By Nguyen Mai Lan -Nghia Hung C High Shool 1 TEST ON ADJECTIVE+PREPOSITION (1) Exercise 1:Choose the best answer 1.Can we be sure his honesty.(for /of /with /to) 2.I’m tired doing the same work everyday.(to /with /of /by ) 3.That type of music is quite popular teenage boys and girls.(for/about/with/by) 4.It’s contrary our custom.(to/with /about /for) 5.I’m astonished the matter.(with /against /to /at) 6.my children are important me.(for /to with /by) 7.He is different his mother.(on /with /from /at) 8.”His presence was not acceptable me.”she proudly said.(for /by /with /to) 9.I was confused what to say in answer to his unusual question.(from/in/about/with) 10.I don’t think that I’m accquainted him.(with /to /by /for) Exercise 2.Fill in each blank with one suitable adjective. 1.He is in going to the movie. 2.I wish Carol would take a vacation .It would be for his health. 3.Don’t be to him.He’s a dishonest man. 4.She is for her intelligence. 5.These goods are of duty. 6.If you earn a good salary,you can be of your parents. 7.He is at all sports. 8.This work is to me. 9.He made himself to visitor. 10.This cloth is to that. Exercise 3.Fill in each blank wih one suitable preposition. 1.Were you successful getting a loan from the bank? 2.I’m sure the explanation in the book will be quite clear you. 3.I’m not familiar those difficult words. 4.We were very grateful our friends all of their assistance. 5.You should try to be considerate other people’s feelings. 6.At present,my daily expenses are just about equal my income. 7.We were very doubtful his ability to finish the job himself. 8.Are you positive that? I find it extremely difficult to believe. 9.The students are very anxious the result of the examination. 10.If this plan is satisfactory you.I’ll present it to thecommitee. Exercise 4.Fill in each blank with one suitable adjective beginning with the given letter. 1.We want a political solution that is a to all parties. 2.Pablo is really .a to the Internet.He often spends all his nights sitting in front of the computer. 3.Even if you are b with good health,you should be a of the importance of exercise. 4.Do you think Terry is c of doing this difficult work? 5.Henry seems to be d with his exam results.He should have studied harder. 6.Mary’s collegues were e of her success. 7.Husbans and wives should be f to each other. 8.Harrison Ford is f for acting in movies. 9.My garden is f with roses in the spring. 10.Have the police found out who is g of running Stephen Kng over. 11.Did you hear? Edgar is i of stealing that money.He’s got an alibi. 12.Learning a foreign language shouldn’t be l to memorizing words and rules. A lot of practice should be done. 13.To become a good teacher ,you must be p with your students. 14.Lisa was s with her result.Nobody had expected her to get an A. Exercise 5:Find a suitable adjective to match the sentence in column A with the sentence By Nguyen Mai Lan -Nghia Hung C High Shool 2 in column B. A 1 You will get used 2.Mr Anderson is responsible 3.Fred is capable 4.Tom was proud 5.That fashion magazine is full 6.It was certainly kind 7.you were very kind 8.That hotel is famous 9.Fred said the weather was perfect 10.You’ll find that this tool is very useful B a.taking colour photograph b.his good marks on the English exam. c.many different things . d.hiring and firing employees . e.advertising for women’s clothes . f.me when you asked for help . g.his way of speaking . h.its pleasant atmosphere and fine food . i.you to help me with that difficult work . j.doing better work than he’s doing at present . Exercise 6.Complete the following sentence with suitable prepositional phrases. 1.I’m deeply grateful 2.Terry,who had been absent 3.Sara is accustomed 4.Contrary 5.I’m disappointed 6.We are very proud 7.Some young children nowadays are addicted 8.You should drive.I’m inexperienced 9.I have never been concerned 10.Viet nam is well-known 11.Are you prepared 12.The teacher felt weary 13.Her house is quite far 14.Is Mary serious 15.I feel doubtful 16.Her words are difficult 17.Brette is happy 18.Don;t be scared 19.Who is responsible 20.It was very kind 21.Are you still upset 22.I’m fed up 23.It was abit careless 24.I was shocked 25.I’m ill 26.He was sentenced TEST ON PREPOSITION (2) Exercise 1.Fill in the blanks in the sentence below with the correct preposition. 1.I was disappointed the grade I received on my last essay. 2.The Medical centre is close campus. 3.Now that she has graduated,Ann is no longer dependent her parents for financial support. 4.Is your bicycle equipped a light? 5.this computer isn’t capable running this software. 6.Catherine became accustomed spicy food when she was travelling. 7.Blue music is somewhat different other types of country music. 8.Washington is famous its apples. 9.Was your choice of research topic acceptable your instructor? 