B1 Prepositions PREP001

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

AT – BY - FOR – IN - OF – ON - OUT - TO - WITH

1. He felt nothing but hatred _____________ the person who attacked him.

2. There are many advantages _____________ speaking foreign languages.

3. I have a lot _____________ respect for the teachers I had _____________ school.

4. I’d like to do a course _____________ computer programming.

5. He was _____________ trial _____________ having murdered his wife.

6. We went to see an exhibition _____________ Egyptian history.

7. I had an argument _____________ my boss yesterday.

8. He took away my bag _____________ force.

9. Her fear _____________ flying made travelling very difficult _____________ her.

10. My dad had difficulty _____________ making himself understood.

11. I’ve got a meeting _____________ John this afternoon.

12. _____________ the time I arrived, the train had already left.

13. If you’re _____________ doubt, please call the ambulance.

14. We had access _____________ the internet in all the hotels we stayed _____________.

15. We took part _____________ the activities that the school offered.

16. Suits will never be _____________ of fashion.

17. She’s _____________ leave until the end of the month.

18. The two countries were _____________ peace with each other.

19. You have absolutely no reason to talk _____________ me like that.

20. We’d like to have a room _____________ a view of the sea.

21. The fire was now _____________ of control.

22. She was able to describe the accident _____________ detail.

23. The trousers are _____________ sale at the moment.

24. It sounds great _____________ theory, but will your plan work?

25. I learned to drive _____________ the age of 18.

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1. He felt nothing but hatred for the person who attacked him.

2. There are many advantages of speaking foreign languages.

3. I have a lot of respect for the teachers I had at school.

4. I’d like to do a course in computer programming.

5. He was on trial for having murdered his wife.

6. We went to see an exhibition on Egyptian history.

7. I had an argument with my boss yesterday.

8. He took away my bag by force.

9. Her fear of flying made travelling very difficult for her.

10. My dad had difficulty in making himself understood.

11. I’ve got a meeting with John this afternoon.

12. By the time I arrived, the train had already left.

13. If you’re in doubt, please call the ambulance.

14. We had access to the internet in all the hotels we stayed at.

15. We took part in the activities that the school offered.

16. Suits will never be out of fashion.

17. She’s on leave until the end of the month.

18. The two countries were at peace with each other.

19. You have absolutely no reason to talk to me like that.

20. We’d like to have a room with a view of the sea.

21. The fire was now out of control.

22. She was able to describe the accident in detail.

23. The trousers are on sale at the moment.

24. It sounds great in theory, but will your plan work?

25. I learned to drive at the age of 18.

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 B1 Prepositions PREP002

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

AT – BY – FOR - IN – OF – OUT – TO - UNDER

1. When we met ____________ university it was love ____________ first sight.

2. I went home ____________ midnight because I was so tired.
3. They didn’t give her any alcohol because she was ____________ age.
4. I was so distracted that I put salt into my coffee ____________ accident.
5. There is no solution ____________ this problem.
6. John has a reputation ____________ being late all the time.
7. She hasn’t got any money left. ____________ other words, she’s broke.
8. Could you call tomorrow? I’m not ____________ such a good mood today.
9. She took me ____________ the hand, and we walked along the beach.
10. I washed his car ____________ exchange ____________ some pocket money.
11. This is my first visit ____________ Singapore.
12. I had a lot of fun ____________ the summer camp and improved my English ____________
the same time.
13. I studied history and geography ____________ university.
14. The bridge was closed ____________ the weekend because it was ____________ repair.
15. I always buy eggs ____________ the dozen.
16. His talent ____________ singing was impressive.
17. We had to learn all the poems ____________ heart.
18. The decision that the officials made is still ____________ review.
19. I left him ____________ charge ____________ all the network servers.
20. I’m sorry but the book is ____________ of print at the moment.
21. We have to tidy up the house. It’s ____________ such a mess.
22. ____________ general, I think that Americans are very friendly.
23. I couldn’t hide my love ____________ her any longer
24. I try to buy fruit and vegetables that are ____________ season.
25. The question took him ____________ surprise.

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1. When we met at university it was love at first sight.

