Vocabulary Tests [ 94 ] Test Ninety Four

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Test Ninety Four

Prepositional Phrases

1 - ] Supply the missing prepositions

1 . No one enjoys being ---------------- debt .

2 . There’s so much --------------offer , you hardly know what to choose .

3 . She twisted her ankle and was -------------- terrible pain .

4 . The Wilsons have sold their business ----------------- a huge profit .

5 . -----------------average there are more than a hundred fatal accidents each year .

6 . Do you mind if I pay ---------------cheque ?

7 . I never worry when I have to be in the house --------------my own .

8 . Apparently , you have to apply for a visa ------------person .

9 . We haven’t dealt with your application yet , but it is ---------------------hand .

10 . The police will have to get into the building ---------------force if necessary .

11 .  My car’s ----------------------your disposal any time you’d like to use it .

12 . Has there been much news ----------------the time we’ve been away ?

13 . We didn’t realize what was happening ---------------first .

14 . There’s a dramatic scene -----------------the beginning of the film .

15 . You have to write an account of the accident ----------------detail .

16 . Never overtake when --------------- doubt .

17 . We couldn’t get past because there was a broken-down truck -------------our way .

18 . We had to ask for directions several times -------------our way here .

19 . You’re allowed to have these goods ---------------approval for ten days .

20 . How long have you been -----------------this diet ?

Answer Key

1 . in 2 . on 3 . in 4 . at 5 . On 6 . by 7 . on 8 . in 9 . in 10 . by 7 . on 8 . in 9 . in

10 . by 11 . at 12 . during 13 . at 14 . 15 . in 16 . in 17 . in 18 . on 19 . on 20 . on

2 - ] Supply the missing prepositions

1 . You should play according ----------------  the rules .

2 . They’re rarely seen ----------------public these days .

3 . We’re ---------------------- a loss to know what to do next .

4 . Let me tell you the news ----------------- brief .

5 . I think I’ve dialed the wrong umber -------------mistake .

6 . It’s really ----------------her credit that her children have done so well .

7 . Please write out your name ----------------full .

8 . Please try not to be late -----------------future .

9 . There’s no place -----------earth that isn’t affected by pollution .

10 . It’s his aim -----------------life to be a millionaire by the time he’s 21 .

11 . I’ll be visiting the USA -----------------the very first time .

12 . Are these books arranged ------------------any kind of order ?

13 . You can be sure I didn’t knock the teapot over ----------------purpose !

14 . I’m afraid you can’t speak to her now . She’s ---------------conference .

15 . He’s -------------leave at the moment but will be returning to his regiment next week .

165 . They’re throwing a party ------------------our honor !

17 . What’s the biggest dam ------------------the world ?

18 . Don’t answer the phone ---------------any account .

19 . We’d like to present you with this watch ----------------behalf of the company .

20 . Mrs. Khalid is away ------------------business at the moment .

Answer Key

1 . to 2. in 3. at 4 . in 5 . by 6 . to 7 . in 8 . in 9 . on 10 . in 11 . for 12 . in

13 . on 14 . in 15 . on 16 . in 17 . in 18 . on 19 . on 20 . on