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My son has got an A in English. Im very proud him.

Sponge Bob is extremely popular children.
Carol apologised having forgotten our date.
Are you sports? No, I hate them.
Im fed my job. I wish I could get a new one.
My husband has just applied a job as an accountant.
Our teachers insist us working hard.
I cant go out now. I have to look my little brother.
Mr Smith is really worried his son.
Dont shout me, Im your mother!
Were thinking moving abroad.
The workers disagreed the managers proposals.
Mary refused share her lemon cake.
It was love first sight. I fell love Bob as soon as I met him.
The burglar admitted breaking the Blacks.
You can rely Paul, hell never deceive you.
Theres been a slight improvement global economy.
I cant see no reason complaining the running the company.
Can you smell tobacco in here?
You must stick a diet or youll never lose weight.
Tony is the rudest boy Ive ever known. Hes very disrespectful old people.
I cant find my dictionary anywhere. Ive been looking it all day long.
Sue has invited Sam to her birthday, so hes the moon.
Can you pass your recipe the chicken salad?
He was aware.the consequences.
The men were charged..armed robbery.
Contrary .. what had been written, everything wasnt true.
He differs his brother.
This sculpture dates back 1872.
There is a difference ..being alone and being lonely.
Jake was disappointed .his exam results.
My parents disapprove.motorbikes.
Im fed up.tidying up the house.
Shes very fond her baby sister.
This man looks familiar.me.
I mistook this woman my teacher.
The manager was impressed .the footballers technique.
He paid cash when we bought our television.
He prefers reading.watching television.
The police prevented the robbersescaping.
The government provided the victims..temporary shelter.
Whats the relationship..Tony and Claire?
Theres no reason ..her to be angry with me.
This dress is similarthe one Sally bought.
I hope to find a solution ..my problem.
Tims surprise, his boss gave his a bonus.
Hes saving his money a view to buying a car.
I dont believe in love.first sight.
We were .the impression that they were married.
I lent Adam my carcondition that he was careful.
John is keen .football.
Peter and Mary met yesterday ..chance.
He decided to keep the job.the time being.

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They decided to book a table..advance.

He was in charge ..the excursion.
My dad wasduty tonight, so we went for a walk.
He promised that he didnt do it..purpose.
.Second thoughts Mary decided not to buy the house.
regard to the advertisement I would like to ask a few questions.

2. Choose the right preposition / phrasal verb:

1. He succeeded on/ at/ in passing his driving test after three attempts.
2. I want to talk to the person who is at/with/ in charge for/ with/ of the company.
3. The students had some difficulty in/ on/ at solving the problem.
4. Who is responsible for/ of/ on the sales Department?
5. Tony did his best to overcome his addiction with/ to/ of drugs.
6. Pam is interested on/ in/ for cinema.
7. We sold our sports car with/ at/ for a profit.
8. Most of my friends go to the gym twice a week on/ at/ in average.
9. I had to stay on/ at/ in bed due to a bad cold.
10. My husband is away in/ at/ on business.
11. Paul is married with/ to/ for a doctor.
12. We are really excited for/ with/ about going to London in/ for/ on holiday.
13. Everybody was pleased about/ to/ at the agreement.
14. Mandy died for/ of/ with cancer.
15. The NGO provided the refugees of/ for/ with food and shelter.
16. Im dreaming on/ about/ with going on holiday.
17. My brother is very ashamed of/ at/ with his bad behaviour.
18. Dave congratulated Sally about/ for/ on passing her maths exam.
19.Marys sweater is quite different of/for/ from mine.
20. Patrick is very fond in/ on/ of music.
21. I borrowed some money of/ from/ at my parents to buy a new computer.
22. Sam is very kind with/ to/ for his classmates.
23. Dan is going to specialise on/ in/ at cardiology.
24. Are you afraid of/ for/ with horror films?
25. That ______________ a celebration! A. calls for B. calls to C. calls on D. calls down
26. I _________________ an old roommate of mine. A. ran over B. ran across C. ran around
D. ran along
27. He ____________ at a young age. A. ran high B. ran out of C. ran off
D. ran through
28. The morning seemed to ____________ very fast. A. go before B. go down C. go off D. go by
29. Manny has promised to _____________ his brother tonight. A. look at B. look after C. look
for
D. look up
30. Someone _____________ last night and took our computer. A. broke down B. broke up C.
broke out
D. broke in
31. I _____________ a rash after our camping trip. A. broke out in B. broke up C. broke away D.
broke into
32. Please ______________ the form with your information. A. fill in B. fill out C. fill up
33.. She _______________ and gave the elderly man her seat. A. got down B. got into C. got
away D. got up
34.. His wife ________ him _______ to the police. A. gaveaway B. gave up C. gave in
D.
gave back
35. __________ while I get my coat and shoes. A. hang in B. hang out C. hang on
D. hang up
36. ___________ stirring until the sauce comes to a boil. A. keep up B. keep in C. keep from
D. keep on
37. We are ______________ our trip until next month. A. putting down B putting off C. putting out
D. putting together

38. She __________ her mother. They are both quite impatient. A. takes on B. takes to C. takes
after
D. takes off
3. Match the verbs with the correct preposition. Then write their meaning into the boxes.
1 prepare

A with

1)

2- be proud

B about

2)

3 deal

C for

3)

4 get involved

D of

4)

5 be anxious

E in

5)

1 wish

A of

1)

2 be good

B to

2)

3 be successful

C at

3)

4 - refer

D in

4)

E for

5)

5 - consist
4. Choose the correct preposition.
1) Mr Smith is anxious his car. It's
broken.

