PPMP Bahasa Inggeris 2021: Preposition and Phrasal Verb

Program Pemantapan Mata Pelajaran:

Teacher: Tini

(Rohayatini)

Preposition and Phrasal Verb

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Watch the video and study the usage of Phrasal Verbs inour daily routine

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​Prepositions which express relationships of space

1. at or in​

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​1. At is used to describe where you are in general without describing exactly whether you are in, under, behind, etc.

​ -She’s at school .

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2. In like on, under, behind, over, etc. is more specific.

-She’s in the bedroom.

in or into

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​3. In can be used for movement or rest; into refers only to movement:

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- He’s swimming in the river.

​ -He fell into the river.

(from one place to another)

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4. between or among

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Between refers to position or movement in relation to two objects. Among describes position relation to more than two objects:

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  Kamal sits between Joe and Lingam.

  It is good to be among friends (more than two)

​Prepositions which express relationships in time

​During

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•We use during for a period of time which is less specific:

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• Come and visit me during the holidays.

For​

• We use for with a period of time, e.g. three months:

• ​I haven’t seen him for three months.​

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• ​ By

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• We use by to describe a period of time, that is, not later than:

• You must finish your composition by Friday. (not later than Friday)

​Comparison Between Preposition to Express Time and Place

​Extra Note:

​ 1. at

​-can also be used to express what the person is good at (talent or behaviour)

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 a) Amira is good at dancing.

 b) Syahir is very bad at lying.

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2. In

​-can be used to explain the action

a) In writing, we must be very careful with the spelling.

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Example:

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  You can watch the movie by just clicking on the link given.

• You can help me by bringing these books to our classroom.

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​by or with

​Quiz 1:

Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank for each sentence.

Multiple Choice

1. Fie arrived__one o’clock the afternoon _Sunday.

• A) on....at.... in

• B) at.. in... on

Multiple Choice

5.If you don’t pay your bill __the end of this month, your supply will be disconnected.

• A) on

• B) by

Multiple Choice

2. I stopped __ his shop for a while ___ the middle of a storm __Thursday.

• A) at....in...on

• B) in....on...at

Multiple Choice

3. Jalil threw his net ___ the river and pulled some fish out.

• A) in

• B) into

Multiple Choice

4. Lana has not seen her parents _____ she moved to Canada.

• A) during

• B) since

Multiple Choice

5. .I’ll be here ____five p.m. so take your time

• A) until

• B) in

Multiple Choice

6. You ought to buy a car ___ greater comfort and safety.

• A) for

• B) to

Multiple Choice

7. I think I’ve put your wallet __ the drawer.

• A) to

• B) in

Multiple Choice

8. I posted the letters ____the post office ___Nasseem Road ___ Kampong Jawa.

• A) at.. on...in

• B) on.. to... by

Multiple Choice

9. We took a taxi which was parked __ the side of a road.

• A) in

• B) by

Multiple Choice

10. She was hurt __ the leg __ the accident.

• B) at...on

• B) in...in

​Quiz 2:

Choose the correct preposition for the error each sentence.

Multiple Choice

11. He is afraid by the dog.

• A) of

• B) for 

• C) in

Multiple Choice

12. I am fond in music.

• A) to

• B) of

• C) by

Multiple Choice

13. Lisa is going to Seremban for visit her grandparents.

• A) to

• B) by

• C) while

Multiple Choice

14. . I will sit on my desk to do my work.

• A) in

• B) at

• C) above

Multiple Choice

15. I am tired at walking.

• A) to

• B) in

• C) of

Multiple Choice

16. The love of parents to their children is very important for their development

• A) at

• C) for

• C) since

Multiple Choice

17. The factory was destroyed at the fire.

• A) in

• B) to

• C) on

Multiple Choice

18. Does anyone know the cause for the accident?

• A) from

• B) by

• C) of

Multiple Choice

19. I’m not in good terms with my neighbours

• A) on

• B) by

• C) for

Multiple Choice

20. To my opinion, watching television is a waste of time.

• A) From

• B) In

• C) For

Multiple Choice

21. I prefer tea than coffee

• A) to

• B) from

• C) with

Multiple Choice

22. . Don’t interfere in the quarrel among Ali and his sister.

