Prepositions (part 2)

A) Correct the sentences by using a suitable preposition:

1. We arrived late at the cinema so we had to sit the back row.
2. We are offering solutions a price almost anyone can afford.
3. These books are priced $500 each.
4. There was a very serious accident the roundabout.
5. The train called Nottingham main station.
6. The meeting took place the company's headquarters.
7. The doctor gave me some pills my cough.
8. That old house is being offered sale.
9. Some people are in prison crimes they have not committed.
10. It was a very long voyage. We were sea for 50 days.
11. It is very difficult to enter into partnership a person you
do not know very well.
12. Is there anything interesting the paper today?
13. In many countries people drive the left.
14. I was Peter's last night.
15. I lost my passport the way to Madrid.
16. I left my umbrella the bus.
17. I am really sorry but you are standing my way.
18. He is a genius. He is the black lists of many casinos.
19. He behaves just like his father. He really takes him.
20. Have you ever been China?

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Key:

1. We arrived late at the cinema so we had to sit the back row.

We arrived late at the cinema so we had to sit the back row.
Correct:
We arrived late at the cinema so we had to sit in the back row.

2. We are offering solutions a price almost anyone can afford.

We are offering solutions a price almost anyone can afford.
Correct:
We are offering solutions at a price almost anyone can afford.

3. These books are priced $500 each.

These books are priced $500 each.
Correct:
These books are priced at $500 each.

4. There was a very serious accident the roundabout.

There was a very serious accident the roundabout.
Correct:
There was a very serious accident at the roundabout.

5. The train called Nottingham main station.

The train called Nottingham main station.
Correct:
The train called at Nottingham main station.

6. The meeting took place the company's headquarters.

The meeting took place the company's headquarters.
Correct:
The meeting took place at the company's headquarters.

7. The doctor gave me some pills my cough.

The doctor gave me some pills my cough.
Correct:
The doctor gave me some pills for my cough.

8. That old house is being offered sale.

That old house is being offered sale.
Correct:
That old house is being offered for sale.

9. Some people are in prison crimes they have not committed.

Some people are in prison crimes they have not committed.
Correct:
Some people are in prison for crimes they have not committed.

10. It was a very long voyage. We were sea for 50 days.

It was a very long voyage. We were sea for 50 days.
Correct:
It was a very long voyage. We were at sea for 50 days.

11. It is very difficult to enter into partnership a person you do not know very well.

It is very difficult to enter into partnership a person you do not know very well.
Correct:
It is very difficult to enter into partnership with a person you do not know very well.

12. Is there anything interesting the paper today?

Is there anything interesting the paper today?
Correct:
Is there anything interesting in the paper today?

13. In many countries people drive the left.

In many countries people drive the left.
Correct:
In many countries people drive on the left.

14. I was Peter's last night.

I was Peter's last night.
Correct:
I was at Peter's last night.

15. I lost my passport the way to Madrid.

I lost my passport the way to Madrid.
Correct:
I lost my passport on the way to Madrid.

16. I left my umbrella the bus.

I left my umbrella the bus.
Correct:
I left my umbrella on the bus.

17. I am really sorry but you are standing my way.

I am really sorry but you are standing my way.
Correct:
I am really sorry but you are standing in my way.

18. He is a genius. He is the black lists of many casinos.

He is a genius. He is the black lists of many casinos.
Correct:
He is a genius. He is on the black lists of many casinos.

19. He behaves just like his father. He really takes him.

He behaves just like his father. He really takes him.
Correct:
He behaves just like his father. He really takes after him.

20. Have you ever been China?

Have you ever been China?
Correct:
Have you ever been to China?

