Using Prepositions (Exercises)

USING PREPOSITIONS

E X E R C I S E B O O K

by

Edward R. Rosset

Editorial Stanley

Using PrepositionsExercise Book

Written by / Escrito porEdward R. Rosset.Member of the Bachelor of Arts Association of Euskadi.Miembro del Colegio de Licenciados de Filosoffa y Letrasde Euskadi.

Revised by / Revisado porEditorial Stanley

Published by / Editado porEditorial Stanley

Layout / Diseno y MaquetacidnAngela Gbmez Martfn

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ISBN: 84-7873-325-6Dep. Leg. BI-2976-03First edition / Primera edicibn 2000Second edition / Segunda edicibn 2003

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Contents

Using Prepositions • Exercise Book

Prologue v

List of English Prepositions vi

About • Above • On • On to •Onto • Over -Up 2

Across • Through • Throughout 6

Beside • Besides • Aside 8

After • Behind • Beyond • Past 10

Until • Till • As far as • Up to 12

Between • Among • Within 14

On • At • In 16

From • Of • Off • Since • With 25

Despite • In spite of • Instead of • Instead .. 33

Into • To • Towards 35

Round • Around • About 42

During -For 44

As • Like 46

Below • Down • Under • Beneath •Underneath 48

Against • Opposite • In front of 50

Out of • Outside -Out 52

For • By • Along 54

Assorted • Typing 58

Crossword with prepositions 60

Complete the joke with prepositions.Guillotines 61

Assorted 62

Assorted 63


Putting out the fire 65

Assorted 66

You will find 11 prepositions in this wordsquare 67

Assorted 68

Which is the correct answer? 69

Assorted 70

Answer the following questions: 71

Hung out to dry 72

Match numbers with letters 73


Assorted 75

Ask questions for these answers 76

By Candle Light 77

There are 15 prepositions. Find them 78

Finish the sentences 79

Assorted 80

Crossword of prepositions 81

Free Drinks 82

Assorted 83

Skin Trouble 85

Assorted 86

Find the 13 prepositions 87

Which is the correct answer? 88

Assorted 89

Match numbers with letters 90

SwimmingPool 91

Assorted 92


Ask questions for these answers 94

Assorted 95


Another Coffee 97

Answer these questions 98

Assorted 99

Assorted 100

Assorted 101

Assorted 102

Answer Key 103

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Prologo PrologueLas preposiciones inglesas son, quiza, uno delos puntos ma's conflictivos del idioma inglespara aquellos que quieran adquirir un completodominio de la lengua.En muchos de los casos las preposicionesinglesas no se corresponden con sushomologas de otros idiomas.

• I am waiting for Peter.• Estoy esperando a Pedro.

En otros casos, en un idioma puede que hayapreposici6n mientras que en el otro idiomano la hay.

• I saw James last night.• Vi a Jaime ayer noche.

Con los libros Guide to Prepositions y UsingPrepositions tratamos de proporcionar alestudiante y al profesional de la traducci6n unaayuda para facilitates su trabajo.

English prepositions are perhaps one of themost difficult points of the English language forthose who want to acquire a thoroughknowledge of the language.Very often English prepositions do notcorrespond to their homologues in otherlanguages.

• I am waiting for Peter.• Estoy esperando a Pedro.

In other cases, there may be a preposition inone language where there is no preposition inthe other language.

• I saw James last night.• Vi a Jaime ayer noche.

With the Guide to Prepositions and UsingPrepositions we provide students andprofessionals with a practical tool to help themin their work.

Sobre el uso de este libroEl libro Using Prepositions es un libro deejercicios, complementario del Guide toPrepositions.Encontramos que muy a menudo, las preposicio-nes en ingle's no se corresponden con lasespanolas. Por lo tanto, los estudiantesencuentran difi'cil saber exactamente quepreposicion usar en una frase dada.En este libro el estudiante encontrara cientosde ejercicios que le ayudaran a dominar eldifi'cil arte del uso de las preposiciones.Las mas conflictivas han sido agrupadas en laprimera parte del libro, siendo sus diferenciasexplicadas con ejemplos.En la segunda parte, todos los ejercicios estanmezclados. El estudiante debe elegir quepreposicion usar basandose en el sentido de lafrase.

How to use this bookThe book Using Prepositions is an exercisebook to complement Guide to Prepositions.We find that, very often, prepositions in Englishdo not correspond to the Spanish ones.Therefore, students find it very difficult to knowexactly which preposition to use in a givensentence.In this book students will find hundreds ofexercises to help them master the difficult art ofusing prepositions.The most confusing ones have been groupedtogether in the first part of the book and theirdifferences explained with examples.In the second part all the exercises have beenmixed together. The student must find whichpreposition to use with only the context of thesentence as a guide.

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List of English Prepositions

aboutaboveaccording toacrossafteragainstalongamongaroundas far asatbecause ofbeforebehindbelowbeneathbesidebesidesbetweenbeyondbut

bydespitedown

during

exceptforfrom

in

in front of

inside

in spite of

instead of

into

like

near

ofoffonon to

opposite

out ofoutside

over

past

round

since

through

throughout

till

totoward(s)

underunderneath

until

upupon

up to

with

within

without

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Using PrepositionsExercise Book


About • Above • On • On to • Onto • Over • Up

About y onWhat's the difference between a book about cooking and abook on cooking?

On se usa para sugerir que un libro, arti'culo, charla, etc., esserio o academico, apropiado para especialistas.

About se usa cuando la informacion que se da es masgeneral, o el estilo de la comunicacion es mas casual.

A textbook on American history.(Un libro de texto sobre la historiaamericana)A book about Americancivilization.(Un libro sobre la civilizacionamericana)

Above y overLos dos se pueden usar con el significadode 'mas alto que'.

Cuando queremos significar 'por encima','cubriendo', usamos over.

The water came above/overtheir waists.(El agua les llegaba por encima

de la cintura)

Tambien con numeros y expresiones decantidad o medida se usa over.

- The plane was flying over France.(El avion estaba volando sobre Francia)

- There are a lot of clouds over the south of Wales.(Habia cantidad de nubes sobre el sur del Pat's de Gales)

The temperature was fourdegrees above zero.(La temperatura era decuatro grades sobre cero)

- There were over 2,000 people.(Habia ma's de 2.000 personas)

- She was over 18 anyway.(De todas formas tenfa mas de 18 anos)

Usamos above cuando pensamos en medidas en la escalavertical (de arriba a abajo).

Compare: - The summit of this mountain is over 6,000 m. above sea-level.(La cumbre de esta montana esta a mas de 6.000 m. por encima del nivel del mar)

Onto y on toOnto es una preposicion que significa'encima', 'sobre', 'en', 'a'. Se usa converbos de movimiento.

On to significa 'meterse con uno','estar detras de uno'.

- Shall I put the vase onto the shelf?(iPongo el jarron en la estanten'a?)

- Let's move onto the next item.(Sigamos con el siguiente paso en la agenda)

- He's always on to me.(Siempre esta encima mi'o)

- They must be on to something good.(Deben de haber encontrado algo bueno)

UpUp puede ser preposicion y adverbio. Comopreposicion significa 'arriba', 'en', 'contra'.

- They walked up the street.(Caminaron calle arriba)

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1. She was furious our

mistake.

2. We could hardly hear each other

the loud music.

3. He increased his influence

the others.

4. That man must be forty;

he's fifty at least.

5. I've written a book

Hannibal crossing the Alps.

6. There were five or six books spread all

the table.

7. She is all suspicion.

8. They are laughing his

strange clothes.

9. The helicopter was hovering

the little village.

10. There was something strange

that girl.

11. She put her umbrella her head.

12. That girl is deception.

13. The woman is somewhere

the place.

14. The plane was flying the clouds.

15. His hat was his ears.

16. I dropped the keys somewhere

the place.

17. Think it; don't act on impulse.

18. She's wrong me. I'm not

like that.

19. We all agree the need for

more schools.

20. What does he want to see me ?

21. I'm writing a book

flowers.

22. The old man was very angry

the delay.

23. Tell me all it.

24. We are well sea level.

25. What's he so angry ?

26. Why don't you ask him

the ring you lost yesterday?

27. Don't worry that; I'll

see

to it.

28. I was wondering that

myself.

29. He won the audience.

30. The poor woman was weeping

the death of her husband.

31. He's very careless his per-

sonal appearance.

32. Does he have any authority

them?

33. And while you're it, why don't

you write my Christmas cards too?

34. Stop beating the bush.

35. My grandfather likes to boast

his feats in the war.

36. Be careful, mind what

37. His head was bent a book.

38. The Romans were victorious

their enemies.

39. Please sit down, we're to start.

40. You must be certain the

facts before you do anything.

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you're



Which is the correct answer?

1.I couldn't care less it!

a) over b) on c) about d) above

2. He came with a solution.

a) up b) over c) about d) above

3. I really don't know what all the fuss is

a) over b) about c) up d) on

4. Let's climb the tree and take the

apples.

a) on b) over c) above d) up

5.1 wish you'd do something your

hair; it looks terrible.

a) about b) on c) above d) over

6. We're very uneasy our future.

a) on to b) onto c) about d) over

7. Something will happen; something will turn

a) up b) over c) about d) on

8. We've been walking the town all

day.

a) up b) about c) on d) over

9. And while you are that business.

a) up b) about c) on d) over

10. He tumbled a stone here.

a) up b) above c) over d) onto

11. Turn the radio. The volume is

too low.

a) up b) over c) on d) above

12. He consulted a doctor the pain in

his shoulder.

a) about b) over c) on d) above

13. We have no control it.

a) about b) on c) onto d) over

14. He's crazy that woman.

a) on b) over c) about d) above

15. The huge boulder crashed down

the car.

a) on b) onto c) over d) about

16. Don't cry spilt milk.

a) over b) above c) about d) on

17. I'm curious your work.

a) on b) above c) on to d) about

18. She is suspicion.

a) on b) above c) over d) about

19. You'll see it in the paragraph.

a) on b) onto c) over d) above

20. There's something his attitude that

worries me.

a) about b) above c) on to d) over

21. Let's get this business.

a) on b) across c) over d) about

22. He stepped out of the train the

platform.


23. She tripped a chair and fell.

a) on b) over c) about d) above

24. There were cigarette butts all the

place.

a) about b) on c) over d) above

25. Don't toss your money .

a) above b) on to c) onto d) about

26. They had a discussion that.

a) on b) about c) over d) onto

27. The police are them about the

missing money.


28. They escaped the border.


29. I'm very doubtful the wisdom of

that.

a) about b) on c) over d) above

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Join the sentences

1. What are you ...

2. He's very excited ...

3. My window opens ...

4. The two men fought...

5. Today I don't feel ...

6. The old man stumbled ...

7. I have my suspicions ...

8. They have supremacy ...

9. I'm very glad ...

10. This is a story ...

11. The dog came straight...

12. He's very careless ...

13. You can always count...

14. The child climbed up ...

15. There's a lecture ...

A. about ghosts.

B. about the project.

C. about you passing your driving test.

D. over other countries.

E. talking about?

F. about him.

G. on to the park.

H. over a fallen chair.

I. up to it; I'm tired.

J. over a woman.

K. on chemistry.

L. on me.

M. onto the path.

N. onto his father's shoulders.

0. about his appearance.

1. What are you

2. He's very excited

3. My window opens

4. The two men fought

5. Today I don't feel

6. The old man stumbled

7. I have my suspicions

8. They have supremacy

9. I'm very glad

10. This is a story

11. The dog came straight

12. He's very careless

13. You can always count

14. The child climbed up

15. There's a lecture

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Across • Through • Throughout

Across, throughLos dos significan lo mismo: 'a traves'. Sin embargo,across se usa cuando nos referimos a una superficie,o pasamos de un lado a otro (por ejemplo un rio).

They walked across the road.(Cruzaron la carretera)

He swam across the river.(Cruzo el rio a nado)

ThroughThrough se usa cuando hablamos acerca de una cavidado espacio tridimensional.

They walked through the forest.(Caminaron a traves del bosque)

He jumped through the window.(Salto a traves de la ventana)

ThroughoutPuede ser preposicion o adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'por todo', 'en todo'

Como adverbio significa 'hasta el final'.

- You can see thatthroughout the country.(Se puede ver eso por todoel pat's)

I read the book throughout.(Lei el libro de cabo a rabo)

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Across • Through • Throughout

1. They all swam the river and

soon reached the other side.

2. He sailed the examination.

3. References to love keep occurring

the poem.

4. Air pressure forces the water

the pipe.

5. There's a garage the street.

6. his life he had always

collected stamps.

7. She could see people the mist.

8. The church is just the road.

9. They are going to build a new bridge

the river.

10. We went for a walk the fields.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

There was a huge, gloomy house

the road.

The house was hardly visible

the mist.

I came my old teacher on

my way home.

A message has just come

They tunnelled their way

The tree crashed the

window.

The rescue party cut the

forest.

18. The children cut a field.

19.

20.

They thrust their way the

crowd.

A feeling of horror swept

the crowd.

22. My property extends

fields.

23. I'm afraid the project has fallen

those

24. The water filters the sand.

25. He got his exams, thank

goodness.

26. The morning light stole the

shutters.

27. The story was splashed the

front page.

28. The children splashed the

puddles.

29. She squeezed the narrow gap.

30. The banana skin slipped his

fingers.

31. The elephants smashed the

bushes.

32. We'll have to cut country to

reach the village.

33. The baby slept the

thunderstorm.

34. These people are smuggling drugs

customs.

35. The road snakes the

mountains.

36. After the storm we were all soaked

21. He swept his hand his hair.

37. When I saw her, she was looking

the window.

38. They are rowing the lake.

39. The wind screamed the trees.

40. They pushed their way the

crowd.

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Beside • Besides • Aside

BesideEs una preposicion que significa 'al lado

de' o 'junto a'.

Besides

Who's that beautiful girl sitting beside Peter?(iQuien es esa preciosa joven sentada junto a Pedro?)

Besides es tanto preposicion como

adverbio.

Como preposicion tiene un significado

parecido a 'ademas de', cuando quere-

mos afiadir alguna informacion nueva a la

que ya tenemos.

Besides como adverbio, significa

'tambien', 'ademas'. Generalmente va

seguido de coma, antes de una oracion.

Besides geography, we have tostudy literature.(Ademtis de geografia, tenemosque estudiar literatura)

Who was at the partys besides

John and the Millbanks?(iQuien estaba en la fiesta edema'sde John y los Millbank?)

I don't like those books; besides, they're not whatI'm looking for.(No me gustan estos libros, adenitis no son los queestoy buscando)

It's too cold to go out; besides, there's a good

programme on TV.(Hace demasiado fn'o para salir, ademas hay un buenprograms en la tele)

AsideAside puede ser preposicion y adverbio.

Como preposicion tiene el significado de

'excepto por'.

