B2 Prepositions PREP004

Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.

1. The relationship _______________ the two boys has changed significantly over the past few

years.

2. In India, many girls get married _______________ an early age.

3. I’m not _______________ the mood for such silly games.

4. There were no security personnel _______________ duty at that time.

5. The new smartphone is similar _______________ the one I bought a few years ago.

6. My dad insisted _______________ taking the later train.

7. People ____________ ambition always try to achieve their goals, no matter what happens.

8. Mr Jenkins has been disabled all his life as a result _______________ a childhood illness.

9. We bought the TV because it was _______________ sale.

10. She has no understanding _______________ how computers really work.

11. I gave him my new T-shirt in exchange _______________ a few cigarettes.

12. The company is run _______________ two people who hardly ever meet.

13. All the celebrations and parties were called ______________ because of the tragic accident.

14. There was a great need _______________ volunteers at the site of the crash.

15. Maria is not sure _______________ her new job offer. She is still undecided.

16. She was disgusted with her weight problem, so she decided to go _______________ a diet.

17. Requests for additional seats must be made _______________ writing.

18. We’ve been waiting for over half an hour. She’s never _______________ time.

19. I can always count _______________ him to help me when I’m in trouble.

20. _______________ now on, nobody will be allowed to go out during the test.

21. He succeeded _______________ convincing his boss that it was the right thing to do.

22. It’s difficult to see the moon _______________ day.

23. The world population will have reached over 8 billion _______________ the year 2050.

24. She apologised _______________ not telling me the whole truth about her affair.

25. The maths test was a great challenge. It took me _______________ an hour to finish.

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 B2 Prepositions PREP003

Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.

1. The headmaster is ______________ good terms with his whole teaching staff.

2. She was completely ______________ breath when she crossed the finish line.

3. All of the carpets on display were made ______________ hand.

4. After we passed the last bend the city finally came ______________ sight.

5. The teacher handed ______________ the test sheets and the students started to work.

6. The sign says: “Beware ______________ the dog!”

7. Every day millions of people travel ______________ plane.

8. The doctor told me to give ______________ smoking, otherwise I would have serious

health problems.

9. My sister is suffering ______________ cancer. She’s only got a few more months.

10. The old man died ______________ a heart attack.

11. The ski resort lies 1600 metres ______________ sea level.

12. They couldn’t walk ______________ the bridge because it had been completely destroyed.

13. A really good friend never lets you ______________ .

14. It’s ridiculous to wear such clothes. They’ve been ______________ fashion for a long time.

15. I wanted to speak to the person ______________ charge of security matters.

16. Why are you so mad ______________ me? I haven’t done anything wrong.

17. Those paintings ______________ the wall date back to the 16th century.

18. When I saw how disappointed he was after the game I felt sorry ______________ him.

19. The group of men were rescued ______________ the flood with the help of helicopters.

20. It’s freezing. It must be 20° ______________ zero.

21. It was called the greatest show ______________ earth.

22. The doctor pointed ______________ that there might be complications during such an

operation.

23. She never cared ______________ her father. Now she doesn’t want to see him anymore.

24. The lawyer accused him ______________ stealing all the money.

25. She was surprised ______________ the girl’s aggressive behaviour.

Fill in the correct prepositions from the list below.

AGAINST – AT – BEHIND - BELOW – BY - DOWN – FROM- IN - OFF – ON - WITH

1. Smoking in public places is _________________ the law in many countries.

2. The boss looked _________________ on him arrogantly.

3. Many products sold at the market have been carefully manufactured _________________

hand.

4. Many of the trains leaving London are currently running _________________ schedule.

5. We were terrified _________________ fear when we saw what had happened.

6. They can't afford very much because they must live _________________ the father's small

pension.

7. Many species in the Amazon rain forest are _________________ risk of becoming extinct.

8. A large part of the Netherlands lies _________________ sea level.

9. My sister has been suffering _________________ a nervous breakdown over the past few

weeks.

10. When the interview was over the journalist asked the politician a few things

_________________ the record.

11. Strawberries are not _________________ season at the moment, so we'll have to use other

fruits.

12. You'll have to call an ambulance. There are no doctors _________________ duty right now.

13. There are a few islands just miles _________________ the coast.

14. If global warming continues _________________ the present rate sea levels will rise very

quickly.

15. I'm sorry. I lost the documents _________________ accident. I didn't do it _________________

purpose.

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 B2 Prepositions PREP001

Fill in the correct prepositions from the list below.

BY – FOR - FROM - IN – INTO - ON - OUT OF - UNDER

1. Those trousers went ______________ fashion many years ago.

2. We heard about the natural disaster ______________ the news.

3. I was ______________ the impression that we didn't want to offend him .

4. Unemployment is _________________ the increase in many European countries.

5. I don't know ______________ certain , but I think she's on leave at the moment.

6. There was nothing there anymore , so we had to start ______________ scratch.

7. I ran ______________ my old teacher the other day. It was nice to meet him again.

8. The unexpected success of the company took us ______________ surprise.

9. All trains leaving from platform 4 are ______________ time.

10. ______________ my opinion, she must be the greatest athlete of all times.

11. There is a big ceremony being held ______________ honour of the killed soldiers.

12. I'm sorry. I must have done it ______________ mistake.

13. She waved me good-bye until our car was ______________ sight.

14. I am not allowed to give them any alcohol. They are all ______________ age.

15. He told us ______________ brief what he wanted to do , but didn't go into much detail.

16. Jack has gone to New York ______________ business.

17. You must be tired . Why don't you take a break ______________ a change.

18. We have to be there ______________ ten at the latest. Otherwise, they won't let us in.

19. My mother is suffering ______________ cancer and there is not much hope for her.

20. They had to translate the document from English ______________ Spanish.

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