typing
One 1 my friends
basic training the sergeant said:
"I see that you have learnt typing3 school. I'm going4 give
you a job 5 headquarters."
My friend, wanting no part6 an office job, replied:
"Yes, but I was very bad 7 typing."
The sergeant said:
"Well, we're very short8 typists. I'll give you a little test."
He gave him a piece 9 paper and, pointing10 the other end11 the room where there was an electric typewriter and an adding machine, said:
"Go over there and type a couple12 paragraphs 13 this newspaper.'
My friend did as he was ordered. However, he typed very slowly and made many
mistakes.
The sergeant looked 14 the typed paper very briefly as he took it15 my friend's hand.
"That's fine," he said. "You'll start work tomorrow at eight."
"But aren't you going16 check my test first?" asked my friend.
The sergeant smiled.
"You passed the test," he replied, "when you sat down 17 the typewriter
and not18 the adding machine."
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went2 e Army. When he finishedth
Assorted
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
It's raining and you came yourumbrella.
This wine should be consumedthe year.
They are put in different groupstheir ability.
Don't come too me or you'llcatch a cold.
He was driving for hourstaking a break.
Finishing the book? No, I'm nowherefinishing it.
He became an English teacher as his fatherhad him.
8. The problem is anything easy.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
I understand everything whyhe killed her.
The meal was excellent for thefirst course.
It goes saying that I'll helpyou all I can.
The small boy was jumpingjoy.
Any day Sunday suits me.
We are an inch of succeeding.
I spent hours seeing anybody.
I live in the house the greendoor.
I couldn't have done ithim.
for
The car went the bend at highspeed.
It's the last streetlight.
the traffic
She changed her mind on the daythe wedding.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
The secretary was abashedher boss's criticism.
We were all accommodatedlodgings.
We'll have to get acquaintedthe new machine.
She had a long acquaintancethat family.
Why don't you write yourfather it?
That man writes articles politics.
The doctor wrote a prescription.
I'm back my holidays. I'mgoing to write a letter.
Her remarks made me writheshame.
What's wrong the washingmachine?
The altar was adornedflowers.
I agree you about that.
My wife is afflicted arthritis.
Her mother was amazed thechanges produced in her.
They allied themselves theenemy.
They were all alarmed thenoise.
That old woman alternates kindnesscruelty.
I was very angry her formaking that mistake.
My mother is very annoyedmy brother.
We're all very anxious myfather's health.
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1.
2
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Crossword with prepositions,
Across
1. Not inside.
5. Not in.
8. Not square.
10. The runners ran Westminster Abbey.
12. My son is studying economics BristolUniversity.
13. Not far.
16. That reminds me something.
17. Wait I tell you.
18. Get of here!
19. As.
Down
1. Not under.
2. He is going school.
3. I live London.
4. They were all there Peter.
5. We live the bank.
6. Wait I come back.
7. The cat is the bed.
9. Over.
11. She walked the shop.
14. We'll get there at 4 o'clock.
15. I've been waiting two o'clock.
16. He jumped the roof of the car.
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Complete the joke with prepositions.Guillotines.
Three spies 1 across the Channel were about to be guillotined
2 revolutionary Paris, in 1789.
The executioner asked Jones, the Welshman, "Do you want to be beheaded
3 your back or your front?".
"4 my back", said Jones. "I'm not afraid 5 death".
So Jones was laid 6 his back7 the blade. The executioner
pulled the lever... and the blade jammed. Jones was reprieved because no man can be
sentenced 8 death twice.
Millbank was next. He too chose 9 face the blade. Again the blade
jammed and Millbank was reprieved.
Patrick was third. "Back or front?" "If it's good enough 10 Jones and
Millbank, it's good enough 11 me". So Patrick was laid 12 his
back 13 the blade.
"Wait a minute", he said. "I think I can see why it jams."
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1. You'd better switch electricity
gas.
2. We'll strike sympathythem.
3.1 want to talk things over him.
4. The two women talked the night
5. His property extends those hills.
6. They're doing experiments rats.
7. The poor boy has fallen
love that girl.
8. The poor people fainted hunger.
9. She's fanatical fitness.
10. She fell a chair.
11. I'm in love her. I fellher.
12. She felt in the darkthe light switch.
13. She fought her tears. Shedidn't want to cry.
14. his arrival the
airport he asked a taxi.
15. We are peace at themoment, not war.
16. He's still prison. He's beenfor years.
17. She was a child.
18. They are stripping the bark
the trees.
19. We'll have to suck the poison
22. She's grieving thedeath of her husband.
23. It's no good grieving
past mistakes.
24. I'm grateful what
you've done me.
25. She's grateful youyour help.
26. That goes saying.
27. The best man gave the bride
28. We went holidayJune.
29.1 live 17 Elm Road,
London.
30. He lives London Road,Bristol.
31. He was standing the cornerthe street.
32. There was a lamp standing thecorner the room.
33. She got her horse and
walked towards him.
34. I'll be there first thing themorning, sunrise.
35. I'll see you an hour's time,
the hairdresser's.
36. I'll do the shopping thesupermarket the corner.
37. There was nobody the eye
could see.
the wound. 38. She struck me
20. They submitted plansthe council approval.
2I.They were arrested suspicionhaving stolen the money.
her umbrella.
39. You can't stop them doing that.
40. He stoked the boilercoal.
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ACROSS
1. The temperature is zero.
2. He sat her.
3. They work 9 to 5.
4. There was another coat of paint
5. The athletes ran the stadium and went on
along the avenue.
6. Let's get of here.
7. The house stood the two hills.
DOWN
1. I've seen you somewhere.
4. Wait here we come back.
8. The stable is the house.
9. My house is the station.
10. My mother is all suspicion.
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Crossword with prepositions
Across1. The plane flew the clouds.
3. Translate this French, please.
5. They all came to the party -Mary.
8. Don't run the road!
9. I'm waiting 9 o'clock.
11. Throw those old papers.
12. She walked without saying hello.
15. Walk as far the bridge.
16.Is that me?
17. The little girl is her mother.
Down
1. In 1945 the British fought theGermans.
2. We are flying France.
4. The children are going .... school.
6. We walked the woods.
7. It's very difficult I haven't got the
time to do it.
10. My house is the church.
13. The circus will be here Sunday.
14. The supermarket is the main road.
15. We'll meet 6 o'clock.
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Putting out the fire
When this oil well caught fire 1 the middle 2 the desert, the
Arabs thought first3 calling a famous American firefighter, Clint
McClean. But as he was unable to come due 4 a recent accident, they
had 5 settle 6 second best - Paddy McFerson, the Irish
expert.
