The document contains a test on proper use of prepositions in English. It provides example sentences with blanks to be filled in with the correct preposition, and tests understanding of prepositions of place, time, accompaniment, and other uses. The examples address topics like location, dates, transportation, possession, and other common situations requiring prepositions.

1. Prepositions I

2. ___ the meantime, you can
prepare dinner.
• On
• In
• Answer:
• In

3. Have you decided ___ a name
___ the baby yet?
• on, for
• about, to
• Answer:
• on, for

4. Are you still working ___ your
project?
• on
• in
• Answer:
• on

5. He reminds me ___ my brotherin-law.
• about
• of
• Answer:
• of

6. We are leaving ___ Paris next
Saturday.
• to
• for
• Answer:
• for

7. She was angry ___ herself for
having made such stupid
mistakes.
• about
• with
• Answer:
• with

8. I'm happy that he came ___ the
conclusion that I was right.
• with
• to
• Answer:
• to

9. We do have to fight ___ our
freedom of speech.
• for
• with
• Answer:
• for

10. Excuse me ___ being late.
• about
• for
• Answer:
• for

11. "I insist ___ my innocence", he
said.
• on
• in
• Answer:
• on

12. They aren't interested ___
biology.
• about
• in
• Answer:
• in

13. He always mixes passion ___
hate.
• against
• with
• Answer:
• with

14. It'll all depend ___ his mood.
• about
• on
• Answer:
• on

15. Don't wait ___ me. I still have
many things to do here.
• for
• on
• Answer:
• for

16. The government should care ___
the homeless children.
• of
• for
• Answer:
• for

17. Yes. You may write ___ ink
• by
• in
• with
• Answer:
• in

18. You can get there ___ bus or ___
foot.
• by, by
• with, with
• by, on
• Answer:
• by, on

19. Look! We are flying ___ the
ocean.
• over
• on
• in
• Answer:
• over

20. John is sitting ___ his brother.
• besides
• beside
• side
• Answer:
• beside

21. Hold it carefully ___ your thumb
and forefinger.
• at
• among
• between
• Answer:
• between

22. It doesn't make any difference
___ me.
• for
• to
• in
• Answer:
• to

23. Someone is knocking ___ the
door.
• at
• in
• off
• Answer:
• at

24. He smiled ___ me.
• to
• at
• for
• Answer:
• at

25. This necklace is made ___ silver.
• of
• with
• by
• Answer:
• of

26. She was dressed ___ green ___
head ___ foot.
• of, from, from
• with, from, to
• in, from, to
• Answer:
• in, from, to

27. The old man lives ___ a beautiful
farm.
• on
• in
• within
• Answer:
• on

28. The doctor will be back ___ one
hour.
• about
• within
• on
• Answer:
• within

29. He fell ___ a ladder.
• off
• for
• in
• Answer:
• off

30. Why are you laughing ___ me?
• of
• from
• at
• Answer:
• at

31. I like to travel ___ the summer.
• at
• in
• on
• Answer:
• in

32. I bought the shirt ___ US$ 20.00.
• of
• for
• with
• Answer:
• for

33. Come ___ 10 ___ Monday
morning.
• at, on
• at, at
• Answer:
• at, on

34. Get ___ the bus here and ___ at
the third stop.
• on, in
• out, off
• on, off
• Answer:
• on, off

35. Let's go ___ a walk.
• by
• for
• to
• Answer:
• for

36. He traveled ___ business.
• on
• for
• to
• Answer:
• on

37. They plan to arrive in Paris ___
July 4th.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
• on

38. In times of war, soldiers usually
dream ___ their home.
• a. of b. with c. over
• Answer:
• of

39. It was discovered that he didn't
die ___ cancer.
• a. about b. of c. for
• Answer:
• of

40. Don't forget to congratulate him
___ his birthday.
• a. in b. for c. on
• Answer:
• on

41. He took her ___ his arms and
kissed her passionately.
• a. on b. in c. with
• Answer:
• in

42. We must ___ all costs help those
who are ___ danger.
• a. at, in b. on, in c. at, on
• Answer:
• at, in

43. The girl was dressed ___ white
___ head ___ foot.
• a. with, from, to
• b. in, from, to
• c. with, to, from
• Answer:
• in, from, to

