77. The train arrive (a)   Nottingham station at twelve.

78. They are going (a)   summer vacation now.

79. I'm sorry that I took your umbrella (a)   mistake.

80. It’s so hot! Let’s sit (a)   the shade of that big tree and have a cool drink.

81. We’ll buy a smaller house when the children have grown (a)   and left home.

82. The computer isn’t working. It broke (a)   this morning.

83. My headaches have been much better since I gave (a)   drinking coffee.

84. I turned (a)   their offer because they weren’t going to pay me enough money.

85. It was not a problem. We looked (a)   his number in the telephone book.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition or a particle.

55. You are _{………………}no obligation to buy the product. Take it home and try it out for a week.

(a)  

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition or a particle.

54. The boy came down _{………………}a cold because of walking in the rain for too long yesterday.

(a)  

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition or a particle.

53. I'm afraid; we have run _{………………….} of apple juice. Will an orange juice do?

(a)  

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition or a particle.

52. Many Vietnamese women like wearing modern clothing _{………………….} work.

(a)  

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition or a particle.

51. When the Johns arrived _{………………….} London. It was very cold.

(a)  

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

76. My car is (a)   your disposal any time you’d like to use it.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition

77. Much of the meaning must be inferred (a)   the context.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition

78. He made (a)   some story about catching the wrong train to explain his lateness.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition

79. I’m longing (a)   the end of winter.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition

80. The secretary put me (a)   to the manager within a couple of minutes.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition

81. She got (a)   the problem of lack of time by hiring a house-cleaner.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition

82. It is the job of the inspectors to enforce compliance (a)   the regulations.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition

83. Peter, you’re a stupid little boy! Stop showing (a)   like that. 

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition

84. Jim's wife was furious when he showed (a)   to the party drunk.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition 85. I'm afraid you can't enter the bar because you are (a)   age.

Three prisoners escaped (a)   the prison in May

Measuring money must be very difficult to carry (a)  

We were disappointed (a)   the result.

I’ll come (a)   to pick her up at 8 o’clock.

The passage is written (a)   English.

1. I’m sure you will succeed (a)   this entrance test.

I’m faithful (a)   my principle.

I'm afraid Tom's (a)   work. But Jack's in. Would you like to speak to him?

I saw Tom at the bus stop this morning but couldn't speak to him because we were standing (a)   a queue.

I don’t approve (a)   smoking.

(a)   the age of 40, he had written three best-selling novels..

Don’t make up your mind at once, talk (a)   with your lawyer first.

We both thank you (a)   the bottom of our hearts.

There is no difference (a)   those two colors.

. Mr. Thai is thinking of exporting rice (a)   India.

Without a fridge, fresh food will go (a)   very quickly

This situation needs to be tackled  (a)   delay

When Paul was promoted, his attitude his colleagues changed dramatically

(a)  

Ho Chi Minh devoted all his life to the struggle (a)   the liberation of our country

She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was (a)   of order

The city was covered (a)   smoke from the burns nearby

When Paul was promoted, his attitude (a)   his colleagues changed dramatically.

I got good grades (a)   English and Math last semester

The advantage (a)   having a lot of money is that you can do more to help poor people

The referee called (a)   the soccer game because of the darkness.

What chemical is this? It's giving (a)   a horrible smell.

He looked so attractive in that black suit that I couldn’t help falling (a)   him

I was sick last week and as a result I have fallen (a)   in my work

When Paul was promoted, his attitude (a)   his colleagues changed dramatically.

According to the headmaster, both of the boys got involved (a)   the fight.

Will you take responsibility (a)   arranging the food?

Your shoes are similar  (a)   mine but they are not exactly the same.

This reference book is (a)   far the best on the subject.

He said he was sorry  (a)   the situation but there was nothing he could do.

The skirt goes (a)   the vest. You can’t buy them separately.