2. I went home at midnight because I was so tired.

3. They didn’t give her any alcohol because she was under age.

4. I was so distracted that I put salt into my coffee by accident.

5. There is no solution to this problem.

6. John has a reputation for being late all the time.

7. She hasn’t got any money left. In other words, she’s broke.

8. Could you call tomorrow? I’m not in such a good mood today.

9. She took me by the hand, and we walked along the beach.

10. I washed his car in exchange for some pocket money.

11. This is my first visit to Singapore.

12. I had a lot of fun at the summer camp and improved my English at the same time.

13. I studied history and geography at university.

14. The bridge was closed for/at the weekend because it was under repair.

15. I always by eggs by the dozen.

16. His talent for singing was impressive.

17. We had to learn all the poems by heart.

18. The decision that the officials made is still under review.

19. I left him in charge of all the network servers.

20. I’m sorry but the book is out of print at the moment.

21. We have to tidy up the house. It’s in such a mess.

22. In general, I think that Americans are very friendly.

23. I couldn’t hide my love for her any longer

24. I try to buy fruit and vegetables that are in season.

25. The question took him by surprise.

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 B1 Prepositions PREP003

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

AFTER - AT - BETWEEN - BY – FOR – FROM - IN – OF - ON – SINCE – TO - WITH

1. I have to be at home _____________ midnight _____________ the latest.

2. He left a few days ago and we haven’t heard from him _____________ then.
3. The famous poet was born _____________ the 12th of May _____________ 1867.
4. Turn right _____________ the first traffic lights, then turn left.
5. William of Normandy conquered Britain _____________ 1066.
6. They live _____________ the end of the street.
7. Judy has lost weight because she always goes to fitness classes _____________ work.
8. We’ll meet the day _____________ tomorrow.
9. I saw the information _____________ the internet.
10. Please handle these new porcelain plates _____________ care.
11. The dog was run over _____________ a car.
12. The shops are open _____________ 9 to 5 today.
13. The town lies halfway _____________ Rome and Naples.
14. They had to send _____________ the doctor because his condition was getting worse.
15. The young boy was raised _____________ his stepfather.
16. I didn’t feel safe when I was walking home _____________ the disco.
17. The valuable painting dates back _____________ the 12th century.
18. Maria often travels abroad. It’s part _____________ her job.
19. I arranged to meet my friend _____________ the corner of James and Bond Street.
20. The teacher was very pleased _____________ what we had done.
21. Jane had to hurry in order to arrive at the meeting _____________ time.
22. We usually go to school _____________ bus.
23. We moved _____________ the north side of London a few years ago.
24. The village is not _____________ the map. It must be very small.
25. It was a very long voyage. We were _____________ sea for over four weeks.

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1. I have to be at home by midnight at the latest.

2. He left a few days ago and we haven’t heard from him since then.
3. The famous poet was born on the 12th of May in 1867.
4. Turn right at the first traffic lights, then turn left.
5. William of Normandy conquered Britain in 1066.
6. They live at the end of the street.
7. Judy has lost weight because she always goes to fitness classes after work.
8. We’ll meet the day after tomorrow.
9. I saw the information on the internet.
10. Please handle these new porcelain plates with care.
11. The dog was run over by a car.
12. The shops are open from 9 to 5 today.
13. The town lies halfway between Rome and Naples.
14. They had to send for the doctor because his condition was getting worse.
15. The young boy was raised by his stepfather.
16. I didn’t feel safe when I was walking home from the disco.
17. The valuable painting dates back to the 12th century.
18. Maria often travels abroad. It’s part of her job.
19. I arranged to meet my friend at the corner of James and Bond Street.
20. The teacher was very pleased with what we had done.
21. Jane had to hurry in order to arrive at the meeting in time.
22. We usually go to school by bus.
23. We moved to the north side of London a few years ago.
24. The village is not on the map. It must be very small.
25. It was a very long voyage. We were at sea for over four weeks.

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 B1 Prepositions PREP004

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

AT – BETWEEN – BY – FOR - FROM - IN – OF – OFF - ON – UNDER - WITH

1. There has been a serious accident involving four cars ______________ the motorway.
2. A small child was standing ______________ the two adults.
3. His knowledge ______________ French was not that good.
4. I won’t come to work today. It’s may day ______________.
5. The sun rises ______________ the east.
6. I’m sorry. I didn’t do it ______________ purpose.
7. I took her ______________ the hand, and we went to the doctor’s together.
8. I saw him ______________ a football match last Friday.
9. I still think about him ______________ time to time.
10. The two trains were moving towards each other ______________ a very high speed.
11. ______________ average, the British drink three cups of tea every day.
12. For me it was love ______________ first sight.
13. I couldn’t think of any reason ______________ his bad behaviour.
14. The government put a new tax ______________ alcoholic beverages.
15. We got there ______________ time for dinner.
16. The ship ran onto a sand bank a few miles ______________ the coast of Norway.
17. I would like to pay ______________ my credit card.
18. The boy started school ______________ the age of 5.
19. There was a lack ______________ clean water in the village.
20. The house is ______________ sale, but we don’t have the money to buy it.
21. I met him ______________ accident. He was looking for a new pair of shoes.
22. I had to pay for the books ______________ advance.
23. The doctors said that there was no cure ______________ the disease at that time.
24. ______________ my opinion, you don’t have any options left.
25. They didn’t give him anything to drink because he was ______________ age.