10.People who are afraid heights are called acrophobes. By Nguyen Mai Lan -Nghia Hung C High Shool 3 11.Water is essential all life. 12.Were you aware the regulations against smoking in this area? 13.Will this office be adequate your needs? 14.I’m not familiar that song. 15.One meter is approximately equal a yard. 16.This movie is based a true story. 17.This summer ,he’ll be eligible a three-week vacation. 18.What he said is contrary common sense. 19.The art museum is located next the museum of natural history on State Street. 20.The New World is fruit ful many vegetables,including tomatoe,potatoes,and corns. 21.This style of architecture is typical the Colonial period. 22.Oxygen,fuel, and heat are all necessary combustion. 23.Two people wuold find thia apartment too crowded,but it’s perfect one. 24.This variety of seed is inferior .the type I planted last year. 25.Were you surprised the grade you received? 26.House cats are distantly related lions and tigers. 27.Is this type of soil suitable growing tomatoes? 28.Organically raised crops are free chemical pesticides and herbicides. 29.A grade of A is preferable one of B+. 30.If you are not satisfied your essay ,then i suggest that you should rewrite it. 31.Abolitionists were people who were opposed the practice of slavry. 32.The United States became independent England in 1776. 33.Is it possible for me to be accurate the information I’ll be received? 34.President James Madison was married one of the most famous of all the first ladies,Dolley Madison. 35.Although they are both weekly news magazines,Times is different Newsweek in several ways. 36.Have you been acquainted him? 37.Lan is a newcomer.She is trying to make herself agreeable everybody in the office. 38.If I accept his offer ,it’ll be involved difficulty.I am anxious my own danger. 39.Before you hand in your test ,try not to be careless checking your grammar and spelling mistakes. 40.The girl was terrified the thunder so she shouted. Exercise 2 :Complete the sentences with one of the following adjectives plus a preposition. addicted aware disqualified expert involved adequate bad distracted full jealous angry capable eligeble inspired sympathetic 1.Do you think politicians are telling lies? 2.Don’t ask me to add up the bill .I’m really mathematics. 3.This piece of music was Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. 4.The flat wasn’t very big,but it was perfectly our nedds. 5.Never become cigarrettes. 6.Although he wuoldn’t admit it,everyone could see that he was his wife’s success. 7.He was the race for taking drugs. 8.My neighbour is prunning fruit trees. 9.”Who else was the crime?” the policeman asked the suspect. 10.He was nearly sixteen before he first became the difficulty in life. 11.He tried to work but was the noise from he traffic. 12.Life is surprise,isn’t it? 13.The teacher was her students for not doing their homework. 14.Although they said they were our cause,they were not prepared to support us officially. 15.Only unmarried women are membership. Exercise 3:Rewrite the sentences using the words given without changing the meaning. By Nguyen Mai Lan -Nghia Hung C High Shool 4 1.My father has always liked football.(interested) My father 2.Everyone has heard about the leaning ower of Pisa. (famous) Pisa 3.Doyou want to drink? (care) Would 4.A car collided with a bus this morning. (crashed) A car 5.We didn’t think she would pass the exam. (doubtful) We 6.He found it hard to open the window. (difficulty) He 7.Pay no attention to what she says. (notice) Take 8.She doesn’t find her present job very interesting. (bored) She 9.Our customs and theirs are not the same. (different) Our 10.She spent the evening alone. (herself) She Exercise 4:Underline the best alternative to complete each of the following sentence. 1.We believe that our radio programmes should cater to /cater for all tastes. 2.The police tried to blame the accident on Herry /for Herry. 3.Carol was sitting in a corner absorbed at /in checking the figures. 4.They accused Helen of /with stealing the ring. 5.Several youths have been expelled to /from the disco for rowdy behaviour. 6.The bus rolled down the slpoe and collided with /into a van. 7.Everything now depends from /on the weather tomorrow morning. 8.I really prefer just about anything in /to watching television. 9.When I asked Jane ,she hinted about /at the chance for /of a promotion for me. 10.I pleaded with /for John to change his mind but he wouldn’t listen. 11.I can’t stand the way she is always boasting at /about her wealthy parents. 12.My grandfather is always cofusing Madonna about /with Maradona. 13.Could you please refrain from /to smoking. 14.The idea of marriage doesn’t appeal at /to me. 15.If negotiations are not successful ,we’ll have to resort to /in strike action. Exercise 5.Fill in each blank ith a suitable Noun or Preposition. 