44. You will always have a good
friend ___ me.
• a. with b. on c. in
• Answer:
• in

45. The old fellow sat down ___ the
roulette table and placed a few
chips ___ number 25, red.
• a. on, on
• b. on, in
• c. at, on
• Answer:
• at, on

46. Is it wise to wish ___ something
you can't ever have?
• a. about
• b. for
• c. over
• Answer:
• for

47. ___ his way to Japan he stopped
over in Los Angeles.
• On
• In
• Answer:
• On

48. Thanks ___ all you've done for
me.
• for
• about
• Answer:
• for

49. You should spend your money
___ something worthwhile.
• with
• on
• Answer:
• on

50. Is there anything ___ sale at the
mall this week? I don't have much
money to spend.
• for
• on
• Answer:
• on

51. We're looking at some of the ads
offered ___ that brochure.
• in
• on
• Answer:
• in

52. Have you found a nice gift ___
her?
• to
• for
• Answer:
• for

53. ___ a rainy day I like to stay at
home.
• On
• In
• Answer:
• On

54. In winter Florida is very popular
with northerners who suffer ___
the cold weather in their states.
• with
–from
• Answer:
• from

55. John, do you remember Mary?
She's an old friend ___ school.
• from
–of
• Answer:
• from

56. Let's go ___ a tour of the city.
• to
• on
–Answer:
–on

57. Who is that man smiling ___?
• at
• to
–Answer:
–at

58. Many animals are ___ the risk of
extinction.
• at
• in
–Answer:
–at

59. Switzerland is famous ___ its
watches.
• about
• for
• Answer:
• for

60. You'd better change ___ a lower
gear when driving uphill.
• to
• for
• Answer:
• to

61. Ours is the best car ___ the
market.
• in
• on
• Answer:
• on

62. Can I pay for this painting ___
dollars?
• in
• with
• Answer:
• in

63. This story is similar ___ the one
she told us.
• with
• to
• Answer:
• to

64. Find answers ___ these questions
if you can.
• to
• for
• Answer:
• to

65. I'm not sure ___ all that the
interest rate is affordable.
• of
• at
• Answer:
• at

66. The President approves ___
making the agreement with
Brazil.
• of
• in
• Answer:
• of

67. They were reassured ___ the
outcome ___ the elections.
• about, in
• by, of
• Answer:
• by, of

68. We always take a trip ___ the
summer.
• on
• in
• Answer:
• in

69. She made the mistake ___ adding
salt instead of sugar.
• about
• of
• Answer:
• of

70. He was sitting ___ his seat when
the teacher entered the classroom.
• at
• in
–Answer:
– in

71. While ___ holiday, they
vacationed ___ Australia.
• in, on
• on, in
• Answer:
• on, in

72. He was concerned ___ his low
grade ___ the class.
• about, in
with, on
• Answer:
• about, in

73. He came ___ the decision that he
should study harder.
• with
to
• Answer:
• to

74. He was happy ___ them when he
learned ___ their success.
• for, of
with, about
• Answer:
• for, of

75. He was confused ___ the correct
Answer: to the test question.
• about
for
• Answer:
• about

76. He looked ___ the countryside for
signs of spring.
• about
in
• Answer:
• about

77. He joined ___ his allies to win the
battle.
• against
with
• Answer:
• with

78. He looked ___ his friends for
advice.
• to
on
• Answer:
• to

79. The cook waited ___ the
customers because the server left
early.
• for
• Answer:
• on
on

80. He waited ___ her reply until it
was too late to make a decision.
• on
for
• Answer:
• for

81. In-On-At

82. I live ___ an apartment building.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
• a

83. My apartment building is ___
the corner.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
•b

84. My apartment is ___ the fifth
floor.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
•b

85. My friend lives ___ 27 Strong
Street.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
•c

86. He lives ___ apartment 501.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
•a

87. It's ___ San Francisco.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
• a

88. I live ___ the top floor.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
• b

89. It's the fifth door ___ your left.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
• b

90. That apartment was ___ the
basement.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
•a

91. I used to live ___ 12 Harrison
Street.
• a. in b. on c. at
• Answer:
• c

92. In-At with Places

93. Tom is still ___ the hospital
with serious injuries.
• a. in b. at
