TOPIC 2 + 3: PREPOSITIONS – GIỚI TỪ + CONNECTIVES – LIÊN TỪ
I. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective.
by from in on and if but to from or for since of into
because although therefore however up so and at with
1. It seems very difficult ................................me to have a trip abroad.
2. It all depends........................my parents.
3. Maryam wanted to stay................................Ha Noi
4. I didn’t buy the car ……………….. I didn’t have enough money.
5. It was raining heavily, …………. I went out.
6. Is it very different ........................Ha Noi? -The two cities are the same in some ways.
7. He went to see a movie called “Ghosts........................Monsters”.
8. Mai goes to school six days a week, ................Monday to Saturday.
9. We’re looking forward ........................seeing you in June.
10. Both boys enjoy school, ........................they prefer to be outside the classroom.
11. Would you like to play soccer……………………volleyball?
12. They are waiting................................Lan outside her school.
13. It’s very kind ……………………..you to say so!
14. He got wet ………………… he didn’t take a raincoat.
15. ……………… they forgot about the time, they arrived home late.
16. Van feels like a member of the family ……………… they are very nice.
17. She got up late, ……………. she missed the first class.
18. ……………… the work is sometimes very hard, he is doing it very well.
19. We sometimes stayed out late, ……………. we always got home before midnight.
20. Malaysia is divided …………………two regions.
21. The ao dai consists ………..a long silk tunic that is slit on the sides
22. Some designers have taken inspiration ……………..vietnamese’s ethnic minorities.
23. My friend and I always keep …………………………touch.
24. Maryam was impressed by the beauty of the city and ……the friendliness of its people.
25. On Maryam’s first day in Ha Noi, Lan took her ……………Hoang Kiem Lake.
26. She is beautiful and intelligent, ……………. she won the beauty contest.
27. He seemed a friendly person, ……………. I didn’t like him.
28. Vietnamese women today often prefer to wear modern clothing………………work.
29. Maryam was really impressed …………… the beauty of Hue.
30. He went to the market to buy a jacket, a pair of shoes…………………a T-shirt.
II. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective.
by from in on and if but to from or for since of into
because although therefore however up so and at with
1. We have lived in this town ………………..ten years.
2. Which country do you come ………………..?
3. The children are very interested ………………..those cartoons.
4. She spend all her money ………………..clothes.
5. My daughter goes ………………..work at seven o’clock.
6. Workers loved wearing jean cloth ………………..the material was very strong.
7. The ao dai has been modernized ………………..years.
8. Some designers have printed lines of poetry ……………….. the ao dai.
9. He is good ………………..English.
10. The sales of jeans stopped growing. ………….., they have never been out of fashion.
11. We have lived in this town ………………..1998.
12. Jeans have never been ………………..of fashion.
13. Jean cloth was made ………………..cotton.
14. In the 1990s, the sale of jeans stopped going ………………..
15. They have added patterns to the ao dai, ………..it looks traditional and fashionable.
16. My sister is fond ………………..wearing school uniform everyday.
17. She doesn’t find it convenient to wear ao dai…………………………work.
18. My mother hasn’t worn ao dai ………………..ten years.
19. Some designers have taken inspiration………………..Vietnam’s ethnic minorities.
20. Jean cloth was very strong and it didn’t wear ………………..easily.
III. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective.
