Тест по английскому языку (предлоги и частицы)
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101. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Scientists are trying to preserve our environment ... future generations ... protecting the ozone layer.
Scientists are trying to preserve our environment ... future generations ... protecting the ozone layer.
- 1. for/to
- 2. about/with
- 3. for/by
- 4. in/by
- 5. from/at
102. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
We paid ... our airline tickets ... Europe ... June 25th.
We paid ... our airline tickets ... Europe ... June 25th.
- 1. for/in/at
- 2. in/to/about
- 3. from/with/behind
- 4. across/at/for
- 5. for/to/on
103. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
I decided to go ... jet because I`m always nervous ... crossing the Atlantic ... boat.
I decided to go ... jet because I`m always nervous ... crossing the Atlantic ... boat.
- 1. on/with/in
- 2. by/about/by
- 3. to/for/by
- 4. in/with/from
- 5. by/in/at
104. Choose the word or phrase that should be corrected.
On arriving (1) in the airport (2) the tourists found out (3) their flight (4) had been delayed (5).
On arriving (1) in the airport (2) the tourists found out (3) their flight (4) had been delayed (5).
- 1. 1
- 2. 2
- 3. 3
- 4. 4
- 5. 5
105. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Fixing the glasses ... her nose she looked ... the green island ... a ruthless stare.
Fixing the glasses ... her nose she looked ... the green island ... a ruthless stare.
- 1. in/on/by
- 2. at/at/for
- 3. on/at/with
- 4. by/about/with
- 5. on/from/in
106. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Some kinds ... cloth are made ... fibers obtained ... animals.
Some kinds ... cloth are made ... fibers obtained ... animals.
- 1. in/from/by
- 2. of/from/from
- 3. of/of/to
- 4. with/for/from
- 5. to/at/in
107. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Before going ... vacation, Joe had quite a few different tasks to take care ... .
Before going ... vacation, Joe had quite a few different tasks to take care ... .
- 1. to/for
- 2. on/of
- 3. in/about
- 4. with/of
- 5. on/at
108. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
There is no fear ... his being late.
There is no fear ... his being late.
- 1. around
- 2. for
- 3. to
- 4. since
- 5. of
109. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
The house stood ... the river.
The house stood ... the river.
- 1. along
- 2. through
- 3. by
- 4. in
- 5. among
110. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Mr. Ford supplied the company ... modern equipment and so Mr. Black always relied ... him.
Mr. Ford supplied the company ... modern equipment and so Mr. Black always relied ... him.
- 1. to/with
- 2. with/to
- 3. at/-
- 4. with/on
- 5. in/upon
111. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Are you ... touch ... Mary? Have you heard anything about her lately?
Are you ... touch ... Mary? Have you heard anything about her lately?
- 1. at/with
- 2. with/to
- 3. in/to
- 4. in/with
- 5. on/with
112. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Gloria, why aren`t you listening to David? Stand up and go ... reading! Repeat the word «squirrel» ... me.
Gloria, why aren`t you listening to David? Stand up and go ... reading! Repeat the word «squirrel» ... me.
- 1. on/before
- 2. on/after
- 3. in/after
- 4. upon/with
- 5. to/after
113. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
It was ... one and two o`clock ... a cold morning.
It was ... one and two o`clock ... a cold morning.
- 1. about/in
- 2. between/of
- 3. near/at
- 4. from/at
- 5. between/on
114. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Zelda and Anna entered ... the room holding each other`s ... hands.
Zelda and Anna entered ... the room holding each other`s ... hands.
- 1. in/by
- 2. -/with
- 3. -/-
- 4. into/at
- 5. upon/on
115. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
I can`t put up ... bad behavior any longer.
I can`t put up ... bad behavior any longer.
- 1. about
- 2. for
- 3. against
- 4. with
- 5. on
116. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
I am a bad influence ... you.
I am a bad influence ... you.
- 1. -
- 2. with
- 3. for
- 4. to
- 5. on
117. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
He was conscious that the watchful eyes ... the teacher were ... him.
He was conscious that the watchful eyes ... the teacher were ... him.
- 1. of/about
- 2. of/upon
- 3. from/of
- 4. from/in
- 5. by/at
118. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
He is rather egoistic, he only thinks ... himself and what is best ... himself.
He is rather egoistic, he only thinks ... himself and what is best ... himself.
- 1. for/for
- 2. with/to
- 3. about/for
- 4. by/for
- 5. about/in
119. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Formed ... 1959, the Beatles were composed ... 4 musicians born in Liverpool, England.
Formed ... 1959, the Beatles were composed ... 4 musicians born in Liverpool, England.
- 1. in/of
- 2. on/of
- 3. in/from
- 4. in/with
- 5. in/on
120. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
In 1970 the Beatles split ... and each member pursued another musical career.
In 1970 the Beatles split ... and each member pursued another musical career.
- 1. down
- 2. up
- 3. with
- 4. out
- 5. behind
121. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
The Beatles were often approached ... requests to reunite.
The Beatles were often approached ... requests to reunite.
- 1. in
- 2. on
- 3. with
- 4. to
- 5. off
122. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
... the end of the 3rd century, the Roman army began to withdraw ... Britain to defend other parts of the Roman Empire.
... the end of the 3rd century, the Roman army began to withdraw ... Britain to defend other parts of the Roman Empire.
- 1. in/on
- 2. in/from
- 3. on/from
- 4. at/into
- 5. at/from
123. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Although Tamerlane was notorious ... his cruelty ... war, he was also a lover of scholarship and the arts.
