Anh văn học thuật / Introductory Academic
English (210260)
WEEK 9+10:
Preposition
Practice
LET’S . GV: Nguyễn Mạnh Cường
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Practice 1
1. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage………the other cars.
a. of b. for c. to d. on
2. I’ll be at home………….Friday morning. You can phone me then.
a. on b. at c. in d. of
3. I’m going away………..the end of February.
a. on b. at c. in d. of
4. When we were in France, we spent a few days………..Paris.
a. on b. at c. in d. to
5. Our flat is…………the second floor of the building.
a. on b. at c. in d. of
Practice 2
1. He was bitterly ashamed…………...her for doing such things.
a. for b. by c. in d. of
2. Admission to this club is open…………..people under 30 only.
a. with b. for c. to d. by
3. Contrary………………what most people used to believe, these minerals are not renewable .
a. with b. for c. against d. to
4. Don’t you get tired………………watching that TV programme every night?.
a. with b. by c. of d. at
5. Don’t be afraid…………the dog. He is quite harmless.
a. in b. of c. at d. for
Practice 3
1. You’d better not approach him, he is concerned…………a difficult problem that needs all his
attention.
a. about b. on c. for d. with
2. Contrary………my expectation, they didn’t feel uneasy……….the result of the match.
a. to-with b. for-at c. on-for d. to-about
3. Wearing long hair and colorful clothes was very popular……………young people of the 1970s.
a. for b. to c. by d. with
4. Michael is absorbed…………his work and didn’t notice me coming.
a. with b. in c. at d. by
5. During Christmas season, many streets are are crowded…………season-goers.
a. with b. by c. about d. of
Practice 5
1. “You’re already in debt………me for sixty dollars”.
a. for b. to c. from d. by
2. “I thought we were buying hambugers for the barbecue” – “Some insisted…...getting chicken too”.
a. on b. to c. with d. about
3. “What do you think of the idea Albert had?” – ‘I’m opposed………it.”
a. to b. with c. of d. about
4. “I’ll buy the cake for John’s birthday party” – ‘And I’ll be responsible………ice-cream.’
a. of b. for c. to d. with
5. “What was your impression……….the art exhibit?”
a. of b. with c. to d. at
Practice 6
1. He insisted…………taking us to dinner.
a. on b. in c. over d. of
2. Do you believe……ghost?
a. ⌀ b. in c. on d. at
3. Edward depends………his family for financial support.
a. on b. in c. of d. at
4. Ann looked………the mirror and admired her new blouse.
a. in b. at c. on d. into
5. The new manager’s name is familiar………most of us.
a. as b. from c. to d. of
Practice 7
1. We run out………petrol now.
a. off b. up c. of d. in
2. Women who are pregnant should not jump……the ditch.
a. over b. past c. in d. into
3. The attendance………this meeting is very large.
a. for b. in c. at d. to
4. I’m thankful………him………….the advice.
a. of-for b. to-about c. to-on d. to-for
5. One of my teammates is always negligent…………his duty.
a. at b. in c. on d. of
Practice 8
1. We had much appreciation………their efforts they made.
a. for b. of c. in d. over
2. ………waiting for half an hour, he went home in disgust. ………he was sorry he hadn’t waited
longer.
a. After-After b. Then-After c. Then-Afterwards d. After-Afterwards
3. He was acquitted………….the crime.
a. into b. of c. upon d. over
4. Go back………the hotel and wait there………I call for you.
a. until-until b. to-since c. to-until d. to-afterwards
5. The simplification guide was adapted………our use.
a. to b. from c. over d. for
Practice 9
1. I’m well………with the problems encountered in starting a business.
a. aware b. informed c. accquainted d. knowledgeable
2. Even though he was bored……doing the same thing every day, he was nervous……making a
change.
a. about-at b. with-for c. in-about d. with-about
3. There’s no need to be nervous. You are quite capable………your final exam.
a. of passing b. passing c. to pass d. pass
4. I’m a bit anxious……….going to Hongkong for Christmas.
a. of b. for c. by d. about
5. When he graduated………university, he had been famous………his first novel.
a. from-for b. ⌀-for c. from-in d. ⌀-in
Practice 10
1. Don’t regard it………a failure, but recognize it………a chance to learn more.
a. as-as b. as-to c. by-on d. to-as
2. The car collided……..a van before crashing……the wall.
a. with-into b. to-with c. on-into d. at-⌀
3. The millionaire is advertising for someone to care…………his baby daughter. He wants someone………whom
he can rely.
a. for-on b. about-on c. of-in d. to-with
4. Wine is made………grapes.
a. out-of b. of c. from d. with
5. The area………considerable benefit from the setting up of a few factory.
a. merited b. derived c. achieved d. earned
Practice 11
1. The teacher glared……….the students who kept talking.
a. on b. for c. at d. in
2. There have been many studies linking a healthy diet…….longer life expectancy.
a. on b. with c. of d. in
3. It’s not right to separate wild animals………their natural habitats.
a. for b. about c. from d. on
4. He decided to go…………a diet.
a. for b. to c. on d. by
5. As the whole crew battled………the wind, the shift drifted dangerously close……...the rock.
a. for-into b. on-towards c. with-out d. against-to
accident
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