Como adverbio significa 'a un lado'.

- I hardly watch any TV,

aside from the news.(Apenas veo la tele, aparte

de las noticias)

Stand aside please; letthe ambulance pass.(Apartense, por favor, dejenpasar la ambulancia)

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Beside • Besides • Aside


1. I have no relatives

uncle.

an old

2. your earlier work, this

piece seems rather disappointing.

3. She called me and told me

what had happened.

4. She swept the curtains

5. He stepped and let her in.

6. Stand and let me pass!

7. There were 15 people at the meeting

the speaker.

8. The beautiful girl sat me.

9. being expensive, it's bad.

10. His efforts look feeble

yours.

11. Susan came and sat me.

12. There were twelve people at the party,

me.

13. There will be ten of them for lunch,

Peter.

14. We haven't time to see it,

it's very boring.

15. This is our youngest child, we have two others

16. The film was in black and white,

being too long.

17. I have no relations, a distant

cousin.

18. Nobody cares about me you.

19. She was herself with rage

when she saw the mess.

20. her good looks she has

nothing else.

21. I always keep this book me,

just in case.

22. He sat the dark-haired girl.

23. She pulled the curtain .

24. Stand and let these people

pass!

25. We've set some money

for our retirement.

26. The baby giraffe stood

its mother.

27. Put this pullover for me, I'll

come with the money later.

28. Do you play any other sports

darts?

29. He took me and told me

about his illness.

30. He pushed the old woman

31. We'll have to put any idea

of a holiday this year.

32. Our school stands a

river.

33. He has two other cars

the one he's driving.

34. I've had offers from several American companies

and two British ones .

35. The exact cost is the point.

36. Idon't mind you being late; ,

it's not your fault.

37. He was himself with

grief when his wife died.

38. When she passed her exam she was

herself with joy.

39. Stand and make way for the

ambulance.

40. Every month we put a bit of

money for a rainy day.

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After • Behind • Beyond • Past

AfterAfter va seguido de presente, nunca defuturo. Significa 'despues de'.

After no se usa como adverbio; el adver-bio es afterwards, o then o after that.

- I'll get in touch with you after Iarrive.(Me pondre en contacto con usted

despues de llegar)

- I'm going to have my lunch; and then I'm goingto study.(Voy a comer, despues voy a estudiar)

BehindBehind puede ser preposicion y adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'detras'.

Como adverbio significa 'detras.

- He left a goodmemory behind him.(Dejo detras un buenrecuerdo)

- We can't leave our dog behind.(No podemos dejar detras a nuestroperm)

BeyondBeyond puede ser preposicion y adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'mas alia de'.

Como adverbio significa 'mas alia', 'maslejos'.

- They went beyond theriver.(Fueron ma's alla del no)

- Look at the river and themountains beyond.(Mira el no y las montanasdetras)

PastPast puede ser preposicion y adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'por delante de'.

Como adverbio significa 'pasar'. - He ran past.(Paso corriendo.)

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- They drove past thehouse.(Pasaron en coche por

delante de la casa.)


After • Behind • Beyond • Past

1. The policeman ran him, but

he escaped.

2. There's a good film on the day

tomorrow.

3. This car is repair, I'm afraid.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

Don't forget to lock the door

you when you leave.

I'd like to know who is

all that.

This old man is working.

After so many years the town had changed

recognition.

She works the counter as a

sales assistant.

The four children were trailing

their mother.

The sports car thundered

and vanished into the distance.

She's like her mother. She takes

her mother.

12. The dog went the cat.

13. They have been inquiring

your father.

14. My parents are going out so I have to look

my little brother.

15. She set the dog me.

16. We'll name the little baby its

mother.

17. These treaties are usually negotiated

the scenes.

18. They were standing us

in the queue.

19. There's always a man a scheme.

20. What's the new dress

and pearl necklace?

21. The storm left a trail of destruction

it.

22. There are many people the

scenes.

23. What you are telling me is

belief.

24. That kind of money was quite

our reach.

25. The little boy was hiding the

armchair.

26.I can't understand the lesson; it's quite

me.

27. 'Will you look the children?'

'Yes, I'll take care of them.'

28. We'll name the baby you,

darling.

29. They were set at liberty

questioning.

30. He shaved off his beard

wearing it for twenty years.

31. He walked without looking

at us.

32. We'll do this first, we can do that

we finish this.

33. He comes here day day.

34. what she did, I don't trust her.

35.1 live in this street, just the

post office.

36. Has the number 27 bus gone

yet?

37. She's the age when she

needs a babysitter.

38. She was walking two steps him.

39. Few people live the age

of a hundred.

40. This watch is

I'm afraid.

repair,

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Until • Till • As far as • Up to

Until, tillUntil o till puede ser preposicidn o conjuncion.

Como preposicion tiene el significado de'hasta'.

Como conjuncion significa 'hasta que'.

- Let's wait until/till Friday.(Esperemos hasta el viernes)

- Let's wait until/till he comes.(Esperemos hasta que llegue)

As far asAs far as significa 'hasta' en distancia.

- Let's walk as far as thebridge.(Caminemos hasta el puente)

Up toUp to significa 'hasta' cuando se sube o setrepa.

We'll have to walk up to the topof the hill.(Tendremos que caminar hasta lo

alto de la colina)

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Until -Till -As far as- Up to


1. Continue in this direction

you see a sign.

2. he spoke she hadn't

realized he was a foreigner.

3. There was nobody around

I could see.

4. It's OK I am concerned.

5. We waited four o'clock.

6. We are going the top of

the hill.

7. We played cards 10 o'clock.

8. We'll walk the top of the hill.

9. I was up three o'clock

in the morning.

10. Wait she sees that.

11 . Once he starts he won't stop

he finishes.

12. He didn't have a gilrfriend

he was 25.

13. Don't move I tell you.

14. Hadn't you better wait

he gets here?

15. We'll go Manchester

on this train.

1 6. They climbed the stairs the tower.

17. They'll work nine p.m.

if necessary.

18. I'll be here you call me.

19. They came the door.

20. The soldiers waited

they got new orders.

21. The two athletes ran

22. The boy climbed

top of the tree.

23. Walk you cai

24. He was awake

in the morning.

25. She could hardly walk

the window.

26. Go the a

old trunk.

27. Wait the

28.lt may last

29. Nothing happened

o'clock.

30. now I

lived alone.

31. Nobody knew the secret

the old man's death.

32. Run the

wait there.


you see


the old church.

35. She won't stop shouting

you let her go.

36. Don't open the parcel

your birthday.

37. He climbed the rope

38. He was a clerk

39. Wait you

40. I'll race you

hill.

the tower.

the

n along the cliff.

3 o'clock

)ttic and get the

rain stops.

Friday.

two

have always

old castle and

an old church.

the roof.

the war.

hear from me.

the top of the

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Between • Among • Within

BetweenPuede ser preposicion y adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'entre'. Seusa con dos personas o cosas.

Como adverbio significa 'en medio', 'pormedio', 'entremedias'.

- Our house is between the church andthe post office.(Nuestra casa esta entre la iglesia y correos)

Leave them alone, don'tget between.(Dejalos, no te metas enmedio)

Among, amongstAmong, amongst es preposicion y

- I saw a house amongthe trees.(Vi una casa entre losarboles)

significa 'entre'. Se usa cuando hay masde dos (cosas o personas).

WithinWithin puede ser preposicion y adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'al alcancede', 'dentro de', 'a menos de'.

Keep the children within call.(Ten a los ninos al alcance de la voz)

The job must be done within a week.(El trabajo debe de estar terminadodentro de una semana)

The enemy was within two miles.(El enemigo estaba a menos de dos millas)

Como adverbio significa 'dentro'.- Enquire within.

(Entra y pregunta dentro)

- Kitchen porter wanted: apply within.(Se necesita pinche de cocina-. preguntardentro)

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Between • Among • Within


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

those present were thePresident and his wife.

A phone call is cheaper8 pm and 6 am.

Those people are always arguingthemselves.

We drank a bottle of winethe two of us.

There's no understandinghusband and wife.

6.I had to choose the two girls.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

That's the difference youand me.

They divided the stolen moneyall of them.

you and me, it's impossibleto do it.

They shared the money thetwo criminals.

The four children shared the sweetsthem.

Irun is on the borderand Spain.

France

You have to read the lines.

There was a race the two horses.

There's a close relationrainfall and crops.

There's a close resemblancethe two boys.

The poor boy was at a lossall the women.

They arrived three and four.

What's the difference ahorse and a mule?

Don't be afraid, you'refriends.

21. Mrs Rogers divided the cake

Jean and John.

22. The whole thing was

an inch of collapsing.

23. It weighs two and three tons.

24. They split the work them.

25. She turned an hour.

26. Go and see everybody living

the area.

27.There's a bell the

patient's reach.

28. The village has four pubs

a hundred yards.

29. I'm looking for a house

a mile from the station.

30.1 could see a house the trees.

31. She felt small the two boys.

32. It is the limits of my

modest talent.

33. I live the church and

the bridge.

34. She felt lost those people.

35. He finds it hard to live

his income.

36. you and me, it can't be done.

37. She works the poor.

38. those present was the

Prime Minister.

39. We'II lay a cable the two poles.

40. They kept arguing

themselves.

1 5S T A N L E Y


On • At • In

On, at, inEn general on, in y at se usan para hablar acercade la posicion en el espacio. A veces, la diferen-cia entre ellos es dificil de ver, y no siempre esfacil saber cual de ellos es correcto.

Por regla general:

On se usa para hablar sobre la posicion en unaImea o en una superficie.

At se usa cuando hablamos sobre posicion en unpunto.

In se usa para hablar sobre posicion en un lugarque tenga tres dimensiones.

On a line

There's a nice little village on the river.(Hay un bonito pueblo en el no)

There's a motel on this road.(Hay un motel en esta carretera)

On a surfaceThere was a picture on the wall.(Habfa un cuadro en la pared)

-She was sitting on a chair.(Estaba sentada en una silla)

At a pointTurn left at the traffic lights.(Gira a la izquierda en el semiforo)

She was standing at the crossroads.(Estaba de pie en el cruce de carreteras)

In three dimensionsDe todas formas, como hay muchas excepcio-nes, recomendamos al estudiante que se refieraal libro Guide to Prepositions que contiene unarecopilacion exhaustiva de ejemplos.

The dog is in the kitchen.(el perro estd en la cocina)

The children were swimming in the river.(Los ninos estaban nadando en el no)

1 6S T A N L E Y


On • At • In

1. I have been work all day.

2. They had very little information to work

3. She wondered the speed

with which the letter arrived.

4. That girl is very good tennis.

5. There was no name the

door, so we knocked.

6. The car was stopped the

traffic lights.

7. I refuse to spend so much money

a pair of running shoes.

8. How much interest are we paying

the loan?

the9. Turn left

roundabout.

10. There was a man standing

the corner of the room.

11. There are eight pints a gallon.

12. There was a huge lamp

the ceiling.

13. She's very keen music.

14. There were a lot of people

the bus.

15. The old man was absorbed

his task.

16. She was accompanied

the piano by her father.

17. You must be very accurate

this kind of work.

18. Acid acts metal.

19. The cameras zoomed in

his face.

21. You must admit you are

the wrong.

22. The poor woman yelled

anguish.

23. We don't admit anybody else

our club.

24. The man was very advanced

years.

25. He advises the Government

economic affairs.

26. They all agreed the best

course of action.

27. There's no agreement that point.

28. We're collecting money

aid of charity.

29. All the soldiers aimed the target.

30. The little bird alighted a branch.

31. The passengers were very angry

being delayed.

32. She is very annoyed the

way he behaves.

33. I'm very annoyed your

carelessness.

34. She's an expert programming a

computer.

35. This is an attack poverty.

36. They were all in attendance

the ceremony.

37. You're very bad

changing nappies.

38. He's awful telling jokes.

39. Don't turn your back

people.

20. He was writhing about agony. 40. We're banking your help.

1 7S T A N L E Y


On • At • InWhich is the correct answer?

1. She hadn't bargained her

husband coming back so early.

a) on b) at c) in

2. The four dogs were barking me.

a) on b) at c) in

3. The theory is based practice.

a) at b) in c) on

4. You have to bear that mind.

a) in b) on c) at

5. She beat him his own game.

a) on b) at c) in

6. Hannibal was blind his right

eye.

a) in b) on c) at

7. Don't put the blame me.

a) at b) in c) on

8. The four volumes were bound

leather.

a) on b) in c) at

9. I like to bet my money horses.

a) on b) at c) in

10. I'm speaking behalf of my

colleagues.

a) at b) in c) on

11. We'll take vengeance you one

day.

a) at b) on c) in

12. The little girl entered the room

tears.

a) at b) on c) in

13. What are your views these

matters?

a) on b) in c) at

14.We'll pay him cash.

a) at b) on c) in

15. We had to call an expert.

a) at b) on c) in

16. The little statue was carved wood.

a) in b) at c) on

17. The dog came straight me.

a) at b) on c) in

18. Have you any comments the

scandal?

a) at b) in c) on

19. The little boy clutched my hand.

a) on b) at c) in

20. He's very clumsy doing things.

a) on b) in c) at

21. I can't see anything; turn the

lights, please.

a) in b) on c) at

22. We must put our trust God.

a) in b) on c) at

23. A marriage must be based trust.

a) on b) in c) at

24. He tucked his shirt his trousers.

a) in b) at c) on

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On • At • In


1. She hadn't bargained such a

violent reaction.

2. The dogs were barking me.

3. The theory is based practice.

4. You have to bear that mind.

5. I beat him his own game.

6. Orellana was blind one eye.

7. Don't put the blame me.

8. The four volumes were bound

leather.

9. I like to bet my money horses.

10.

11

I'm speaking behalf of my

colleagues.

We'll take vengeance you

one day.

12. Don't vent your anger your wife.

13.

14

What are your views all these

matters?

On my way home I'll call

Susan's.

15. We had to call an expert.

16. The little statue was carved

wood.

17. The dog came straight me.

18. Have you any comments the

scandal?

19. The little boy clutched my hand.

20.

21

He's very clumsy doing

anything with his hands.

, I can't see anything; turn

the lights, please.

22. We must put our trust God.

23. A marriage must be based trust.

24. He tucked his shirt his

trousers.

25. Try these shoes before you

buy them.

26. The little boy tugged my

elbow.

27. They took compassion those

children.

28. I'll let you go condition

that you come back early.

29. She doesn't confide

anybody.

30. I have confidence my son.

31. She congratulated him

passing his exams.

32. Hello, Charles. Congratulations

your success.

33. Angrily he smashed the glasses

the table.

34. The soldiers charged the

enemy.

35. There's a change the

weather.

36. This is an elementary course

German.

37. There's a lecture chemistry.

38. I saw them a new Mercedes.

39. You know that you can always count

me.

