Prepositions Flashcards
1
Q
She is accustomed ____ drinking only the finest wines.
A
to
2
Q
The boy was accused ____ breaking his neighbor’s window..
A
of
3
Q
She is acquainted _____many people in the community.
A
with
4
Q
Daniel is addicted ____ coffee.
A
to
5
Q
The nurse explained, “This little boy is allergic _____ peanuts!”
A
to
6
Q
We were all amazed _____ the beautiful view.
A
by or at are both acceptable
7
Q
I am very anxious _____ the test.
A
about
8
Q
It’s nice to feel appreciated ______ your good work.
A
for
9
Q
She is ashamed _____ her behavior.
A
of
10
Q
Please don’t associate Texas _____ George Bush.
A
with
11
Q
I was aware _____ his presence in the room.
A
of
12
Q
My son is angry _____ me.
I was angry ______ the news of his dismissal _______ school.
A
with (a person)
about (something), from
13
Q
Bobby has always been afraid ______ clowns.
A
of
14
Q
The little girl feels attached _____ her favorite doll.
A
to
15
Q
Honestly, I am really bad _____ math.
A
at
16
Q
This movie is based ____ a true story.
A
on
17
Q
Exercise is beneficial _____ your health.
A
to
18
Q
He was extremely bored _____ his job.
A
with
19
Q
He is brilliant _____ office management.
A
at
20
Q
The boy is always busy playing ______ his toys.
A
with
21
Q
Women are capable ____ doing anything.
A
of
22
Q
My babysitter is excellent ___ children.
A
with
23
Q
I am so excited ____ the concert tonight!
A
about
24
Q
He is very experienced ____ computers.
A
with
25
Children should never be exposed ____ second-hand smoke.
to
26
I am envious ______ your ability to learn so quickly.
of
27
She has always been faithful _____ her husband.
to
28
Charlotte is familiar _____ life in a big city.
with
29
Vienna is famous ____ its friendly people.
for
30
He was fed up _____ the phone company's poor service.
with
31
The patient was finally felt free ____ pain.
from
32
I am frightened ____ heights.
of
33
We are very friendly _____ our neighbors.
with
34
Djeneta is very fond ___ dates.
of
35
We were furious ____ the election results.
about
36
The room was furnished _____ old fashioned furniture..
with
37
That book was full ___ errors.
of
38
The teacher is always generous ____ her time.
with
39
The boy feels guilty _____ hitting his sister.
about
40
Please be gentle ____ the baby.
with
41
She is very good ____ her job.
at
42
I would be grateful ____ hear your suggestions.
to
43
The children are happy _____ having a new playground.
about
44
She is feeling hopeful ____ her chances for a promotion.
about
45
My dress is identical ____ yours.
to
46
He is immune ____ criticism.
to
47
They are pessimistic _____ the weather.
about
48
Please be polite _____ your teacher.
to
49
My son is popular ____ the girls at school.
with
50
My father was presented _____ an award.
with
51
She is so proud ____ her children.
of
52
The kids were punished ____ misbehaving.
for
53
I am puzzled ____ your question.
by
54
Are you ready ____ the game?
for
55
Is he related ___ you?
to
56
How is this relevant ____ our discussion?
to
57
The children are respectful ____ their parents.
to
58
His mother was responsible ____ driving him to school.
for
59
How do we get rid ____ these problems?
of
60
She is very sad ____ losing her necklace.
about
61
Keep your children safe _____ harm.
from
62
Were you satisfied _____ their service?
with
63
Lana is really scared _____ frogs.
of
64
My child is very sensitive _____ criticism.
to
65
Are you serious _____ your offer?
about
66
I am so sick ____ learning English. lol
of
67
His taste in music is similar ____ mine.
to
68
I was shocked _____ his behavior.
by
69
My husband is quite skilled ____ the kitchen.
in
70
I was sorry to hear ____ your sad news.
about
71
Remember to aim ___ the right target.
at
72
The new clients are due to arrive ____ 7 p.m.
at
73
Do you believe ____ miracles?
in
74
Be careful ____ your money!
with
75
Try not to complain ____ the heat!
about
76
A salad can be composed ____ lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
of
77
Congratulations _____ your promotion!
on
78
His diet consists ____ poultry, fruit, and vegetables.
of
79
We are depending ____ your help.
on
80
Don't deprive your kids_____ a healthy snack.
of
81
I am dying ____ read his new book!
to
82
In America, brides are traditionally dressed ______ white.
in
83
After the hard rain, the lake is finally full ____ water again.
of
84
The childen insisted _____ having ice cream.
on
85
More and more teenagers are becoming interested _____ politics.
in
86
I am so jealous ____ his cool new car.
of
87
Lana is married ____ our colleague, Peter.
to
88
I am so pleased ____ your progress!
with
89
He read a book _____ how to succeed ____ business.
about, in
90
This Austrian wine was far superior ____ the Californian wine.
to
91
He is certainly sure ____ himself!
of
92
I was surprised ____ his reaction!
by or at are both okay
93
Most people are tired ____ the complicated bureaucracy.
of
94
The best-selling book has been translated _____ ten languages.
into
95
Jack was just ____ time to catch the taxi.
The CEO was _____ time for the meeting.
in, on
Jack was just in time to catch the taxi. (arriving with time to spare.)
