12 - PREPOSITIONS

She was very surprised __________ the grade she received.

• at

• on

• of 

• about

Jane doesn't spend much money __________ clothes.

• over

• about  

• at

• on

There are usually a lot of parties__________ New Year’s Eve.

• in 

• for  

• on  

• with

Mr. Smith is not accustomed ________ hot weather.

• to

• at 

• for 

• in

Tom has to try hard to keep pace __________ his classmates.

• to

• with

• at   

• for

The librarian advised us to take full advantage__________  all the facilities available.

• of  

• at 

• for

• about

Don't make fun __________ that disabled boy.   

• upon

• in

• to

• of

The Vietnamese participants always take part ______sports events with great enthusiasm.

• in 

• on

• at  

• to

George’s salary is very low. It isn’t enough to live __________

• about

• round  

• on  

• down

He may be quick _____ understanding but he isn’t capable _____ remembering anything.

• in/ of    

• on/ at     

• at/ of   

• of/ at