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1. There has been a serious accident involving four cars on the motorway.
2. A small child was standing between the two adults.
3. His knowledge of French was not that good.
4. I won’t come to work today. It’s may day off.
5. The sun rises in the east.
6. I’m sorry. I didn’t do it on purpose.
7. I took her by the hand, and we went to the doctor’s together.
8. I saw him at a football match last Friday.
9. I still think about him from time to time.
10. The two trains were moving towards each other at a very high speed.
11. On average, the British drink three cups of tea every day.
12. For me it was love at first sight.
13. I couldn’t think of any reason for his bad behaviour.
14. The government put a new tax on alcoholic beverages.
15. We got there in time for dinner.
16. The ship ran onto a sand bank a few miles off the coast of Norway.
17. I would like to pay with my credit card.
18. The boy started school at the age of 5.
19. There was a lack of clean water in the village.
20. The house is for sale, but we don’t have the money to buy it.
21. I met him by accident. He was looking for a new pair of shoes.
22. I had to pay for the books in advance.
23. The doctors said that there was no cure for the disease at that time.
24. In my opinion, you don’t have any options left.
25. They didn’t give him anything to drink because he was under age.

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 B1 Prepositions PREP005

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

AT - BELOW – BETWEEN – BY - FOR - FROM – IN - NEAR – OF – ON -

OVER – TO - UNDER - WITH

1. Where do you come _____________ ? – I’m American.

2. Our cat always lies _____________the table when we have dinner.
3. They walked _____________the bridge together.
4. He returned safely _____________his expedition to the Antarctic.
5. There’s always a lot to see _____________an airport.
6. Venice is always full _____________tourists.
7. What was his reaction _____________the news?
8. There has been an increase _____________the number of cars on this road.
9. I am very impressed _____________your good language skills.
10. He was sitting _____________the fire.
11. Could you take a picture _____________me, please?
12. Although she’s 25 she still lives _____________her parents.
13. He was in Tokyo yesterday but this morning he’s left _____________Beijing.
14. I’ll meet you _____________the corner.
15. The advantage _____________having a car is that you don’t have to rely _____________public
transport.
16. Everything can be explained. There’s a reason _____________everything.
17. She left school _____________the age of 16.
18. Catherine is a good friend _____________mine.
19. Who is responsible _____________the noise that was made yesterday?
20. There are a few differences _____________American and British English.
21. It was terribly cold outside. It must have been 25 ° _____________zero.
22. Money isn’t the solution _____________every problem.
23. You could take a taxi but it’s better to go _____________foot.
24. Civil servants are _____________strike today.
25. The workers demanded a rise _____________pay.

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1. Where do you come from? – I’m American.

2. Our cat always lies under the table when we have dinner.
3. They walked over the bridge together.
4. He returned safely from his expedition to the Antarctic.
5. There’s always a lot to see at an airport.
6. Venice is always full of/with tourists.
7. What was his reaction to the news?
8. There has been an increase in the number of cars on this road.
9. I am very impressed by/with your good language skills.
10. He was sitting near/at the fire.
11. Could you take a picture of me, please?
12. Although she’s 25 she still lives with her parents.
13. He was in Tokyo yesterday but this morning he’s left for Beijing.
14. I’ll meet you at the corner.
15. The advantage of having a car is that you don’t have to rely on public transport.
16. Everything can be explained. There’s a reason for everything.
17. She left school at the age of 16.
18. Catherine is a good friend of mine.
19. Who is responsible for the noise that was made yesterday?
20. There are a few differences between American and British English.
21. It was terribly cold outside. It must have been 25 ° below zero.
22. Money isn’t the solution to/for every problem.
23. You could take a taxi but it’s better to go on foot.
24. Civil servants are on strike today.
25. The workers demanded a rise in pay.

