Since the use of Prepositions is one of the most difficult parts of the English language for an ESL student, Ogrinc saw the necessity to create a series of booklets to help better understand the "unusual" logic in their application in a variety of instances. By going through these pages of exercises, the learner will gradually discover the pattern of usage. It is hoped by the end of the booklet, the use of these common English words will become clearer.

Practice with Prepositions in Everyday English Intermediate Level

By Franc Ogrinc

AuthorHouse

Copyright © 2010 Franc Ogrinc, BA
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4490-3739-0

Chapter One

(of, down, in, on, up, to, by, with, for, about)

1. Regardless ______ your age you can always learn something new.

2. The boy knocked ________ anything that stood in his way.

3. I was absent because ________ illness.

4. Are you certain ________ what you are saying?

5. She was so absorbed ________ her reading that she didn't hear us come in.

6. ________ case ________ an accident phone us right away.

7. She did it ________ her own accord.

8. This news is ________ no account.

9. How does he account ________ that?

10. He acted ________ my suggestion.

11. What he says does not add ________.

12. It takes time to adjust ________ this climate.

13. I was not affected ________ the bad news.

14. I went all that way ________ nothing.

15. They do not agree ________ me.

16. Do you agree ________ this decision?

17. We ran ________ shelter when we heard the gunshots.

18. In case of danger you must be ________ the alert.

19. Such actions are alien ________ her character.

(of, from, for, with, to, at, in, under)

20. Once and ________ all, let's get this done.

21. They allied themselves ________ politically strong groups.

22. What does the total amount ________?

23. There weren't many people ________ the concert.

24. This building stands apart ________ the others.

25. I apologized ________ my mistake.

26. He appealed ________ his parents for financial help.

27. If you don't study hard in school you may not amount ________ much in your life.

28. Her type appeals ________ some men.

29. Apply an ice pad ________ your swollen ankle.

30. What company should I apply ________ for a job?

31. This argument is ________ our favour.

32. He was put ________ arrest.

33. She was ashamed ________ her mistake.

34. He is an expert ________ designing these engines.

35. I was surprised ________ her courage.

36. Her name has been associated ________ local politics.

37. I hope these tips can be ________ benefit to you.

38. We greatly benefited ________ his generous help.

(on, with, in, to, at, before, by, of, into)

39. They never associated much ________ us.

40. We got to the theatre just ________ time for the main attraction.

41. ________ what do you attribute your success?

42. ______ average there are five employees absent every Friday.

43. We must avoid that ________ all cost.

44. The bookshelf is ________ the back of the classroom.

45. They usually keep ________ the background.

46. Don't be smart ________ me, young man.

47. Is the dining car ________ the end of the train?

48. The child was banging ________ the piano.

49. Minors are not admitted ________ the pub.

50. They like to bargain ________ buying something.

51. "Do you want to play with us?" "Yes, count me ________."

52. Success is usually based ________ hard work.

53. What was the motive _________ all these proposals?

54. The article in the magazine was written ________ a friend ________ mine.

55. We were ________ the beach every day.

56. Are there beans ________ the menu?

57. Our team was beaten ________ the game.

58. What has become ________ her?

(for, before, in, into, behind, by, with, without, at, off, to)

59. He did that ________ anything else.

60. The children were selling chocolate bars door _______ door.

61. The fog may set ________ early in the fall.

62. The old woman begged ________ money.

63. She talked about us ________ our backs.

64. Let's set this matter aside ________ the time being.

65. We pushed the button ________ the elevator.

66. This table belongs ________ the library.

67. Can you bend this rod ________ a U-shape?

68. The merchandise is delivered to your residence _______ no extra charge.

69. How far can you run ________ stopping?

70. Do we have to pay ________ advance?

71. Are you Japanese ________ birth?

72. The cup broke ________ pieces.

73. Shelley has given birth ________ twins.

74. The child bit ________ the apple.

75. The factory machines were working ________ full blast.

76. He was blind ________ the truth.

77. The strong wind knocked ________ my hat.

78. We could hear the thunder ________ miles.

(at, from, to, for, out, on, up, over, in, by, along)

79. She died ________ an injury ________ her head.

80. He stood there ________ a long while.

81. Blow _______ the candle before you leave.

82. The train is leaving soon so let's get ________ board.

83. The tire blew ________ the sharp turn in the road.

84. She always drops ________ at the wrong moment.

85. Is the kettle boiling ________ again?

86. He is too agressive ________ his behavior.

87. Have you ever traveled ________ plane?

88. The men were subjected ________ an investigation.

89. The singer was booked ________ three months ________ advance.

90. The hotel is being renovated ________ present.

91. Have you been ________ the fair?

92. The soles of my shoes are worn ________.

93. The president's speech bored us ________ death.

94. There was some sugar left ________ the bottom of the jar.

95. They could never get ________ the bottom of the case.

96. The barkeeper bounced ________ the troublemaker.

97. The child was hopping ________ the sidewalk

98. The bus was bound ________ Toronto.

(in, down, on, to, out, behind, about, into, up, off, before)

99. The man bowed respectfully ________ leaving.

100. We generally bowed ________ our mother's wishes.

101. She had an operation ________ her knee.

102. You'll see the house where the road branches ______ to the right.

103. The bike did not break ________ when I had it.

104. What year did the war break ________?

105. ________ brief, this is what we are going to do.

106. This work must be done immediately. It's already two weeks ________ schedule.

107. This event brought ________ some changes.

108. I think he is rather broad ________ his views.

109. The theft occurred ________ broad daylight.

110. You should brush up ________ your English.

111. I bumped ________ the table in the dark room.

112. Their hut burned ________.

113. My letter was torn ________ by the playful puppy.

114. Two electric bulbs burned ________.

115. The racing car burst ________ flames.

116. The old woman burst ________ laughter.

117. The child burst ________ crying.

118. Another button has fallen ________ my shirt.

(around, about, by, down, for, in, of, to, out, near, up)

119. Button ________ your jacket.

120. We're going there ________ train.

121. It took him a while to calm ________.

122. They left ________ camp yesterday.

123. She addressed the letter ______ me ______ care of my mother.

124. They travel ________ night.

125. The horses are well cared ________.

126. What do you mean ________ that?

127. You are not playing ________ the rules.

128. The store is just ________ the corner.

129. "Is the ferry ________ yet?" "Yes, it has just arrived."

130. We just know her ________ her first name.

131. I did everything I could think ________.

132. The hotel is ________ the sea.

133. These men are careless ________ the way they dress.

134. This car is ________ far the most reliable of all.

135. The...