--------------------------------------------------------- B) Some prepositions are missing. Find them and put them into the sentences. Do not change the word order: 1. Are you good history? 2. He has always been interested medicine. 3. He screamed me angrily. 4. He specializes tropical diseases. 5. I am off my brother-in-law's for the weekend. 6. I did not want it happen. It happened mistake. 7. I must not eat too much. I am a diet. 8. Is he badly hurt? Shall we send a doctor. 9. Look at yourself the mirror. 10. Look! That house is fire. 11. She screamed me for help. 12. Sometimes I have problems at work but the whole I enjoy my job. 13. The door opened a beautiful garden. 14. Welcome London. 15. What does this abbreviation stand? 16. What is this thing good? 17. When did you arrive the party? 18. Who are you angry? 19. You can phone me work. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key: 1. Are you good at history? 2. He has always been interested in medicine. 3. He screamed at me angrily. 4. He specializes in tropical diseases. 5. I am off to my brother-in-law's for the weekend. 6. I did not want it happen. It happened by mistake. 7. I must not eat too much. I am on a diet. 8. Is he badly hurt? Shall we send for a doctor? 9. Look at yourself in the mirror. 10. Look! That house is on fire. 11. She screamed to me for help. 12. Sometimes I have problems at work but on the whole I enjoy my job. 13. The door opened onto a beautiful garden or: The door opened into a beautiful garden. 14. Welcome to London. 15. What does this abbreviation stand for? 16. What is this thing good for? 17. When did you arrive at the party? 18. Who are you angry with? 19. You can phone me at work ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ C) 1. She was standing there looking the painting. 2. How many flowers are there the picture? 3. They spent a week skiing the mountains. 4. There were a lot of climbers the mountain. 5. I was going shopping when I bumped him. 6. What time did you get the cinema? 7. Their house reminded me a small chateau. 8. They have always lived the tenth floor. 9. We walked south a few more kilometers. 10. Come here once. 11. There were only a few guests the wedding. 12. What is TV this evening. 13. Why don't you ever come to work time? 14. We nearly missed the plane. We got to the airport just time. 15. We will be back about an hour. 16. She is still a student the moment. 17. We never have to work night. 18. Did you hear the rain the night? 19. We are pleased you are here last. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key: 1. She was standing there looking the painting. She was standing there looking the painting. Correct: She was standing there looking at the painting. 2. How many flowers are there the picture? How many flowers are there the picture? Correct: How many flowers are there in the picture? 3. They spent a week skiing the mountains. They spent a week skiing the mountains. Correct: They spent a week skiing in the mountains. 4. There were a lot of climbers the mountain. There were a lot of climbers the mountain. Correct: There were a lot of climbers on the mountain. 5. I was going shopping when I bumped him. I was going shopping when I bumped him. Correct: I was going shopping when I bumped into him. 6. What time did you get the cinema? What time did you get the cinema? Correct: What time did you get to the cinema? 7. Their house reminded me a small chateau. Their house reminded me a small chateau. Correct: Their house reminded me of a small chateau. 8. They have always lived the tenth floor. They have always lived the tenth floor. Correct: They have always lived on the tenth floor. 9. We walked south a few more kilometers. We walked south a few more kilometers. Correct: We walked south for a few more kilometers. 10. Come here once. Come here once. Correct: Come here at once. 11. There were only a few guests the wedding. There were only a few guests the wedding. Correct: There were only a few guests at the wedding. 12. What is TV this evening. What is TV this evening. Correct: What is on TV this evening. 13. Why don't you ever come to work time? Why don't you ever come to work time? Correct: Why don't you ever come to work on time? 14. We nearly missed the plane. We got to the airport just time. We nearly missed the plane. We got to the airport just time. Correct: We nearly missed the plane. We got to the airport just in time. 15. We will be back about an hour. We will be back about an hour. Correct: We will be back in about an hour. 16. She is still a student the moment. She is still a student the moment. Correct: She is still a student at the moment. 17. We never have to work night. We never have to work night. Correct: We never have to work at night. 18. Did you hear the rain the night? Did you hear the rain the night? Correct: Did you hear the rain in the night? 19. We are pleased you are here last. We are pleased you are here last. Correct: We are pleased you are here at last. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- D) 1. Currently many countries in the world are war. 2. He lived there 1950 to 1980. 3. He spends a lot of money clothes. 4. How many kilometers are there Paris and London? 