40. I'll go with you. You can count me

1 9S T A N L E Y

On • At • In

the party the beach the table the train

the teatre the ceiling three o'clock sea

Friday an island page 20 night

the table the wall war the 2nd floor

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On • At • In


1. There weren't many people

the plane.

2. He arrived the 8.30 train.

3. She was the back of the

car.

4. He stood the door.

5. You did it purpose.

6. I saw him the way here.

7. The dog was my way.

8. There's a concert the

Albert Hall.

9. We'll go New Year's day.

10. There's something the

ceiling.

11. She was lying the sofa.

12. He was sitting the

armchair.

13. I'll come to see you your

birthday.

14. He was waiting the traffic

lights.

15. There were fifty people the

most.

16. She bought it half price.

17. I attended dinner his

request.

18. He ordered the soldiers to fire

will.

19. There's a flag the pole.

20. The poor woman was pain.

21. This is the biggest country

the world.

22. She was the jury.

23. Whose side are you ?

24. Those people are strike.

25. He was very advanced years.

26. She's stuck her new

boyfriend.

27. They got stuck the mud.

28. There's something the sole

of my shoe.

29. That's based personal taste.

30. We succeeded making

him talk.

31. I was very surprised the

news.

32. She's very charming the

surface.

33. They dined cold chicken.

34. He fixed his eyes the

beautiful woman.

35. She's a graduate law.

36. What are you getting ?

37. He cast a glance the

headlines.

38. We heard the news the

radio.

39. The little girl was her own.

40.1 could see some clouds the

horizon.

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On • At • In

Match numbers with letters

1. He's studying

2. I saw your mother

3. All the church goers

4. That was a storm

5. They kept a lot of food

6. They stopped dead

7. The stress falls

8. In this factory they work

9.That man will stop

10. He was stirring

11. Stick the stamp

12. He is still

13. She spends all her money

14. He's an expert

15. They sprinkled water

16. These people are spying

17. Take a look

1. He's studying

2. I saw your mother

3. All the church goers

4. That was a storm

5. They kept a lot of food

6. They stopped dead

7. The stress falls

8. In this factory they work

9. That man will stop

10. He was stirring

11. Stick the stamp

12. He is still

13. She spends all her money

14. He's an expert

15. They sprinkled water

16. These people are spying

17. Take a look

A. at this.

B. on the path.

C. in a tea-cup.

D. on me.

E. on the second syllable.

F. at Bristol University.

G. in his sleep.

H. in their tracks.

I. in store.

J. at nothing.

K. at the butcher's.

L. eight hours at a stretch.

M. on clothes.

N. on the envelope.

O. were at church.

P. at college

Q. in electronics.

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On • At • In


1. Soak the bread

2. The old man sneered

milk.

their ettorts.

3. That money is not to be sneezed

, you know.

4. The little girl smiled sweetly

5. The bells ring

intervals throughout the day

6. He snatched

handbag.

7. They advanced

8. The fish snapped

9. The dog snarled

postman.

10. Are you interested

11. Someone was knocking

door.

12. They all joined

carols.

him.

regular

the lady's

a snail's pace,

the bait.

the

ancient art?

the

.. singing

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

They have involved her the

crime.

They are all very keen

climbing.

Keep talking, somebody is

watching us.

You must never laugh other

people.

The poor little girl is lacking

warmth.

Don't look me like that!

They have lost a lot that deal.

I live 20 Banbury Lane.

21. My sister lives Brentwood

Avenue.

We both live Bristol.

She looks her as a daughter.

We shared the profits.

He shot her.

We were shocked the news.

All the books were the

shelves.

The soldiers shot the enemy.

He carried the heavy log his

shoulder.

I can hear you, don't shout me!

You have to show your ticket

the entrance.

Soldiers were attacking all sides.

It was love first sight.

She was sickened the sight

of the body.

35. We moved last week, but we haven't settled

yet.

36. The old woman shook her fist

me.

37. These two parts are separated

the joint.

38. It's soluble water.

39

40

The two dogs sniffed each

other.

My grandfather is very soft

the children.

23S T A N L E Y


On • At • In

Finish the sentences:

1. Don't soak the bread

(broth)

2. The old lady smiled sweetly

(I)

3. The young man sneered

(we/ efforts)

4. The huge shark snapped

(bait)

5. The dog snarled(postman)

6. I'm not interested ?(vases/ancient)

7. Someone was knocking

(window)

8. Don't involve me(crime)

9. They are all very keen

(climbing)

10. Children, don't laugh

(other people)

11. The poor orphan was lacking

(warmth)

12. We have all lost a lot

15. They both live

(New York)

16. Everybody was shocked when they heardthe news(radio)

17. All the volumes were kept

(shelves)

18. The soldiers shot

(enemy)

19. He carried the heavy suitcase

(shoulder)

20. I'm not deaf, don't shout

(me)

21. We'll have to show our ticket

(entrance)

22. Soldiers were attacking

(all sides)

23. It was love(first sight)

24. She was sickened(sight/body)

25. The old woman shook her umbrella

(deal/that)

13. Her father lives

(hooligans)

26. These things were separated

(South Avenue)

14. We live(1 7 North Avenue)

(bottom)

27. It's not soluble(water)

28. The two cats sniffed

(each other)

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From • Of - Off • Since • With


FromFrom es una preposicion que indica proceden-cia 'de', 'desde', 'a partirde'.

OfOf es una preposicion que indica posesion.Significa 'de'.

offOff puede ser preposicion, adverbio oadjetivo.

Como preposicion significa 'fuera de'.

Como adverbio significa 'a', 'a una distancia'.

Como adjetivo significa 'malo', 'pasado','agriado', etc.

- Where do you come from?(iDe donde eres?)

- He jumped from the wall.(Salto del muro)

- I never saw her again from that day.(Nunca volvia verla desde ese dfa)

- The leg of the table.(La pata de la mesa)

- The events of last year.(Los acontecimientos del anopasado)

- He jumped off the cliff.(Salto del acantilado)

We'll take the day off.(Nos cogeremos el dia libre)

The milk is off.(La leche esta mala)

SinceSince puede ser preposicion, adverbio oconjuncion.

Como preposicion significa 'desde'.

Como adverbio significa 'desde entonces'

- She's been like thissince childhood.(Ha estado asi desde suninez)

He moved away and Ihaven't seen him since.(Cambi6 de domicilio y no lehe visto desde entonces)

WithWith es una preposicion que significa 'con'.

Eat the soup with a spoon.(Toma la sopa con una cuchara)I live in the house with the white door.(Vivo en la casa con la puerta blanca)

25S T A N L E Y


From • Of • Off • Since • With

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

We should avail ourselves this

opportunity.

The old man was awoken his sleep.

You must be aware the risk.

They were banished the

country.

The athlete was barred entering

the competition.

He was born a silver spoon in

his mouth.

He boasted being the best

player in his team.

Don't bite more than you can

chew.

He's staying his uncle and aunt

for a few months.

She went him when she found

out that he was a street sweeper.

Dad, you don't know anything about computers.

Why don't you get it?

My father used to like wine but he's gone

it recently.

I've seen her only once

Christmas.

All these people are suffering

the cold.

I haven't eaten anything breakfast.

I learnt that reading the papers.

You are no friend mine.

You can't judge appearances.

We haven't seen each other

childhood.

21. You always learn something a book.

22., We were all able to escape

the fire.

23. Your absence

you problems.

24. The accused was absolved

responsibility.

work will cause

all

25. There's an abundance fruit this year.

26. Many people abstained voting at

this election.

27. They are extracting gold quartz.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

The abuse alcohol causes

serious problems.

You mustn't accept presents

strangers.

You're not accusing me stealing,

are you?

This book has been adapted an

ancient Greek text.

They wrung a confesion the

convict.

Why don't we take advantage

the situation?

20. He's a friend my father's.

She's very afraid the dark.

My wife doesn't approve gambling.

I'm ashamed your behaviour.

They are withholding the grant

some students.

She bought a pound's worth

oranges.

Many other people are far worse

than we are.

They have withdrawn these banknotes

circulation.

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1. We're weary

2. Beware

3. He was begging

4. There was a wonderful view

5. He bought the car

6. He's capable

7. They are claiming damages

8. What's the cause

9. That boy is very careless

10. We'll have to take care

11. What's the use

12. They uncoupled the wagons

13. The boy tumbled

14. I haven't seen her

15. You can't conceal the truth

A. from me.

B. since Christmas.

C. of living in this house.

D. from the top of the hill.

E. of the dog.

F. of doing anything.

G. from door to door.

H. from his friend.

I. from the engine.

J. of the fire?

K. from us.

L. of coming early?

M. of danger.

N. off his bicycle.

O. of those children.

1. We're weary

2. Beware

3. He was begging

4. There was a wonderful view

5. He bought the car

6. He's capable

7. They are claiming damages

8. What's the cause

9. That boy is very careless

10. We'll have to take care

11. What's the use

12. They uncoupled the wagons

13. The boy tumbled

14. I haven't seen her

15. You can't conceal the truth

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1. Don't despair success.

2. You have to desist

your attempt.

3. The title descends to him

his grandfather.

4. You'll derive no benefit that.

5. They were deprived

their rights.

6. We'll have to deal this problem.

7. I deduced that the evidence.

8. The money was deducted

his salary.

9. They will defend us any attack.

10. We're delighted the news.

11. He departed New York.

12. His memories were tinged

sadness.

13. We had trouble the car.

14. He was trembling rage.

15. The little girl was transfixed

terror.

16. This company is trading

Mexico.

17. I've been toying that

idea myself.

18. It's time we got tough

hooligans.

19. He tossed a glass of beer

20. The legs of the table were tipped

rubber.

21. His body tensed excitement.

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22. I'm very disappointed

your performance.

23. She strongly disapproves

smoking.

24. You have to disconnect the washing machine

the mains.

25. You must discourage him

doing it.

26. We have to differentiate one thing

the other.

27. He was discussing the game

his friends over a beer.

28. They were discharged the

Army.

29. She was dismissed her job.

30. He dismounted his horse.

31. We'll have to dispense your

services.

32. They diverted the plane

course.

its

33. His ideas diverge the truth.

34. He distracted my attention

the matter.

35. I can't distinguish one the

other.

36. They tried to dispose the

body.

37. They are in permanent dispute

the management.

38. He was drenched rain.

39. She has a dread death.

40. He's very envious his sister.


From • Of • Off • Since • WithWhich is the correct answer?

1. Don't despair

a) of b) off

success.

c) with d) from

2. You have to desist your

attempt.

a) off b) with c) from d) of

3. The title descends to him his

grandfather.

a) from b) of c) off d) since

4. You'll derive no benefit that.

a) off b) from c) of d) since

5. He was begging door to door.

a) since b) off c) of d) from

6. We'll have to deal this problem,

a) of b) off c) since d) with

7. I deduced that

a) from b) of

the evidence.

c) off d) with

8. The money was deducted his

salary.

a) of b) from c) off d) with

9. They will defend us any

attack.

a) off b) since c) from d) of

10. We're delighted the news.

a) with b) of c) off d) from

11. He departed New York.


12. His memories were tinged

sadness.

a) since b) off c) with d) of

13. We had trouble the car.

a) with b) of c) off d) from

14. He was trembling rage.

a) of b) with c) off d) from

15. She strongly disapproves

smoking,

a) from b) with c) off d) of

16. You have to disconnect the washing machine

the mains,

a) from b) off c) of d) since

17. You must discourage him

doing it.

a) since b) off c) from d) of

18. We have to differentiate one thing

the other.

a) from b) with c) of d) off

19. He tossed a glass of beer


20. They were discharged the Army.

a) from b) of c) off d) with

21. He was dismissed his job.

a) of b) from c) off d) with

22. He dismounted

a) since b) of

his horse,

c) from d) off

29S T A N L E Y



Answer the following questions:

1. What were the boys expelled from? (school)

The boys were. expelled . from school.

2. What shall we extract the juice from? (oranges)

3. Is she familiar with our working methods? (no)

4. Did the little boy fall off the tree? (yes)

5. What was the glass filled with? (water)

6. Have you finished with me yet? (no)

7. What's this man proud of? (his children)

8. Who did he struggle with? (a man)

9. Why don't you take your coat off? (cold)

10. What did they stuff the pillows with? (feathers)

11. Who were you stuck all afternoon with? (little Jim)

12. What does your uncle suffer from? (cancer)

13. What's he suffering from? (loss of memory)

14. What was the old kitchen swarming with? (flies)

15. Who can I swap places with? (Jimmy)

16. What were you swamped with? (applications)

30S T A N L E Y


From • Of • Off • Since • WithAsk questions for these answers:

1. These people were stricken with malaria.

.these ..people stricken with?

2. She raised a storm of laughter.

3. She suffers from depressions.

4. Her eyes were stinging with smoke.

5. They were stiff with terror.

6. They stole money from the bank.

7. I bought this from my friend.

8. She often speaks of her husband.

9. The floor was spotted with ink.

10. The little hut was stacked with firewood.

11 . You're guilty of negligence.

12. She's in the habit of having a coffee after dinner.

13. The towel is hanging from the rail.

14. No, I haven't heard from my brother yet.

15. Yes, I'm happy with this idea.

31S T A N L E Y

what were

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?



1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

The smell the kitchenspread to the living room.

He's very jealous hisbrother's success.

I don't know anyonewho can help you.

In this ward patients are isolatedvisitors.

You'd better invest your moneya good firm.

One always learnsone's mistakes.

May God keep you allharm.

Those bricks are madegold.

We'll make an athleteyou.

Man was made dust.

They loaded the trucksand.

Most women shave the hairtheir legs.

I haven't seen her thatday.

The little girl was shiveringcold.

21.

22.

23

24

25

The bride and bridegroom were showeredconfetti.

Don't show in front ofthe ladies.

Those people were sickcholera.

She was sickwaiting for him.

They secured the buildingcollapse.

26. They sought shelterthe rain.

27 We'll have to get permissionthe manager.

28. They were shaking

15. They took shelter the rain.

16. He's showing in frontof the girls.

17. I shuddered fear.

18. He shook salt the saltcellar.

They all shudderedfear.

19.

20. They shrieked laughter.

29

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

She's separatedher husband.

cold.

Arabs keep women apart men.

She shook hands him.

I've settled things her.

The little children were shakingcold.

He shook the dustclothes.

his

It gives you shade the sun.

His hand was severed his arm.

They reached a settlementthe employers.

This part is separable theother.

I get good service thismachine.

That cheese gives a verybad smell.

32S T A N L E Y


Despite • In spite of • Instead of • Instead

DespiteEs una preposicion que quiere decir'a pesar de'.

- We went out despite the badweather.(Salimos a pesar del mal tiempo)

In spite ofIn spite of igual que despite signified'a pesar de'.

