Preposition exercises without key dành cho học sinh giỏi Mã A800395

PREPOSITIONS

Helpful guide to prepositions at: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/prepositions

We commonly use prepositions to show a relationship in space or time or a logical relationship between two or more people, places or things. Prepositions are most commonly followed by a noun phrase or pronoun. Prepositions can come after adjectives, nouns or verbs (verbs + prepositions can become phrasal verbs).

A. Prepositions and their meanings: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank. 1. Thousands of spectators went through the entrance _______ Việt Trì stadium yesterday to watch the football match between the Vietnam national under-22 team and the Vietnam national team.

A. over B. to C. off D. with 2. As I have written in the paragraph _______, smoking is bad for you.

A. before B. below C. across D. above 3. Casual clothes are not appropriate _______ this event.

A. for B. to C. about D. with 4. I walked _______ the mailbox to receive my mailed Ariana Grande albums.

A. into B. onto C. towards D. around 5. H’Hen Niê was greeted _______ warmth and congratulations in her hometown Đắk Lắk.

A. out of B. by C. with D. from 6. Act IV of the play will continue _______ a few minutes.

A. before B. with C. on D. in 7. My lifelong goal is _______ become a respected citizen.

A. for B. not C. to D. that 8. Due to COVID-19, both my dad and mom have been _______ work.

A. outside B. out of C. below D. under 9. The boy was gifted _______ solving puzzles.

A. at B. with C. to D. into 10. The Vietnamese government states that nobody is _______ the law.

A. beside B. after C. in front of D. above 11. A stray cat was found ______ a truck.

A. versus B. beneath C. post D. between 12. She emptied her suitcase _______ the floor. There are now a lot of clothes _______ the floor.

A. on / onto B. onto / onto C. onto / on D. on / on 13. The farm is situated _______ the river.

A. by B. in C. next D. under 14. Our son looks lovely _______ flowers in the park.

A. onto B. through C. between D. among 15. Table salt is made mostly _______ sodium chloride (NaCl).

A. of B. from C. by D. in - Plastic is made (of / from) oil. - She wore a beautiful necklace made (of / from) gold. (= composed of) - Made out of: when we talk about something that has been changed or transformed from one thing into another: You can recycle and make a pencil case out of / of used plastic bottles. - Made with: often to talk about the ingredients of food and drink: Kimbap is made with a lot of rice.

B. Getting creative with prepositions: Fill in these sentences with one suitable word. 1. I will be grateful if you keep our relationship _______ yourself. 2. We went _______ the restaurant for lunch. 3. He has been absent _______ class a lot lately. 4. Vietnam’s Next Top Model is _______ VTV3 tonight. 5. Stand _______ me when you speak, as I cannot hear you clearly. 6. Jane is really _______ card collecting. She has a whole binder. 7. Shipping will be free for anyone who lives _______ five kilometers from the city center. 8. If you submit your papers _______ 7 PM, you’re considered late. 9. Cross _______ the unsuitable word. 10. “I don't care about the presents _______ the Christmas tree.” 11. The teacher gave us one more week to finish our group work _______ of consideration _______ our many tests at the same time. 12. You can post a status _______ Facebook or Twitter. 13.* The room was riddled _______ dirty stains. 14.* Her family is _______ her. In other words, her family supports her. 15.* I feel great _______ the mountain. The view is awesome from the peak. C. Prepositions in phrasal verbs: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank. 1. It’s been over a year since Sulli passed _______. The world still misses her.

A. out B. down C. off D. on 2. You are the only pal I can bank _______. I would fail Physics without your help.

A. out of B. on C. with D. from 3. Exports have increased _______ 30% this year.

A. in B. on C. …