5. I came vain. 6. I know it was not an accident. You did it purpose. 7. I really enjoyed the party. All all it was a successful one. 8. I will be back again on Monday. I should be all right again then. 9. If you are doubt do not hesitate to contact me. 10. It is only you and me. Keep it confidential. 11. John has a very good sense humour. 12. One of the policemen was killed a knife. 13. Rewrite the important parts of the letter bold, will you? 14. She hates being late. She is always time. 15. The British railway workers have been strike for two weeks now. 16. The priest made the sign the cross. 17. They were beside themselves joy when they heard the baby had been born. 18. We crossed Germany. 19. We did not arrive time to say goodbye. They had already left. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Key: 1. Currently many countries in the world are war. Currently many countries in the world are war. Correct: Currently many countries in the world are at war. 2. He lived there 1950 to 1980. He lived there 1950 to 1980. Correct: He lived there from 1950 to 1980. 3. He spends a lot of money clothes. He spends a lot of money clothes. Correct: He spends a lot of money on clothes. 4. How many kilometers are there Paris and London? How many kilometers are there Paris and London? Correct: How many kilometers are there between Paris and London? 5. I came vain. I came vain. Correct: I came in vain. 6. I know it was not an accident. You did it purpose. I know it was not an accident. You did it purpose. Correct: I know it was not an accident. You did it on purpose. 7. I really enjoyed the party. All all it was a successful one. I really enjoyed the party. All all it was a successful one. Correct: I really enjoyed the party. All in all it was a successful one. 8. I will be back again on Monday. I should be all right again then. I will be back again on Monday. I should be all right again then. Correct: I will be back again on Monday. I should be all right again by then. 9. If you are doubt do not hesitate to contact me. If you are doubt do not hesitate to contact me. Correct: If you are in doubt do not hesitate to contact me. 10. It is only you and me. Keep it confidential. It is only you and me. Keep it confidential. Correct: It is only between you and me. Keep it confidential. 11. John has a very good sense humour. John has a very good sense humour. Correct: John has a very good sense of humour. 12. One of the policemen was killed a knife. One of the policemen was killed a knife. Correct: One of the policemen was killed with a knife. 13. Rewrite the important parts of the letter bold, will you? Rewrite the important parts of the letter bold, will you? Correct: Rewrite the important parts of the letter in bold, will you? 14. She hates being late. She is always time. She hates being late. She is always time. Correct: She hates being late. She is always on time. 15. The British railway workers have been strike for two weeks now. The British railway workers have been strike for two weeks now. Correct: The British railway workers have been on strike for two weeks now. 16. The priest made the sign the cross. The priest made the sign the cross. Correct: The priest made the sign of the cross. 17. They were beside themselves joy when they heard the baby had been born. They were beside themselves joy when they heard the baby had been born. Correct: They were beside themselves with joy when they heard the baby had been born. 18. We crossed Germany. We crossed Germany. Correct: We crossed into Germany. 19. We did not arrive time to say goodbye. They had already left. We did not arrive time to say goodbye. They had already left. Correct: We did not arrive in time to say goodbye. They had already left. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ E) 1. Come here once. 2. Did you hear the rain the night? 3. How many flowers are there the picture? 4. I was going shopping when I bumped him. 5. She is still a student the moment. 6. She was standing there looking the painting. 7. The library is open only certain days. 8. Their house reminded me a small chateau. 9. There were a lot of climbers the mountain. 10. There were only a few guests the wedding. 11. They have always lived the tenth floor. 12. They spent a week skiing the mountains. 13. We are pleased you are here last. 14. We nearly missed the plane. We got to the airport just time. 15. We never have to work night. 16. We walked south a few more kilometers. 17. We will be back about an hour. 18. What is TV this evening. 19. What time did you get the cinema? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key: 1. Come here at once. 2. Did you hear the rain in the night? 3. How many flowers are there in the picture? 4. I was going shopping when I bumped into him. 5. She is still a student at the moment. 6. She was standing there looking at the painting. 7. The library is open only on certain days. 8. Their house reminded me of a small chateau. 9. There were a lot of climbers on the mountain. 10. There were only a few guests at the wedding. 11. They have always lived on the tenth floor. 12. They spent a week skiing in the mountains. 13. We are pleased you are here at last. 14. We nearly missed the plane. We got to the airport just in time. 15. We never have to work at night. 