McFerson agreed 7 phone 8 do the job and then took full
details 9 the size 10 the fire, the damage 11 derricks,
etc. Then, he rushed 12 the spot13 a matter14
hours.
The Arabs watched anxiously as McFerson's old transport plane landed15 the runway. Almost as soon as the plane touched down, an
enormous fire engine shot16 and sped 17 the fire.
The Arabs' anxiety turned 18 amazement as the fire engine plunged
right19 the centre 20 the fire and 21 jumped six
green-clad figures who beat madly 22 the flames 23 old potato
sacks. They battled 24 hours 2S the flames and 26
last astonishingly the fire was put27
As McFerson and his roasted helpers climbed back 28 the truck he was
handed a cheque 29 $10,000.
"The first thing we'll do, lads", he whispered hoarsely, "is fix the brakes30 the bloody truck".
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1. We're very sceptical that.
2. They made a hole the sand.
3. There's scope improvement.
4.Jimmy had a scrape hisbrother.
5. The players scrambledpossession the ball.
6. The old woman scowled me.
7. She scoured the grease thefloor.
8. He scored his latest book.
9. They scored a goal us.
10. That doesn't come the scopethe book.
11. The mother was screamingthe boy.
12. The cat the roof has beenmeowing hours.
13. Her fans screamedexcitement.
14. Police sealed the exits to theplace.
15. These children are schooledgood manners.
16. There's a schememanufacturing paper oldrags.
17. The sale is scheduledtomorrow.
18. We had a scuffle reporters.
19. She scrubbed the stain
20. She scrubbed the stain thetable.
21. She kept it a secret herbrothers and sisters.
22. I'll let you the secret.
23. He's very good. He's secondnone.
24. Nobody can be totally secludedthe world.
25. The trees screened the houseview.
26. She screwed the courage totell him.
27. We can't screen you theanger those people.
28. The rock was seamed gold.
29. They searched us weapons.
30. Fruit is cheaper when it isseason.
31. We're search of a curethe disease.
32. The police searched usdrugs.
33. We were the presencethe king.
34.They pricked the balloon apin.
35. They projected a slide thescreen.
36. The dog pricked his ears.
37.The money paid is proportionalthe amount of work.
38. The penance was in propitiationtheir sins.
39. The law prohibits shopsselling spirits to young people.
40. Let's put this theorythe proof.
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You will find 11 prepositions in this word square.
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There was a man the window.
There is someone the park.
There was paint the ceiling.
The picture was the wall
the door.
She was sitting the back of the
class.
He has been work
office all morning.
the
7. They have a house the Alps.
8.
9.
There were many people the
concert in the Albert Hall.
I saw him the station,
3 o'clock.
10. He wasn't standing the door;
he was the corridor.
11. The tall woman was standing
the window.
12. My office is the fourth floor.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
In most countries you drive theright.
We arrived London very late.
It was written the bottle.
the'Where's the medicine?' 'It's
bottle.'
We live Manchester,
25 Elm Road.
I know somebody who lives Bombay
Street.
It's written the front page,
the top.
All the fishing boats are sea.
I don't do any work weekends.
22. I'm always here Christmas.
23. There was a strange man the
plane.
24.I saw her
25.
the bus.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
My mother's the hairdresser'sthe moment.
The garden is the back of the
house.
She lives the ground floor.
There were dirty marks the ceiling.
She was standing the back of the
class.
The train has arrived
time.
the station
They spent the morning a boat
the lake.
Put the picture the other wall.
Bath is a small town the road to
Bristol.
34. We have a house the river.
35. We live Oxford; my son is
studying Oxford University.
36. I'll be at the club 8 o'clockthe evening.
37. We'll eat McDonald's
High Street.
38. He had a beer the little pub
the corner.
39. We went the museum; we were
the museum.
40.I was school 1970
1981.
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2.
3
4
5
6.
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Which is the correct answer?
1. I must apologize to you being
a) for b) became
c) became of d) to
a) to b) for
c) with d) of
3. They kept arguing for and the
right to strike,
a) again b) against
c) for d) with
4. The monster arose the depths.
a) with b) of
c) by d) from
5. We'll arrive Paris
10 o'clock,
a) in/in b) in/at
c) at/at d) at/in
6. The train arrived the station just
time.
a) at/on b) at/at
c) in/in d) in/on
7. The pilot wrestled the controls
of the plane.
a) for b) of
c) with d) at
8. Let me wrap this handkerchief
your arm.
a) around b) about
c) over d) in
9. They worked a plan.
a) over b) out
c) about d) for
10. I think I'll have a word himit.
a) with/around b) for/about
c) of/round d) with/about
11. The bird flew the window.
a) out of b) out
c) outside d) from
12. She was standing the crossroads.
a) by b) over
c) at d) on
13. We aren't allowed to go the river.
a) underneath b) after
c) behind d) beyond
14. There must have been 2,000
people.
a) over b) above
c) after d) on
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late. i'm sorry.
2. i'm not going to argue you.
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Assorted
1. What's the Odeon cinema?
2. They always go mass. They are
still church.
3. I was brought the country. I
don't like the town.
4. He was jailed ten years. He's
still prison.
5. I'll be work six
o'clock this evening.
6. He had a bad accident last month and he's
still hospital.
7. 'Where were you last night?' 'I was
the cinema.'
8. We had a party Frank's house
last night.
9. I won't be home tomorrow, I'll be
John's.
10. Mary and Jean are students
Harvard University.
11. I haven't seen Jean a long time. I
last saw her your wedding.
12. There's a concert the Festival
Hall tonight.
13. He speaks good Spanish. He studied
Madrid a year.
14. It was a slow train. It stopped
every little station.
15. You weren't the party, were you?
16. My secretary wasn't work today,
she was home ill bed.
17. I had a strange feeling when I first arrived
this country.
18. When the two boys arrived thecinema they went
19. They arrived London early
the morning.
20. What time do you usually arrive
the office the morning?
21. What time are we expected
arrive the hotel?
22. We arrived Majorca seven
hours late.
23. My father's gone the office.
He's his way work.
24. Mr Smith is his office. He'swork.
25. The lawyer went the prisonspeak the convict.
26. Let's go church. I want to go
mass.'
27. My mother is coming the school
speak the teacher.
28. She got married the age
20.
29. If everybody speaks the same
time, nobody will understand.