- We went out in spite of thebad weather.(Salimos a pesar del mal tiempo)

Instead ofInstead of es una preposicion que significa'en vez de'.

- I'll have coffee instead of tea.(Tomare cafe en vez de te)

InsteadInstead es un adverbio que significa'en su lugar', 'en vez'.

- There's no coffee. Would youhave some tea instead?(No hay cafe. iQuiere algo de teen su lugar?)

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Despite • In spite of • Instead of • Instead

1. throwing the rubbishaway, why don't you recycle it?

2. He ate a big dinnerhaving eaten a big lunch.

3. himself, he laughedwhen she teased him about his coat.

4. She took the money from her mother'spurse herself.

5. He's a good manwhat he says.

6. all you say, I don'tbelieve you.

7. They couldn't put the boat in the watertheir efforts.

8. We won the matchthe referee.

9. They couldn't understand itmy explanation.

10. I'll give you this cardthat one.

11 their swearing it, Ididn't believe them.

12. the rain, she wentout without her raincoat.

13. He ate a good lunchhaving eaten an enormous breakfast.

14. Many people went to the football matchthe rain.

15. It's not true whatyou said.

16. He's a good man whatpeople say about him.

20. I'll drink wine

21

beer.

17. We'll be there on timethe difficulties.

18. When I was at school I took GermanFrench.

19. We'll go to London thebad weather.

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

We'll go for a picnicthe bad weather.

We'll go there ....................................................... thedifficulties.

They had a nice holidaythe weather.

We've no coffee. Would you like tea

Let's play cardswatching TV.

wanting to see heragain, he refused to answer her letters.

They sometimes eat ricepotatoes.

what others say, Ithink he's a good man.

Peter, it was Johnwho moved in.

My father was ill so I went

They went outthe rain.

It will take hours by car so let's fly

all his efforts he failed.

He failed his efforts.

She went out thecold wind.

You can have teacoffee if you like.

We didn't go to Paris, we went to Rome

their assurances thatthe product was safe, many people didn'tbuy it.

I didn't go to the Costa Brava, I went toCancun .

the fact that therewas no hope, the rescue party went out.

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Into • To • Towards


ToTo por regla general se usa como preposicionaunque en algun caso puede sen adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'a', hacia'.

Como adverbio significa 'dentro'.

- The children are going to school.(Los ninos van a la escuela)

- She went to the dentist.(Fue al dentists)

- Push the door to.(Empuj'a la puerta hacia dentro)

Toward, towardsToward, towards es una preposicion quesignifica 'hacia', 'en direccion a'.

Into

- She came towards me.(Vino hacia mi)

-I'll make a contribution towardscharity.(Hare una contn'bucidn para la caridad)

Movimiento hacia un lugar dentrode un espacio o volumen.

- Please come into the office.(Por favor, entra en la oficina.)

En la direccion de.

Chocando contra.- She ran into a lamppost.

(Se choco contra una farola.)

- They drove into the fog.(Se adentraron en la niebla.)

Hasta un punto durante algo.

Indicando un cambio de forma comoresultado de una accion.

- The soldiers went on walking well into the night.(Los soldados siguieron andando bien entrada la noche.)

- We'll turn the attic into a bedroom.(Convertiremos el atico en una habitacion.)

Indicando cambio a una condicionespecificada.

- They came into power in 1982.(Subieron al poder en 1982.)

Paradividir.- 2 into 10 goes 5.

(10 dividido entre 2 igual a 5.)

Caer en manos de. They fell into the enemy's hands.(Cayeron en poder del enemigo.)

Traducira. - He translated it into French.(Lo tradujo al francos.)

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1. No, my daughter has never been

Rome.

2. The money will go the cost of

building a new school.

3. She has never been Sweden.

4. That man is going to be sent

prison.

5. I've been Paris five times.

6. A bird flew the room.

7. I have never been a football

match.

8. Have you ever been the

United States?

9. Food shortages will get worse

the end of the century.

10. She walked quietly the room

and sat down.

11. I'm afraid this is going to be a war

the death.

12. The coast receded the

distance.

13. Keep quiet! Read yourself!

14. The cost of the project has no relation

the results.

15. Remember me your mother.

16. Please, supply the facts relevant

the case.

17. These developments have been released

the media.

18. The enemy replied our fire.

19. The child came running me.

20. Let me introduce you my

friend.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

You haven't replied my

question.

He reported the officer.

You are required sign.

They had to resort action.

The hooligans offered no resistance

the police.

They didn't resign themselves

defeat.

It's very restful the eye.

I feel respectful him.

He's only responsible the

President.

The car didn't respond the

controls.

Return the parcel the sender.

He retired his study.

Put these letters reverse

order.

These fields have reverted

moorland.

I'm very sad say that your son

had an accident.

36. Let's not rub salt

37.

the wound.

They sacrificed an ox the

gods.

38. They rushed it print.

39.

40.

That idea is slowly filtering her

mind.

All the people there bowed

the Queen.

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Into • To • TowardsWhich is the correct answer?

1. We have made progress

reaching an agreement.

a) into b) to c) towards

2. Why don't you have your book translated

French?

a) towards b) into c) to

3. They came contact with the

enemy.

a) into b) towards c) to

4. Don't work harder than you have

a) to b) towards c) into

5. He put the car into reverse and bumped

a tree.


6. Don't abandon yourself

despair.


7. The soldiers abandoned the castle

the enemy.

a) to b) into c) towards

8. They acceded my request.


9. James I acceded the throne.


10. They have added a commentary

my writing.


11. According grandmother, you're

very clever.

a) towards b) to c) into

12. They admit stealing your car.


13. They advanced us shouting

angrily.


14. Are you agreeable our coming

here?


15. I'm afraid I don't agree the

proposal.


16. The whole thing amounts one

thousand dollars.


17. She resents any allusion her

fatness.


18. I'm allergic the dust.


19. They advanced slowly me.


20. Why don't you divide the money

two?


21. They announced our arrival

the President.


22. Have you received an answer

your letter yet?


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1. The ambulance dashed ...

2.The argument developed ...

3. The police are looking ...

4. The horse broke ...

5. Many people were trampled ...

6. He's a traitor...

7. The robbers were traced ...

8. The house is divided ...

9. You'll have to divide that...

10. They all dived ...

11. Let's not enter...

12. He's engaged ...

13. He's eager...

14. He dropped heavily ...

15. He drove the nail...

A. into details.

B. into the river.

C. to death.

D. into the matter.

E. towards the scene of the accident.

F. into a trot.

G. into a chair.

H. into a fight.

I. into the wall.

J. to the country.

K. to South America.

L. to my sister.

M. into flats.

N. to please us.

O. into two.

1.The ambulance dashed

2. The argument developed

3. The police are looking

4. The horse broke

5. Many people were trampled

6. He's a traitor

7. The robbers were traced

8. The house is divided

9. You'll have to divide that

10. They all dived

11. Let's not enter

12. He's engaged

13. He's eager

14. He dropped heavily

15. He drove the nail

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1. He fell the river.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

The passengers were secured

their seats.

The old vase fell pieces.

The TV set won't fit thatspace.

That's fatal our plans.

Things will get worse the endof the month.

They were refused admissionthe disco.

Is she agreeable mycoming to the party?

They were subjected

torture.

Don't get sucked the row.

She's the successor thethrone.

Don't surrender yourselfdespair.

He surrended his gun

the police.

They supply gas theircustomers.

22. She's very given pessimism.

23. Now that he's getting

retirement age, he's taken up golf.

24. We'll have to put a stop

that.

25. She was no stranger him.

26. You'll have to pour water

this paint.

27. Some of this money goes apension fund.

28. You'll never step his shoes.

29. She stepped the room and

sat quietly.

30. The sleeping tiger sprang life.

31. All those people can be splitgroups.

32. Do you remember little Mary? She hasgrown a woman.

33. She pleaded guilty thecrime.

34. I'll have to hammer this nail

the wall.

35. The Prince is the heir thecrown.

Did you suggest that him? 36. This is the first step greaterunity.

37. This house is identical that

one.

This is a supplement thedictionary.

These two are suited each

other.

If you sing, it's sure rain.

Fix this the wall.

It was ground dust.

We've gone debt.

38. He's indifferent the dangersof the journey.

39. We must inquire further the

matter.

40. These people are insensitive

pain.

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Into • To

Ask questions for these answers:

1. The missile soared into the air.

What did ?

2. These people are smuggling tobacco into the country.

Where ?

3. We must keep to the rules.

What ?

4. This path leads to the village.

Where ?

5. She's married to my brother.

Who(m) ?

6. We're looking forward to our holidays.

What ?

7. That building looks to the south.

Where ?

8. He married into the aristocracy.

What ?

9. She shone her torch into the cellar.

What ?

10. They signalled to the soldiers.

Who(m) ?

11. This paper is sensitive to light.

What ?

12. The young girl sat next to me.

Who(m) ?

13. They offered some money to us.

Who(m) ?

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1.The soldiers fought the lastman.

2. The house facesthe east.

3. The news will be broadcasteight o'clock.

4. If you are not careful, you'll walk

a trap.

5. We divided the money twoparts.

6. A bus hit my car; it ran it.

7. 'Investigate it!' 'All right, I'll look

one.'

8.Will you see the supper, I'mvery busy.

9. After college I found a job easily; I walked

one.

10. Three twelve goesfour times.

11. The arrow came straight me.

12. Please, make a contributioncharity.

13. They were sentenced death.

14. We'll investigate; we'll lookthe matter.

15. Please, read yourself.

16. We are responsible onlyGod.

17. That's the key the problem.

18. We have to keep the rules.

19. He's the heir the throne.

20. He has grown a man.

21. That's an exception the

rule.

22. I object being given ordersby a woman.

23. He was transformed a

prince.

24. He's married the manager's

daughter.

25. Get the car, will you?

26. He's always very kind other

people.

27. Who does this hat belong ?

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

This river flows the PacificOcean.

He's been listening records

all morning.

He's deaf the world.

The old man flew a rage.

The old man went a coma.

She stepped a fortune.

He's stubborn, he sticks his

guns.

You'll never amountanything.

Your son has fallen bad

habits.

Please translate this letter

French.

The two little monkeys clung

each other.

He was called the priesthood.

Bills are eating my savings.

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Round • Around • About

Las tres palabras son parecidas pero no

exactamente lo mismo.Las diferencias mas importantes son:

Round y around se usan para hablar de un

movimiento alrededor de un punto. About no se

suele usar en ese sentido.

Round y around tambien se usan con el sentido

de repartir.

Las tres palabras pueden significar 'por aqui y por

alla', 'por todo'.

Hand the papers round/around.(Reparte los papeles)

- He was wandering about/

around/round.(Estuvo vagando por ahi)

Around y about se usan en sentido de

'aproximadamente'.

- There were about/around twenty people.(Habia unas veinte personas)

Round puede ser preposicion, adverbio, adjetivo y

sustantivo.

Como preposicion significa 'alrededor de'.

- They went round the world.(Fueron alrededor del mundo)

Como adverbio significa 'por todas partes'.

- Don't leave papers scattered round.(No dejes los papeles por todas partes)

Como adjetivo significa 'redondo'.

Como sustantivo significa 'ronda' o 'circuito'.- They played a round

of golf.(Jugaron una rondade golf)

- They all sat at around table.(Todos se sentaronalrededor de unamesa redonda)

Around Puede ser preposicibn o adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'alrededor de'.'a eso de'.

- They walked slowly around the house.(Caminaron despacio alrededor de la casa)

- I'll go there around five.(Ire alrededor de las cinco)

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Round • Around • About


1. That boy is mad model

planes.

2. The six people were sittingthe table.

3. Let's sit the fire.

4. I've been walking thepark all afternoon.

5. I'll show you the city.

6. I'll come and see youfive o'clock.

7. How going to Italy forour holidays?

8. The children are runningthe garden.

9. Stop beating the bush,will you!

10. Stop messing and dosomething.

11. The word is going that youare leaving the company.

12. Stick a bit longer and you'llsee her.

13. It'll be finished Christmas.

14. Juan Sebastian Elcano was the first man to

sail the world.

15. What are you thinking ?

16. The car swept the corner.

17. I'm going to Mary's.

18. She often travels the world.

19. 'Is she a prostitute?' 'Well, she sleeps

21. She sent her daughterto the baker's.

22. Keep me posted thesituation.

23. These children are always playing

24. We're very pleased theresults.

25. I'm very particularpunctuality.

26. Stop pushing , will you!

27. I'll be there in tenminutes.

28. We read you in thepaper.

29. I don't give a rap it.

30. She raves Frenchcooking.

31. He rattled on hisnovels.

32. Keep quiet it.

33. I'll refresh your memorythat.

34. He reminisces hisexperiences.

35. She's very reticent herplans.

36. You're right that.

37. Little Jimmy is very sadhis cat's death.

38. They were running

20.We'll shop a bit.

39. There were twentypeople.

40.1 didn't see anybody

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During • For

There was a storm during

During se usa cuando algo sucedio. Va tne night.seguido por el articulo the o de algun (Hubo una tormenta durante

adjetivo posesivo. la noche)

- 1 had an amazing experienceduring my military service.(Tuve una experiencia asombrosadurante mi servicio militar)

PQP - 1 was in hospital for six days.(Estuve en el hospital durante

For se usa para indicar cuanto tiempo duro seis dias)algo. Va seguido de algun numero o articuloindeterminado. - ! t was rainingfor an nour-

(Estuvo lloviendo duranteuna hora)

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During

During • For


1. He had a smoke

2.

the interval.

3.

The film will be shown on TV

the weekend.

She woke up several times the

night.

4. I saw him

5. I haven't seen him

6. It must have rained

the ground is wet.

7. I haven't been home

8. Production stopped

9. He has worked here

months.

10. He didn't feel well

examination.

my holidays.

days.

the night,

a year.

the strike.

six

the

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

11. We watched television two

hours.

12. We met many people our stay

in Paris.

13. We never go out the week.

14.

15.

My brother has been out of work

six months.

When I was ill I couldn't eat anything

several days.

16. I fell asleep the film.

17. I have been waiting ages.

Where have you been?

18.

19.

20.

twoWe watched television

hours last night.

We haven't seen each other a

long time.

That house has been empty six

years.

21. I've known her a long time.

22. She didn't feel well the

driving test.

23. The children have been watching TV

hours.

My wife fell asleep the

concert.

This mansion has been empty

twenty years.

I'll stretch my legs the interval.

He won't be back another week.

I ate a sandwich the break.

They work the night and sleep

by day.

I was stationed in Libya the

war.

31. She often wakes up the night.

32. The film will be shown on TV

the week.

33. I haven't seen her ages.

34. That bird has been over there

a long time.

35. We walked miles before we

saw it.

36. I'll drive a little longer.

Then you drive.

37. They won the trophy the

third year running.