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 B1 Prepositions PREP006

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

ABOUT - AGAINST - AT - FOR - FROM - IN -

INTO - OF - ON - TO - WITH

1. I almost never agree ______________ him, but this time we shared the same opinion.
2. He subscribed ______________ the weekly magazine.
3. She blamed the incident ______________ my carelessness.
4. The convict escaped ______________ a high security prison.
5. The young woman smiled ______________ me and I smiled back.
6. Students are protesting ______________ increasing tuition fees at universities.
7. Small children believe ______________ Father Christmas or Santa Claus.
8. After the accident the ambulance took him to the hospital where he fell ______________ a
coma.
9. Catharine's parents disapproved ______________ her marriage to the wealthy banker.
10. Rugby is often associated ______________ being a brutal sport.
11. She cares ______________ her mother a lot and always comes to visit her.
12. After graduating he applied ______________ a job at a local book shop.
13. She insisted ______________ taking me out to dinner on my birthday.
14. I always shop ______________ my Christmas presents during the summer holidays.
15. After studying at university, she developed ______________ a great scientist.
16. He invested all his money ______________ real estate.
17. The dog barked ______________ the delivery man when he came through the gate.
18. Dad always tries to protect me ______________ bad influences.
19. We must sympathize ______________ those who have lost relatives in the conflict.
20. The drug addict died ______________ an overdose of heroin.
21. In August 1945 the Japanese surrendered ______________ the Americans.
22. It took him a long time to recover ______________ the accident he had last year.
23. My neighbour complained ______________ the noise on the streets.
24. The farmers in the region hoped ______________ rain because the drought was destroying
all the crops.
25. She gazed ______________ me in astonishment.

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1. I almost never agree with him, but this time we shared the same opinion.
2. He subscribed to the weekly magazine.
3. She blamed the incident on my carelessness.
4. The convict escaped from a high security prison.
5. The young woman smiled at me and I smiled back.
6. Students are protesting against increasing tuition fees at universities.
7. Small children believe in Father Christmas or Santa Claus.
8. After the accident the ambulance took him to the hospital where he fell into a coma.
9. Catharine's parents disapproved of her marriage to the wealthy banker.
10. Rugby is often associated with being a brutal sport.
11. She cares about her mother a lot and always comes to visit her.
12. After graduating he applied for a job at a local book shop.
13. She insisted on taking me out to dinner on my birthday.
14. I always shop for my Christmas presents during the summer holidays.
15. After studying at university, she developed into a great scientist.
16. He invested all his money in real estate.
17. The dog barked at the delivery man when he came through the gate.
18. Dad always tries to protect me from bad influences.
19. We must sympathize with those who have lost relatives in the conflict.
20. The drug addict died of an overdose of heroin.
21. In August 1945 the Japanese surrendered to the Americans.
22. It took him a long time to recover from the accident he had last year.
23. My neighbour complained about the noise on the streets.
24. The farmers in the region hoped for rain because the drought was destroying all the
crops.
25. She gazed at me in astonishment.

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 B1 Prepositions PREP007

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

ACROSS - BESIDES - BETWEEN - BY – DOWN - DURING -

FOR - FROM - IN – INTO – OFF - ON - OVER - THROUGH -
TO – UNDER – UNTIL – UP – WITH - WITHOUT

1. As time went on, the boy changed _______________ a man.

2. She works at night and sleeps _______________ the day.
3. He is very arrogant and always looks _______________ at us.
4. We went _______________ the stairs to get our gym clothes.
5. She couldn't talk to me because she was _______________ a hurry.
6. He was so tired that he slept the whole night _______________.
7. You can't drive over that bridge because it is _______________ repair at the moment.
8. We shared the money we received _______________ us.
9. She was able to solve the difficult math test _______________ ease.
10. She prefers volleyball _______________ basketball.
11. You can't leave _______________ any money. You'll need some for your ticket.
12. Teachers have gone _______________ strike in the past, so this situation is not unusual.
13. It took _______________ an hour for the technicians to restore electricity to the village.
14. _______________ now on you will report to me whenever something happens.
15. He will remain in the office _______________ a successor is found.
16. The boy was very clever _______________ his age.
17. You must hand in your thesis _______________ next week, at the latest.
18. Do you speak any other languages _______________ English?
19. The boy walked _______________ the field to the house.
20. There's a sign that says, "Keep _______________ the grass!"

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1. As time went on, the boy changed into a man.

2. She works at night and sleeps during the day.
3. He is very arrogant and always looks down at us.
4. We went up/down the stairs to get our gym clothes.
5. She couldn't talk to me because she was in a hurry.
6. He was so tired that he slept the whole night through.
7. You can't drive over that bridge because it is under repair at the moment.
8. We shared the money we received between us.
9. She was able to solve the difficult math test with ease.
10. She prefers volleyball to basketball.
11. You can't leave without any money. You'll need some for your ticket.
12. Teachers have gone on strike in the past, so this situation is not unusual.
13. It took over/under an hour for the technicians to restore electricity to the village.
14. From now on you will report to me whenever something happens.
15. He will remain in the office until a successor is found.
16. The boy was very clever for his age.
17. You must hand in your thesis by next week, at the latest.
18. Do you speak any other languages besides English?
19. The boy walked across/through the field to the house.
20. There's a sign that says, "Keep off the grass!"