30. It's impossible me
go the moment.
31. The Charleston was a popular dance
the 20's.
32. America was discovered1492.
33. The Titanic sank 1912.
34. We usually go a walk
Sundays.
35. I can't sleep night.
36. My father is 59; he'll probably retire
a few years' time.
37. I always take my wife
our wedding anniversary.
38. Both horses arrived thesame time.
39. It was a short story and I wrote it
a couple hours.
40. I work hard the week, and relax
weekends.
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Assorted
Answer the following questions:
1. What are they doing experiments with? (rats)
...They are doing experiments with rats..
2. Who has this boy fallen in love with? (that girl)
3. What did she fight back? (her tears)
4. What do you have to suck the poison out of? (the wound)
5. What is she grateful to him for? (his help)
6. When did they go on holiday? Qune)
7. Where does he live? (Elm Road/London)
8. Where was the policeman standing? (corner/street)
9. Where was the lamp standing? (corner/room)
10. Where do you live? (17 Elm Street/Bristol)
11. What is she grieving over? (death/husband)
12. What was the man arrested on? (suspicion/having stolen the money)
13. What did he stoke up the boiler with? (coal)
14. What did she strike you with? (her umbrella)
15. Where will you do the shopping? (supermarket/corner)
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Hung out to Dry
An Irishman called O'Connor was passing the bend 1 a narrow but deep
river when he saw a man throw himself* the water. O'Connor dived3 and pulled the man 4 . The stranger immediately thrust him5 and threw himself back6 the river.
Unable 7 stand 8 and watch a man commit suicide, O'Connor
went9 the rescue again, and once more pulled the man 10 the
water. However as soon as his saviour had turned his back, the would-be suicide case
hanged himself11 a tree nearby.
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Shortly12 there was an
inquest and the coroner demanded13 know why O'Connor had
not cut the rope 14 the poor
man. "Well," argued O'Connor, "I
thought the unfortunate character had
pegged himself15 dry."
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
Match numbers with letters
I. We're very sceptical
2. They made a hole
3. There's scope
4. Jim had a scrap
5. The players scrambled
6. The old woman scowled
7. She scoured the grease
8. He scored
9. They scored a goal
10. The mother was screaming
11. The fans screamed
12. The police sealed
13. These children are schooled
14. The sale is scheduled
15. She scrubbed the stain
A. with excitement.
B. off the exits.
C. in good manners.
D. for improvement.
E. for tomorrow.
F. off the floor.
G. about that.
H. off the table.
I. at me.
J. in the sand.
K. with his latest book.
L. with his brother.
M. against us.
N. for possession of the ball.
0. at the boy.
1. We're very sceptical
2. They made a hole
3. There's scope
4. Jim had a scrap
5. The players scrambled
6. The old woman scowled
7. She scoured the grease
8. He scored
9. They scored a goal
10. The mother was screaming
11. The fans screamed
12. The police sealed
13. These children are schooled..
14. The sale is scheduled
15. She scrubbed the stain
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ACROSS1. I was there two weeks.
3. Come with me.
5. I saw her the train.
6. She was buying meat the butcher's.
8. Wait the weekend.
9. Try this pullover
10. I heard something the night.
12. I have no time; I don't feel like going.
14. He jumped from the bridge the train.
15. The bridge is the river.
16. There's a fish .... the river.
17. We'll go the weather.
DOWN1. I work 9 to five.
2. A ball is
4. Not in.
6. Drive ... that street.
7. They swam the river.
11. My property is these hills.
12. It's not difficult I don't want to do it.
13. The house is those trees.
15. She walked of the room.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14
We are ready action.
I see no reason doing it.
We tried reason
him.
We'll make it ready theQueen's visit.
He's reading the Bar
Cambridge.
He has a weakness fastmotorcycles.
He took the blamesomething he hadn't done.
The gunman reached hisgun.
She can't walk the accident.
The hotel is easy reach
the sea.
This house is rated $10,000.
She was rapt contemplation.
He got a rap the knucklesthe teacher.
The field was full of nettles and thistles. In
fact, it was rank nettles.
15. There was a rap the door.
16. Warmth radiated the
stove.
17. The bride was radiant joy.
18.
19.
He quoted a passage one ofShakespeare's plays.
He ranged himself theopposition.
20. Their ages range 10 70.
21. The soldiers fired theenemy random.
22. The car rammed the truck.
23. They raised their voices it.
24. They made a raid enemy
bases.
25. They raged him
disagreeing.
26. She's very quick figures.
27. He quailed the proposal
speaking public.
28. She qualified the semifinal.
29. He quarrelled her
something silly
30. He had a quarrel
girlfriend.
his
31. She was puzzling his letter
weeks.
32. I don't know how you can put
her.
33. Operator, put me
number.
this
34. They put the fire and got
their horses.
35. He put a payment.
36. She put an idea.
37.They pushed the prices.
38. Don't leave your clothes there, put them
39. He put a proposal.
40. The police pushed the
crowd.
75S T A N L E Y
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Assorted
Ask questions for these answers:
1. She felt irritated at the thought of losing him.
What ?
2. They want to keep up with the Joneses.
Who(m) ?
3. These people sacrifice their lives for the love of God.
What ?
4. She made up with her boyfriend.
Who(m) ?
5. They set some money aside for their old age.
What(a) ?
6. She is very sensitive about being too thin.
What ?
7. They were at the mercy of the waves.
What ?
8. She was offended by your remarks.
What ?
9. She is very sentimental about her dog.
What ?
10. He set up as a butcher.
What ?
11. He settled down in an armchair.
What ?
12. He signed up for 20 years in the Army.
How long ?
13. The girl shivered at the thought of meeting him.
What ?
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By Candle Light
Paddy's wife lived 1 the country and took ill one day shortly before herchild was due. It was quite dark when the doctor arrived. "Where is the little lady?"he asked.
"She's 2 there 3 the barn where she collapsed."
With Paddy holding the lamp the doctor set4 his job.
"Paddy, you're the proud father5 a little boy."
Paddy was very happy. "Doctor, we'll have a drink 6 celebrate it."
"Just a minute, hold the light a little closer. You're father7 two."
"All right" said Paddy. "We'll open a bottle."
"Wait," said the doctor again, "Hold the light a little closer. You're the father of three."
"Well, sure it's going8 be quite a celebration," said Paddy.
"Just a minute," said the doctor, again "Hold the light a little closer."
