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Prepositions Answers 14.2

The document contains a variety of English language questions and answers related to grammar, vocabulary, and language usage. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions testing the use of prepositions, questions about parts of speech, sentences demonstrating different grammatical structures, and short dialogues exemplifying various linguistic concepts and rules. The document serves as a study aid or practice material for learners of English.

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Prepositions Answers 14.2

The document contains a variety of English language questions and answers related to grammar, vocabulary, and language usage. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions testing the use of prepositions, questions about parts of speech, sentences demonstrating different grammatical structures, and short dialogues exemplifying various linguistic concepts and rules. The document serves as a study aid or practice material for learners of English.

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Answers:-

01.

1. Nice to meet you.

2. Don’t be late for/to school.

3. Are you the new student from Portugal?

4. Are you a teacher at/in this school?

5. She is on vacation. She is in Italy now.

6. What is this called in English?

7. Look at the flowers.

8. Adam's birthday is in july.

9. Don’t run in the classroom.

02.

1. Compare your answers with your partner.


2. This key holder is very special for me.
3. Apple and pears are in the same box.
4. Write to me soon.
5. Have you got a piece of paper?
6. What’s the calculator for? It is for my exams.
7. I’m tall with black hair and brown eyes.
8. We have a house with a big garden.
9. I come from a big family.
10. Match the pictures with the names.
11. Is your house in the country?
12. Guess what I have in my hand?
13. I have two color pens. What about you?

07.
1. Comply with
2. Appointed to
3. Addicted to
4. Amazed at
5. Bestowed on
6. Called at (= visit)
7. Came across
8. Agreed upon
9. Access to
10. Accused of
11. Absent from
12. Abide by

08.
1. We are very excited about our trip to Spain next week. (AT, WITH, ABOUT, OVER)
2. I am very fond of drinking green tea. (FOR, OF, ABOUT, AT)
3. Almost all politicians were involved in the scandal. (IN, AT, WITH, FROM)
4. I am looking forward to having a meeting with you next week. (WITH, AT, TO, FROM)
5. At the moment, she is recovering from her injuries. (AT, OF, FROM, WITH)
6. I’m dreaming about becoming a famous scientist one day (FOR, WITH, ABOUT, INTO)
7. My cousin is married to a famous American (WITH, FOR, TO, FROM)
8. I am responsible for training the new recruits. (AT, ABOUT, WITH, FOR)
9. Many people took advantage of the low prices offered by the new shop (OF, FOR, WITH, TO)
10.I was not quite satisfied with the exam results. (AT, FOR, WITH, ABOUT)
11.The president was thankful for everyone who helped in the campaign (TO, WITH, FOR, AT)
12.Everyone in this town will benefit from the new hospital (FROM, WITH, AT, INTO)
13.For two full days, the man was fighting for his life. (UP,WITH, AT, FOR)
14.My dad shouted at me because I didn’t do what he said (TO, AT, WITH, TOWARDS)
15.She insisted on helping me with the dishes. (ON, WITH, FOR, ABOUT)
16.Almost all car companies care about the environment (FOR, AT, ABOUT,WITH)
17.Wearing a seat belt can protect you from being killed in a car. (WITH, OF, ABOUT, FROM)
18.Ten people were killed when a bus collided with a car (INTO, WITH, AT, TOWARDS)
19.The customers came to the shop to complain about their service (ABOUT, AT, ON, FOR)
20.Our atmosphere consists of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide (INTO, OF, WITH, FOR)
21.We decided against buying the new car. (AGAINST, WITH, AT, OF)
22.Many children depend on their parents for money. (ON, AT, WITH, TO)
23.He graduated from Oxford university (ON, FROM, OUT OF, WITH)
24.The advertising campaign resulted in hundreds of new customers for the company. (TO, FOR, UP, IN)
25.As a scientist, I specialize in marine biology (AT, IN, FOR, WITH)

09.

