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Prepositions Gymnase du Bugnon CD 20123. Mixed prepositions: select the suitable preposition.IN or INTO?a. This small weed will grow a large tree.b. Many rare plants grow his garden.c. All the villagers danced a circle round the May-pole.d. Intense cold turns water ice.e. He dug the ground for an imaginary treasure.FROM or OUT OF?a. Having lost my key, I found myself locked my own house.b. He lives miles away our village.c. A last ray of sun came behind the clouds.d. He is work at present, and can find nobody willing to employ him.e. The little child ran her nurse’s arms into her mother’s.AT or TO?a. The dog was barking furiously the boy who had been teasing it.b. I shall be home all day tomorrow.c. We shall take our friend a play, as she loves the theatre.d. They arrived the concert very late.e. The wounded rabbit hopped back its burrow.ON, OVER or ABOVE?a. She was standing the bridge, looking the parapet into the water.b. The moon was rising the dark line of the trees.c. The branches of the oak, stretching our heads, gave us a pleasant shade.d. The had dinner at a nice restaurant the lake.e. She is fourteen, as her birthday was two months ago, the second of July.ACROSS or THROUGH?a. He passed his handkerchief his brow.b. We succeeded in elbowing our way the crowd.c. The explorer made his way back to the camp, many dangers.d. The startled hen was running for its life the road.e. The train was running a thick wood.PAST, BY or ALONG?a. Jack was walking my side, a busy street, when we chanced to goa confectioner’s where we had to stop.b. If you go the river, the old bridge, you will soon come to a house that standsthe riverbank.c. He passed us without seeing us.6
Prepositions Gymnase du Bugnon CD 2012d. Come with me and we shall take a long walk!e. The streetlamps made spots of light all the Embankment.4. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.1. Our teacher is always considerate our feelings.2. I don't want to interfere your plans.3. James studied Latin instead Greek.4. When did Gloria arrive New York?5. When did your friends arrive the airport?6. Will they cooperate us that matter?7. That kind of invitation is not suitable a wedding.8. I am glad I am not your place.9. Please listen me when I speak you important matters.10. When did Rachel get back her trip?Il. Those books belonga friend of mine.12. Are they ready the examination?13. Don't worry that matter.14. The road was full rocks.15. I am quite fond dancing, but I am doubtful my ability.16. Thomas is very excited his new car.17. Arthur is working an essay right now.18. Didn't you get tired hearing him boast his physical prowess?19. We were prevented attending the party.20. Don't hurry; I’ll wait you.21. You have been absent the last two meetings.22. We borrowed some money Jane yesterday.23. I am very sorry my mistake.24. We feel very sorry that old man.25. You had better not insist going.26. We take a great interest school affairs.27. Why did you lend money that unreliable person?28. She is angry John Brown his impolite behaviour.29. Elizabeth has spoken taking a trip to Jamaica.30. Are you looking forward taking a vacation?31. The ship finally came sight.32. Paul wasn't very sure his answers.33. We complained the poor service.34. That young girl is afraid being alone in the dark.35. Aren't you accustomed that yet?36. I certainly don't agree you that subject.37. Those people are always a hurry.38. Don't argue him money. It's useless!39. That author is famous his Civil War novels.40. The police are suspicious that strange man.41. Robert always depends his brother assistance.42. Have you decided a way to do it yet?7
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