"I don't want9 be difficult, doctor," said Paddy, "but don't you thinkthat this bloody light is attracting them?"
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Assorted
There are 15 prepositions. Find them.
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Assorted
Finish the sentences.
1. What's on (cinema/today)
2. They always go to mass. They are still (church)
3. I was brought up (country)
4. That man was jailed (10 years)
5. He had an accident. He's still (hospital)
6. Last night we went (cinema)
7. We had a party (Frank's)
8. Mary and John are students (Bristol University)
9. I haven't seen them (a long time)
10. There's a concert (Albert Hall)
11. This train stops (every little station)
12. You weren't (the party last night)
13. I had a strange feeling when I arrived
(this country)
14. When the boys arrived
(cinema/they/went/in)
15. We arrived (Majorca/7 hours/late)
16. She got married (age/20)
17. Everybody is speaking (the same time)
18. The Charleston was a popular dance (20's)
19. I can't sleep (night)
20. America was discovered (1492)
21. My father will probably retire
(a few years' time)
22. I work very hard (the week)
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1. They heard the ricochet bullets
the rocks.
2. They teased her being shy.
3. The children were riding
donkeys.
She was decked
clothes.
her best
He rang furiously.
They were ringed enemies.
They are rigging some
scaffolding the workmen.
She was riding the back
the car.
9. The ship was riding anchor.
10.
11.
They lay the beach saturated
sunshine.
They were satisfied the
results.
12. That's quite satisfactory me.
13. She didn't have any satisfaction
the local people.
14. His novel is a satire
society.
our
15. Very few things were salvaged
the wreck.
16. That picture is not sale.
17. I did it the sakemy family.
18. I have satisfaction doing it.
19. We have lived the same house
twenty years.
20. They are tarred the samebrush.
21. We are the same wavelength.
22. All the Japanese look the same
me.
23. They sailed Plymouth
New York.
24. She walked the church.
25. There's safety numbers.
26. The fence safeguarded them
intruders.
27. That's quite safe you.
28. Let's be the safe side.
29. They were safe attackers.
the30. I've borrowed a book
library.
31. I wouldn't bother
people. It's not worth it.
32. The lane was rutted
33. The hinges have rusted
those
tracks.
34. His bicycle bumped the
ruts.
35. We are now safe danger.
36. Don't bother the children,
they can look after themselves.
37. Rome once ruled
empire.
38. The car ran
an
a tree.
39. How much did the garage charge you
the repairs.
40.The car ran the dog.
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Assorted
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Crossword of prepositions
ACROSS1. It goes saying.
4. He was knocked in the first round.
6. I live London Rd.
7. Let's go the cinema.
8. This is the leg the table.
10. There was surprise his face.
11. They walked the river bank.
12. They're sailing the world.
14. Not outside.
15. The plane is coming New York.
16. Not under.
17. There's a hedge the garden.
DOWN1. I'll be back a week.
2. His gun went
3. Wait morning.
5. He rang me
8. They all jumped their horses.
9. I'll wait the end of the week.
13. The ship went the bridge.
14. He walked ... the kitchen.
15. This present is you.
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Free Drinks.
An Irishman goes 1 a bar in New York and the barman says, "Good evening,sir. What's your pleasure?"
"Thank you very much. I'll have a whisky and a box2 matches, please."
Then, he puts five cents.3 the counter and drinks the whisky."What's the five cents for?"
The Irishman says, "It's4 the matches. I didn't really want a drink, but youasked me so nicely what my pleasure was."
The barman begins 5 get angry. "Sir, I was only being polite."
The fellow is adamant: "I'm sorry, but I refuse 6 pay."
He is thrown 7 the bar.
Three weeks later he walks back8 and the barman shouts: "Hey you, out! Itold you I never wanted 9 see you again!"The chap refuses 10 leave. "You must have me mixed 11 someoneelse. I've just come back12 several months abroad.".13 a close look the barman says: "I can't understand it; you must have adouble."
"Thanks, and a box of matches, please."
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
There's a rush umbrellas.
He ran the jail. He escaped.
I can't be bothered thoselittle matters.
She rubbed the glass a cloth.
herShe rubbed the lotionskin.
6. This car runs
7
diesel.
She had a row her husbandmoney.
8. His party was routed theelection.
9. He roused slowly a deepsleep.
10. He rounded the sentence.
11. The police roped the scenethe crime.
12. He rubbed his hand hisforehead.
13. That wheel is rubbing themudguard.
14. She was roused angerhis insults.
15. They were roused theirbeds 3 a.m.
16. The guide rounded thetourists.
17. 'How are you getting 'Well, we are rubbing
18. Jimmy, rub the mud yourtrousers.
1.9. We'll all be rooting you.
20. There's no room youthe car.
21. They roofed the yardsheets of plastic.
22. The ball rolled the hill.
23. I was robbed my wallet.
24. What are you doing rootingin my office?
25. Can you make room thatshelf?
26. The hut was roofed stripsof bark.
27. He rolled his sleeves. It washot.
28. People were rolling the aisles.
29. That man is rolling money.
30. Our boat was rocked sideside the waves.
31. Those hooligans robbed memy sleep.
32. The little ball rolledpavement.
the
33. They stole money the bank.
34. There's not enough roomswing a cat here.
35. The tigers roared the cages.
36. The speaker roamed theevents the week.
37. The audience roaredlaughter.
38. The cars roared the placewhere we stood.
39. He has a new rival the title.
40. They were rivals love.
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2.
3
4.
h
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
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1. The doctors operated himquite successfully.
2. We'll name the baby hisfather.
3. Stop prying my affairs.
4. The picture was priced$10,000.
5. The train pulled with a jerk.
6. I'm going to borrow some money
the bank.
7. The rescue party broke tothe trapped miners.
8. Where's the ship bound ?
9. After three weeks the search was called
10. This region is celebratedits wine.
11. There's nothing comparablethis.
12. The church is close thepost office.
13. You're one of the candidatesthe post.
14. The meeting broke seveno'clock and they all went home.
15. Don't turn your back
people.
16. You're awful writing letters.
17. You'll have to bear that mind.
18. She bit the apple.
19. We'll be bitten deaththese mosquitoes.
20. I was bored tears
her talk.
21. The young girl blushed themention the boy.
22. Wheels won't bite
slippery surfaces.
23. They won the battle the enemy.
24. I'm really astonished
your work; it's wonderful!
25. He assisted the policetheir enquiries.
26. You don't have any authority
us any more.