16. We walked south for a few more kilometers. 17. We will be back in about an hour. 18. What is on TV this evening. 19. What time did you get to the cinema? Key: 1. Come here at once. 2. Did you hear the rain the night? Did you hear the rain the night? Correct: Did you hear the rain in the night? 3. How many flowers are there the picture? How many flowers are there the picture? Correct: How many flowers are there in the picture? 4. I was going shopping when I bumped him. I was going shopping when I bumped him. Correct: I was going shopping when I bumped into him. 5. She is still a student the moment. She is still a student the moment. Correct: She is still a student at the moment. 6. She was standing there looking the painting. She was standing there looking the painting. Correct: She was standing there looking at the painting. 7. The library is open only certain days. The library is open only certain days. Correct: The library is open only on certain days. 8. Their house reminded me a small chateau. Their house reminded me a small chateau. Correct: Their house reminded me of a small chateau. 9. There were a lot of climbers the mountain. There were a lot of climbers the mountain. Correct: There were a lot of climbers on the mountain. 10. There were only a few guests the wedding. There were only a few guests the wedding. Correct: There were only a few guests at the wedding. 11. They have always lived the tenth floor. They have always lived the tenth floor. Correct: They have always lived on the tenth floor. 12. They spent a week skiing the mountains. They spent a week skiing the mountains. Correct: They spent a week skiing in the mountains. 13. We are pleased you are here last. We are pleased you are here last. Correct: We are pleased you are here at last. 14. We nearly missed the plane. We got to the airport just time. We nearly missed the plane. We got to the airport just time. Correct: We nearly missed the plane. We got to the airport just in time. 15. We never have to work night. We never have to work night. Correct: We never have to work at night. 16. We walked south a few more kilometers. We walked south a few more kilometers. Correct: We walked south for a few more kilometers. 17. We will be back about an hour. We will be back about an hour. Correct: We will be back in about an hour. 18. What is TV this evening. What is TV this evening. Correct: What is on TV this evening. 19. What time did you get the cinema? What time did you get the cinema? Correct: What time did you get to the cinema? ------------------------------------------------------------------------- F) 1. At first I could not put up him but then I really grew fond of him. 2. At least half of the people board are said to have died. 3. Everything seemed so romantic the moonlight. 4. He cut up the cake five equal parts. 5. I could not decide first but then I firmly made up my mind. 6. I did not want to cook so we went for dinner. 7. I kept away him. I knew how vicious he was. 8. I knelt down my knees and asked her to marry me. 9. I went the hall and hung up my coat on the coat hanger. 10. Mother shouted us to come for dinner. 11. My grandfather died the age of 77. 12. The hammer fell off the table right my foot 13. The house had been fire for half an hour when the firemen arrived. 14. The sun shone into the dusty room through a tiny hole the wall. 15. They paid far too much the car, in my opinion. 16. We got off the bus two hours of travelling. 17. We sought some relief from the scorching sun the shade. 18. We were held by the traffic. 19. When he was really getting my nerves I sent him away. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key: 1. At first I could not put up him but then I really grew fond of him. At first I could not put up him but then I really grew fond of him. Correct: At first I could not put up with him but then I really grew fond of him. 2. At least half of the people board are said to have died. At least half of the people board are said to have died. Correct: At least half of the people on board are said to have died. 3. Everything seemed so romantic the moonlight. Everything seemed so romantic the moonlight. Correct: Everything seemed so romantic in the moonlight. 4. He cut up the cake five equal parts. He cut up the cake five equal parts. Correct: He cut up the cake into five equal parts. 5. I could not decide first but then I firmly made up my mind. I could not decide first but then I firmly made up my mind. Correct: I could not decide at first but then I firmly made up my mind. 6. I did not want to cook so we went for dinner. I did not want to cook so we went for dinner. Correct: I did not want to cook so we went out for dinner. 7. I kept away him. I knew how vicious he was. I kept away him. I knew how vicious he was. Correct: I kept away from him. I knew how vicious he was. 8. I knelt down my knees and asked her to marry me. I knelt down my knees and asked her to marry me. Correct: I knelt down on my knees and asked her to marry me. 9. I went the hall and hung up my coat on the coat hanger. I went the hall and hung up my coat on the coat hanger. Correct: I went into the hall and hung up my coat on the coat hanger. 