38. I'll do the shopping lunch

time.

39. I'm just going to sleep

an hour.

half

4O. I haven't played tennis years.

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As • Like

AsAs como preposicion se usa para hablarde un trabajo, funcidn, uso o papel quedesempena una persona o cosa.

Como adverbio lo usamos para comparersituaciones o acciones diciendo que sonsimilares.

Como conjuncion significa 'durante eltiempo'.

- I worked as a waiter forsix months.(Trabaje como camarerodurante seis meses)

- He watched her as she combed her hair.(La miraba mientras se peinaba)

She ran away from home as hersister had years before.(Se escapo de casa como lo habi'ahecho su hermana anos antes)

She is as tall as her father.(Es tan alta como su padre)

LikeLike puede ser preposicion, adjetivo,adverbio y conjuncion.

Como preposicion significa 'como'.

Como adverbio significa 'probablemente','a lo mejor', 'parecido'.

Como adjetivo significa 'semejante', 'similar'

Cuando se usa como conjuncion tiene elsignificado de 'como'.

There is nothing like home.(No hay nada como el hogar)

Fight like a man.(Lucha como un hombre)

- It's nothing like.(No se parece en nada)

They are as like as two peas.(Se parecen como dos gotas deagua/guisantes)

- Do it like him.(Hazlo como el)

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As • Like


1. He was dressed apoliceman.

2. I've always wanted to have a house

yours.

3. That woman looks a bit the

Queen of England.

4. Sorry, but this man is unqualifieda teacher.

an actor.5. He's renowned

6. This is the same the one Ihad.

7. Your car is just mine.

8. That girl is just her mother.

9. a teacher he's not verygood.

10. He went to the fancy-dress party dresseda banana.

11. I like bright colours red andyellow.

12. She was praised an actress.

13.

14

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

I prefer clothes made in natural materialcotton.

He's not very good afilm director.

It looks I'm going to be

in the office until late.

a child he had lived in

japan.

It was just him to kidnapthe bride.

Use your coat a blanket.

It looks rain.

The news came no surprise.

21. You look you've just got out

of bed.

22. What I said was meant a

joke.

23. My head felt somebody washammering on my skull.

24. The necklace was reported to the policebeing stolen.

25. She acts she's stupid.

26. She acts if she were the

queen.

27. He spoke he was a foreigner.

28. Is Japanese food Chinese?

29. I'm speaking your employer.

30. She's very her father in

looks.

31. Treat me a friend.

32. You've got a jumper just

that.

33. You must accept themequals.

34. Her hair was soft, it was justsilk.

35. I respect him a writer.

36. She sings an angel.

37. a child he was sent tothree different schools.

38. What's their new flat ?

39. He works a courier.

40. They entered the building disguisedcleaners.

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Below • Down • Under • Beneath • Underneath

BelowBelow puede ser preposicion y adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'debajo de'.

Como adverbio significa 'abajo'.

- Below there are people waiting.(Abajo hay gente esperando)

UnderUnder puede ser preposicion y adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'debajo de', 'bajo'.

Como adverbio significa 'mas abajo', 'debajo'.

- That woman livesbelow us.(Esa mujer vive debajode nosotros)

- I found my socksunder the bed.(Encontre miscalcetines debajode la cama)

It was buried under tons of bricks.(Estaba enterrado debajo de toneladasde ladrillos)

Beneath- He kept it beneath his coat.

(Lo guardo bajo su abrigo)

Beneath puede ser preposicion y adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'bajo'.

Como adverbio significa 'debajo'.

There was an awning with atable and chairs beneath.(Habi'a un toldo con una mesa ysillas debajo)

UnderneathUnderneath puede ser preposicibn y adverbio.

Como preposicion significa 'debajo de', 'bajo'.

Como adverbio significa 'debajo', 'por debajo'.

- The garage is underneathmy bedroom.(El garaje esta debajo de midormitorio)

- The base is very strong and it has ironunderneath.(La base es muy fuerte y tiene hierro debajo)

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Below • Down • Under • Beneath • Underneath

1. There's nothing newthe sun.

2. I don't want all my hard work to gothe drain.

3. She ran her finger the

list of ingredients.

21. She smoothed her dress.

22. You mustn't write this line.

23. The trees bent the

weight of the snow.

24. I feel depressed; the bad news got me

4. Please do not write this line.

5. The temperature remainedfreezing all day.

6. The boat passed thebridge.

7. She doesn't want to marryher. She's very proud.

8. People 18 are not

allowed in here.

9. The garage of the house isour apartment.

10. The trees bent the weight.

11. Those soldiers acted orders.

12. The hunter brought the deer

13. Don't stay up there, climb

that tree.

14.lt comes the heading"dictionaries*.

15. Jimmy, turn that radio,

please! I can't hear myself.

16. At the sound of the trumpets, the walls of

Jericho tumbled

17. Finally the plane touched

safely.

18. That man's finished. He's gone

25. My car broke on my

way here.

26. It all boils to this.

27. She's going to marry

herself.

19. She's stress.

20. The traffic slowed to a crawl.

28. It's you to lie.

29. The timber was going the

river.

30. The food will be cooked in

two minutes; in Just one minute in fact.

31. There's a lot of water passing

the bridge.

32. There's a cellar the house.

33. A sergeant is a captain

in rank.

34. I think that it is your dignity.

35. The thief climbed the

wall to the ground.

36. The little plane flew the

bridge.

37. The murderer had a knife

his coat.

38. The bridge is repair.

39. The temperature was well

zero.

40. Sign here, this line.

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Against • Opposite • In front of

AgainstAgainst es una preposicion que significa

'contra'.

- They fought against the enemies of

the country.

(Lucharon contra los enemigos del pai's)

- We'll have to take precautions against

the cold.(Tendremos que tomar precaucionescontra el frio)

Opposite, in front ofCuando hablamos de cosas que estan al otro

lado usamos opposite.

- The bank is opposite

the church.(El banco esta en frentede la iglesia)

In front ofIn front of es lo contrario de behind. Una

persona o cosa que esta in front of alguien,

esta mas cerca de la parte delantera de una

linea o una cola, etc., de lo que estas tu.

- There was a huge truck in

front of us for miles.(Habi'a un enorme camiondelante de nosotrosdurante millas)

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Against • Opposite • In front of

1. They'll probably deci- 21. She was leaning thede any changes. wallThey don't like changes.

22. This paint is a shield2. They've decided it, trust.

I m afraid.23. That old witch is trying to set you

3.They didn t like it; they declared J the scheme.

4. Our army defends our country 24. There was a huge rockour enemies. us.

5. I'm the idea that it's 25. Bushes scraped the cara woman's job to bring up the children. window.

6. You're to put a tick 26. They're scheming thethe answer that you think is correct. President

7. He sold the house even though it was 27.The judgemy wishes.

our appeal.8. They're in the building

the Post Office. 28. They've started proceedingsme.

9. They advised memarrying him. 29. This warm clothing will protect you

10. He told me not to go. He advised megoing there. 30. You're either for us or

11. Are you going to appeal us.the decision? 31. People protested that law.

12. The actress had always dreamed of 32 putthe piano jn the comer

apperaing Tom the door.Cruise.

13. Are you covered 33' The little car drove

fire and theft? for miles-

14. I thought she'd he small and ugly but she 34. They might retaliate us.

was exactly the 35. The people revolted the

15. He was standing dictator.us

36. Human nature revolts16. She testified me. such injustice.

17. I'm afraid his record tells 37 The man sittjng is a

him' detective.

18.That goes the 38. The two hooligans were leaningrules.

the wall.19. They voted to strike

redundancies. 39- Our sh°P is the church.

20. He insured the house 40. She sat him during thefire and theft. meal.

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rust

23.methe scheme.

us


Out of • Outside • Out

OutOut como adverbio significa 'fuera'.

Out como preposicion significa 'fuera', 'por'.

- The workers were all out.(Todos los trabajadores estaban fuera)

- She ran out the door.(Salio por la puerta corriendo)

- She threw it out the window.(Lo tiro por la ventana)

Out ofOut of es una preposicion que significa'fuera de'.

- The patient is already out of danger.(El paciente estaya fuera de peligro)

OutsideOutside puede ser preposicitin, adjetivo,adverbio, y sustantivo.

Como preposicion significa 'fuera de'.

Como adverbio significa 'fuera', 'afuera'.

Como adjetivo significa 'exterior', 'externo'.

Como sustantivo significa 'el exterior'.

- He's waitingoutside the office.(El esta esperandofuera de la oficina)

- 'Where's he?' 'He'soutside.'

Donde esta?' 'Esta fuera.')

- They don't know anything ofthe outside world.(No saben nada del mundoexterior)

- They painted the outside of the house.(Pintaron el exterior de la casa)

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Out of • Outside • Out

1. I'm beginning to runpatience.

2. Children, don't go the schoolplayground!

3. I'm not concerned with what they doworking hours.

4. Somebody is waiting for youthe office.

5. They had a son wedlock.

6. They managed to wring a promisehim.

7. The sergeant called theirnames.

8. His new book has just come

9. We had better keep trouble.Let's go away.

10. The piano sounds terrible. It'stune.

11. He dropped the contest.

12. The little boy thrust histongue.

13. You'd better sweat that cold

14. She was swindled $100.

15. How did you find I hadarrived?

16. He lost his temper and struckwildly.

17. The lights went and thefilm started.

18. The teacher gave theexam papers.

19. He stormed the room,took his coat and left.

20. His tongue was sticking

21. The old man has run steam.

22. We have to stamp terrorism.

23. The fish slipped his hand.

24. I think I'll sit this dance; I'm tired.

25. He smoothed the piece of paper.

26. Specially trained dogs can sniff

drugs.

27. He sneaked the house and

disappeared.

28. The convicts shot their way

prison.

29. Your socks give a terrible smell.

30. It's very cold

31. Suddenly a shot rang

32. It's time to get the rut.

33. My patience is running

34. Let's carry a test to see if he's

suitable.

35. We must work this problem

we must solve it.

36. The storm wiped the village.

37. I'll make it clear; I'll spell it

for you.

38. Someone has let the secret

39. Three prisoners broke prison.

40. John and his wife have fallen

they've quarrelled.

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For • By • Along

ForFor es una preposicidn con muchi'simasposibilidades de uso. Todas ellas estandetalladas en la primera parte del libro Guideto Prepositions - pag. 17.

- This is for you.(Esto es para ti)

ByBy significa 'cerca de', parecido a near.Aunque by da la idea de ma's aproximacitin.

By tambien tiene el significado de 'no mastarde de'.

- It has to be done by five o'clock.(Tiene que estar hecho para las cinco)

We live near the sea.(Vivimos cerca del mar)(quiza a un par de kilometres)

We live by the sea.(Vivimos junto al mar)(a unos pocos metres)

AlongAlong puede ser preposicion o adverbio.

Como preposicidn significa 'por'.

Como adverbio significa 'siempre','constantemente', 'contigo', etc.

- I was walking along the street.(Estaba caminando por la calle)

I knew it all along.(Lo sabfa todo el tiempo)

Bring it along.(Trfelo contigo)

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1. She enrolled a secretarial

course.

2. He ended eating it.

3. My brother is eager success.

4. He's been due promotion for a

long time.

5. You'll see the Post Office further

the road.

6. I have no time that nonsense.

7. Come to the party and bring some friends

8. He's an electrician trade.

9. We were amazed what hetold us.

10. Let's go that corridor.

11. Walk the corridor and you'll

find it on the right.

12. I'm afraid we'll have to abide the

rules.

13. The children were absorbed the

reading of the story.

14. Let's hope a quick settlement.

15. We can walk the river bank.

16. People always act a reason.

17. The textbook was adapted use

in school.

18. She writes the local newspaper.

19. She was full of admiration his

courage.

20. I used to admire my father

his intelligence.

21. The baby was adopted the

Browns.

22. They are advertising a new

secretary.

23. He was very much affected the

news.

24. In this company we're aiming

steady growth.

25. You've got a lot to answer

26. The policeman asked the crowd to move

27. Why didn't you apply a grant?

28. Please, arrange a time and a place

the meeting.

29. There's someone asking you.

30. He was none the worse the

adventure.

31. I'll put a good word in her.

32. It's wonderful; we couldn't wish

any more.

33. Come or we'll be late.

34. The little girl was weeping

joy.

35. Who gives him the authority

such a decision?

36. You have to learn to think

yourself.

37. She got more than she had bargained

38. He was bored to tears her chat.

39. Don't blame me the accident.

40. They were bitten mosquitoes.

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1. He bid one of Picasso's

pictures.

a) for b) by c) along

2. Let's begin revising the books.

a) by b) along c) for

3. How's your new book coming ?

a) by b) for c) along

4. The church is very close


5. I've no further use this

machine.

a) along b) for c) by

6. I'm afraid he's unqualified

teaching.

a) for b) along c) by

7. This meat is unfit human

consumption.


8. He was deeply troubled the death

of his mother.


9. May I trouble you a cigarette?


10. This man was tried murder.


11. Let's walk this path.


12. She cried joy.


13. She covered up his crimes.


14. How much are you charging this?


15. It's not convenient you to start

work today.

a) for b) along c) by

16. I have no desire power.


17. The demand skilled workers is

high.


18. You're asking trouble.


19. The goods are transported truck.

a) along b) by c) for

20. He has been training the

championship.


21. These people trade furs and skins

gold.


22. Let's toss it.


23. Let's divide it two.


24. He entered the house the back door.


25. He's tied up his responsibilities.


26. Why don't you spare a thought

those poor people?


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For • By


1.1 thank you

2. He was hanged

3.1 don't feel sympathy

4. She took the little child

5. He developed a taste

6. I was working in that factory

7. Excuse me

8. She entered

9. It's six o'clock

10. I found you

11. Five multiplied by three

12. We'll strike

13. Ten divided by two

14. The old house stood

15. He sued her

A. by the river.

B. for a pay increase.

C. for good things.

D. for divorce.

E. for two years.

F. for your help.

G. for being late.

H. by the side door.

I. for murder.

J. by sheer luck.

K. by my watch.

L for her.

M. equals fifteen.

N. by the hand.

O. equals five.

1. I thank you

2. He was hanged

3. I don't feel sympathy

4. She took the little child

5. He developed a taste

6. I was working in that factory.

7. Excuse me

8. She entered

9. It's six o'clock

10. I found you

11. Five multiplied by three

12. We'll strike

13. Ten divided by two

14. The old house stood

15. He sued her

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Assorted

Typing

One 1 my friends

basic training the sergeant said:

"I see that you have learnt typing3 school. I'm going4 give

you a job 5 headquarters."

My friend, wanting no part6 an office job, replied:

"Yes, but I was very bad 7 typing."

The sergeant said:

"Well, we're very short8 typists. I'll give you a little test."

