Sở Giáo Dục và Đào Tạo Tiền Giang Trường THPT Chuyên Tiền Giang KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TÌNH LẦN V Năm học : 2010-2011 Question 5 : PREPOSITIONS & ADVERB PARTICLES 15 pts C
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KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TÌNH LẦN V
Năm học : 2010-2011
Question 5 : PREPOSITIONS & ADVERB PARTICLES ( 15 pts)
Complete each sentence with a correct preposition or adverb particle:
1 The second draft was an improvement ……… the first
2 We put his manner ……… ignorance of our British customs
a off at b up with c up to d down to
3 You should go to your dentist for regular ………
a check-ins b check-outs c check-ups d check
up
4 I applied for a part –time job at the supermarket They are going to
………
a put me on b carry me on c hold me on d take
me on
5 This is an exception ……… the general rule
6 He came ………… after we threw cold water on his face
Trang 2a across b in d on d down
7 Grandfather must be tired He‘s nodding ……… in his
chair
a away b of c over d off
8 We didn’t expect to come up ………… many problems
a for b against c with d about
9 Your application will be kept ………
10 He wasn’t rich by any means , but he never turned ………
anyone who needed help
11 Being rich doesn’t count ……… much on a deserted
island
a on b at c for d in
12 Your plan doesn’t allow ……… changes in the weather
a for b on c with d into
13 When I asked jean, she hinted ………… the chance of
promotion for me
a to b about c at d for
14 His salary was not adequate ……… his need
15 Everyone tried to blame Janet ……… the mistake
a by b for c about d with
KEY:
1 b 2 d 3 d 4 d 5 d 6 a 7 d 8 b 9 b 10 d
11 c 12 a 13 c 14 a 15 b