10. Mother shouted us to come for dinner. Mother shouted us to come for dinner. Correct: Mother shouted to us to come for dinner. 11. My grandfather died the age of 77. My grandfather died the age of 77. Correct: My grandfather died at the age of 77. 12. The hammer fell off the table right my foot The hammer fell off the table right my foot Correct: The hammer fell off the table right on my foot or: The hammer fell off the table right onto my foot 13. The house had been fire for half an hour when the firemen arrived. The house had been fire for half an hour when the firemen arrived. Correct: The house had been on fire for half an hour when the firemen arrived. 14. The sun shone into the dusty room through a tiny hole the wall. The sun shone into the dusty room through a tiny hole the wall. Correct: The sun shone into the dusty room through a tiny hole in the wall. 15. They paid far too much the car, in my opinion. They paid far too much the car, in my opinion. Correct: They paid far too much for the car, in my opinion. 16. We got off the bus two hours of travelling. We got off the bus two hours of travelling. Correct: We got off the bus after two hours of travelling. 17. We sought some relief from the scorching sun the shade. We sought some relief from the scorching sun the shade. Correct: We sought some relief from the scorching sun in the shade. 18. We were held by the traffic. We were held by the traffic. Correct: We were held up by the traffic. 19. When he was really getting my nerves I sent him away. When he was really getting my nerves I sent him away. Correct: When he was really getting on my nerves I sent him away. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C) 1. My Aunt Mary died cancer. 2. After two hours the train arrived the platform. 3. This book is World War II. 4. She got married a Chinese man. They have got a lovely baby boy. 6. Welcome London! 7. My parents live the south. 8. The sun rises the east. 9. We went a party. 10. Do you go school? 11. We stayed the top of the mountain. 12. There is a beautiful woman the front page. 13. There was a large round table the middle of the room. 14. There are normally a lot of people the town centre. 15. There are two big factories the edge of the town. 16. We went there foot. 17. My sister and I were a football match yesterday and we really enjoyed it. 18. He is playing football a football match. 19. We went for a walk the countryside. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key: 1. My Aunt Mary died cancer. My Aunt Mary died cancer. Correct: My Aunt Mary died of cancer. 2. After two hours the train arrived the platform. After two hours the train arrived the platform. Correct: After two hours the train arrived at the platform. 3. This book is World War II. This book is World War II. Correct: This book is about World War II. or: This book is on World War II. 4. She got married a Chinese man. They have got a lovely baby boy. She got married a Chinese man. They have got a lovely baby boy. Correct: She got married to a Chinese man. They have got a lovely baby boy. 5. He could not reach the hammer so he asked Robert to throw it him. He could not reach the hammer so he asked Robert to throw it him. Correct: He could not reach the hammer so he asked Robert to throw it to him. 6. Welcome London! Welcome London! Correct: Welcome to London! 7. My parents live the south. My parents live the south. Correct: My parents live in the south. 8. The sun rises the east. The sun rises the east. Correct: The sun rises in the east. 9. We went a party. We went a party. Correct: We went to a party. 10. Do you go school? Do you go school? Correct: Do you go to school? 11. We stayed the top of the mountain. We stayed the top of the mountain. Correct: We stayed on the top of the mountain. or: We stayed at the top of the mountain. 12. There is a beautiful woman the front page. There is a beautiful woman the front page. Correct: There is a beautiful woman on the front page. 13. There was a large round table the middle of the room. There was a large round table the middle of the room. Correct: There was a large round table in the middle of the room. 14. There are normally a lot of people the town centre. There are normally a lot of people the town centre. Correct: There are normally a lot of people in the town centre. 15. There are two big factories the edge of the town. There are two big factories the edge of the town. Correct: There are two big factories at the edge of the town. or: There are two big factories on the edge of the town. 16. We went there foot. We went there foot. Correct: We went there on foot. 17. My sister and I were a football match yesterday and we really enjoyed it. My sister and I were a football match yesterday and we really enjoyed it. Correct: My sister and I were at a football match yesterday and we really enjoyed it. 18. He is playing football a football match. He is playing football a football match. Correct: He is playing football in a football match. 19. We went for a walk the countryside. We went for a walk the countryside. Correct: We went for a walk in the countryside. or: We went for a walk to the countryside. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------