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Prepositions & Nouns
1. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:
1. There are some differences .......................... British and American English.
2. Everything can be explained. There is a reason .......................... everything.
3. If I give you the camera, can you take a photograph .......................... me?
4. Money isn’t the solution .......................... every problem.
5. There has been an increase .......................... the amount of city traffic.
6. He didn’t have any cash, so he signed a cheque .......................... EUR 300.
7. The advantage .......................... working .......................... the public sector is that you feel secure.
8. There are many advantages .......................... working .......................... the European Commision.
9. When Paul was promoted, his attitude .......................... his colleagues changed dramatically.
10. Unfortunately, I’ve lost contact .......................... my former classmates.
2. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:
1. Last month, inflation was galloping .......................... a rate of 4%.
2. .......................... resolution .......................... the Annual General Meeting, the company’s share capital shall be increased .......................... EUR 100 mn .......................... the amount of EUR 200 mn .......................... the issuance of one million new shares .......................... a nominal value of EUR 100 each.
3. What was the manager’s reaction .......................... the news?
4. John showed me a plan .......................... the new house he is building.
5. The new CEO has big plans .......................... the company.
6. The company’s director rejected the workers’ demands .......................... a rise .......................... wages.
7. What was the answer .......................... question 3 .......................... the aptitude test?
8. The fact that Jane has been offered a job has no connection .......................... the fact that her mother is the Human Resource Manager.
9. Do you have a good relationship .......................... your colleagues?
10. Nobody knows the cause .......................... his strange behaviour.
Prepositions & Adjectives
3. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:
1. He was delighted .......................... the present I gave him.
2. It was very nice .......................... you to give me a ride back home.
3. Why are you always so rude .......................... the clients?
4. It was a bit careless .......................... you not to cross-check the figures.
5. I’m fed up .......................... my boss’s inconsistent behaviour.
6. Investors were disappointed .......................... the Q3 profits that the company posted.
7. Investors were surprised .......................... the company’s announcement to increase its share capital.
8. I’ve been trying to learn Spanish but I’m not satisfied .......................... my progress.
9. Linda doesn’t look very well. I’m worried .......................... her.
10. Are you still angry .......................... me .......................... what happened? I’m sorry .......................... what I’ve said.
4. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:
1. The people next door were furious .......................... us .......................... making so much noise.
2. Jill starts her new job tomorrow and she’s quite excited .......................... it.
3. I’m sorry .......................... the smell. I’ve been cooking snails.
4. The man we interviewed was clever but we were not impressed .......................... his past experience.
5. The letter I wrote was full .......................... mistakes.
6. Our new Prime Minister is famous .......................... his ability to make quick decisions.
7. I’m not really fond .......................... mountain climbing.
8. I don’t like flying. I’m afraid .......................... heights.
9. You don’t seem to be interested .......................... what the keynote speaker is saying.
10. Do you know that Jane is engaged .......................... someone who’s working in the same company?
5. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:
1. I’m not ashamed .......................... what I’ve said. Actually, I’m proud .......................... it.
2. I suggested we should go for a drink after dinner, but nobody was keen .......................... the idea.
3. Are you aware .......................... the dangers .......................... smoking.
4. During sales, all shopping streets in town are crowded .......................... people.
5. I’m tired .......................... doing the same thing every day.
6. A successful company attains maximum efficiency .......................... minimum cost.
7. I don’t think she is capable .......................... telling lies.
8. I’m not surprised she’s changed her mind. That’s typical .......................... her.
9. Our house is similar .......................... yours.
10. It’s so pathetic. He is 35 and he is totally dependent .......................... his parents.
Prepositions & Verbs
6. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:
1. I like to listen .......................... some music while I study.
2. I apologised .......................... my brother for the misunderstanding
3. Look .......................... these flowers! Aren’t they pretty?
4. Do look .......................... my flowers while I’m on holidays, will you?
5. I’ve been looking .......................... my glasses. Have you seen them?
6. I don’t know what this word means. Look it .......................... in the dictionary.
7. I was waving hello to Samantha, but unfortunately she was looking .......................... .
8. She was so beautiful! I couldn’t help staring .......................... her.
9. I’m not leaving yet. I’m waiting .......................... the rain .......................... stop.
10. Jane is always asking her parents .......................... money.
7. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:
1. I’ve applied .......................... a job at the factory.
2. All this company restructuring doesn’t apply .......................... me.
3. I’ve searched everywhere .......................... my keys but I cannot find them.
4. Forget it. I don’t want to talk .......................... what happened.
5. There’s no reason to be offended. I’m not laughing .......................... you, I’m laughing .......................... you.
6. I’m leaving .......................... London tomorrow. Do you want me to bring you anything?
7. He’s so selfish. He doesn’t care .......................... others.
8. Have a nice trip! And take care .......................... yourself!
9. I have a couple of hours to kill. Would you care .......................... a cup of coffee?
10. She was so angry she threw a chair .......................... me.
8. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:
1. Please don’t shout .......................... me!
2. Can I speak .......................... you for a moment?
3. I feel so lonely. I need someone to talk .......................... .
4. Did you hear .......................... the company’s plans to dismiss 300 employees?
5. Have you heard .......................... the new striker that our football team got?
6. Have you heard .......................... Jane lately? I haven’t seen her .......................... a year.
7. My associate complained .......................... me .......................... working long hours.
8. He was complaining .......................... a strong pain in the chest, so he went to the hospital.
9. I like this part of town. It reminds me .......................... the place where I grew up.
10. I’m so glad you reminded me .......................... the meeting. I had totally forgotten it.
9. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:
1. I’m dreaming .......................... the day I’ll have my own yacht.
2. Revenues soared .......................... EUR 2.48 mm .......................... EUR 15.12 mn .......................... just three years.
3. Thank you for your offer. I’ll think .......................... it.
4. This was my best idea. I cannot think .......................... anything better.
5. Nobody warned me .......................... the incidence of crime .......................... this part of town.
6. John accused me .......................... being selfish.
7. I don’t approve .......................... your decision to walk away from home. Independence should not be sought .......................... the expense of family relations.
8. I will never forgive them .......................... what they did.
9. I’m so sorry about your father’s demise. What did he die ..........................?
10. I apologise .......................... being late. Thank you .......................... your patience.
10. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:
1. The company’s management is to blame .......................... the huge Q2 losses.
2. Shareholders blamed the downturn of profits .......................... the inefficiency of the current management.
3. The number of employees suffering .......................... strain injuries is rapidly increasing.
4. You can rely .......................... Steve. He keeps his word.
5. Nowadays, nobody can live .......................... 700 euros.
6. I cannot live .......................... my parents anymore. I suffocate.
7. Congratulations .......................... your achievement.
8. Robert complimented me .......................... my English. He said I’m very fluent.
9. Do you believe .......................... God or are you an atheist?
10. Edward is a lawyer. He specialises .......................... company law.