He gave him a piece 9 paper and, pointing10 the other end11 the room where there was an electric typewriter and an adding machine, said:

"Go over there and type a couple12 paragraphs 13 this newspaper.'

My friend did as he was ordered. However, he typed very slowly and made many

mistakes.

The sergeant looked 14 the typed paper very briefly as he took it15 my friend's hand.

"That's fine," he said. "You'll start work tomorrow at eight."

"But aren't you going16 check my test first?" asked my friend.

The sergeant smiled.

"You passed the test," he replied, "when you sat down 17 the typewriter

and not18 the adding machine."

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went2 e Army. When he finishedth

Assorted


It's raining and you came yourumbrella.

This wine should be consumedthe year.

They are put in different groupstheir ability.

Don't come too me or you'llcatch a cold.

He was driving for hourstaking a break.

Finishing the book? No, I'm nowherefinishing it.

He became an English teacher as his fatherhad him.

8. The problem is anything easy.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

I understand everything whyhe killed her.

The meal was excellent for thefirst course.

It goes saying that I'll helpyou all I can.

The small boy was jumpingjoy.

Any day Sunday suits me.

We are an inch of succeeding.

I spent hours seeing anybody.

I live in the house the greendoor.

I couldn't have done ithim.

for

The car went the bend at highspeed.

It's the last streetlight.

the traffic

She changed her mind on the daythe wedding.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

The secretary was abashedher boss's criticism.

We were all accommodatedlodgings.

We'll have to get acquaintedthe new machine.

She had a long acquaintancethat family.

Why don't you write yourfather it?

That man writes articles politics.

The doctor wrote a prescription.

I'm back my holidays. I'mgoing to write a letter.

Her remarks made me writheshame.

What's wrong the washingmachine?

The altar was adornedflowers.

I agree you about that.

My wife is afflicted arthritis.

Her mother was amazed thechanges produced in her.

They allied themselves theenemy.

They were all alarmed thenoise.

That old woman alternates kindnesscruelty.

I was very angry her formaking that mistake.

My mother is very annoyedmy brother.

We're all very anxious myfather's health.

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1.

2

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.


Assorted

Crossword with prepositions,

Across

1. Not inside.

5. Not in.

8. Not square.

10. The runners ran Westminster Abbey.

12. My son is studying economics BristolUniversity.

13. Not far.

16. That reminds me something.

17. Wait I tell you.

18. Get of here!

19. As.

Down

1. Not under.

2. He is going school.

3. I live London.

4. They were all there Peter.

5. We live the bank.

6. Wait I come back.

7. The cat is the bed.

9. Over.

11. She walked the shop.

14. We'll get there at 4 o'clock.

15. I've been waiting two o'clock.

16. He jumped the roof of the car.

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Assorted

Complete the joke with prepositions.Guillotines.

Three spies 1 across the Channel were about to be guillotined

2 revolutionary Paris, in 1789.

The executioner asked Jones, the Welshman, "Do you want to be beheaded

3 your back or your front?".

"4 my back", said Jones. "I'm not afraid 5 death".

So Jones was laid 6 his back7 the blade. The executioner

pulled the lever... and the blade jammed. Jones was reprieved because no man can be

sentenced 8 death twice.

Millbank was next. He too chose 9 face the blade. Again the blade

jammed and Millbank was reprieved.

Patrick was third. "Back or front?" "If it's good enough 10 Jones and

Millbank, it's good enough 11 me". So Patrick was laid 12 his

back 13 the blade.

"Wait a minute", he said. "I think I can see why it jams."

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Assorted

1. You'd better switch electricity

gas.

2. We'll strike sympathythem.

3.1 want to talk things over him.

4. The two women talked the night

5. His property extends those hills.

6. They're doing experiments rats.

7. The poor boy has fallen

love that girl.

8. The poor people fainted hunger.

9. She's fanatical fitness.

10. She fell a chair.

11. I'm in love her. I fellher.

12. She felt in the darkthe light switch.

13. She fought her tears. Shedidn't want to cry.

14. his arrival the

airport he asked a taxi.

15. We are peace at themoment, not war.

16. He's still prison. He's beenfor years.

17. She was a child.

18. They are stripping the bark

the trees.

19. We'll have to suck the poison

22. She's grieving thedeath of her husband.

23. It's no good grieving

past mistakes.

24. I'm grateful what

you've done me.

25. She's grateful youyour help.

26. That goes saying.

27. The best man gave the bride

28. We went holidayJune.

29.1 live 17 Elm Road,

London.

30. He lives London Road,Bristol.

31. He was standing the cornerthe street.

32. There was a lamp standing thecorner the room.

33. She got her horse and

walked towards him.

34. I'll be there first thing themorning, sunrise.

35. I'll see you an hour's time,

the hairdresser's.

36. I'll do the shopping thesupermarket the corner.

37. There was nobody the eye

could see.

the wound. 38. She struck me

20. They submitted plansthe council approval.

2I.They were arrested suspicionhaving stolen the money.

her umbrella.

39. You can't stop them doing that.

40. He stoked the boilercoal.

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Assorted

ACROSS

1. The temperature is zero.

2. He sat her.

3. They work 9 to 5.

4. There was another coat of paint

5. The athletes ran the stadium and went on

along the avenue.

6. Let's get of here.

7. The house stood the two hills.

DOWN

1. I've seen you somewhere.

4. Wait here we come back.

8. The stable is the house.

9. My house is the station.

10. My mother is all suspicion.

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Assorted

Crossword with prepositions

Across1. The plane flew the clouds.

3. Translate this French, please.

5. They all came to the party -Mary.

8. Don't run the road!

9. I'm waiting 9 o'clock.

11. Throw those old papers.

12. She walked without saying hello.

15. Walk as far the bridge.

16.Is that me?

17. The little girl is her mother.

Down

1. In 1945 the British fought theGermans.

2. We are flying France.

4. The children are going .... school.

6. We walked the woods.

7. It's very difficult I haven't got the

time to do it.

10. My house is the church.

13. The circus will be here Sunday.

14. The supermarket is the main road.

15. We'll meet 6 o'clock.

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Assorted

Putting out the fire

When this oil well caught fire 1 the middle 2 the desert, the

Arabs thought first3 calling a famous American firefighter, Clint

McClean. But as he was unable to come due 4 a recent accident, they

had 5 settle 6 second best - Paddy McFerson, the Irish

expert.

McFerson agreed 7 phone 8 do the job and then took full

details 9 the size 10 the fire, the damage 11 derricks,

etc. Then, he rushed 12 the spot13 a matter14

hours.

The Arabs watched anxiously as McFerson's old transport plane landed15 the runway. Almost as soon as the plane touched down, an

enormous fire engine shot16 and sped 17 the fire.

The Arabs' anxiety turned 18 amazement as the fire engine plunged

right19 the centre 20 the fire and 21 jumped six

green-clad figures who beat madly 22 the flames 23 old potato

sacks. They battled 24 hours 2S the flames and 26

last astonishingly the fire was put27

As McFerson and his roasted helpers climbed back 28 the truck he was

handed a cheque 29 $10,000.

"The first thing we'll do, lads", he whispered hoarsely, "is fix the brakes30 the bloody truck".

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Assorted

1. We're very sceptical that.

2. They made a hole the sand.

3. There's scope improvement.

4.Jimmy had a scrape hisbrother.

5. The players scrambledpossession the ball.

6. The old woman scowled me.

7. She scoured the grease thefloor.

8. He scored his latest book.

9. They scored a goal us.

10. That doesn't come the scopethe book.

11. The mother was screamingthe boy.

12. The cat the roof has beenmeowing hours.

13. Her fans screamedexcitement.

14. Police sealed the exits to theplace.

15. These children are schooledgood manners.

16. There's a schememanufacturing paper oldrags.

17. The sale is scheduledtomorrow.

18. We had a scuffle reporters.

19. She scrubbed the stain

20. She scrubbed the stain thetable.

21. She kept it a secret herbrothers and sisters.

22. I'll let you the secret.

23. He's very good. He's secondnone.

24. Nobody can be totally secludedthe world.

25. The trees screened the houseview.

26. She screwed the courage totell him.

27. We can't screen you theanger those people.

28. The rock was seamed gold.

29. They searched us weapons.

30. Fruit is cheaper when it isseason.

31. We're search of a curethe disease.

32. The police searched usdrugs.

33. We were the presencethe king.

34.They pricked the balloon apin.

35. They projected a slide thescreen.

36. The dog pricked his ears.

37.The money paid is proportionalthe amount of work.

38. The penance was in propitiationtheir sins.

39. The law prohibits shopsselling spirits to young people.

40. Let's put this theorythe proof.

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Assorted

You will find 11 prepositions in this word square.

B

H

B

E

Y

0

N

D

I

0

T

E

'G

E

F

U

T

G

S

0

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F

K

I

N

T

0

S

H

P

P

S

0

J

D

A

M

0

R

0

U

N

D

R

L

C

B

S

P

L

U

V

S

U

E

M

W

I

T

H

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R

A

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I

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0

V

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0

A

N

C

T

V

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T

R

G

R

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B

G

X

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0

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'


Assorted

There was a man the window.

There is someone the park.

There was paint the ceiling.

The picture was the wall

the door.

She was sitting the back of the

class.

He has been work

office all morning.

the

7. They have a house the Alps.

8.

9.

There were many people the

concert in the Albert Hall.

I saw him the station,

3 o'clock.

10. He wasn't standing the door;

he was the corridor.

11. The tall woman was standing

the window.

12. My office is the fourth floor.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

In most countries you drive theright.

We arrived London very late.

It was written the bottle.

the'Where's the medicine?' 'It's

bottle.'

We live Manchester,

25 Elm Road.

I know somebody who lives Bombay

Street.

It's written the front page,

the top.

All the fishing boats are sea.

I don't do any work weekends.

22. I'm always here Christmas.

23. There was a strange man the

plane.

24.I saw her

25.

the bus.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

My mother's the hairdresser'sthe moment.

The garden is the back of the

house.

She lives the ground floor.

There were dirty marks the ceiling.

She was standing the back of the

class.

The train has arrived

time.

the station

They spent the morning a boat

the lake.

Put the picture the other wall.

Bath is a small town the road to

Bristol.

34. We have a house the river.

35. We live Oxford; my son is

studying Oxford University.

36. I'll be at the club 8 o'clockthe evening.

37. We'll eat McDonald's

High Street.

38. He had a beer the little pub

the corner.

39. We went the museum; we were

the museum.

40.I was school 1970

1981.

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1.

2.

3

4

5

6.


Assorted


1. I must apologize to you being

a) for b) became

c) became of d) to

a) to b) for

c) with d) of

3. They kept arguing for and the

right to strike,

a) again b) against

c) for d) with

4. The monster arose the depths.

a) with b) of

c) by d) from

5. We'll arrive Paris

10 o'clock,

a) in/in b) in/at

c) at/at d) at/in

6. The train arrived the station just

time.

a) at/on b) at/at

c) in/in d) in/on

7. The pilot wrestled the controls

of the plane.

a) for b) of

c) with d) at

8. Let me wrap this handkerchief

your arm.

a) around b) about

c) over d) in

9. They worked a plan.

a) over b) out

c) about d) for

10. I think I'll have a word himit.

a) with/around b) for/about

c) of/round d) with/about

11. The bird flew the window.

a) out of b) out

c) outside d) from

12. She was standing the crossroads.

a) by b) over

c) at d) on

13. We aren't allowed to go the river.

a) underneath b) after

c) behind d) beyond

14. There must have been 2,000

people.

a) over b) above

c) after d) on

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late. i'm sorry.

2. i'm not going to argue you.


Assorted

1. What's the Odeon cinema?

2. They always go mass. They are

still church.

3. I was brought the country. I

don't like the town.

4. He was jailed ten years. He's

still prison.

5. I'll be work six

o'clock this evening.

6. He had a bad accident last month and he's

still hospital.

7. 'Where were you last night?' 'I was

the cinema.'

8. We had a party Frank's house

last night.

9. I won't be home tomorrow, I'll be

John's.

10. Mary and Jean are students

Harvard University.

11. I haven't seen Jean a long time. I

last saw her your wedding.

12. There's a concert the Festival

Hall tonight.

13. He speaks good Spanish. He studied

Madrid a year.

14. It was a slow train. It stopped

every little station.

15. You weren't the party, were you?

16. My secretary wasn't work today,

she was home ill bed.

17. I had a strange feeling when I first arrived

this country.

18. When the two boys arrived thecinema they went

19. They arrived London early

the morning.

20. What time do you usually arrive

the office the morning?

21. What time are we expected

arrive the hotel?

22. We arrived Majorca seven

hours late.

23. My father's gone the office.

He's his way work.

24. Mr Smith is his office. He'swork.

25. The lawyer went the prisonspeak the convict.

26. Let's go church. I want to go

mass.'

27. My mother is coming the school

speak the teacher.

28. She got married the age

20.

29. If everybody speaks the same

time, nobody will understand.

30. It's impossible me

go the moment.

31. The Charleston was a popular dance

the 20's.

32. America was discovered1492.

33. The Titanic sank 1912.

34. We usually go a walk

Sundays.

35. I can't sleep night.

36. My father is 59; he'll probably retire

a few years' time.

37. I always take my wife

our wedding anniversary.

38. Both horses arrived thesame time.

39. It was a short story and I wrote it

a couple hours.

40. I work hard the week, and relax

weekends.

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Assorted

Answer the following questions:

1. What are they doing experiments with? (rats)

...They are doing experiments with rats..

2. Who has this boy fallen in love with? (that girl)

3. What did she fight back? (her tears)

4. What do you have to suck the poison out of? (the wound)

5. What is she grateful to him for? (his help)

6. When did they go on holiday? Qune)

7. Where does he live? (Elm Road/London)

8. Where was the policeman standing? (corner/street)

9. Where was the lamp standing? (corner/room)

10. Where do you live? (17 Elm Street/Bristol)

11. What is she grieving over? (death/husband)

12. What was the man arrested on? (suspicion/having stolen the money)

13. What did he stoke up the boiler with? (coal)

14. What did she strike you with? (her umbrella)

15. Where will you do the shopping? (supermarket/corner)

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Assorted

Hung out to Dry

An Irishman called O'Connor was passing the bend 1 a narrow but deep

river when he saw a man throw himself* the water. O'Connor dived3 and pulled the man 4 . The stranger immediately thrust him5 and threw himself back6 the river.

Unable 7 stand 8 and watch a man commit suicide, O'Connor

went9 the rescue again, and once more pulled the man 10 the

water. However as soon as his saviour had turned his back, the would-be suicide case

hanged himself11 a tree nearby.

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Shortly12 there was an

inquest and the coroner demanded13 know why O'Connor had

not cut the rope 14 the poor

man. "Well," argued O'Connor, "I

thought the unfortunate character had

pegged himself15 dry."