The CEO was on time for the meeting. (specific appointment time)
96
I was stuck ____ the middle seat on the plane.
with
97
____ the left, you will see the Rathaus.
on
98
He quickly read the book ____ beginning _____ end
from, to
99
This summer, we will be staying ____ my grandmother's house.
at
100
The kids sat together ____ the couch.
on
101
Nagarro is located ____ the third floor.
on
102
She always sits _____ the middle.
in
103
We waited _____ line _____ two hours to buy movie tickets.
in, for
104
She is always looking ________ herself _____ the mirror
at, in
105
My father is ______ this photograph.
in
106
We are waiting ____the train ____ the platform.
for, on
107
He is _____ the bus ______ Budapest.
on, to
108
Our office is ____ Vienna.
in
109
I went shopping _____ Main Street.
on
110
Our offices are located _____ 14 High Street.
at
111
He was almost hit by a car when he walked ______ the street.
across
112
There is still a lot of oil ______ the sea.
under
113
To keep the rain out, they put a plastic sheet _____ the hole in the roof.
over
114
She is always talking ______ the phone.
on
115
The answer can be found _____ Page 2.
on
116
Jack is standing _______ to the copier. (beside it)
next
117
He is standing _____ his friend. (next to)
beside
118
Ms. Zimmerman works _____ the third office ______ the left.
in / on
119
Can you find the old man _____ the painting?
in
120
There is someone knocking _____ the door.
at
121
I will be back ____ the office _____ three o'clock.
in, at
122
We spent a wonderful day picnicking ______ the sea.
by (we stayed on the beach for most of the time)
near (close to the sea -- a few kilometers away)
123
A lawyer's advice is rarely free ____ charge.
of
124
The mother was furious _____ her son.
with
125
The boys were guilty _____ skipping class.
of
126
We are grateful _____ your help.
for
127
The boy was puzzled _____ his sister's expression.
by
128
Julia Child was wonderfully skilled ____ cooking.
at
129
I felt sorry ____ her poor children.
for
130
Sally will arrive _____ about 30 minutes.
in
131
Don't complain _____ me about the rules.
to
132
She was astonished _____ the news of his promotion.
at or by
133
Dr. Smith said, "Mr. Jones is _____excellent condition."
in
134
The Native American tribe was divided ______ smaller groups, and each group was ruled ______ a chief.
into, by
135
Although Sam appeared _____ enjoy the outdoor concert, he was really annoyed _____ the mosquitoes.
to, by
136
I am so annoyed _____ myself for always running late.
with
137
According _____ my notes, the calls were made ______ Tuesday.
to, on
138
What do you think _______ Italian food for dinner?
about
139
No one can see us from the ground, because we are flying up ______ the clouds!
above
140
The dog ran ______ the road, but didn't get hit _____the speeding car.
across, by
141
Let's meet the day ______ tomorrow.
after
142
He leaned his bicycle _______ the wall.
against
143
We walked _____ hours ______ the beach ____ California.
for, along, in
144
They have a big fence ________ their yard.
around
145
He worked ______ a waiter _____many years.
as, for
146
Janet and Steve first met ______ a party.
at
147
According ____ John, Mary was late today.
to
148
We have a long day ahead ______us. Let's get going!
of
149
Would you like to have coffee ______ dessert?
with
150
___ ___ John, we have no idea what he was thinking!
As for
151
Susanne completed her work ahead _____ schedule.
of
152
The cat ran away _____ the dog.
from
153
If you want _____ stay healthy, you should eat plenty ____ vegetables, drink a lot ____ water, ____ well_____ exercise.
to, of, of, as, as
154
Much of Holland is ______ sea level.
below
155
The child was hiding ______ the tree.
behind
156
I am so pleased ______ finally introduce you _______ my father.
to, to
157
The children are all dressed ______ in different costumes.
up
158
His mother said, "You can only buy the shirt if the price is _______$50.
below or under - both work!
159
James was sitting ________ his girlfriend.
beside or next to
160
We can't play tennis because ___ the rain.
of
161
They should be finished ______ dinner ______ 7 o'clock.
with, by
162
The customer expects to receive the signed contract ______ Friday ____3 pm.
by, at
163
Oops! She saw her gift ______ accident!
by
164
The manager is _____ trouble, because he fell asleep _________ the meeting.
in, during
165
Depending _____ the weather, we will play tennis tomorrow.
on
166
Where do you come _______?
from
167
We worked ______ the project _________Monday ________ Wednesday.
on, from, to
168
Paper is made ______ wood.
from
169
Let's meet for breakfast ______the morning.
in
170
The price is $70, ________$10 for delivery. (Total = $70.)
including
171
It was very dark ________ the tunnel.
inside
172
We cut the cake______ ten pieces.
into
173
Would you like coffee ______ of tea?
instead
174
She sings ______ a bird.
like
175
Please take your books ______ the table.
off
176
He died _____ cancer.
of or from
177
Keep _____ the grass!
off
178
She is sunbathing ______the beach.
on
179
We are flying _______ the mountains.
over
180
The king ruled ______his country ____many years.
over, for
181
I saw you yesterday when we drove ______ the school.
past or by
182
2 _____ 2 = 4
plus
183
Are you _____ capital punishment or against it?
pro or for
184
I haven't seen Josef ________ May.
since
185
Your car is bigger _______ my car.
than
186
You have been _______ a difficult experience.
through
187
I am wearing a t-shirt _______ my pullover.
under
188
The subject of more vacation days is still _______ discussion.
under
189
Jack and Jill ran ______ the hill.
up (or down)
190
We should always choose peace _______ war.
versus, over, or instead of
191
Many flights _____ Vienna _____the USA have a stopover _____ Frankfurt.
from, to, in (or fly via Frankfurt)
192
Does he really still live _____ his parents?
with
193
This is too sweet. I prefer my coffee _______ sugar.
without
194
I came _______ my wife, because she is working.
without
195
This car is ________ $15,000.
worth
196
There are 60 seconds _____ a minute.
in
197
If you heat ice, it will melt down ______ water.
into
198
The price is $70 ________$10 for delivery. (Total = $80.)
excluding