11) Patrick warned his son drinking

too much beer.

a) of

a) at

b) about c) to

d) in

b) in

c) on

d) about

2) My class is responsible the

decoration.

12) The teacher is pleased the

students' achievement.

a) for

a) on

b) on

c) to

d) with

b) for

c) with

d) to

3) 'Can you help me?' 'It depends

when you need it.'

13) The passengers are waiting the

next flight to Rome.

a) for

a) at

b) on

c) to

d) with

b) to

c) in

d) for

4) What do you thing Amy?

14) We are frightened this horror

film.

a) for

a) of

b) at

c) on

d) about

5) He was used visiting his

grandparents.
a) of

b) to

c) -

b) in

c) on

d) to

15) I prefer tea coffee.

d) at

a) of

b) to

c) with

d)
against

6) The blame the driver of the blue car

the accident.

16) In this game you have to compare

this picture that one.

a) of

a) to

b) about c) for

d) with

b) of

c) for

d) with

7) Tim fought Jack after school.

17) They lived bananas in the jungle.

a) in

a) on

b) to

c) for

d) -

8) The police officer fined Jacob

parking on the pavement.

b) in

c) with

d) for

18) The team lost the game owing

their bad condition.

a) of

b) with

c) for

d) to

a) in

b) at

c) to

d) of

9) Why are you surprised my new

style?

19) David was very sorry the broken

vase.

a) at

a) on

b) to

c) in

d) on

b) about c) to

10) Bob is interested the genetic

engineering.

20)Theresa believes ghosts.

a) on

a) for

b) at

c) in

d) to

b) in

d) of

c) on

d) of

5. Match the verbs with the correct preposition. Then write their meaning into the boxes.
1 persist

A for

1)

2- be sorry

B at

2)

3 leave

C in

3)

4 accuse sy

D to

4)

5 live

E on

5)

1 punish sy

A with

1)

2 owing

B on

2)

3 be pleased

C about

3)

4 insist

D for

4)

E to

5)

5 - think
6. Choose the correct preposition.
1) Is your mum anxious you when
you go out?

11) Chloe is bad Chemistry but she

is really good History.

a) of

a) for/for

b) to

c) for

d) in

b) at/at

c) at/for

d) for/at

2) Dad is proud his eldest son.

12) What are you dreaming ?

a) on

a) on

b) for

c) with

d) of

b) by

c) of

d) for

3) Does the court charge Mr Lioness

the robbery?

13) The teacher can't deal this rude

student.

a) about b) of

a) on

c) with

d) for

b) at

c) to

d) with

4) The researcher refers the latest

results.

14) You needn't remind me checking

the tires.

a) to

a) of

b) at

c) in

d) on

b) to

c) on

d) at

5) My granny occurs me when I

bake an apple pie.

15) The students have to conform

the rules at school.

a) at

a) at

b) to

c) in

d) on

6) Lillian asked Tim yesterday.

b) to

c) on

d) for

16) Are you afraid spiders? No, I'm

not.

a) to

b) of

c) on

d) for

a) to

b) with

c) at

d) of

7) I am aware your relationship.

17) Rebecca is keen Michael.

a) in

a) on

b) of

c) at

d) on

b) in

c) to

d) of

8) Are you going to prepare the test?

18) This tale fits entertaining the

kids.

a) to

a) in

b) on

c) for

d) at

b) on

c) for

9) The police are suspicious Mr

Humble.

19) Beware dark places!

a) at

a) to

b) on

c) in

d) to

b) in

c) on

d) at

d) of

10) Bryan rarely quarrel his brother

about their toys.

20) The doctor cured me a very rare

disease.

a) with

a) out

b) to

c) -

d) for

b) of

7. Fill in with the correct preposition.

1. He was aware.the consequences.
2. The men were charged..armed robbery.
3. Contrary .. what had been written, everything wasnt true.
4. He differs his brother.
5. This sculpture dates back 1872.
6. There is a difference ..being alone and being lonely.
7. Jake was disappointed .his exam results.
8. My parents disapprove.motorbikes.
9. Im fed up.tidying up the house.
10. Shes very fond her baby sister.
11. This man looks familiar.me.
12. I mistook this woman my teacher.
13. The manager was impressed .the footballers technique.
14. He paid cash when we bought our television.
15. He prefers reading.watching television.
16. The police prevented the robbersescaping.
17. The government provided the victims..temporary shelter.
18. Whats the relationship..Tony and Claire?
19. Theres no reason ..her to be angry with me.
20. This dress is similarthe one Sally bought.
21. I hope to find a solution ..my problem.
22. Tims surprise, his boss gave his a bonus.
23. Hes saving his money a view to buying a car.
24. I dont believe in love.first sight.
25. We were .the impression that they were married.
26. I lent Adam my carcondition that he was careful.
27. John is keen .football.
28. Peter and Mary met yesterday ..chance.
29. He decided to keep the job.the time being.
30. They decided to book a table..advance.
31. He was in charge ..the excursion.
32. My dad wasduty tonight, so we went for a walk.
33. He promised that he didnt do it..purpose.
34. .Second thoughts Mary decided not to buy the house.
35. regard to the advertisement I would like to ask a few questions.

c) from

d) to