Assorted


I. We're very sceptical

2. They made a hole

3. There's scope

4. Jim had a scrap

5. The players scrambled

6. The old woman scowled

7. She scoured the grease

8. He scored

9. They scored a goal

10. The mother was screaming

11. The fans screamed

12. The police sealed

13. These children are schooled

14. The sale is scheduled


A. with excitement.

B. off the exits.

C. in good manners.

D. for improvement.

E. for tomorrow.

F. off the floor.

G. about that.

H. off the table.

I. at me.

J. in the sand.

K. with his latest book.

L. with his brother.

M. against us.

N. for possession of the ball.

0. at the boy.

1. We're very sceptical

2. They made a hole

3. There's scope

4. Jim had a scrap

5. The players scrambled

6. The old woman scowled

7. She scoured the grease

8. He scored

9. They scored a goal

10. The mother was screaming

11. The fans screamed

12. The police sealed

13. These children are schooled..

14. The sale is scheduled


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Assorted

ACROSS1. I was there two weeks.

3. Come with me.

5. I saw her the train.

6. She was buying meat the butcher's.

8. Wait the weekend.

9. Try this pullover

10. I heard something the night.

12. I have no time; I don't feel like going.

14. He jumped from the bridge the train.

15. The bridge is the river.

16. There's a fish .... the river.

17. We'll go the weather.

DOWN1. I work 9 to five.

2. A ball is

4. Not in.

6. Drive ... that street.

7. They swam the river.

11. My property is these hills.

12. It's not difficult I don't want to do it.

13. The house is those trees.

15. She walked of the room.

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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14

We are ready action.

I see no reason doing it.

We tried reason

him.

We'll make it ready theQueen's visit.

He's reading the Bar

Cambridge.

He has a weakness fastmotorcycles.

He took the blamesomething he hadn't done.

The gunman reached hisgun.

She can't walk the accident.

The hotel is easy reach

the sea.

This house is rated $10,000.

She was rapt contemplation.

He got a rap the knucklesthe teacher.

The field was full of nettles and thistles. In

fact, it was rank nettles.

15. There was a rap the door.

16. Warmth radiated the

stove.

17. The bride was radiant joy.

18.

19.

He quoted a passage one ofShakespeare's plays.

He ranged himself theopposition.

20. Their ages range 10 70.

21. The soldiers fired theenemy random.

22. The car rammed the truck.

23. They raised their voices it.

24. They made a raid enemy

bases.

25. They raged him

disagreeing.

26. She's very quick figures.

27. He quailed the proposal

speaking public.

28. She qualified the semifinal.

29. He quarrelled her

something silly

30. He had a quarrel

girlfriend.

his

31. She was puzzling his letter

weeks.

32. I don't know how you can put

her.

33. Operator, put me

number.

this

34. They put the fire and got

their horses.

35. He put a payment.

36. She put an idea.

37.They pushed the prices.

38. Don't leave your clothes there, put them

39. He put a proposal.

40. The police pushed the

crowd.

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Assorted


1. She felt irritated at the thought of losing him.

What ?

2. They want to keep up with the Joneses.

Who(m) ?

3. These people sacrifice their lives for the love of God.

What ?

4. She made up with her boyfriend.

Who(m) ?

5. They set some money aside for their old age.

What(a) ?

6. She is very sensitive about being too thin.

What ?

7. They were at the mercy of the waves.

What ?

8. She was offended by your remarks.

What ?

9. She is very sentimental about her dog.

What ?

10. He set up as a butcher.

What ?

11. He settled down in an armchair.

What ?

12. He signed up for 20 years in the Army.

How long ?

13. The girl shivered at the thought of meeting him.

What ?

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By Candle Light

Paddy's wife lived 1 the country and took ill one day shortly before herchild was due. It was quite dark when the doctor arrived. "Where is the little lady?"he asked.

"She's 2 there 3 the barn where she collapsed."

With Paddy holding the lamp the doctor set4 his job.

"Paddy, you're the proud father5 a little boy."

Paddy was very happy. "Doctor, we'll have a drink 6 celebrate it."

"Just a minute, hold the light a little closer. You're father7 two."

"All right" said Paddy. "We'll open a bottle."

"Wait," said the doctor again, "Hold the light a little closer. You're the father of three."

"Well, sure it's going8 be quite a celebration," said Paddy.

"Just a minute," said the doctor, again "Hold the light a little closer."

"I don't want9 be difficult, doctor," said Paddy, "but don't you thinkthat this bloody light is attracting them?"

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Finish the sentences.

1. What's on (cinema/today)

2. They always go to mass. They are still (church)

3. I was brought up (country)

4. That man was jailed (10 years)

5. He had an accident. He's still (hospital)

6. Last night we went (cinema)

7. We had a party (Frank's)

8. Mary and John are students (Bristol University)

9. I haven't seen them (a long time)

10. There's a concert (Albert Hall)

11. This train stops (every little station)

12. You weren't (the party last night)

13. I had a strange feeling when I arrived

(this country)

14. When the boys arrived

(cinema/they/went/in)

15. We arrived (Majorca/7 hours/late)

16. She got married (age/20)

17. Everybody is speaking (the same time)

18. The Charleston was a popular dance (20's)

19. I can't sleep (night)

20. America was discovered (1492)

21. My father will probably retire

(a few years' time)

22. I work very hard (the week)

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Assorted

1. They heard the ricochet bullets

the rocks.

2. They teased her being shy.

3. The children were riding

donkeys.

She was decked

clothes.

her best

He rang furiously.

They were ringed enemies.

They are rigging some

scaffolding the workmen.

She was riding the back

the car.

9. The ship was riding anchor.

10.

11.

They lay the beach saturated

sunshine.

They were satisfied the

results.

12. That's quite satisfactory me.

13. She didn't have any satisfaction

the local people.

14. His novel is a satire

society.

our

15. Very few things were salvaged

the wreck.

16. That picture is not sale.

17. I did it the sakemy family.

18. I have satisfaction doing it.

19. We have lived the same house

twenty years.

20. They are tarred the samebrush.

21. We are the same wavelength.

22. All the Japanese look the same

me.

23. They sailed Plymouth

New York.

24. She walked the church.

25. There's safety numbers.

26. The fence safeguarded them

intruders.

27. That's quite safe you.

28. Let's be the safe side.

29. They were safe attackers.

the30. I've borrowed a book

library.

31. I wouldn't bother

people. It's not worth it.

32. The lane was rutted

33. The hinges have rusted

those

tracks.

34. His bicycle bumped the

ruts.

35. We are now safe danger.

36. Don't bother the children,

they can look after themselves.

37. Rome once ruled

empire.

38. The car ran

an

a tree.

39. How much did the garage charge you

the repairs.

40.The car ran the dog.

80S T A N L E Y

Assorted


Crossword of prepositions

ACROSS1. It goes saying.

4. He was knocked in the first round.

6. I live London Rd.

7. Let's go the cinema.

8. This is the leg the table.

10. There was surprise his face.

11. They walked the river bank.

12. They're sailing the world.

14. Not outside.

15. The plane is coming New York.

16. Not under.

17. There's a hedge the garden.

DOWN1. I'll be back a week.

2. His gun went

3. Wait morning.

5. He rang me

8. They all jumped their horses.

9. I'll wait the end of the week.

13. The ship went the bridge.

14. He walked ... the kitchen.

15. This present is you.

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Assorted

Free Drinks.

An Irishman goes 1 a bar in New York and the barman says, "Good evening,sir. What's your pleasure?"

"Thank you very much. I'll have a whisky and a box2 matches, please."

Then, he puts five cents.3 the counter and drinks the whisky."What's the five cents for?"

The Irishman says, "It's4 the matches. I didn't really want a drink, but youasked me so nicely what my pleasure was."

The barman begins 5 get angry. "Sir, I was only being polite."

The fellow is adamant: "I'm sorry, but I refuse 6 pay."

He is thrown 7 the bar.

Three weeks later he walks back8 and the barman shouts: "Hey you, out! Itold you I never wanted 9 see you again!"The chap refuses 10 leave. "You must have me mixed 11 someoneelse. I've just come back12 several months abroad.".13 a close look the barman says: "I can't understand it; you must have adouble."

"Thanks, and a box of matches, please."

82S T A N L E Y

Assorted


There's a rush umbrellas.

He ran the jail. He escaped.

I can't be bothered thoselittle matters.

She rubbed the glass a cloth.

herShe rubbed the lotionskin.

6. This car runs

7

diesel.

She had a row her husbandmoney.

8. His party was routed theelection.

9. He roused slowly a deepsleep.

10. He rounded the sentence.

11. The police roped the scenethe crime.

12. He rubbed his hand hisforehead.

13. That wheel is rubbing themudguard.

14. She was roused angerhis insults.

15. They were roused theirbeds 3 a.m.

16. The guide rounded thetourists.

17. 'How are you getting 'Well, we are rubbing

18. Jimmy, rub the mud yourtrousers.

1.9. We'll all be rooting you.

20. There's no room youthe car.

21. They roofed the yardsheets of plastic.

22. The ball rolled the hill.

23. I was robbed my wallet.

24. What are you doing rootingin my office?

25. Can you make room thatshelf?

26. The hut was roofed stripsof bark.

27. He rolled his sleeves. It washot.

28. People were rolling the aisles.

29. That man is rolling money.

30. Our boat was rocked sideside the waves.

31. Those hooligans robbed memy sleep.

32. The little ball rolledpavement.

the

33. They stole money the bank.

34. There's not enough roomswing a cat here.

35. The tigers roared the cages.

36. The speaker roamed theevents the week.

37. The audience roaredlaughter.

38. The cars roared the placewhere we stood.

39. He has a new rival the title.

40. They were rivals love.

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Assorted

1. The doctors operated himquite successfully.

2. We'll name the baby hisfather.

3. Stop prying my affairs.

4. The picture was priced$10,000.

5. The train pulled with a jerk.

6. I'm going to borrow some money

the bank.

7. The rescue party broke tothe trapped miners.

8. Where's the ship bound ?

9. After three weeks the search was called

10. This region is celebratedits wine.

11. There's nothing comparablethis.

12. The church is close thepost office.

13. You're one of the candidatesthe post.

14. The meeting broke seveno'clock and they all went home.

15. Don't turn your back

people.

16. You're awful writing letters.

17. You'll have to bear that mind.

18. She bit the apple.

19. We'll be bitten deaththese mosquitoes.

20. I was bored tears

her talk.

21. The young girl blushed themention the boy.

22. Wheels won't bite

slippery surfaces.

23. They won the battle the enemy.

24. I'm really astonished

your work; it's wonderful!

25. He assisted the policetheir enquiries.

26. You don't have any authority

us any more.

27. This show is comparablenothing.

28. The car burst flames.

29. Hannibal was commandthe army.

30. The sailing ship wouldn't advancethe lack of wind.

31. There's no cause worry.

32. She came forward an

interesting suggestion.

33. Coal is sold the ton.

34. I bought it London,Selfridge's.

35. I'm your disposal

whatever you want.

36. Let's draw this bill sight.

37. What are you doing? What are you

38. I'm your orders.

39. The hooligan was broughtthe magistrate.

40. Everybody was there you.

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Assorted

Skin Trouble

Mrs. Black had a lot of problems 1 her skin so she went2 the

doctor. However, he could not find anything wrong so he sent her3

the local hospital4 some tests. The hospital,5 course, sent

the results 6 the tests directly 7 the doctor8 Mrs.

Black. The next morning the doctor telephoned Mrs. Black9 give her a list10 the things he thought could be the cause 11 the skin trouble.

Mrs. Black wrote 12 carefully all the things she could not eat13 a piece 14 paper which she left15 the telephone

while she went16 a ladies' meeting.

When she came back home two hours later, she found her husband waiting17 her: "Hello, darling. I have done all the shopping 18 you."

She was surprised. "You have done all the shopping19 me?"

"But how did you know what I wanted?"

"Well, when I arrived home I found your shopping list20 the

telephone," answered her husband, "so I went21 the shop and I bought

all that you had written 22 the piece 23 paper."

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Assorted

1.2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

I lost interest; I've gone it.

She's standing parliament.

That Spanish girl, Carmen, has takenEnglish quickly.

The taxi driver set his

passengers.

Stop attacking him; lay him.

We'll have a break tenminutes.

She lives fruit; she eats 2kilos of it a day.

The bank is thesupermarket.

Put the piano in the corner

the window.

'Can we examine the house?' 'Yes, you canlook it

'Did you stay the end?' 'Yes,

we stayed the boring lecture.'

She's reading a degree

Bristol University.

That man is rich, he's rolling

money.

14. I'm toying that idea.

15. She had always dreamed of appearingBrad Pitt.

16. He wasted his money; he ran

a fortune.

17. He tried to buy me ; hetried to bribe me.

18. Why don't we fix a date ?

19. Drop me here, I can walk now.

20. I'll dash a letter; I'll write itquickly.

21. I went into the army nineteen;I was called .

22. She broke the engagement

: they've finished.

23. The nuns brought the orphan.

24. His car was written after

the accident.

25. We have to win him to our side.

26. You are always telling me , Mum.

27. I was not taken by his

false promises.

28. We must step production.

29. I can't shake this cold I've had it all winter.

30. I'll come to the station and see you

31. The old man was run

32. That horrible smell puts me

a car.

33. He knocked two pints of beer.

34. Why don't you give yourselvesto the police?

35. The two boys have hit itThey have become friends.

36. We've sacked many workers; we've laida hundred men.

37. Why don't you look the wordin the dictionary?

38. I'll put you the night. You

can stay here.

39. I'll make it clear. I'll spell ityou.

40. That boy is behaving badly; he's actingagain.

86S T A N L E Y


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Find the 13 prepositions

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Assorted


1 . What's that silly boy

a) for

c)to

2. The train has arrived

hours late.

a) at

c)of

3. I swear it

a) to

c) before

laughing ?

b)at

d) from

I ast; two

b)in

d)to

God and men.

b)at

d) with

4. The temperatures are normal

these days.

a) below

c) beneath

5. I can go any day

a) in

c) on

b) under

d) underneath

Monday.

b)at

d) but

6. This picture was painted a

famous artist.

a) for

c)to

b)by

d)of

7. That boy is really making a name

himself.

a) to

c)of

8. This is a quotation

a) of

c) from

b)for

d) with

Shakespeare.

b)for

d)to

9. This is one of theworld.

a) inc) from

10. I like that girl

a) with

c)at

11. There was paint al

a) ofc)at

12.Take that thing

a) ofc) from

biggest cities the

b)ofd)at

black.

b) ond)in

the house.

b) over

d)at

the table.

b) ond)off

13.The huge waves rolled the shipside to side.

a) onc) from

b)tod)at

14.The town was rocked an

earthquake.

a) by

c) due to

15. I have the greatest

a) atc) with

b)for

d) during

respect you.

b)ford) on

16.The pilots are responsible theirpassengers' safety.

a) for

c)of

b)at

d) with

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Assorted


1.1 got the information him.

