Functional English WORK SHEET 2.7
Fill in
the blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. _____
most countries, children start the primary school ____ the age _____ six.
2.
Although he studied hard, he couldn't succeed ____ getting a high score ____
his test.
3.
There are different sets ____ language learning sets available _____ all age
groups.
4. All
candidates are looking forward _____ the announcement _____ our test scores.
5.
Since I will be busy ____ my homework and prepare _____ the exam tomorrow, I
don't think I will be able ____ go out tonight.
6. The
students walk five kilometers _____ school, so they need to get _____ very
early ____ the morning.
7.
Since our school was next ____ our house, I used ____ come home ____ lunch
time.
8. I
was born _____ the 23rd ____ April, so there is no school when it's my
birthday.
9. She
accused me _____ stealing her watch.
10. I
am afraid ______ cockroaches.
11. She
left the firm because she could not agree ______ their policies.
12. Why
are you angry ______ me?
13. She
is anxious _____ an end _______ this misunderstanding.
14. You
must apologize ______ disturbing him.
15. You
must apologize ______ your colleagues.
16. We
arrived ______ Budapest _____ the evening.
17. I
am not very good _____ badminton.
18. Do
you believe ______ life after death?
19. She
devoted her life ______ helping the poor and the destitute.
20. Bad
weather didn’t deter us ______ starting our vacation.
21.
Punishment is not necessarily a deterrent _____ crime.
22. Be
wary ______ politicians who claim ____ be devoted public servants.
23. I
despise anyone who is cruel ______ animals.
24. The
desire _____ fame drove him relentlessly.
25.
Some animals can survive _____ very little water.
26. She
was deprived ______ her membership _____ nonpayment _____ dues.
27. I
deposited 100 dollars ____ my savings account.
28. The
officer was deaf _______ our requests for help.
29.
Physical activity is beneficial _____ health.
30. Are
you conscious _____ your responsibility _____ this matter?
31. We
regret that we cannot comply ______ your request _____ the moment.
32. The
award was conferred ______ him _____ the ceremony.
33.
They congratulated him ______ his promotion.
34. He
is thoroughly conversant ______ the problem.
35. The
headmaster has called ______ an explanation ______ the students.
36. I
don’t care _______ your opinion: I have decided _____ do it.
37. One
must never deviate ______ the right path.
38.
Eventually she acceded _____ my requests.
39.
There is no cure _____ many forms _____ cancer.
40. She
is keen _______ pursuing higher education ______ the US.
41. His
latest novels make several allusions _____ Hindu Mythology.
42. He
was anxious _______ contact his parents.
43. She
has an aptitude _____ music.
44. The
indulgent mother is always blind ______ her child’s faults.
45. He
was brought _____ by his grandparents.
46. He
is addicted ______ drinking.
47. The
work was done ______ haste.
48. The
thieves jumped _______ the wall.
49. He
spoke _____ me _____ French.
50. The
moon does not shine _____ its own light.
51. He
has yet ______ recover ______ his illness.
52. Do
not cry ______ spilt milk.
53. Why
are you looking _____ her like that?
54. She
is quite happy _______ her result.
55. I
am impressed ______ your work.
56. We
have been waiting ______ ages.
57. We
may go swimming – it depends ______ the weather.
58. Raju
is anxiously waiting _____ his results.
59. He
is absorbed _____ his studies.
60.
Study the examples given ______.
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