1. She learned Russian at the age of 45.

2. The book was written by Mark Twain.

3. I’ll show you the picture of the palace.


4. We can only get to the camp on foot.

5. He reminds me of his old history teacher.

6. What are you talking about?

7. By the end of next year we will have made over £ 100,000.

8. She always gets up early in the morning and goes to bed late at night.

9. I went to work on Tuesday but I didn’t go on Friday.

10. You’ll have to wait. He’ll be with you in a minute.

11. Philip waited for her at the movie theatre.

12. He started learning English in 2005.

13. You have to pay for the tickets on the day you order them.

14. We are very proud of this company.

15. It’s very kind of you to help us.

16. The old man suffered from a heart attack.

17. Please write in pencil.

18. It’s about time you told him the truth.

19. The manager didn’t take part in the discussion.

20. He‘s very good at telling jokes.

21. I’ll see you at the conference

22. We sat down on the grass and ate our lunch.

23. My parents got married in the 1970s.

24. There’s a good restaurant at the end of the street.

25. We usually have turkey for Thanksgiving.

26. I would like to travel to Italy next summer.

27. I took a plane from Munich to Rome.

28. I’d like to speak with the manager please.


29. I don’t usually feel tired in the morning.

30. My mother is abroad so my dad is taking care of us at the moment.

31. Sonja gets on the seven o’clock bus in the morning.

32. She always looks at herself in the mirror.

33. I met Donna at a party on Friday night.

34. My friend always borrows money from me.

35. Daria’s books are lying on the floor.

36. He arrived at the school building just in time.

37. The audience threw tomatoes at him.

38. Passengers are not allowed to use cell phones on airplanes.

39. He is responsible for what he does.

40. I’m sorry about the job you didn’t get.

41. I’m very bad at mathematics.

42. We had to climb slowly up the hill.

43. He is always on time.

44. How many people are on your team?

45. A university is where you study for a degree.

46. Her next birthday will be on a Sunday.

47. The new factory is expected to go online in May.

48. Many of us eat with fork and spoon.

49. We have been searching for a web designer for a few weeks now.

50. The TV is in the corner of the room.


10.

1. Halloween is celebrated in the United States on October 31.

2. Are you going away for the weekend? – I don’t know. It depends on the weather.

3. Don’t kiss the prince. He might turn into a frog.

4. He felt bad for no reason at all.

5. I have been living here for ten years.

6. Have you been to the cinema recently? Yes I was there a few days ago.

7. I happened to meet an old friend in town.

8. Have you read the article? – It was in yesterday’s newspapers.

9. He always drives at a tremendous speed because he’s always in a hurry.

10. He is very fond of good food.

11. He married at the age of 28.

12. I bought many things during my stay in New York.

13. According to the guide there are three hotels in town.

14. I saw him standing in the queue but I don’t know if he got on the bus.

15. I want to post this letter to a friend.

16. I’m going to Glasgow on Monday. Would you like to come with us?

17. John has got a very strange taste of clothes.

18. Mum sat in the back of the car.

19. I’m interested in basketball but I’m not very good at playing it.

20. I’m returning to Spain at the end of the month.

21. My parents met during the war, in 1943.

22. Is it true that your mother died of cancer.

23. It was embarrassing. I didn’t have enough money to pay for the meal.

24. It was on the radio yesterday morning.

25. It’s a quick journey from Manchester to Leeds.

26. Jane goes to the office early on Tuesdays.

27. I saw him sometime in June.


28. Meet me at the station.

29. The lights are moving towards us.

30. My country is famous for great musicians.

31. Who is that girl over there in the red dress?

32. I live in Sweden but every summer I travel to Spain for my holidays.

33. Turn right at the end of the street and then it will be right in front of you

34. My sister has a beautiful apartment. She lives on the third floor.

35. Please sit down. Mr. Brown will be with you in a moment.

36. I have to apologize for being late.

37. She tried to prevent the children from jumping into the water.

38. Sometimes I have to walk to work and sometimes I go by bus.

39. Thank you for coming to visit us.

40. The boys met at the corner of the street.

41. The smallest room is located to the left of the hall.

42. We entered the building through entrance number 3.

43. There was a dark spot on the ceiling.

44. We arrived just in time to see the Queen.

45. We have to be at the airport by , at 6 p.m.

46. We ran across the doctor on our way to the bookshop.

11.