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 B1 Prepositions PREP008

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

ABOUT – ACROSS – ALONG – BEHIND – BELOW – BY –

FOR - FROM – NEAR – OF - OFF – ON – OVER –
THROUGH – THROUGHOUT – TO - UNDER – UP - WITH

1. The police prevented the protesters _______________ entering the building.

2. Could you please take your feet _______________ the table?
3. According _______________ the latest report, the virus is spreading very quickly.
4. About a third of the Netherlands is _______________ sea level.
5. The cat jumped _______________ the wall into my neighbour's garden.
6. I have been living _______________ my parents for a long time. It's hard to leave them.
7. _______________ the club rules, we are not allowed to let non-members play.
8. Today, scientists know that there is no water _______________ the moon.
9. The school is _______________ the post office.
10. The match has been cancelled because _______________ the bad weather.
11. We have been _______________ a lot lately. I hope things will get better soon.
12. He ran _______________ the hill until he was out of breath.
13. I don't know where the place is. It's not _______________ any map I've seen.
14. There is a police car _______________ us. I think they want us to pull over.
15. I have just read an interesting book _______________ JFK's assassination.
16. He worked _______________ the day and most of the evening.
17. Gun powder was invented _______________ the Chinese.
18. Everyone was at the meeting, except _______________ Jane. She was ill.
19. The dog ran _______________ the road and hid _______________ the tree.
20. We walked _______________ the beach for at least a mile before we saw the first house.

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1. The police prevented the protesters from entering the building.

2. Could you please take your feet off/from the table?
3. According to the latest report, the virus is spreading very quickly.
4. About a third of the Netherlands is below sea level.
5. The cat jumped over the wall into my neighbour's garden.
6. I have been living with my parents for a long time. It's hard to leave them.
7. Under the club rules, we are not allowed to let non-members play.
8. Today, scientists know that there is no water on the moon.
9. The school is near/behind the post office.
10. The match has been cancelled because of the bad weather.
11. We have been through a lot lately. I hope things will get better soon.
12. He ran up the hill until he was out of breath.
13. I don't know where the place is. It's not on any map I've seen.
14. There is a police car behind us. I think they want us to pull over.
15. I have just read an interesting book about JFK's assassination.
16. He worked throughout the day and most of the evening.
17. Gun powder was invented by the Chinese.
18. Everyone was at the meeting, except for Jane. She was ill.
19. The dog ran across the road and hid behind the tree.
20. We walked along the beach for at least a mile before we saw the first house.

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 B1 Prepositions PREP009

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

AT – BY – FOR – IN - ON

1. I liked him ____________ first, but then he started being bossy and arrogant.
2. ____________conclusion, the report told us to follow the guidelines.
3. We went to the stadium ____________bus.
4. The nurse was ____________duty from 6 in the morning until midnight.
5. ____________your left you can see one of the biggest libraries in the world.
6. When his wife died, he put up the house ____________sale.
7. My sister travelled to the Far East ____________the first time ____________her life.
8. ____________theory it was a good method, but we did not know if it would work
____________practice.
9. We had to learn all the poems ____________heart.
10. I filled out the wrong application ____________mistake.
11. He's ____________a diet so don't offer him any sweets.
12. _________any case, the police have to catch the criminal before he causes any more harm.
13. The black Porsche was driving ____________a speed of over 100 m.p.h.
14. After the attack they found themselves ____________war with the enemy.
15. We must try to avoid deaths and casualties ____________all costs.
16. John is ____________university and comes home every two or three months.
17. Why don't you go with your mother ____________a change?
18. She had to travel to New York ____________business.
19. The paintings are ____________loan to the Guggenheim museum.
20. She can't sleep ____________night and always needs to take some pills.
21. ________all means, we must try to bring all the parties together and work out a solution.
22. The children get ____________trouble all the time.
23. I didn't want to break the vase ____________purpose. It just slipped out of my hand.
24. Do you, ____________chance, have a phone charger with you?
25. Could I have a word with you ____________private?