• Answer:
•a

94. Sally is ___ the garden.
• a. in b. at
• Answer:
• a

95. She is ___ the bus stop waiting
for a bus.
• a. in b. at
• Answer:
•b

96. The headline is ___ the top of
the page.
• a. in b. at
• Answer:
•b

97. The boys are playing football
___ the street.
• a. in b. at
• Answer:
•a

98. Did you see my picture __ the
magazine?
• a. in b. at
• Answer:
• a

99. She had a toothache so she's ___
the dentist office.
• a. in b. at
• Answer:
• b

100. I am ___ home all day on
Friday.
• a. in b. at
• Answer:
• b

101. Please turn right ___ the traffic
light.
• a. in b. at
• Answer:
• b

102. There are many different
languages ___ the world.
• a. in b. at
• Answer:
•a

103. At-By-With

104. Sally was driving ___ 90
kilometers per hour.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•a

105. Did you stay ___ friends?
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•c

106. No, I stayed ___ a hotel.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•a

107. My house is ___ the sea.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•b

108. I usually go to school ___ bus.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•b

109. They have a big collection of
paintings ___ Picasso.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•b

110. Have you seen any plays ___
William Shakespeare.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
• b

111. Do you take tea ___ milk and
sugar?
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•c

112. Who is the man ___ the
sunglasses on?
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•c

113. Water boils ___ 100 centigrade.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•a

114. I love any music ___ the
Beatles.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•b

115. He always drives ___ very high
speeds.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
• a

116. My friends want a house ___ a
big garden.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•c

117. My brother died ___ the age of
26.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•a

118. Look! He's standing ___ the
window.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•b

119. I left school ___ 4:00 today.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
• a

120. In golf you hit the ball ___ a
club.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•c

121. How long does it take ___ car?
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•b

122. My car is the one ___ a flat tire.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•c

123. I'm going to Mexico ___ some
friends next week.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•c

124. I like movies ___ a happy
ending.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
• c

125. I didn't have any scissors so I
cut it ___ a knife.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
• c

126. Do you know the woman ___
red hair?
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•c

127. Do you like traveling ___ plane?
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
• b

128. I need glasses to read ___.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•c

129. Who is that book ___?
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•b

130. He was bitten ___ a snake.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
• b

131. I wish he wouldn't drive ___
such speeds.
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•a

132. Is he ___ you?
• a. at b. by c. with
• Answer:
•c

133. At-On-In Used in Time and
Dates

134. The train leaves ___ five
minutes, hurry up.
• a. at b. on c. in
• Answer:
•c

135. I'm going to America ___ April.
• a. at b. on c. in
• Answer:
•c

136. He doesn't work ___ Sundays or
Mondays.
• a. at b. on c. in
• Answer:
•b

137. In England the shops shut ___
5:30.
• a. at b. on c. in
• Answer:
•a

138. She never feels very good ___
the morning.
• a. at b. on c. in
• Answer:
•c

139. She is starting work ___ June
4th.
• a. at b. on c. in
• Answer:
• b

140. What do you do ___ the
evenings?
• a. at b. on c. in
• Answer:
•c

141. I can't sleep ___ night these
days.
• a. at b. on c. in
• Answer:
•a

142. Where are you going ___ the
summer?
• a. at b. on c. in
• Answer:
•c

143. I was born ___ 1966.
• a. at b. on c. in
• Answer:
•c