1.There has been a sharp in the number of people staying on at schoo; over the age of 16. There are at least 25 % more now than there were in the past. 2.For this job,you need to be fluent English and have a good working knowledge at least two other European languages. 3.Germans have a for being very efficient and hardworking. 4.You won’t have any in getting to know people in Greece.Everyone is so friendly there. 5.In some countries ,companies are not allowed to do business South Africa. 6.Is there a great difference British and American English? 7.What is your attitude foreigners? 8Brazil is rich natural resources. 9.Does anyone have a to he problem? 10.The verdict was death natural causes. 11.Since he was a mechanic ,I asked for his on buying a second –hand car. 12.I don’t approve Mr John’s son.Do you know that his debts now amount over 20,000 pounds. . By Nguyen Mai Lan -Nghia Hung C High Shool 5 TEST ON PREPOSITION (3) Exercise 1:Write the correct preposition in each blank. 1.Do you take pride your appearance,or are you just in vain? 2.I tripped the cat and fell downstairs. 3.The film The Magnificent Seven was based a Japanese story about the samurai. 4.Don’t kiss the Prince,or he might change a frog. 5.Father must be a bad temper :he has just thrown the cat out of the window. 6.All forms of travel are expensive nowadays,but balance,air travel offers the best value for money. 7.Extensive research artificial sweeteners has shown that rats die quickly if you drop large blocks of saccharin on them. 8.The only way to prevent children getting trouble is to keep them locked up until they are 21. 9.The party’s new policy document puts astrong emphasis pulic ownership of basic utilities like electricity and water. 10.I am a bit weak listening to music. 11.Is it true that Peter is currently engaged writing a book about Swedsh humour? 12.Do you pride yourself looking smart? Exercise 2:Complete the sentences with one of the following verbs plus a preposition. apologise complain experiment leave believe arrive die hear lose suffer belong disinguish knock pray vote 1.Did you Tom and Sally.They’ve decided to emigrate to New Zealand 2.If you aree with the proposal,you can always it at the meeting . 3.It was almost midnight when we the station. 4.Some people find it difficult to an American and a Canadian. 5.The priest said he would us. 6.Although he had survived the battle,the soldier later his wounds. 7.For years,his wife had varicose veins. 8.Do you think people should be allowed to animals? 9.I don’t know why,but I really hate cards.It puts me in a bad mood all day. 10.He the manager the por service at the restaurant. 11.Do you know who this book ? 12.I think there is someone the door. 13.He the organiser his bad behaviour at that conference. 14.Do you what Mary said to you yesterday? 15.We Paris nextweek.We’ll probably stay there for a night. Exercise 3:Complete the sentences with one of the following nouns plus a preposition. basis control fall knowledge opposite campaign cruelty freedom news strain choice excuse genius objection trouble 1.If you had a marrying for love or marrying for money,which would you do? 2.What is the ”timid”?Is it “bold” or “brave” ? 3.The African elephant will be extinct within twenty years if an international the ivory trade is not started immediately. 4.Do you have any my parking my car in front of your house? 5.The chewing gum is that it loses its flavour too quickly. 6.I know you have a cold,but that’s no not doing the homework. 7.If you have a deal with overseas clients,a foreign languages is very useful. 8.Perhaps the three most important human rights are hunger,fear,and persecution. 9.In our class,we can do as we like :out teacher has no us at all. 10.The RSPCA is connected with prevention of animals. 11.Overweight people should not jog,because it puts a great their hearts. By Nguyen Mai Lan -Nghia Hung C High Shool 6 12.Since the salmonella scare there has been a cosiderable the consumption of eggs. 13.Einstain was a real mathemetics,but he couldn’t add two and two together correctly. 14.In the dispute between the union and management,no negotiations has been agreed on. 15.It’s me that short people don’t live as long as tall people. Exercise 4;Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. 1.Don’t waste time making a fuss your psat failure. 2.Do you think we’ll find a solution this complicated problem? 3.Don’t dally a woman’s affection. 4.His wife was couteous me . 5.We always make a point trying to make our guests feel comfortable. 6.You should have confidence what you do. 7.I regret to say his help did not amount much. 8.I think the conference was very successful the whole. 9.What conditions are required a good choice of friends ? 