by from in on and if but to from or for since of into
because although therefore however up so and at with
1. His opinion is different ………..mine.
2. If you don’t pay attention ………… the teacher, you will be punished.
3. I’m good…………… English.
4. I play volleyball, …………….. I play basketball.
5. Mrs. Brown is often worried…………… money.
6. I’m not interested ………..….. Politics.
7. His book is different ……..……… mine.
8. He has worked for that company ……………… 2000.
9. The apartment was comfortable. …………….., it was not very expensive.
10. Your plan is similar ….………..his.
11. The boy is afraid …………….. snakes.
12. You must learn ………….………..heart new words.
13. They are interested …………….. buying a new house.
14. The bus collected me very early ……………….. the morning.
15. Don’t worry……………….. the money! I’ll lend you.
16. Their parents were very angry, ………….. they soon forgave their children’s bad remarks.
17. These machines haven't been used …………………….many years.
18. The Vietnamese course starts …………………..3rd October.
19. I’m looking forward…………………………..hearing from you.
20. He will stay there …………………….the beginning of October.
21. Late ……………………the afternoon, we went shopping.
22. I enjoy the film ………………the beginning was boring.
23. Plastic bags can cause pollution....................... they are hard to disolve.
24. I haven’t seen him ………………….2003.
25. He's been in London…………………… five days.
26. My English course will end …………………… December.
27. She's been working ………………. nine this morning.
28. Solar energy is cheap and unpolluted, ..................... many people like to use it.
29. I haven't eaten ………………….hours.
30. She is living ……………….her parents on the farm.
31. Are you left-handed…………… right-handed?
32. She's lived here………………….. 1975.
33. The water is polluted, ....................... it can’t be drunk.
34. Many people use these light bulbs ........................... they last longer than ordinary ones.
35. They have been married ………… October.
36. I enjoy watching TV……………… listening to music.
37. My birthday is ………………… January 1st.
38. We have been waiting ………………….. twenty minutes.
39. It sometimes rains …………………..Autumn.
40. It was very dark,……………………….I turn on the lights.
IV. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective.
by from in on and if but to from or for since of into
because although therefore however up so and at with
1. Did you see the film ______________ 10 p.m on HTV7 channel last night?
2. The Internet is available in our city, so we can get access _______________ it.
3. I don't like watching sports ______________ some of them are violent.
4. My father likes watching TV ______________ my mother doesn't.
5. Most of them enjoy playing games ______________ the Internet.
6. I am fond _______________ going to the movie on Sundays.
7. A: Do you like reading newspapers ________________ magazines? B: Newspapers.
8. He did the test well ______________ I did, too.
9. Remote controls are used to interact _______________ TV.
10. The information is posted by Jimhello ______________ 10 December 2002.
11. Global communication was changed ______________ the invention of the Internet.
12. We usually watch the news on TV ______________ it's very informative.
13. This website is useful for people who are interested ______________ wild life.
14. It's raining heavily, ______________ I can't go out.
15. My mother loves reading newspapers ______________ magazines.
V. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective given in the box.
by from in on and if but to from or for since of into
because although therefore however up so and at with
1. They got married ………………………2004.
2. They have been married …………………..2004.
3. Lan woke up late, …………………….she didn't have time for breakfast.
4. My classmate usually goes out ………………… Saturday.
5. My sister often goes to school …………………7 o’clock.
6. I have learnt English …………..……….5 years.
7. Mr. Parker is a farmer....... …………......Mrs. Parker is a worker.
8. The ruler is ……………………..the lamp and the book.
9. The boys help Mr. Parker on the farm……………………..he is busy
10. They got up quite late …………….……. they missed the train.
11. Lan won't go to school ……………..………she is sick today.
12. The competitions will take place ………… 8am and 2p.m.
13. The boy is afraid …………….. snakes.
14. Nga is sick today……………….…she won't go to school.
15. They are interested …………….. buying a new house.
16. Don’t worry…………..…….. the money! I’ll lend you.
17. Don’t shout at the child ........................ he makes a mistake.
18. Ba and Tam usually go fishing…………..…weekends.
19. The bus parked at the parking lot....................waited for people to come back.
20. They have learnt English ………………many years.
21. She is famous ………….. her beautiful face and sweet voice.
22. Mr. Parker grows maize on his farm,………..Mrs. Parker works at a grocery store.
23. Mrs. Brown is often worried………… money.
24. It was hot ………...I turned on the air condition.
25. I’m very proud……………… my school.
26. Our little brother took a long nap.……… …..…... 2p.m to 6p.m.
27. I haven't seen Mai for a few days. I last saw her ........................ Tuesday.
28. The price of petrol will go up ........................ November.
29. I will call you .....................Wednesday evening.
30. They have lived here ..............................2009.
31. The meeting will be........................nine to eleven.....................the morning.
32. It often rains ........................October.
33. He has learned French ........................5 years.
34. We must be there .....................8 am and 9 am.
35. He usually does exercises ...........................the afternoon.
36. He tried hard . ..........................., he got good grades.
37. She is under 16, ..................... she is not allowed to ride a motorbike. People usually get together
.....................at Christmas.