2. You can see Coca Cola advertised

the world.

3. Turn the left

the traffic lights.

4. They walked the strainsthe wedding march.

5. They sat each other.

6. She missed the train two

minutes.

7. He was walking andthe street nervously.

8. He was stiff cold.

9.1 agree you; I'myou on that.

10. He was swimming his hat

11. Take your socks !

12. That is your jurisdiction.

13. We have to live ourincome.

14. We have no bread, so we'll have to doit.

15. It goes saying that I'll be

you.

16. There will be six of us for dinner,

Mary.

17. There is a meadow thestream.

18. The cat ran the mouse.

19. Smoking class is

the school rules.

20. When I saw him he was going

the street.

21. Do you know the man the

microphone?

22. I met him the party.

23. You have to sign the foot of

the letter.

24. This is love first sight.

25. The car passed full speed.

26. She collapsed the death

her son.

27. We prefer death slavery.

28. No one James can speak

German.

29. There's a little house the lake.

30. Breakfast will be ready eight

o'clock.

31. 'Are you coming land?' 'No,

sea.'

32. They sell wine the pint.

33. 'Do you work day?' 'No,

night.'

34. He spoke twice the

meeting.

35. The ship sailed New York.

36. I'll sign the contract him.

37.1 can't go the time being.

38. The thief jumped down

the wall.

39. He expressed his thoughts

a loud voice.

40.1 like to live the open air.

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Assorted


1. She's standing

2.The Spanish girl has taken

3.The taxi driver set

4. We'll have a break

5. She practically lives

6.The bank is

7.We stayed

8. She is reading

9. That man is rolling


11. The car was written

12. That horrible smell

13. He knocked

14. We have to win him

15. I'll come to the station

A. over to our side.

B. back two pints of beer.

C. for a degree.

D. off after the accident.

E. opposite the supermarket.

F. down his passengers.

G. in money.

H. for Parliament.

I. through the boring picture.

J. to English quickly.

K. and see you off.

L. on fruit.

M. in ten minutes.

N. over by a car.

0. puts me off.

1. She's standing

2. The Spanish girl has taken

3. The taxi driver set

4. We'll have a break

5. She practically lives

6. The bank is

7. We stayed

8. She is reading

9. That man is rolling


11. The car was written

12. That horrible smell

13. He knocked

14. We have to win him

15. I'll come to the station

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Swimming Pool

1 a faraway country they had a very big hospital2 which they

locked all the mentally ill people.

The director3 the institution was very pleased 4 his patients so

one day he said 5 them: "You have been very good this year, so I have

decided 6 build a swimming pool7 you."

All the patients were very happy and, as soon as the swimming pool had been built,

they started 8 jump 9 it.

A year later the director10 the centre told the patients:

"You have been very good this year, too, so I am going11 put a springboard12 the swimming pool."

As soon as the springboard had been installed all the patients began 13 jump14 it.

The next year the director15 the centre told his patients: "You have been

very good this year, too, so now I am going16 put the water17 the

swimming pool."

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Assorted

1. The man had a gold watch

his wrist.

2. He had a big dog a leash.

3. He was burnt death.

4. We have finished. The lesson is

5. We'll win the end.

6. There was a large statue the

hall marble.

7. We went hunting the rain.

8. Are you going fishing this

weather?

9. All these things are done hand.

10. We'll have to do it step step.

11. the way, where were you

yesterday?

12. The man was punished

stealing.

13. this way everything will

be easier.

14. Jane had a bandage her

knee.

15. I saw that film TV last

week.

16. Relax, we're danger.

17. I'll be there the stroke

of six.

18. We never do that

weekdays.

19. Could you please write it down

figures?

20. What would you do my

place?

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21. I'll put it down writing.

22. She spoke a very low voice.

23. I know your brother only the

photos I've seen.

24. The children are very busy

their homework.

25. I've received a letter your

mother.

26. Diamonds are ever.

27. These garments are made

machinery.

28. She was all herself

the house.

29. I was paid the hour.

30.

31.

There's nothing to eat bread

and butter.

Mr and Mrs Brown are

dinner the moment.

32. We are all your orders, sir!

33. We'll sell these things a good

price.

34. He's not here, he's a

business trip.

35. I'll be duty all night.

36. I've written a book English

verbs.

37. There was a hotel the main

road.

38. We'll divide the cake two

halves.

39. This river is the longest this

country.

40. You've got paint your hair.


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Assorted


1. We'll name the baby after his father.

Who(m) shall we ?

2. He's prying into my affairs.

What's ?

3. The picture was priced at $10,000.

What was ?

4. The ship is bound for London.

Where's ?

5. This region is celebrated for its wine.

What is ?

6. The church is close to the Post Office.

What is ?

7. The meeting broke up at seven o'clock.

At what time ?

8. She's awful at writing letters.

What's she ?

9. You will have to bear that in mind.

What ?

10. She bit into the apple.

What ?

11. I'm astonished at her work.

What are you ?

12. The hooligan was brought before the magistrate.

Who(m) was ?

13. Coal is sold by the ton.

What's ?

14. There's no cause for worry.

What is there ?

94S T A N L E Y

Assorted


I.The car ran a lamppost.

2. How much will it sell ?

3. They all sat a round table.

4. I'm going to sit the

examination.

5. Are you speaking

experience?

6. Don't stare people the face.

7. I think she's smiling you.

8. We'll have to split the cake

several pieces.

9. People should stick their

ideas.

10. Why don't we have a swimthe river?

11. He suffers a very strangedisease.

12.1 took you my cousin.

13. You'll be the stand-in themain actress.

14. You can't stop people

themselves.

killing

15. Please, don't tread my

toes.

16. Rich people usually travelplane.

17. Your kisses taste garlic,darling.

18. There's a heavy tax tobacco

this country.

19.1 should like to travel theworld.

20. What do you understandthat?

21. She was weeping joy.

22. We have declared war

poverty.

23. Don't waste your money these

things.

24. He lived a while

a desert island.

25. They are victims

terrorism.

26. The ship vanished view.

27. She's typing a typewriter.

28. I'm writing shorthand.

29. Why don't you write a story

Hannibal?

30. They were all wet water.

31.

32.

Both of them have broken

relations.

She's always thinking her

children.

33. I've been robbed my bag.

34. She came the room and sat

down.

35. I'll give a party my

birthday.

36. My brother was born 1980.

37. The rescue party broke through

the trapped miners.

38. You have to learn the Latin declensions

heart.

39. There was a lamp the

ceiling, the table.

40. Have you paid the

furniture?

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Assorted

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Assorted

Another CoffeeA strange-looking man came 1 a cafe one day and asked 2 a

cup 3 coffee.

The waiter served the coffee and the man drank it slowly. "How much is it?" he asked.

"Twenty-six cents," answered the waiter.

The man took 26 coins 4 one cent5 his pocket, threw them

one 6 one 7 the room and left the cafe.

The same thing happened 8 the next day and the waiter didn't say

anything but watched the man angrily as he left the cafe.

The third day the same man came 9 the cafe and asked 10

another coffee. He drank it, put his hand 11 his pocket and, as he had

no change, he gave the waiter a fifty-cent coin.

The waiter decided 12 take his revenge. He took twenty-four cents13 his box and he threw them, one 14 one,15 the room.

The man watched him calmly and when he had finished he put his hand 16

his pocket, took17 two cents and said, "Give me another coffee, please."

97S T A N L E Y


Assorted

Answer these questions.

1. Is there any risk of contamination?

Yes, there is

2. What is this land ripe for? (development)

This land is ripe

3. What shall I rinse my hair with? (water)

Rinse your

4. How much has the river risen by? (ten feet)

The river has

5. What is rising from the chimney? (smoke)

There is smoke

6. Who(m) did they rise up against? (invaders)

They rose up

7. Since when haven't we seen each other? (October)

We haven't seen each other

8. How long has he been working here for? (six months)

He has been

9. How did everything go? (according to plan)

Everything went

10. Where's your house? (end/street)

Our house is

11. What is he an expert at? (judo)

He's an expert

12.Who(m) have you fallen in love with? (Peter)

I've fallen

13. Where has the convict escaped from? (jail)

The convict has

14.Who(m) is she envious of? (her sister)

She is envious

15. Where's the ship bound for? (New York)

The ship is

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Assorted


1. He jammed the brakes.

2. We'll have to iron our

differences.

3. The missile homed its target.

4. The fox was hunted the dogs.

5. Let's hope the rain holds

6. He was naked; he had nothing

7. A heavy silence hung the city.

8. He handed his authority

the new president.

9. These people are handing

pamphlets the street.

10. He has grown that nasty habit.

11. White wine goes fish.

12. These shoes are too small; they won't go

22. His arrest touched

a riot.

23. Years passed; time rolled

13. She went the stage; it was

the first time she had acted.

14. The tide went

15. We had a quarrel the

homework.

16.1 don't agree; I don't go that.

17. My balcony gives the main

street.

18. I didn't convince him; I didn't get

him.

19. He got a light sentence.

20. She wouldn't stop talking; I couldn't get a

word

21. Come on! Let's get work!

Let's start.

24. Eventually business improved and money

rolled

25. Stop fussing the little girl.

26. She frowned the boy silence.

27. She spent the whole day the

beach.

28. You are barking the wrong tree.

29. We'll wait a break

the weather.

30. Let him blow steam.

31. his cries, we rushed

the room.

32. present we're increasing

business.

33. I came here his request.

34. She was angry not being

invited to the wedding.

35. This money will pull us

36. They pushed the piano the

window.

37. The bells resounded the

valley.

38. They rowed the boat the river.

39. Your story is the

bounds of credibility.

40. This car is repair.

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Assorted

"I.The Russians sat

the 7G conference.

2. She woke frightened and

sat bed.

3. The current swept the bridge

4. Let's sum it

5. I'll turn the business to my

son.

6. He has walked her, without

a word of warning.

7. Put that sword !

8. She put her theory.

9. He pulled the deal.

10. He's so ill that I don't think he'll pull

11. I came train. The train

pulled five.

12. It was raining heavily; it was pouring

13. I pointed her mistakes.

14. Don't play people's

emotions.

15. Why don't you plug

the radio?

16. She piled wood the fire.

17. The gunman picked his

victims.

18. The old man died; he passed

at midnight.

19. Let me pay the meal.

20. The soldiers opened fire; they opened

again.

21. Children, move the bench,

please.

22. The train moved slowly.

23.

24.

25.

26.

They are making lost time

extra work.

He admires his brother; he looks

him.

Be careful,- look

pickpockets.

He doesn't work; he lives

his estate.

27. He lived the crime

his conscience.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

She was lying the sun.

A smile lit her face.

We'll go when it leaves

raining.

The judge let him lightly

a fine.

Go in front; you lead

He leaned back the chair.

I've already laid smoking.

The minister was questioned

his plans.

He knocked

I'll knock your head

a few nails.

She kicked her shoes and put

some slippers

Keep me! Don't come

near me!

He kept his bed

a month.

100S T A N L E Y


Assorted

1. They teased her (be/shy)

2. The child was riding (donkey)

3. She was decked out (best clothes)

4. They were surrounded (enemy)

5. The ship was riding (anchor)

6. They were very satisfied (results)

7. That is very satisfactory (me)

8. They didn't have any satisfaction (local people)

9. His novel is a satire (our society)

10. Very few things were salvaged (the wreck)

11. That picture is not (sale)

12. I have satisfaction (do/it)

13. They are tarred (same/brush)

14. We are all (same/wavelength)

15. All the Japanese look the same (me)

16. There's safety (numbers)

17. The fence safeguarded them (intruders)

18. That's quite safe (children)

19. Let's be (safe side)

20. They were safe (attackers)

21. I've borrowed a book (library)

22. The lane was rutted (tracks)

23. His bicycle bumped (ruts)

24. Rome once ruled (an empire)

25. The car ran (tree)

26. How much did the garage charge you (repairs)

101S T A N L E Y


Assorted

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

I knew that

sadness.

The bird settled

branch.

her smile was 22. Are you waiting the bus?

23.the

Put the chair the shade;

you'll be more comfortable.

He's set publishing hisbook.

They were set liberty.

She mocked our fears.

She nodded me.

The doctors are going to operatehim.

We'll play a trick him.

She persisted doing it.

You have to practise more

the piano.

Will you partake our meal?

This artist paints nature.

That little girl is in needlove.

This is a good methodteaching music.

16. It was moulded clay.

17. These people keep moving

place place.

18. In the next elections I'll votepost.

19. We can all vouch his

honesty.

20. The army waded thestream.

21. There's no point wailingmistakes made in the past.

He's a waiter. He's waiting

those people.

24. Go to bed. Don't wait me.

25.

26.

It's about time you woke

the fact that she's run away.

The soldiers walked right

the trap.

27. My friend Robert has walked out

his wife.

28. We were beaten ten nil. The other team walked

all us.

29. That never occurred me.

30. We're very obliged you.

31. The place is open visitors.

32. That's a good opportunity

do it.

33. Let me pour some wine

your glass.

34. He's very private his

affairs.

35. The old man rambled the

past.

36. He can't come the

transport strike.

37. She can't come she's very

busy.

38. You're rubbish. You're

contempt.

39. It is you to lie, my son.

40. The play is excellent; , the

tickets are cheap.

102S T A N L E Y

1.

Using PrepositionsAnswer Key

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Page 3

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above, on,on to, onto,

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throughout

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12. through

13. across

14. through

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19. through

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21. through

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28. through

29. through

30. through

31. through

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33. through

34. through

35. through

36. through

37. through

38. across

39. through

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Page 9

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besides,

aside

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3. aside4. aside

5. aside

6. aside

7. besides

8. beside

9. Besides

10. beside

11. beside

12. besides

13. besides

14. besides

15. besides

16. besides

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18. besides

19. beside

20. Beside

21. beside

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25. aside

26. beside

27. aside

28. besides

29. aside

30. aside

31. aside

32. beside

33. besides

34. besides

35. beside

36. besides

37. beside

38. beside

39. aside

40. aside

Page 11After,

behind,

beyond,

past

1. after

2. after

3. beyond

4. behind

5. behind6. past

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8. behind

9. behind

10. past

11. after

12. after

13. after

14. after

15. after

16. after

17. behind

18. behind

19. behind

20. behind

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24. beyond

25. behind

26. beyond

27. after

28. after

29. after

30. after

31. past

32. after

33. after34. After

35. past36. past

37. past

38. behind

39. beyond

40. beyond

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Until, till, as

far as, up to

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6. as far as7. till/until

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28. till/until

29. till/until

30. till/until

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36. till/until

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39. till/until

40. up to

Page 15Between,

among,

within

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2. between

3. among

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Page 26

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