1. Put down the missing preposition.

1) I really want to apply ______this program, but I am not sure I will pass. 2) According ___ the author, the boy was
going to visit Italy. 3) He was accused _____committing murder, but he wasn’t guilty. 4) She was amazed ____seeing he
old friend. 5) When I arrived ____ town, the first thing I did was to visit my old friend. 6) Aren’t you ashamed ____what
you have done? 7) If you need any help, you shouldn’t be ashamed ____asking for it. 8) He is afraid ____spiders. 9) I
cannot but agree _____you. 10) There is no definite answer _____this question. 11) I wasn’t aware ____him coming to
Kyiv. 12) I am really bad _____Math. 13) To begin ____, I was born in a very small town. 14) Do you believe ____God?
15) I am so bored ____the lessons! 16) You don’t know what I am capable ___! 17) It was nice ____you to help me. 18)
You are very easy to communicate ______. 19) It’s so loud! I just can’t concentrate _____my studies! 20) My mother is
very concerned ____my future. 21) I want to congratulate you _____your birthday. 22) The UK consists ____4 parts. 23)
There is no cure ____this disease. 24) In the recipe, you have to chop onion _____small pieces. 25) There has been a
massive increase ____population lately. 26) It depends _____my factors. 27) You should do something ____it! 28) Due
______this fact, I simple cannot leave my parents alone for the weekend. 29) I am really excited _____visiting Lviv next
weekend. 30) He fell deeply _____love with her. 31) This city is famous ____its sports center. 32) I’m not fond
____reading. 33) I completely forgot _______him the next day. 34) My elder brother always wants to get rid ____me. 35)
I was really good ____dancing tango. 36) He was very good ___me, when I lost my job and had no place to live. 37) I
have never heard ____that person. 38) I was impressed ____the beauty of the city. 39) I insisted ____visiting the old
castle. 40) He is interested ____computer science.
2. Choose the appropriate answer.
1. My husband is very jealous …. me. A) in B) for C) of
2. They were all laughing ….. me, and I felt embarrassed. A) on B) at C) from
3. All students should listen …. the teacher attentively. A) to B) for C) at
4. Look …. this wonderful painting! A) forward B) on C) at
5. This bag is made ….. leather. A) from B) of C) by
6. My sister is married …… my friend. A) with B) to C) on
7. I feel optimistic ….. going to the zoo today. A) by B) of C) about
8) He was pleased …… the birthday presents. A) with B) by C) about
9) My mother is very proud …… my achievements. A) with B) by C) of
10) This accident could be prevented ….. happening. A) of B) from C) in
11) I cannot rely … you: you are unreliable. A) at B) in C) on
12) Can you sent a reply …. me as soon as possible? A) to B) for C) on
13) I am really …………………with my life. A) happy B) good C) satisfied
14) Do you have a …………………to this problem? A) solution B) idea C) pride
15) Can I speak …… Mr Smith? A) with B) to C) from
16) He is able to succeed …… his job as he’s very talented. A) in B) at C) by
17) She is very surprised ……your visit. A) with B) at C) in
18) We should take part ….. that competition. A) in B) at C) on
19) Everybody must be treated ……respect. A) in B) by C) with
20) Wait …….me! – I said desperately. A) on B) for C) by
21) I am worried …….you. A) on B) by C) about
22) At …………., I didn’t want to go anywhere. A) beginning B) first C) hand
23) I often go to other cities at the ………….., when I don’t go to work. A) weekday B) weekend C) evening
24) I took somebody’s umbrella …. mistake. A) for B) on C) by
25) What do you usually eat ……breakfast? A) on B) for C) at
26) Do you pay …..credit card or ….cash? A) on, in B) by, by C) by, in
27) We have much in ….. – we are so alike. A) display B) common C) mistake
28) He came just …. time. A) on B) in C) by
29) He often travels …..business. A) at B) by C) on
30) He accidentally set his house ….fire . A) on B) by C) in
31) I often travel……foot. A) in B) by C) on
32) He is overweight so he decided to go ….a diet. A) on B) at C) by
33) ….the other hand, I cannot promise anything. A) in B) at C) on
34) My cell is ….. order. It doesn’t work. A) out of B) at C) in
35) It is no longer modern it is out of …… . A) control B) date C) order
36) Nature is …..threat. A) into B) under C) over
 Preposition test 2
1. James was absent _____school for a week. 44. Farmers are searching _____the missing sheep.
2. I have always been very bad _____Math. 45. Panda is one of many animals _____thereat of
3. My wife was amazed ____beautiful view. extinction.
4. Brian used the money he borrowed _____the bank. 46. The buses were ____strike.
5. I arrived _____the airport just ______time. 47. I dialed Tom’s number ____mistake.
6. I don’t agree ______my parents very often. 48. Ben took the stairs because the left was
7. Jane apologized _____being rude to her mother. _________order.
8. Jane’s mother is delighted _____her daughter’s report. 49. John still visits his teacher _____time to time.
9. I cannot tell the difference _________my twin sisters. 50. It was such a nice day that we went ____a walk to
10. The new action movie began _______a huge the forest.
explosion. 51. What are you doing _____the weekend?
11. Lauren wanted some help because she couldn’t cope 52. My brother is _____work right now, he is busy.
______the work. 53. ______the one hand, we shouldn’t have bought this
12. Terry doesn’t believe ____ghosts. car in the first place.
13. I went to my neighbors to complain _______the 54. He is fond _____animals. He likes them very much.
noise. 55. I am really proud ____my native land.
14. According ____the weather forecast, it should rain 56. The UK consists_____four parts.
today. 57. You are easy to communicate _______.
15. I am fed up ______my old PC, I need a new one. 58. His salary depends ____his working hours.
16. I don’t understand. Can you explain it _____me one 59. Turn the music down! I cannot concentrate ____my
more time? studies.
17. Shelby is frightened _____spiders. 60. Is there any solution _____this problem?
18. London is always crowded _______people. 61. We are short _____paper. Can you bring some
19. John is excellent _____singing. more?
20. I must congratulate Jenny _____her birthday. 62. Look ____this beautiful church!
21. Switzerland is famous _____producing good 63. Can I speak ____Mr Jones, please?
chocolate. 64. He greatly succeeded ____sports.
22. The professor was very impressed _____Collin’s 65. You are very similar ____each other.
essay.
23. The area around is full _____wonderful and historic
places.
24. Studying and practice is a key _____success.
25. I was very kind ______you to help me.
26. I don’t know what happened _____my computer.
27. Our teacher is kind _____all the pupils.
28. I am good ______History.
29. I must insist _______doing this job immediately.
30. Kate is married _____a doctor.
31. Robert laughed _______a funny comment.
32. John did not know he was capable _____dancing.
32. Jason completely forgot _____the lesson, so he did
not come.
33. You should listen _____Pail’s advice.
34. Cheese is made _____milk.
35. Did you hear ______the school dance?
36. The menu had a choice ____seven types of salads.
37. Her new job is based ______her previous
experience.
38. The coach was optimistic ______the game.
39. The guests were pleased ______their choice of the
hotel.
40. Mother told him to get ready ____bed.
41. Michael always relies ___ his best friend.
42. The traffic is heavy, so can you wait ____me another
10 minutes?
43. Don’t be so upset ____your test result.