27. This show is comparablenothing.
28. The car burst flames.
29. Hannibal was commandthe army.
30. The sailing ship wouldn't advancethe lack of wind.
31. There's no cause worry.
32. She came forward an
interesting suggestion.
33. Coal is sold the ton.
34. I bought it London,Selfridge's.
35. I'm your disposal
whatever you want.
36. Let's draw this bill sight.
37. What are you doing? What are you
38. I'm your orders.
39. The hooligan was broughtthe magistrate.
40. Everybody was there you.
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Skin Trouble
Mrs. Black had a lot of problems 1 her skin so she went2 the
doctor. However, he could not find anything wrong so he sent her3
the local hospital4 some tests. The hospital,5 course, sent
the results 6 the tests directly 7 the doctor8 Mrs.
Black. The next morning the doctor telephoned Mrs. Black9 give her a list10 the things he thought could be the cause 11 the skin trouble.
Mrs. Black wrote 12 carefully all the things she could not eat13 a piece 14 paper which she left15 the telephone
while she went16 a ladies' meeting.
When she came back home two hours later, she found her husband waiting17 her: "Hello, darling. I have done all the shopping 18 you."
She was surprised. "You have done all the shopping19 me?"
"But how did you know what I wanted?"
"Well, when I arrived home I found your shopping list20 the
telephone," answered her husband, "so I went21 the shop and I bought
all that you had written 22 the piece 23 paper."
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1.2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
I lost interest; I've gone it.
She's standing parliament.
That Spanish girl, Carmen, has takenEnglish quickly.
The taxi driver set his
passengers.
Stop attacking him; lay him.
We'll have a break tenminutes.
She lives fruit; she eats 2kilos of it a day.
The bank is thesupermarket.
Put the piano in the corner
the window.
'Can we examine the house?' 'Yes, you canlook it
'Did you stay the end?' 'Yes,
we stayed the boring lecture.'
She's reading a degree
Bristol University.
That man is rich, he's rolling
money.
14. I'm toying that idea.
15. She had always dreamed of appearingBrad Pitt.
16. He wasted his money; he ran
a fortune.
17. He tried to buy me ; hetried to bribe me.
18. Why don't we fix a date ?
19. Drop me here, I can walk now.
20. I'll dash a letter; I'll write itquickly.
21. I went into the army nineteen;I was called .
22. She broke the engagement
: they've finished.
23. The nuns brought the orphan.
24. His car was written after
the accident.
25. We have to win him to our side.
26. You are always telling me , Mum.
27. I was not taken by his
false promises.
28. We must step production.
29. I can't shake this cold I've had it all winter.
30. I'll come to the station and see you
31. The old man was run
32. That horrible smell puts me
a car.
33. He knocked two pints of beer.
34. Why don't you give yourselvesto the police?
35. The two boys have hit itThey have become friends.
36. We've sacked many workers; we've laida hundred men.
37. Why don't you look the wordin the dictionary?
38. I'll put you the night. You
can stay here.
39. I'll make it clear. I'll spell ityou.
40. That boy is behaving badly; he's actingagain.
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Assorted
Find the 13 prepositions
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B
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87S T A N L E Y
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Which is the correct answer?
1 . What's that silly boy
a) for
c)to
2. The train has arrived
hours late.
a) at
c)of
3. I swear it
a) to
c) before
laughing ?
b)at
d) from
I ast; two
b)in
d)to
God and men.
b)at
d) with
4. The temperatures are normal
these days.
a) below
c) beneath
5. I can go any day
a) in
c) on
b) under
d) underneath
Monday.
b)at
d) but
6. This picture was painted a
famous artist.
a) for
c)to
b)by
d)of
7. That boy is really making a name
himself.
a) to
c)of
8. This is a quotation
a) of
c) from
b)for
d) with
Shakespeare.
b)for
d)to
9. This is one of theworld.
a) inc) from
10. I like that girl
a) with
c)at
11. There was paint al
a) ofc)at
12.Take that thing
a) ofc) from
biggest cities the
b)ofd)at
black.
b) ond)in
the house.
b) over
d)at
the table.
b) ond)off
13.The huge waves rolled the shipside to side.
a) onc) from
b)tod)at
14.The town was rocked an
earthquake.
a) by
c) due to
15. I have the greatest
a) atc) with
b)for
d) during
respect you.
b)ford) on
16.The pilots are responsible theirpassengers' safety.
a) for
c)of
b)at
d) with
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1.1 got the information him.
2. You can see Coca Cola advertised
the world.
3. Turn the left
the traffic lights.
4. They walked the strainsthe wedding march.
5. They sat each other.
6. She missed the train two
minutes.
7. He was walking andthe street nervously.
8. He was stiff cold.
9.1 agree you; I'myou on that.
10. He was swimming his hat
11. Take your socks !
12. That is your jurisdiction.
13. We have to live ourincome.
14. We have no bread, so we'll have to doit.
15. It goes saying that I'll be
you.
16. There will be six of us for dinner,
Mary.
17. There is a meadow thestream.
18. The cat ran the mouse.
19. Smoking class is
the school rules.
20. When I saw him he was going
the street.
21. Do you know the man the
microphone?
22. I met him the party.
23. You have to sign the foot of
the letter.
24. This is love first sight.
25. The car passed full speed.
26. She collapsed the death
her son.
27. We prefer death slavery.
28. No one James can speak
German.
29. There's a little house the lake.
30. Breakfast will be ready eight
o'clock.
31. 'Are you coming land?' 'No,
sea.'
32. They sell wine the pint.
33. 'Do you work day?' 'No,
night.'
34. He spoke twice the
meeting.
35. The ship sailed New York.
36. I'll sign the contract him.
37.1 can't go the time being.
38. The thief jumped down
the wall.
39. He expressed his thoughts
a loud voice.
40.1 like to live the open air.
89S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
Match numbers with letters
1. She's standing
2.The Spanish girl has taken
3.The taxi driver set
4. We'll have a break
5. She practically lives
6.The bank is
7.We stayed
8. She is reading
9. That man is rolling
10. The old man was run
11. The car was written
12. That horrible smell
13. He knocked
14. We have to win him
15. I'll come to the station
A. over to our side.
B. back two pints of beer.
C. for a degree.
D. off after the accident.
E. opposite the supermarket.
F. down his passengers.
G. in money.
H. for Parliament.
I. through the boring picture.
J. to English quickly.
K. and see you off.
L. on fruit.
M. in ten minutes.
N. over by a car.
0. puts me off.