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1. I liked him at first, but then he started being bossy and arrogant.
2. In conclusion, the report told us to follow the guidelines.
3. We went to the stadium by bus.
4. The nurse was on duty from 6 in the morning until midnight.
5. On your left you can see one of the biggest libraries in the world.
6. When his wife died, he put up the house for sale.
7. My sister travelled to the Far East for the first time in her life.
8. In theory it was a good method, but we did not know if it would work in practice.
9. We had to learn all the poems by heart.
10. I filled out the wrong application by mistake.
11. He's on a diet so don't offer him any sweets.
12. In any case, the police have to catch the criminal before he causes any more harm.
13. The black Porsche was driving at a speed of over 100 m.p.h.
14. After the attack they found themselves at war with the enemy.
15. We must try to avoid deaths and casualties at all costs.
16. John is at university and comes home every two or three months.
17. Why don't you go with your mother for a change?
18. She had to travel to New York on business.
19. The paintings are on loan to the Guggenheim museum.
20. She can't sleep at night and always needs to take some pills.
21. By all means, we must try to bring all the parties together and work out a solution.
22. The children get in trouble all the time.
23. I didn't want to break the vase on purpose. It just slipped out of my hand.
24. Do you, by chance, have a phone charger with you?
25. Could I have a word with you in private?

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Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

AT - FOR – FROM – ON - TO

1. My mother begged me to listen ______________ her.

2. The stranger stared ______________ me in surprise.
3. They saved me ______________ certain death.
4. In the last election I voted ______________ the Green Party.
5. After I heard what had happened, I apologised ______________ him.
6. I borrowed the car keys ______________ my best friend.
7. We agreed ______________ attending the meeting separately.
8. She applied ______________ a job at the local newspaper office.
9. We added a few shots of rum ______________ the drink to make it tastier.
10. The hunter aimed ______________ the deer and killed it with one shot.
11. Dad suffered ______________ Parkinson's disease during his final years.
12. I pray ______________ my family every day.
13. My brothers congratulated me ______________ winning the school finals.
14. Mary and a few other girls headed ______________ the new restaurant at the far end of
town.
15. The president had to resign ______________ office after the scandal became public.
16. We arrived ______________ the station ten minutes early.
17. The bank robber was able to hide ______________ the police for a few days.
18. Jack depends ______________ his father to give him the money he needs for his new
company.
19. I would not like to comment ______________ what I heard on TV.
20. John admires her ______________ her bravery.
21. She separated ______________ her husband five years ago.
22. Frank is my best friend. I know I can rely ______________ him.
23. The attractive woman smiled ______________ me. I think she liked me.
24. I am not doing what you asked me because I don't work ______________ you anymore.
25. We had to adapt ______________ the cold weather so we brought a few warm clothes
with us.

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1. My mother begged me to listen to her.

2. The stranger stared at me in surprise.
3. They saved me from certain death.
4. In the last election I voted for the Green Party.
5. After I heard what had happened, I apologised to him.
6. I borrowed the car keys from my best friend.
7. We agreed on attending the meeting separately.
8. She applied for a job at the local newspaper office.
9. We added a few shots of rum to the drink to make it tastier.
10. The hunter aimed at the deer and killed it with one shot.
11. Dad suffered from Parkinson's disease during his final years.
12. I pray for my family every day.
13. My brothers congratulated me on winning the school finals.
14. Mary and a few other girls headed for the new restaurant at the far end of town.
15. The president had to resign from office after the scandal became public.
16. We arrived at the station ten minutes early.
17. The bank robber was able to hide from the police for a few days.
18. Jack depends on his father to give him the money he needs for his new company.
19. I would not like to comment on what I heard on TV.
20. John admires her for her bravery.
21. She separated from her husband five years ago.
22. Frank is my best friend. I know I can rely on him.
23. The attractive woman smiled at me. I think she liked me.
24. I am not doing what you asked me because I don't work for you anymore.
25. We had to adapt to the cold weather so we brought a few warm clothes with us.

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 B1 Prepositions – AT, ON, IN PREP012

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

AT – IN - ON

1. _________ what time does the meeting start tomorrow?

2. I last saw him _________ his birthday.
3. Don't go out _________ noon. The sun is too strong.
4. You should start feeling better _________ a day or two.
5. We're going _________ holiday next month.
6. I should be finished with my report _________ about half an hour.
7. I am working _________ a new project _________ the moment.
8. He had been unemployed for some time but, _________ the end, he found a good job.
9. We were planning to start out _________ dawn.
10. Manchester won three games _________ a row and now they are _________ the top of the
league table.
11. We often go skiing _________ spring because the days are longer.
12. Our whole family enjoyed a great meal _________ a fine little restaurant.
13. She doesn't look that old, but she must be _________ her late sixties.
14. The castle was built _________ the Middle Ages.
15. There's some kind of dark spot _________ the ceiling. What is it?
16. The boys left home _________ the age of 16.
17. The souvenir shops make a lot of money _________ a national holiday.
18. The manager has an appointment with a new client _________ 5 p.m.
19. She sleeps _________ the morning and works _________ night.
20. It's already 9 a.m. and he is still _________ bed.
21. I couldn't find that small village _________ any map.
22. My dad plans to return from his business trip _________ Saturday or Sunday evening.
23. My sister is _________ work right now so you can't reach her.
24. I saw the article _________ the back page of the newspaper.
25. The sailors were very tired. They had been _________ sea for over two months.