10.Nothing can compensate the loss of my health. 11.Students often compete each other various school honours. 12.Paper is often made wood. 13.the surgeon operated his leg yesterday. 14.Do you pay cheque or cash? 15.They were furious me not inviting them to the party. 16.Ann is upset not being invited to the party. 17.He didn’t trust me.He was suspicious my intention. 18.There was an accident this morning .A bus crashed a car. 19.I often dream being rich. 20.Everybody said that I was to blame the mistake. 21.Three men have been arrested and charged robbery. 22.”Family values” are important ,but what do you mean ”family values”? 23.He was found guilty the robbry and sentenced six months’ imprisonment. 24.I’m very concerned my son’s health. 25.The house is fire.Send the Fire Brigade! Exercise 5: Choose the best answer to complete the each sentence. 1.John was instrumental (for /in /of /with ) helping the plant to succeed. 2.I won’t concede (with /to /in /over) your demand. 3.You shouldn’t dally (about /at /into /with )Mary’s lve. 4.When we asked how she could account (with / for /to /on) this,she became red in her face. 5.He has some important business to attend( at /in /for /to). 6.let Albert work it out.he has an aptitude (for /over /at /to ) figure. 7.It’s very kind (to /of /from/ by) you to help me (in /for /with /over) my work. 8.If you always make fun (over /for / of /with ) me,I shan’t be friends (to /with)you. 9.The doctor cure me (of/ for /at /about) my illness. 10.This river derives (in /from /to /over ) a large stream in the forest. TEST ON PREPOSITION (5) Exercise 1: Fill in each blank with a suitable verb. 1.David is a bit odd,isn’t he ? He actually p rain to sunshine. 2.Stop s at me ! I’m not deaf ,you know. 3.She s her birthday cake with her only son. 4.We c her on passing her driving test. 5.The driver lost control of the car and c into a lamp post. 6.Both the candidates were so well qualified that it was very difficult to c between them. 7.He was c from the army because of ill health. 8.One of Andrew Webber’s most amous songs is “ Don’t c for me ,Argentina” 9.If it’s too small ,you can always go back to the shop and e it for a large one. 10.We tried to get everyone to j in the dancing. By Nguyen Mai Lan -Nghia Hung C High Shool 7 11.It doesn’t matter which country you visit people there always seem to c about thee lack of good programmes on television. 12.Very few prisoners ever managed to e from Devil’s Island. 13.Has Michael i you to his party on Saturday? 14.You needn’t w about Bob .He’ll be all right.He knows how to take care of himself. 15.Don’t try to b me for the accident.Iwasn’t even here when it happened. 16.Does theEnglish Channel d from the river Thames? 17.The judge s him to six months’s imprisonment. 18.She was very shy and didn’t like being d with by strangers. Exercise 2:Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. 1.Would you like to contribute (for /to /with /from) our campaign fund? 2.The match resulted (from /in /with /of ) a goalless draw after extra time. 3.With increasing competition from overseas,several factories are threatened (in/ about/of/ with ) closure. 4.We have agood working relationship (between/among /with /to ) the local authority. 5.My neighbour’s garage ,which is next( to /at /for /from) my house ,is full of rubbish. 6Are you familiar ( to /on /in /with ) Professor John’s research (about/on/into/in)bilingualism in parrots? 7.Ask your solicitor if you are in doubt (in /of /at about ) anything in the contract. 8.Not to protest is to connive (to /with /at /of) the destrution of the environment. 9.Newspaper gossip had prejudiced her (for /against/with/at) him. 10.Don’t digress (out of /in /from /to ) the subject when talking with him. 11.Speed is restricted ( to /with /in /at) 30 mph in towns. 12How can I convince you (for /of /in /about ) my honesty.I wasn’t involved in the matter. 13.He spends all his money betting ( in /into /on /with) horses. 14.The beach was swarming (in/with /on /at) bathers last Sunday. 15.This type of vinyl is a poor sustitute ( with /for /in /about) leather. 16.We arrived just (in time /on time) to see the Qeen arrive at the theatre. 17.Is it true that Siman (died of /died from) cancer? 18.Although he says he is ( friendly to /friendly with ) our cause,he refuses to support it. 19.My cousin is very ( clever at/ clever with ) repairing things. 20.You are not (angry at angry with ) being kept waiting ,are you? 21.You are so selfish ! You never ( care about /care for) anyone but yourself. 22.The mother gave three children a bar of chocolate and told them to ( divide between /divide it among) themselves. 23.I know them both ( by sight /on sight ) ,but I’ve no idea what their names are. 24.(In case of/ in the case of ) difficulty,you can ring me ( at /on ) this number. 