1. She's standing
2. The Spanish girl has taken
3. The taxi driver set
4. We'll have a break
5. She practically lives
6. The bank is
7. We stayed
8. She is reading
9. That man is rolling
10. The old man was run
11. The car was written
12. That horrible smell
13. He knocked
14. We have to win him
15. I'll come to the station
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
Swimming Pool
1 a faraway country they had a very big hospital2 which they
locked all the mentally ill people.
The director3 the institution was very pleased 4 his patients so
one day he said 5 them: "You have been very good this year, so I have
decided 6 build a swimming pool7 you."
All the patients were very happy and, as soon as the swimming pool had been built,
they started 8 jump 9 it.
A year later the director10 the centre told the patients:
"You have been very good this year, too, so I am going11 put a springboard12 the swimming pool."
As soon as the springboard had been installed all the patients began 13 jump14 it.
The next year the director15 the centre told his patients: "You have been
very good this year, too, so now I am going16 put the water17 the
swimming pool."
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
1. The man had a gold watch
his wrist.
2. He had a big dog a leash.
3. He was burnt death.
4. We have finished. The lesson is
5. We'll win the end.
6. There was a large statue the
hall marble.
7. We went hunting the rain.
8. Are you going fishing this
weather?
9. All these things are done hand.
10. We'll have to do it step step.
11. the way, where were you
yesterday?
12. The man was punished
stealing.
13. this way everything will
be easier.
14. Jane had a bandage her
knee.
15. I saw that film TV last
week.
16. Relax, we're danger.
17. I'll be there the stroke
of six.
18. We never do that
weekdays.
19. Could you please write it down
figures?
20. What would you do my
place?
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21. I'll put it down writing.
22. She spoke a very low voice.
23. I know your brother only the
photos I've seen.
24. The children are very busy
their homework.
25. I've received a letter your
mother.
26. Diamonds are ever.
27. These garments are made
machinery.
28. She was all herself
the house.
29. I was paid the hour.
30.
31.
There's nothing to eat bread
and butter.
Mr and Mrs Brown are
dinner the moment.
32. We are all your orders, sir!
33. We'll sell these things a good
price.
34. He's not here, he's a
business trip.
35. I'll be duty all night.
36. I've written a book English
verbs.
37. There was a hotel the main
road.
38. We'll divide the cake two
halves.
39. This river is the longest this
country.
40. You've got paint your hair.
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
Find the 12 prepositions.
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
Ask questions for these answers:
1. We'll name the baby after his father.
Who(m) shall we ?
2. He's prying into my affairs.
What's ?
3. The picture was priced at $10,000.
What was ?
4. The ship is bound for London.
Where's ?
5. This region is celebrated for its wine.
What is ?
6. The church is close to the Post Office.
What is ?
7. The meeting broke up at seven o'clock.
At what time ?
8. She's awful at writing letters.
What's she ?
9. You will have to bear that in mind.
What ?
10. She bit into the apple.
What ?
11. I'm astonished at her work.
What are you ?
12. The hooligan was brought before the magistrate.
Who(m) was ?
13. Coal is sold by the ton.
What's ?
14. There's no cause for worry.
What is there ?
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Assorted
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
I.The car ran a lamppost.
2. How much will it sell ?
3. They all sat a round table.
4. I'm going to sit the
examination.
5. Are you speaking
experience?
6. Don't stare people the face.
7. I think she's smiling you.
8. We'll have to split the cake
several pieces.
9. People should stick their
ideas.
10. Why don't we have a swimthe river?
11. He suffers a very strangedisease.
12.1 took you my cousin.
13. You'll be the stand-in themain actress.
14. You can't stop people
themselves.
killing
15. Please, don't tread my
toes.
16. Rich people usually travelplane.
17. Your kisses taste garlic,darling.
18. There's a heavy tax tobacco
this country.
19.1 should like to travel theworld.
20. What do you understandthat?
21. She was weeping joy.
22. We have declared war
poverty.
23. Don't waste your money these
things.
24. He lived a while
a desert island.
25. They are victims
terrorism.
26. The ship vanished view.
27. She's typing a typewriter.
28. I'm writing shorthand.
29. Why don't you write a story
Hannibal?
30. They were all wet water.
31.
32.
Both of them have broken
relations.
She's always thinking her
children.
33. I've been robbed my bag.
34. She came the room and sat
down.
35. I'll give a party my
birthday.
36. My brother was born 1980.
37. The rescue party broke through
the trapped miners.
38. You have to learn the Latin declensions
heart.
39. There was a lamp the
ceiling, the table.
40. Have you paid the
furniture?
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
Find the 13 prepositions.
A
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96S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
Another CoffeeA strange-looking man came 1 a cafe one day and asked 2 a
cup 3 coffee.
The waiter served the coffee and the man drank it slowly. "How much is it?" he asked.
"Twenty-six cents," answered the waiter.
The man took 26 coins 4 one cent5 his pocket, threw them
one 6 one 7 the room and left the cafe.
The same thing happened 8 the next day and the waiter didn't say
anything but watched the man angrily as he left the cafe.
The third day the same man came 9 the cafe and asked 10
another coffee. He drank it, put his hand 11 his pocket and, as he had
no change, he gave the waiter a fifty-cent coin.
The waiter decided 12 take his revenge. He took twenty-four cents13 his box and he threw them, one 14 one,15 the room.
The man watched him calmly and when he had finished he put his hand 16
his pocket, took17 two cents and said, "Give me another coffee, please."
97S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
Answer these questions.
1. Is there any risk of contamination?
Yes, there is
2. What is this land ripe for? (development)
This land is ripe
3. What shall I rinse my hair with? (water)
Rinse your
4. How much has the river risen by? (ten feet)
The river has
5. What is rising from the chimney? (smoke)
There is smoke
6. Who(m) did they rise up against? (invaders)
They rose up
7. Since when haven't we seen each other? (October)
We haven't seen each other
8. How long has he been working here for? (six months)
He has been
9. How did everything go? (according to plan)
Everything went
10. Where's your house? (end/street)
Our house is
11. What is he an expert at? (judo)
He's an expert
12.Who(m) have you fallen in love with? (Peter)
I've fallen
13. Where has the convict escaped from? (jail)
The convict has
14.Who(m) is she envious of? (her sister)
She is envious
15. Where's the ship bound for? (New York)
The ship is
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
1. He jammed the brakes.
2. We'll have to iron our
differences.