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1. At what time does the meeting start tomorrow?

2. I last saw him on his birthday.
3. Don't go out at noon. The sun is too strong.
4. You should start feeling better in a day or two.
5. We're going on holiday next month.
6. I should be finished with my report in about half an hour.
7. I am working on a new project at the moment.
8. He had been unemployed for some time but, in the end, he found a good job.
9. We were planning to start out at dawn.
10. Manchester won three games in a row and now they are at the top of the league table.
11. We often go skiing in spring because the days are longer.
12. Our whole family enjoyed a great meal in/at a fine little restaurant.
13. She doesn't look that old, but she must be in her late sixties.
14. The castle was built in the Middle Ages.
15. There's some kind of dark spot on the ceiling. What is it?
16. The boys left home at the age of 16.
17. The souvenir shops make a lot of money on a national holiday.
18. The manager has an appointment with a new client at 5 p.m.
19. She sleeps in the morning and works at night.
20. It's already 9 a.m. and he is still in bed.
21. I couldn't find that small village on any map.
22. My dad plans to return from his business trip on Saturday or Sunday evening.
23. My sister is at work right now so you can't reach her.
24. I saw the article on the back page of the newspaper.
25. The sailors were very tired. They had been at sea for over two months.

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 B1 Prepositions PREP013

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

AGAINST – AT – AROUND – BELOW – BY – FROM – INTO

– OF – OFF – ON – OVER – TO - UNDER - WITH

1. That old-timer belongs _______ a friend _______ mine.

2. I am familiar _______ the rules, so you don't have to explain them to me.
3. I like to read books _______ photography.
4. The painter's works are _______ display _______ the National Gallery.
5. Many _______ the old bridges in the city are _______ repair.
6. The team are far _______ defending their title.
7. My mom _______ from migraine.
8. A large part _______ the Netherlands lies _______ sea level.
9. I leaned my new bike _______ the wall.
10. The older boys always make fun _______ me.
11. The man fell _______ a coma _______ which he never recovered.
12. _______ first, I thought it was an earthquake, but then I saw the damaged bus.
13. We stepped _______ the room and saw documents and folders scattered over the floor.
14. My sister owns a beautiful house _______ the sea.
15. I'm sorry. I must have tripped _______ the carpet _______ accident.
16. After an hour, the fire fighters had the incident _______ control.
17. It took us _______ an hour to get to the convention centre.
18. _______ the time, Germany was _______ war _______ France.
19. The wind was coming _______ all directions, so it was impossible to continue with the
event.
20. The pupils in the last row never pay attention _______ what the teacher says.
21. I never have my wallet _______ me.
22. The thriller was written _______ John Grisham.
23. There is a wooden fence _______ the garden, which looks quite nice.
24. The Canaries are a group of islands _______ the coast of Africa.
25. I have already become accustomed _______ the rough weather.

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1. That old-timer belongs to a friend of mine.

2. I am familiar with the rules, so you don't have to explain them to me.
3. I like to read books on photography.
4. The painter's works are on display at the National Gallery.
5. Many of the old bridges in the city are under repair.
6. The team are far from defending their title.
7. My mom suffers from migraine.
8. A large part of the Netherlands lies below sea level.
9. I leaned my new bike against the wall.
10. The older boys always make fun of me.
11. The man fell into a coma from which he never recovered.
12. At first, I thought it was an earthquake, but then I saw the damaged bus.
13. We stepped into the room and saw documents and folders scattered over the floor.
14. My sister owns a beautiful house by the sea.
15. I'm sorry. I must have tripped over the carpet by accident.
16. After an hour, the fire fighters had the incident under control.
17. It took us over an hour to get to the convention centre.
18. At the time, Germany was at war with France.
19. The wind was coming from all directions, so it was impossible to continue with the
event.
20. The pupils in the last row never pay attention to what the teacher says.
21. I never have my wallet with me.
22. The thriller was written by John Grisham.
23. There is a wooden fence around the garden, which looks quite nice.
24. The Canaries are a group of islands off the coast of Africa.
25. I have already become accustomed to the rough weather.