25. (In view of/with a view to) the fact that only three people have signed up for Friday’s concert I’m afraid we’ll have to cancel it. Exercise 3: Put the correct preposition in each gap. When my grandfather was at school ,she had to learn everything (1) heart ,and even years she could recite countless poems (2) memory .She was discouraged (3) thinking (4) herself ,and conc entrated simply(5) learning facts.The teacher were very strict(6) pupils those days.My grandfather confided(7) me that he was expelled (8) school (9) playing truant just once. It is always worthwhile for governments to invest (10) education.Nobody should be deprive (11) a good education,and evrybody should benefit(12) it.Nothing can compensate (13) a bad start in life .Pupils from public schools still account (14) manyof good students at OxCam.Until quite recently these universities seemed to be prejudiced (15) pupils from state schools.Many people objected very strongly (16) this and at last things are changing. I had no intention (17) staying on at unversity after Ihad finished my first degree.I finally conceded(18) parental pressure ,but only under protest and carried our reseach (19) the life of Baudeclaire.That the only thing appealing (20) me most. By Nguyen Mai Lan -Nghia Hung C High Shool 8 Exercise 4: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. 1.I console with you ( in /on /for /about) the loss of your father. 2.Janet’s children are veryb intelligent.When you explain something ( for /with /to /into) them , they seem to be quick (about /in /for /at) understanding. 3.What happened ( with /to /for /over) the television set. 4.He often digresses ( from /ith /against/ into) the main points. 5.Do you have anything to say with regard ( to /of /about /for) building a factory on it? 6.What is your attitude ( in/to /for /over) blood sport/ 7.You ought to be certain ( in/ wiht /over/about) the matter before you decide (in/between/on) it. 8.It took me a long time to get rid (from with /of /for) him. 9.They can only cure him (on/ in /of /for) his illness if they operate (over/on /of /with) him. 10.You shouldn’t boast (about /in/over /into) your success. Exercise 4: Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. 1.Children should be prohibited smoking. 2. We share a love music. 3.I’ve never been accused coming to work late.I’m really proud that fact. 4.The medicines acts on this brain. 5.We’ve decided to admit Tom our club. 6.Sally has a big advantage most girls when it comes to games because she’s so tall. 7. Apart this dictionary ,Ihave no Japanese books. 8. Don’t argue John . Just do what he says . 9. If you attach this rope that ring ,we can pull your boat in. 10.Our dogs bark strangers. 11.Jame boast all the time his beautiful new boat. 12.Ididn’t know you were capable cooking such a wonderful meal. 13.Before you leave, you’d better make certain getting return tickets. 14.Some students are incapable doing homework themselves. 15.If only we were all safe fatal diseases. TEST ON PREPOSITION (6) Exercise 1: Write the correct preposition in each gap. Some people are indifferent (1) their surroudings. They seem quite satisfied(2) smply having a roof over their head safe(3) the elements my surroudings are very important (4) me ,and I like to have my possessions arranged nicely around me.I have a reputation(5) . being able to make any room (6) a home (7) home.Not that I’m obssessed (8) tidiness or own anything valuable .It’s a question (9) being able to create a homely ,comfortable atmosphere.Many people compliment me (10) this.Once,however,I shared a flat (11) someone who was noted (12) his untidiness .He symply didn’t care (13) his surroudings .He dropped ash from hi cigarrettes ,doing untold damage (14) the carpet.He never made his bed, and there was no chance (15) his ever doing the washing up .The dishes stood (16) piles besides the sink.I tried to reason(17) him,but he always had an excuse (18) not doing anything .the only thing he was particular (19) was his appearance .He spend hours preening himself in front of the mirror. There is a limit (20) my patience. I’m much happier living (21) my own again. Exercise 2: Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. 1.We decided to act his advice. . union and management,no negotiations has been agreed on. 15.It’s me that short people don’t live as long as tall people. Exercise 4;Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. 1.Don’t. By Nguyen Mai Lan -Nghia Hung C High Shool 1 TEST ON ADJECTIVE+PREPOSITION (1) Exercise 1:Choose the best answer 1.Can we be sure his honesty.(for /of /with /to) 2.I’m tired doing the. 9.Does anyone have a to he problem? 10.The verdict was death natural causes. 11.Since he was a mechanic ,I asked for his on buying a second –hand car. 12.I don’t approve Mr John’s son.Do you