1. The two friends went to the movies by themselves.

2. During the summer I stayed with my grandparents.

3. I’ll wait for you at the bus stop.

4. The milk is in the refrigerator next to the orange juice.

5. She came and sat beside her husband.

6. After we saw the television show on bears we drove to the zoo.

7. Throughout the day, the rain came into the window.

8. The phone rang in the middle of the night.


9. Some boys were crawling around under the car.

10. His notebook fell on the floor.

11. The plane flew above the clouds.

12. Peter doesn’t go to work on Fridays.

13. Open your book on page 9.

14. Can you see a yellow house on the left?

15. There was a picture on the wall above the bed.

16. All the latest computers will be shown at the exhibition.

17. He came to see how I was getting on.

18. I am very interested in documentaries on TV.

19. I am surprised at how much money they want to pay him.

20. Nobody in the family has heard about the accident.

21. She comes from a poor family.

22. I am quite good at art.

23. Jack came rushing down the stairs.

24. Turn right at the next traffic lights.

25. Her mother is looking forward to going to Australia.

26. The film is based on a novel by John Grisham.

27. John is totally obsessed with football. He thinks of nothing else.

28. I prefer coffee to tea.

29. Let’s divide this money between us.

30. I like travelling by boat in summer.

31. When I was younger I was always afraid of going to the dentist.

32. Mary’s in the kitchen looking for her car keys.

33. Are you really happy with your life here?

34. He was quite pleased with the results.

35. This is a painting by an unknown artist.

36. I am proud of being a teacher.

37. Don’t worry about it. Everything will be fine.


38. My father tells us fascinating stories about his years in the navy.

39. Did you call attention to their mistake?

40. According to the headmaster, both of the boys got involved in the fight.

41. Except for that one, all the sentences were easy.

42. Be careful. They will lose faith in you.

43. The girls worked on their lessons for half an hour.

44. He depends on his sister for help.

45. Miss Wilson is very fond of French food.

12.
1. There were over a thousand people at the concert.

2. You must be over 18 in order to see the film.

3. We are travelling on the road.

4. He is suffering from an unknown illness.

5. I listened to the game on the radio.

6. How are you getting on at school?

7. Don’t be impatient with us. We are trying!

8. Could I speak to Tom please?

9. We didn’t see the whole performance because we left before the last act.

10. There were some beautiful pictures on the walls.

11. The march started in the park. From there we moved to City Hall.

12. Pessimism is bad for your health

13. He asked his mother for money.

14. I bought many things during my stay in New York.

15. My country is famous for historical sights.

16. I’m not in a hurry. I can wait.

17. Have you ever been to the theatre recently?

18. We arrived at the airport in time for the plane.

19. My grandfather died of cancer.


20. The resort lies about 1,500 meters above sea level.

21. His hands are in front of his face.

22. there’s a chair behind my desk

23. The thief jumped out of the window.

24. Both o my neighbors can take care of the cat while you are gone.

25. I rarely think about the weather.

26. They were always arguing about silly things.

27. At first I found the work very tiring but after a few weeks I got used to it.

28. My house is at the end of the road.

29. The article was in yesterday’s papers.

30. The classroom is on the fourth floor.

31. I applied for a few jobs last week, but nobody wrote back.

32. He wants two seats for the concert on Friday night.

33. You ought to be ashamed of yourself for coming in with dirty boots.

34. There’s no point in going by car if we can’t park near the theatre.

35. he started his training in November

36. Whom did they vote for?

37. The bus stopped at the corner of High Street and congress Avenue.

38. I love listening to classical music.

39. He is from Dallas, Texas but he was born in California.

40. She goes to church every Sunday.

41. It’s 7 a.m. We need to leave for work at once or else we’ll miss the bus.

42. I asked the policeman for some information.

43. The great player hit the ball over the net.

44. Can you find our holiday beach on the map?

45. Please turn down the volume of the radio. I’m getting deaf.
13.
1. The owner of the hotel is a qualified chef, but he rarely cooks himself nowadays. However, on
occasions he helps the head chef in the kitchen if the restaurant is busy.

2. I do have a few suggestions that should improve your presentation, but on the whole I think it was an
excellent speech.

3. We went on a trip to Paris for a day on the train and saw the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
4. She is supposed to be studying for her exam but whenever I go to her room she is on the phone
chatting to her friends.

5. We bought a stereo music center that was on sale because it was in the display window.

6. All the roads that led to the town centre were closed because of the flood so it was only possible to
reach the main square on foot.

7. A human heart beats 72 times per minute on average.

8. At the beginning of the 16th century, on an expedition of the South American jungles, Balboa became
the first European to look at the Pacific Ocean.

9. The warders who are on guard at the Tower of London to protect valuable jewels are also known as
“Beefeaters”.

10. The film “JFK” is being shown on television on Monday night at 9 p.m. on Channel 4.

11. 150 passengers on board an Alpine train in Kaprun died when the train caught fire inside a tunnel.
12. While we were on a cruise our ship anchored at Istanbul, where we visited the Grand Bazaar and
Topkapi Palace.

13. Barcelona’s centre is a maze of narrow streets and medieval buildings, in contrast to the modern
apartment buildings on the outskirts of the city.

14. I am afraid the book “Little House of the Prairie” is on loan from the library at the moment. Would
you like to reserve it?

15. Do you pass a newsagent on your way to work? If you do, would you mind picking me up the Times?
16. I don’t think the baby dropped it. I think she threw it to the ground on purpose in order to gain our
attention.

17. How long have you been on a diet? – For three weeks now, but I can’t resist eating a little chocolate
so I haven’t lost much weight yet.

18. Two days after the bombing, we could still see the flames from the building on fire.

19. In 1984, the British coal miners went on strike for almost a year.

20. The number of European and American companies investing in underdeveloped countries is on the
increase as they take advantage of lower wages.

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