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 B1 Prepositions PREP014

Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions from the box.

ABOUT - AFTER – AMONG - AT – FOR – IN - OF – ON -

OUT - TO - WITH

1. We wanted to eat the typical food __________ the area, so we went to a local restaurant.
2. She's very fond __________ children. In fact, she wants to have two of her own.
3. I feel sorry __________ her. She doesn't deserve to be treated __________ such a bad way.
4. My dad is very pleased __________ my conduct in school.
5. Irish people are famous __________ their hospitality.
6. The district attorney is involved __________ one of the biggest crime cases in decades.
7. If we don't get to a petrol station soon, we'll be running __________ of gas.
8. The classroom is equipped __________ all the latest technical devices.
9. There must be something wrong __________ John. He keeps locking himself up in his
room.
10. I am not used __________ running in this kind __________ weather.
11. Are you related __________ Harriet? You look exactly like her.
12. Vegetables and fruit are rich __________ vitamins.
13. I'm very bad __________ cooking, so we often go __________ for meals.
14. I'm so tired __________ babysitting. Why don't you look __________ her for a while?
15. He apologized __________ the remarks he made __________ us.
16. Jill is married __________ an Australian.
17. Based __________ the data we have, the party won't make it into parliament.
18. Don't get mad __________ me. I haven't done anything wrong.
19. Mom is worried __________ her sister. She doesn't seem to be herself __________ the
moment.
20. The chairman is responsible __________ all the wrong decisions he has made so far.
21. The teacher is very proud __________ her class. They are __________ the best in school.
22. I'd like to be honest __________ you. You probably won't get the job.
23. You must be patient __________ her. She needs more time than the rest __________ the
girls.
24. Britain is known __________ its lovely parks and gardens.
25. I'm keen __________ going to the theatre. I go to a performance __________ least once a
month.

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1. We wanted to eat the typical food of the area, so we went to a local restaurant.
2. She's very fond of children. In fact, she wants to have two of her own.
3. I feel sorry for her. She doesn't deserve to be treated in such a bad way.
4. My dad is very pleased with my conduct in school.
5. Irish people are famous for their hospitality.
6. The district attorney is involved in one of the biggest crime cases in decades.
7. If we don't get to a petrol station soon, we'll be running out of gas.
8. The classroom is equipped with all the latest technical devices.
9. There must be something wrong with John. He keeps locking himself up in his room.
10. I am not used to running in this kind of weather.
11. Are you related to Harriet? You look exactly like her.
12. Vegetables and fruit are rich in vitamins.
13. I'm very bad at cooking, so we often go out for meals.
14. I'm so tired of babysitting. Why don't you look after her for a while?
15. He apologized for the remarks he made about us.
16. Jill is married to an Australian.
17. Based on the data we have, the party won't make it into parliament.
18. Don't get mad at me. I haven't done anything wrong.
19. Mom is worried about her sister. She doesn't seem to be herself at the moment.
20. The chairman is responsible for all the wrong decisions he has made so far.
21. The teacher is very proud of her class. They are among the best in school.
22. I'd like to be honest with you. You probably won't get the job.
23. You must be patient with her. She needs more time than the rest of the girls.
24. Britain is known for its lovely parks and gardens.
25. I'm keen on going to the theatre. I go to a performance at least once a month.

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 B1 Phrases with prepositions PREP015

Complete each phrase below by using one of the prepositions from the box.

AT - BY – FOR - FROM – IN – ON - UNDER - WITHOUT

1. ___________ control
2. ___________ mistake
3. ___________ behalf of
4. ___________ first
5. ___________ far
6. ___________ time to time
7. ___________ delay
8. ___________ love with
9. ___________ no means
10. ___________ average
11. ___________ age
12. ___________ the time being
13. ___________ least
14. ___________ the influence
15. ___________ accident
16. ___________ doubt
17. ___________ now on
18. ___________ instance
19. ___________ fire
20. ___________ charge of
21. ___________ any rate
22. ___________ the impression
23. ___________ a change
24. ___________ heart
25. ___________ favour of
26. ___________ television

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1. under control
2. by mistake
3. on behalf of
4. at first
5. by far
6. from time to time
7. without delay
8. in love with
9. by no means
10. on average
11. under age
12. for the time being
13. at least
14. under the influence
15. by accident
16. without doubt
17. from now on
18. for instance
19. on fire
20. in charge of
21. at any rate
22. under the impression
23. for a change
24. by heart
25. in favour of
26. on television

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