3. The missile homed its target.
4. The fox was hunted the dogs.
5. Let's hope the rain holds
6. He was naked; he had nothing
7. A heavy silence hung the city.
8. He handed his authority
the new president.
9. These people are handing
pamphlets the street.
10. He has grown that nasty habit.
11. White wine goes fish.
12. These shoes are too small; they won't go
22. His arrest touched
a riot.
23. Years passed; time rolled
13. She went the stage; it was
the first time she had acted.
14. The tide went
15. We had a quarrel the
homework.
16.1 don't agree; I don't go that.
17. My balcony gives the main
street.
18. I didn't convince him; I didn't get
him.
19. He got a light sentence.
20. She wouldn't stop talking; I couldn't get a
word
21. Come on! Let's get work!
Let's start.
24. Eventually business improved and money
rolled
25. Stop fussing the little girl.
26. She frowned the boy silence.
27. She spent the whole day the
beach.
28. You are barking the wrong tree.
29. We'll wait a break
the weather.
30. Let him blow steam.
31. his cries, we rushed
the room.
32. present we're increasing
business.
33. I came here his request.
34. She was angry not being
invited to the wedding.
35. This money will pull us
36. They pushed the piano the
window.
37. The bells resounded the
valley.
38. They rowed the boat the river.
39. Your story is the
bounds of credibility.
40. This car is repair.
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Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
"I.The Russians sat
the 7G conference.
2. She woke frightened and
sat bed.
3. The current swept the bridge
4. Let's sum it
5. I'll turn the business to my
son.
6. He has walked her, without
a word of warning.
7. Put that sword !
8. She put her theory.
9. He pulled the deal.
10. He's so ill that I don't think he'll pull
11. I came train. The train
pulled five.
12. It was raining heavily; it was pouring
13. I pointed her mistakes.
14. Don't play people's
emotions.
15. Why don't you plug
the radio?
16. She piled wood the fire.
17. The gunman picked his
victims.
18. The old man died; he passed
at midnight.
19. Let me pay the meal.
20. The soldiers opened fire; they opened
again.
21. Children, move the bench,
please.
22. The train moved slowly.
23.
24.
25.
26.
They are making lost time
extra work.
He admires his brother; he looks
him.
Be careful,- look
pickpockets.
He doesn't work; he lives
his estate.
27. He lived the crime
his conscience.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
She was lying the sun.
A smile lit her face.
We'll go when it leaves
raining.
The judge let him lightly
a fine.
Go in front; you lead
He leaned back the chair.
I've already laid smoking.
The minister was questioned
his plans.
He knocked
I'll knock your head
a few nails.
She kicked her shoes and put
some slippers
Keep me! Don't come
near me!
He kept his bed
a month.
100S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
1. They teased her (be/shy)
2. The child was riding (donkey)
3. She was decked out (best clothes)
4. They were surrounded (enemy)
5. The ship was riding (anchor)
6. They were very satisfied (results)
7. That is very satisfactory (me)
8. They didn't have any satisfaction (local people)
9. His novel is a satire (our society)
10. Very few things were salvaged (the wreck)
11. That picture is not (sale)
12. I have satisfaction (do/it)
13. They are tarred (same/brush)
14. We are all (same/wavelength)
15. All the Japanese look the same (me)
16. There's safety (numbers)
17. The fence safeguarded them (intruders)
18. That's quite safe (children)
19. Let's be (safe side)
20. They were safe (attackers)
21. I've borrowed a book (library)
22. The lane was rutted (tracks)
23. His bicycle bumped (ruts)
24. Rome once ruled (an empire)
25. The car ran (tree)
26. How much did the garage charge you (repairs)
101S T A N L E Y
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Assorted
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
I knew that
sadness.
The bird settled
branch.
her smile was 22. Are you waiting the bus?
23.the
Put the chair the shade;
you'll be more comfortable.
He's set publishing hisbook.
They were set liberty.
She mocked our fears.
She nodded me.
The doctors are going to operatehim.
We'll play a trick him.
She persisted doing it.
You have to practise more
the piano.
Will you partake our meal?
This artist paints nature.
That little girl is in needlove.
This is a good methodteaching music.
16. It was moulded clay.
17. These people keep moving
place place.
18. In the next elections I'll votepost.
19. We can all vouch his
honesty.
20. The army waded thestream.
21. There's no point wailingmistakes made in the past.
He's a waiter. He's waiting
those people.
24. Go to bed. Don't wait me.
25.
26.
It's about time you woke
the fact that she's run away.
The soldiers walked right
the trap.
27. My friend Robert has walked out
his wife.
28. We were beaten ten nil. The other team walked
all us.
29. That never occurred me.
30. We're very obliged you.
31. The place is open visitors.
32. That's a good opportunity
do it.
33. Let me pour some wine
your glass.
34. He's very private his
affairs.
35. The old man rambled the
past.
36. He can't come the
transport strike.
37. She can't come she's very
busy.
38. You're rubbish. You're
contempt.
39. It is you to lie, my son.
40. The play is excellent; , the
tickets are cheap.
102S T A N L E Y
1.