38. I'll phone you ..................... Tuesday morning .................about 10 o'clock. Isn't it OK.
39. His father died ........................ 2005.
40. They haven’t meet each other ..................a long time.
41. Lan's birthday is ........................ June 18th.
42. She passed the exam……………………..she is always hard-working.
43. She will go to London ...........................January.
44. Goodbye! See you ...........................Monday.
45. She is a kind girl, ............................. few people like her.
46. It’s very nice ..................... you to help the old man.
47. She likes mangoes, durians............................ bananas.
48. ...........................Sunday afternoons I usually go for a walk.
49. Mr. Brown enjoys walking around his garden ........................ night.
50. I woke up ........................ five o'clock ........................ the morning.
VI. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective given in the box.
by from in on and if but to from or for since of into
because although therefore however up so and at with after off
1. The class will be divided ............................ four groups.
2. They passed all their exams ........................... they worked hard.
3. She didn’t attend the lesson, ....................... she could not do her homework.
4. My mother buys many things to prepare .................... the Tet holidays.
5. Lan is sick. ..............., she has to finish the report today.
6. My mother went home................... she was tired.
7. It’s very kind ....................... you to help me know about English literature.
8. She always listens .................. the music program on the radio.
9. The dress is expensive. ......................, I like it.
10. I’m very worried ....................... Hoa. She has been very depressed recently.
11. Would you like iced tea ...............iced coffee?
12. They lived in an old house which was built ....................... 1950.
13. I like my job ....................... it’s very interesting.
14. Let me congratulate you ........................ your new job.
15. I didn’t pass the exam. ....................., I had to do it again.
16. We stopped playing ................... it started to rain.
17. He is already in bed. ......................., he can get up early tomorrow.
18. Children are interested .................... cartoons on TV.
19. In my free time, I like reading books ........................ watching TV.
20. I’m so proud .............. my mother and love her so much.
21. I’d love to join you ................. I’ve got a lot of homework to do tonight.
22. My mother went home................... she was tired.
23. It’s very kind ....................... you to help me know about English literature.
24. He is Japanese, ............................. he speaks Japanese perfectly.
25. Our house is small ........................... it’s very comfortable.
26. She always listens ........................ the music program on the radio.
27. Mrs. Quyen bought corn, potatoes …………….. cabbages at the market.
28. . ……………. you cut down the trees in the forests, there will be big floods every year.
29. Hanh can’t go to the movies. She will have to look …………… her little sister.
30. If we go………. wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh water in a few decades.
31. I think I’ve lost my new pen. I’ve looked…………… it.
32. He didn't take a raincoat along with him , ………………….. he got wet.
33. Quang failed the exam ………………………. he was very lazy.
34. Which color do you want - red, green, yellow ………………………. blue?
35. Would you like iced tea .......................iced coffee ?
36. I like my job .......................... it’s very interesting.
37. I didn’t pass the exam. ....................., I had to do it again.
38. I opened the door ................................... looked out.
39. I arrived 20 minutes early, ............................ I had time for a cup of tea.
40. We looked everywhere. .................................., we could not find the keys.
41. I read the book, ........................................ did not understand it.
42. We had to wait ....................................... we arrived early.
43. I would like to go swimming. ...................., I have too much work to do.
44. Yesterday, Lan went to the stationer's to buy some notebooks, a pen……….a compass.
45. John is sometimes rude. ……………………… , I am very fond of him.
46. Hoa's eyes are weak. ……………………. , she has to wear glasses.
47. It’s kind …………….you to give me some cakes.
48. Let me congratulate you ………………your first prize in the contest.
49. Ba ate too much……………….………he was not hungry.
50. Tuan has take part………..……..different charity activities.
VII. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective given in the box.