• A) with

• B) to

• C) between

Multiple Choice

23. I must insist at punctuality for all meetings.

• A) on

• B) to

• C) in

Multiple Choice

24. He has been ill since five days.

• A) for

• B) on

• C) to

Multiple Choice

25. . Musa is very different to his brother Khalid.

• A) in

• B) off

• C) from

Phrasal Verbs ​

Make up ( Literal Meaning)

Similar Meaning: comprise, consist of, form

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-Women make up 40 percent of workforce.

-This book is made up of twelve separate short stories

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​ 2. To create an untrue story or excuse, you invent it, sometimes in order to deceive people.

-I think it's very unkind of you to make up stories about him. 

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​Look Up

​also means to respect and admire (someone)

-I always look up to my older brother.

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​Quiz 3:

Choose the correct preposition or adverb to complete the phrasal verb in each sentence.

Multiple Choice

26. I would like you to comment __ the short story after you have read it.

• A) to

• B) on

Multiple Choice

26. I don't belong__ any Club at the moment but I’m thinking of joining one soon.

• A) to

• B) with

Multiple Choice

27. You can’t depend __ Mei to be punctual.

• A) at 

• B) on

Multiple Choice

28. You should apply __this job because it sounds interesting.

• A) for

• B) to

Multiple Choice

29. .The two children got __ very well with each other right from the start.

• A) off

• B) on

Multiple Choice

30. .My son complained __ poor living conditions when he first went to India.

• A) of

• B) with

​Quiz 4:

Choose the correct phrasal verb in each sentence.

Multiple Choice

Meaning: to submit

31. Please____ your exercise books for checking.

• A) hand out

• B) hand in

• C) hand over

Multiple Choice

Meaning: to start a journey

32. We ___ on our journey at six in the morning.

• A) set off

• B) set aside

• C) set up

Multiple Choice

33. Meaning: Lower volume. "The TV is too loud. Can you __it___ a little?"

• A) turn....down

• B) turn.....out

• C) turn......away

Multiple Choice

Meaning: Invite on a date.

34. "She's waiting for him to __ her____."

• A) ask...out

• B) ask....around

• C) ask....after

Multiple Choice

Meaning: Stop working.

35."My car _____ again on the weekend."

• A) break up

• B) break out

• C) break down

Multiple Choice

36. Meaning: Remove. "_____ your dirty boots before you walk in the house."

• A) Take away

• B) Take off

• C) Take on

Multiple Choice

37. Meaning: Cancel. "Tomorrow's game has been _____ because of bad weather."

• A) called up

• B) called off

• C) called out

Multiple Choice

38. What is the meaning of the phrasal verb "Look up to someone"?

Example: I look up to you for being a great leader.

• A) hate someone

• B) jealous of someone

• C) have respect for someone

Multiple Choice

39. If someone says "I need to brush my English up",  it means

• A) you have a good English level

• B) you have to buy an english course 

• C) you need to strengthen your skills

Multiple Choice

Meaning: to meet someone or find something by chance

40. Aifa _______ some old photos in a drawer.

• A) come across

• B) come over

• C) come up

Multiple Choice

Meaning: to change an arrangement so that something happens sooner

41. He had to ________ an 11 o'clock meeting so that he could get to the funeral on time.

• A) bring down

• B) bring along

• C) bring forward

Multiple Choice

Meaning: to chase someone or something

42. The dogs always _____ my cats.

• A) run along

• B) run after

• C) run down

Multiple Choice

Meaning: Go somewhere for holiday.

43. Hashim always ______ to Paris with his family during school holidays.

• A) gets up

• B) gets away

• C) gets off

Multiple Choice

Meaning: to become unconscious

44. I nearly _______ when I saw all the blood.

• A) passed away

• B) passed out

• C) passed by

Multiple Choice

Meaning: to give support

45. I will always ________ you no matter what the others say.

• A) stand by

• B) stand out

• C) stand up