Using PrepositionsAnswer Key
103S T A N L E Y
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About,
above, on,on to, onto,
over, up1 . about2. above3. over4. over5. about6. over7. above8. about9. above
10. about11. over12. above13. about14. above15. over16. about17. about1 8. about19. about20. about21. about22. about23. about24. above25. about26. about27. about28. about29. over30. over31. about32. over33. about34. about35. about36. about37. over38. over39. about40. about
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About,above, on,on to, onto,
over, up1. about2. up3. about
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4. up5. about6. about7. up
8. about9. about
10. over11. up12. about13. over14. about15. onto16. over17. about1 8. above1 9. above20. about21. over22. onto23. over24. over25. about26. about27. onto28. over29. about
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About,
above, on,
on to, onto,over, up
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10. A11. M12. 013. L14. N15. K
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Across,through,
throughout
1. across
2. through
3. throughout
4. through
5. across
6. Throughout7. through
8. across
9. across
10. across
11. across
12. through
13. across
14. through
15. through
16. through
17. through
18. across
19. through
20. through
21. through
22. across
23. through
24. through
25. through
26. through
27. across
28. through
29. through
30. through
31. through
32. across
33. through
34. through
35. through
36. through
37. through
38. across
39. through
40. through
Page 9
Beside,
besides,
aside
1. besides2. Beside
3. aside4. aside
5. aside
6. aside
7. besides
8. beside
9. Besides
10. beside
11. beside
12. besides
13. besides
14. besides
15. besides
16. besides
17. besides
18. besides
19. beside
20. Beside
21. beside
22. beside
23. aside
24. aside
25. aside
26. beside
27. aside
28. besides
29. aside
30. aside
31. aside
32. beside
33. besides
34. besides
35. beside
36. besides
37. beside
38. beside
39. aside
40. aside
Page 11After,
behind,
beyond,
past
1. after
2. after
3. beyond
4. behind
5. behind6. past
7. beyond
8. behind
9. behind
10. past
11. after
12. after
13. after
14. after
15. after
16. after
17. behind
18. behind
19. behind
20. behind
21. behind
22. behind
23. beyond
24. beyond
25. behind
26. beyond
27. after
28. after
29. after
30. after
31. past
32. after
33. after34. After
35. past36. past
37. past
38. behind
39. beyond
40. beyond
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Until, till, as
far as, up to
1. till/until
2. till/until3. as far as4. as far as5. till/until
6. as far as7. till/until
8. up to9. till/until
10. till/until
11. till/until12. till/until
13. till/until
14. till/until
15. as far as16. up to17. till/until
18. till/until
19. as far as20. till/until
21. as far as22. up to23. as far as24. till/until
25. as far as26. up to27. till/until
28. till/until
29. till/until
30. till/until
31. till/until32. as far as33. till/until
34. as far as35. till/until
36. till/until
37. up to38. till/until
39. till/until
40. up to
Page 15Between,
among,
within
1. Among
2. between
3. among
4. between
5. between
6. between7. between
8. among
9. Between
10. between
11. among
12. between
13. between
14. between
15. between
16. between
17. among
18. between
19. between
20. among
21. between
22. within
23. between
24. among25. within
26. within
27. within
28. within
29. within
30. among31. between
32. within
33. between
34. among35. within
36. Between
37. among
38. Among
39. between
40. among
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3. at
4. at
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6. at
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8. on
9. at
10. in
11. in
12. on
13. on
14. on
15. in
16. at
17. in
18. on
19. on
20. in
21. in
22. in
23. in
24. in
25. on
26. on
27. on
28. in
29. at
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31. at
32. at
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40. on
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On, at, in
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Page 24
On, at, in
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2. at me
3. at ourefforts
4. at the bait
5. at thepostman
6. in ancientvases
7. on the
8. in thecrime
9. on10. at other
people
11. in
12. in thatdeal
13. in
14. at15. in16. on the
17. on theshelves
18. at theenemy
19. on hisshoulder
20. at me21. at the
entrance
22. on allsides
23. at firstsight
24. at thesight ofthe body
25. at thehooligans
26. at thebottom
27. in water
28. at eachother
Page 26
From, of,
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From, of, of
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From, of, off,
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34. from
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From, of, off,since, with
2. We'llextractthe juicefromoranges.
3. No, sheisn'tfamiliarwith them.
4 Yes, he4. yes he
fell off thetree.
5. Yes, it wasfilled withwater.
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. He'sproud ofhischildren.
. Hestruggledwith aman.
. I don'twant totake mycoat offbecauseit's cold.
, Theystuffedthethepillowswithfeathers.I wasstuck allafternoonwith littleJim.He suffersfromcancer.he'sne ssufferingfrom lossofmemory.It wasswarmingwith flies.You canswapplaceswithJimmy.I wasswampedwithappli-cations
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Page 32
From, of, off,
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Despite, in
spite of,
instead of,
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Into, to,
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Page 40Into, to,toward
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What didthemissilesoar into?Where arethesepeople.smugglingtobaccointo?Whatmust wekeep to?Wheredoes thispath leadto?Who isshemarriedto?What arewelookingforwardto?Wheredoes thatbuildinglook to?What didhemarriedinto?What didWhat did
she shineher torchinto?
10.
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Page 41Into, to,towards
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Page 43RoundRound,
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Page 47As,
1.2.
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Page 49Below, down,under,beneath,underneath
1. under2. down3. down4. below5. below6. under7. beneath
8. under9. underneath
10. beneath11. under12. down13. down14. under15. down16. down17. down18. under19. under20. down21. down22. below23. beneath24. down25. down26. down27. beneath28. beneath29. down30. under31. under32. underneath33. below34. beneath35. down36. under37. under38. under39. below40. below
Page 51Against,opposite, infront of
1. against2. against3. against4. against5. against6. opposite7. against8. opposite9. against
10. against11. against12. opposite
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againstoppositein front ofagainstagainstagainstagainstagainstagainstagainstagainstin front ofagainstagainstagainstagainstagainstagainstagainstoppositein front ofagainstagainstagainstoppositeagainstopposite
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Page 53Out of,outside, out
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19. out of
20. OUt
21. OUt Of
22. oUt
23. OUt of
24. OUt
25. OUt
26. OUt
27. OUt Of
28. OUt of
29. OUt
30. outside
31. out
32. OUt Of
33. OUt
34. OUt
35. OUt
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39. OUt of
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Page 55
For, by, along
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Page 56For, by, along
1. for
2. by
3. along
4. by
5. for
6. for
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8. by
9. for
10. for
11. along
12. for
13. for
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20. for
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24. by
25. by
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Page 57For, by, along
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1.of
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1. without
2. within
3. accordingto
4. near
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6. near
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10. except11. without
12. for
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17. but
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ACROSS
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1. from
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ACROSS
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ACROSS
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1. about/of
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7. off
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8. with9. against
10. within/of11. at12. on/for13. with14. off15. in16. for/from17. for18. with19. away20. off21. from22. in/on23. to24. from25. from26. Up27. from/of28. with29. for30. in31. in/for32. for33. in/of34. with35. on36. up
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2. He hasfallen inlove withthat girl.
3. Shefoughtback hertears.
4. You haveto suckthe poisonout of thewound.
5. She isgrateful tohim forhis help.
6. They wenton holidayin June.
7. He lives inElm Roadin London.
8. He wasstandingon/at thecorner ofthe street.
9. It wasstandingin thecorner ofthe room.
10. I live at17 Elm St.in Bristol.
11. She isgrievingover thedeath ofherhusband.
12. He wasarrested onsuspicionof havingstolen themoney.
13. Shestoked theboiler upwith coal.
14. Shestruck mewith herumbrella.
15. I will dotheshoppingin thesupermarketon/at thecorner.
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4. Where'sthe shipboundfor?
5. What isthe regioncelebratedfor?
6. What isthechurchclose to?
7. At whattime didthemeetingbreak up?
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