EXERCISES 1. His debt now amounts ________ $100. (A) to (B) in (C) on (D) with 2. You demand too much of him; he is not really equal ________ the task. (A) for (B) at (C) with (D) to 3. Even though he is thirty five, he lives on his mother and is completely dependent ____ her. (A) of (B) from (C) on (D) with 4. He put the two letters into the wrong envelopes ________ mistake. (A) on (B) by (C) with (D) in 5. The three friends all ________ for the same job. (A) requested (B) chose (C) applied (D) referred 6. The government wants people to set ________ their own businesses. (A) off (B) in (C) up (D) down 7. The government is opposed ________ giving people large pay rises. (A) to (B) against (C) at (D) for 8. When the meeting had finished, they went ________ the plan once again. (A) up (B) on (C) over (D) down 9. We locked the animals in the cage to ________ them from getting away. (A) avoid (B) hinder (C) object (D) prevent 10. I am grateful to you for being so patient ________ him. (A) with (B) at (C) for (D) to 11. Do you mean to say you exchanged that lovely car ________ this? (A) with (B) by (C) on (D) for 12. His application for a visa was turned ________ by the consulate. (A) aside (B) down (C) out (D) over 13. No, the letter didn’t come through the post. It was delivered personally, ________ hand. (A) with (B) from (C) in (D) by 14. That boy is far ahead ________ everyone else in the class. (A) from (B) for (C) of (D) with 15. He is also interested ________ art. (A) in (B) with (C) about (D) for 16. It is impossible to prevent them from quarreling ________ each other. (A) for (B) to (C) with (D) by 17. I’m thinking ________ looking for a new job. (A) on (B) at (C) to (D) of 18. Dick prefers football ________ tennis. (A) than (B) over (C) from (D) to 19. He has just taken an examination ________ chemistry. (A) on (B) about (C) for (D) in 20. Who does this book belong ________? (A) to (B) for (C) with (D) at 21. I go ________ school in the morning. (A) at (B) in (C) for (D) to 22. Would you like ________ to one of my friends about it? (A) talking (B) to talk (C) talk (D) talked 23. This house ________ five rooms. (A) consists (B) consists of (C) is consisted (D) is consisted 24. The cat was so frightened that it ran ________ the bed to hide. (A) beside (B) along (C) inside (D) under 25. We’ll have to ________ the meeting until next week because no one can come tomorrow. (A) put down (B) put off (C) put on (D) put round 26. Beware ________ people who appear to be enthusiastic about your success. (A) from (B) at (C) by (D) of 27. If you fail ________ this attempt, don’t count on me for help. (A) on (B) in (C) at (D) by 28. I separated them ________ each other because they were fighting. (A) against (B) of (C) off (D) from 29. I am very ________ in information about your company’s holidays. (A) concerned (B) interested (C) interesting (D) bored 30. They had a plan to trick him, but he didn’t fall ________ it. (A) for (B) to (C) at (D) by 31. It is unreasonable to demand this ________ him. (A) of (B) in (C) off (D) at 32. It took me a long time to get rid ________ him. (A) of (B) off (C) against (D) from 33. They differ ________ each other so much. (A) of (B) from (C) with (D) in 34. It’s all over between Pete and Anne: she’s walked ________ on him. (A) off (B) away (C) out (D) back 35. Everyone felt ________ for Mr Atkins when he lost his job at the factory. (A) discontent (B) sad (C) sorry (D) unhappy 36. Everyone shared ________ his happiness. (A) on (B) in (C) at (D) against 37. The climber failed ________ his attempts to reach the summit. (A) in (B) with (C) at (D) to 38. I tried to reason ________ him, but he was very rude to me. (A) on (B) with (C) by (D) for 39. Are you aware ________ the difficulties that lie ahead of you? (A) of (B) by (C) about (D) on 40. He is not different ________ anyone else. (A) for (B) from (C) of (D) on 41. The teacher often goes to see new exhibitions in art galleries. Dick usually goes there ____ him. (A) to (B) with (C) at (D) by 42. I’m afraid I can’t come over this afternoon because I’m tied ________ at the office. (A) in (B) up (C) on (D) down 43. One of the main advantages ___ the new PCX 232 personal computer is that it is very simple to operate. (A) for (B) by (C) of (D) on 44. This is the oldest building ________ the village. (A) of (B) by (C) in (D) to 45. She told Alan ________ for borrowing her guitar without permission. (A) on (B) off (C) of (D) out 46. If you interfere ________ other people’s affairs, you will regret it. (A) to (B) with (C) at (D) about 47. Are you aware of the difficulties that lie ahead ________ you? (A) to (B) for (C) at (D) of 48. I’m going to get a new car; I’m tired _______ having to take this one to the garage to get it repaired all the time. (A) of (B) in (C) with (D) at 49. One ________ of public transport is its unreliability. (A) disappointment (B) disadvantage (C) disorder (D) dislike 50. We are accustomed ________ bad weather. (A) of (B) from (C) for (D) to . on (D) with 2. You demand too much of him; he is not really equal ________ the task. (A) for (B) at (C) with (D) to 3. Even though he is thirty five, he lives on his mother and is completely dependent. (D) over 13. No, the letter didn’t come through the post. It was delivered personally, ________ hand. (A) with (B) from (C) in (D) by 14. That boy is far ahead ________ everyone else in the class. (A). him, but he didn’t fall ________ it. (A) for (B) to (C) at (D) by 31. It is unreasonable to demand this ________ him. (A) of (B) in (C) off (D) at 32. It took me a long time to get rid ________