by from in on and if but to from or for since of into
because although therefore however up so and at with after off
1. Easter happens………………. around the same time as Passover.
2. Mr. Hung is loved not only by his family ………………….also by all his students.
3. Before Tet, I often clean the house ………….…….decorate it with colorful lights.
4. Last night we came to the show late ………..………the traffic was terrible.
5. …………………….Women’s Day, women usually receive gifts.
6. They are going to get married ……………………..….August.
7. Dad ………………..I have special gifts for my mom every year on the 8th of March.
8. My dad is very helpful. I am very proud …………………………..him.
9. It rained a lot, ……….………….he went to school in time.
10. I will visit my grandparents ……….………..Christmas.
11. My mother is not only beautiful……..………..also generous.
12. ……………………...she was tired, she helped me with my homework.
13. …………….…the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat the Seder.
14. Rita wants to send a greeting card ……………………...her teacher on Teacher’s Day.
15. ………………………. her health isn’t good, she always studies hard.
16. Christmas is a time …………………….family members to get together.
17. Peter is English, ………………………he loves Vietnamese cultures very much.
18. Ha Noi will have temperature ...................................... 23°C and 27°C.
19. Tuan has taken part ........................................different charity activities in his town.
20. We watched TV ..................................two hours last night.
21. ......................my grandma doesn’t trust weather forecast, she likes watching them.
22. They decided to stay at home ................................. the weather was bad.
23. I want to watch the weather forecast program, can turn ....................the volume, Thuy?
24. I’ll bring a raincoat just …….......................... case.
25. Are you an engineer ...................................... a mechanic?
26. I hope my friends won’t laugh ................................... me.
27. The city in Japan which was struck ..................... a huge earthquake in 1995 in Kobe.
28. I went home early ........................................ I was still feeling unwell.
29. I managed to get to sleep ........................................ there was a lot of noise.
30. I went to bed early ........................................I was tired.
31. The dog, Skippy, saved Lan …………........... being caught in the typhoon.
32. We are looking forward ...................................our holiday.
33. I’m learning English because I want to read newspapers ........................... English.
34. My grandma doesn’t trust weather forecast ..............................she likes watching them.
35. Are you interested ................................ sports?
36. There aren’t many good TV programs ..................................... teenagers.
37. ..........................................he worked hard, he couldn’t pass the exam.
38. Hurry up .......................................we’ll be late for the bus.
39. The traffic was terrible last night, ................................... we came to the show late.
40. Jenifer went to the dentist .............................she had a toothache.
41. It’s very cold ………………….…night on the moon.
42. The bus is late. …………………..., Lan is going to be late for school.
43. A meteor is also called a shooting star ………………..…….a falling star.
44. If you were able to take a space trip, what would you do to prepare ………….the trip?
45. She isn’t English. …………………….…….., she speaks English fluently.
46. Do you believe……….………..UFOs?
47. The weather was terrible,……………….………..they canceled the flight.
48. You can sing a song……………….…………you can tell a funny story.
49. I intend to go camping next Sunday but it depends……………….……….the weather.
50. He looked so funny that they laughed………………….……..him.
51. Thi hated going to the beach ……………………she was afraid of high waves.
52. She earns a lot of money……………….…….she never wastes it.
53. Mai’s sister has graduated from university. She’s now looking……………….a job.
54. Do you know his address………………….telephone numbers?
55. There were many people at the concert, …………………we couldn’t get seats.
56. The alarm unfortunately stopped working. ………………, he was late for class.
57. There is no water …………………air on the moon.
58. He is very intelligent. ………………., he is quite lazy.
59. We lost the match …………………….we didn’t play well.
60. I don’t believe there exist UFOs ……………….many newspapers talk a lot about them.