I was born in Athens, but I was brought (a)   in Thessalokini

I am late because my alarm clock didn’t go (a)   this morning

I can’t make (a)   what he’s doing; it’s so dark down there

The doctor advised me not to take (a)   so much work in the future

If you don’t take a flu shot, you’re likely to come down (a)   the flu

The water supply of the building was cut (a)   because the pipes burst

If you want to have a pet you must be ready to look (a)   it for several years

His father’s death was a terrible shock and it took him a long time to get (a)   it

While everybody else in our class prefers working in groups, Mina likes working (a)   her own

He drives so quickly that I am afraid one day he will knock (a)   someone crossing the street.

It's very difficult to get in touch (a)   her because she works all day

Your request for an extension of credit is (a)   of question

She always has confidence (a)   her students’ abilities

Did you know that Linda is engaged (a)   a friend of mine ?

The bank manger wants to  go (a)   the details of the loan before he approves it

We’ve got enough to eat. The fridge is full  (a)   food.

Many school-leavers are ignorant (a)   the range of job opportunities.

Don't use that old dictionary. It’s (a)   of date

We arrived at the airport (a)   time to eat before the plane left.

He did not recover (a)   his illness and died within a few days.

51. I was delighted ………... the present you gave me.

(a)  

52. I am excited ………….. taking classes at my local university.

(a)  

53. Don't worry about the stereo. It's still ………….guarantee so we can get it fixed.

(a)  

54. He graduated …………. York with a degree in Psychology.

(a)  

55. You’d better put …………... your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here.

(a)  

56. That book was written (a)   Stephen King.

57. Ho Chi Minh devoted all his life to the struggle (a)   the liberation of our country.

58. The passage is written (a)   English.

59. The advantage (a)   having a lot of money is that you can do more to help poor people. 

60. Frankly speaking, your daughter does not take (a)   you at all.

1. It turned (a)   that the mayor had bribed several councilors to vote.

2. The kids used all of the toothpaste (a)   so we need to buy some more.

3. We threw our old furniture (a)   when we won the lottery.

4. Can he cope (a)   the large amount of work?

5. We were very grateful (a)   our friends for all of their assistance?

6. Her knowledge (a)   climbing helped her during the competition.

7. San Francisco is (a)   the west coast of the United States.

8. The criminal's regret (a)   committing the crime did not convince the judge.

9 There is no difference (a)   those two colors.

10. Her fondness (a)   traveling led to her career in the travel industry.

51. They named their daughter………. their favorite singer.

(a)  

52. Sales of jeans went ……… and the storekeepers got a lot of money.

(a)  

53. She can deal ………any situation.

(a)  

54. You’d better not drink that milk, Joe. It’s gone………….

(a)  

55. Are you aware ………….the regulations concerning the use of guns?

(a)  

76. I get tired ……………………doing the same thing everyday.

(a)  

77. Their stated aim was to free women …………………domestic slavery.

(a)  

78. I think they’ve gone to the airport to see their boss……………..

(a)  

79. Sorry for being late. I was hold…………………in the traffic for more than an hour.

(a)  

80. He made a good impression …………………his first day at work.

(a)  

81. Why should you be displeased ……………………….the fun of the children?

(a)  

82. Be temperate ……………….speech as well as in eating and drinking.

(a)  

83. Are you busy …………….. your homework?

(a)  

84. Where is Anna? She should be here ……………..now.

(a)  

85. ……………………….heat from the sun, there would be no life on earth.

(a)  

76. Those boys are addicted (a)   computer games.

77. Much of the meaning must be inferred (a)   the context.

78. We are here to provide the public (a)   all good products.

79. She wants to be independent (a)   her parents.

80. The start of the concert was held (a)   by the late arrival of the group.

81. She got (a)   the problem of lack of time by hiring a house-cleaner.

82. Despite my strong disapproval (a)   your behavior, I will help you this time.

83. My younger brother broke (a)   my money box and stole my savings.

84. He made (a)   some story about catching the wrong train to explain his lateness.

85. The gas supply was cut (a)   for about four hours as they had to repair some leaking pipes.

51. (a)   the NewP Year's days, only good comments and wishes can be expressed.

52. It's hard work looking (a)   three children all day.

53. Mr. Jones is in charge (a)   the planning department.

54. In the end, he succeeded (a)   solving the problem.

55. Are you acquainted (a)   the girl with long hair over there?