Although Tamerlane was notorious ... his cruelty ... war, he was also a lover of scholarship and the arts.
- 1. for/in
- 2. in/in
- 3. with/on
- 4. for/for
- 5. from/on
124. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
She is impossible to deal ...! You can never rely ... her.
She is impossible to deal ...! You can never rely ... her.
- 1. on/for
- 2. for/on
- 3. with/for
- 4. with/on
- 5. with/in
125. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Keep ... touch with us. We`ll let you know if there`s anything of interest ... you here.
Keep ... touch with us. We`ll let you know if there`s anything of interest ... you here.
- 1. on/to
- 2. with/for
- 3. in/to
- 4. on/for
- 5. in/with
126. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Irene`s marriage to young Jonathan came as a shock ... Soames, although he knew she married ... love.
Irene`s marriage to young Jonathan came as a shock ... Soames, although he knew she married ... love.
- 1. with/to
- 2. to/to
- 3. for/of
- 4. to/for
- 5. of/to
127. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
He was escorted ... a policeman ... either hand.
He was escorted ... a policeman ... either hand.
- 1. with/from
- 2. at/at
- 3. between/among
- 4. by/on
- 5. by/for
128. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
I am writing ... pencil, as I have no ink ... hand.
I am writing ... pencil, as I have no ink ... hand.
- 1. with/by
- 2. by/on
- 3. in/at
- 4. to/about
- 5. from/of
129. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
... you have finished reading this book, please hand it ... ... a friend.
... you have finished reading this book, please hand it ... ... a friend.
- 1. on/-/to
- 2. upon/by/for
- 3. after/on/to
- 4. after/in/from
- 5. before/on/to
130. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
- Help yourself ... the cake!
- Oh, thanks. I`ve had enough ... it.
- Help yourself ... the cake!
- Oh, thanks. I`ve had enough ... it.
- 1. with/on
- 2. to/of
- 3. to/-
- 4. on/with
- 5. -/of
131. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
It all happened ... a gloomy night ... winter. There were no stars ... the dark sky.
It all happened ... a gloomy night ... winter. There were no stars ... the dark sky.
- 1. at/in/on
- 2. on/in/in
- 3. in/in/in
- 4. at/on/on
- 5. at/in/in
132. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
I`m sure Mike and Ann will get married soon. He fell ... love ... her ... first sight.
I`m sure Mike and Ann will get married soon. He fell ... love ... her ... first sight.
- 1. down/to/in
- 2. with/to/at
- 3. in/for/on
- 4. at/with/with
- 5. in/with/at
133. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
He saw me ... the gate, kissed ... my hand and disappeared ... the trees.
He saw me ... the gate, kissed ... my hand and disappeared ... the trees.
- 1. in/-/behind
- 2. at/at/within
- 3. -/-/beyond
- 4. as far as/-/behind
- 5. for/by/towards
134. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
War and misery go hand ... hand.
War and misery go hand ... hand.
- 1. by
- 2. at
- 3. with
- 4. from
- 5. in
135. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
UNESCO was founded ... 1946. It aims at promoting cooperation among its more than 150 members ... education, science and culture.
UNESCO was founded ... 1946. It aims at promoting cooperation among its more than 150 members ... education, science and culture.
- 1. in/for
- 2. in/at
- 3. in/in
- 4. by/in
- 5. in/by
136. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
- Why did he do it?
- He did it ... curiosity.
- Why did he do it?
- He did it ... curiosity.
- 1. from
- 2. for
- 3. at
- 4. with
- 5. out of
137. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Did you finish ... your work yesterday?
Did you finish ... your work yesterday?
- 1. -
- 2. with
- 3. at
- 4. from
- 5. by
138. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Her help was of great value ... teaching the students.
Her help was of great value ... teaching the students.
- 1. without
- 2. for
- 3. at
- 4. by
- 5. with
139. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
She insured her house ... loss ... fire.
She insured her house ... loss ... fire.
- 1. -/of
- 2. against/from
- 3. for/of
- 4. at/in
- 5. with/in
140. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
If you come early, you will just get nervous ... waiting.
If you come early, you will just get nervous ... waiting.
- 1. with
- 2. about
- 3. by
- 4. behind
- 5. in
141. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Ann lost weight ... hiking.
Ann lost weight ... hiking.
- 1. with
- 2. by
- 3. from
- 4. of
- 5. on
142. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
What does it mean you dream ... a fire?
What does it mean you dream ... a fire?
- 1. in
- 2. from
- 3. at
- 4. about
- 5. on
143. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Ann married ... a pianist.
Ann married ... a pianist.
- 1. -
- 2. to
- 3. for
- 4. with
- 5. at
144. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
He was accused ... having sold information to rival firms.
He was accused ... having sold information to rival firms.
- 1. with
- 2. on
- 3. by
- 4. of
- 5. at
145. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
I came a bit early ... purpose to see if I could help you.
I came a bit early ... purpose to see if I could help you.
- 1. in
- 2. on
- 3. with
- 4. of
- 5. at
146. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
He only succeeded ... being taken ... a bore.
He only succeeded ... being taken ... a bore.
- 1. of/for
- 2. for/at
- 3. in/for
- 4. on/with
- 5. in/with
147. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
The variations ... temperature ... the United States have had a marked effect ... country`s economy and living standards.
The variations ... temperature ... the United States have had a marked effect ... country`s economy and living standards.
- 1. of/for/with
- 2. at/in/to
- 3. in/within/on
- 4. on/of/upon
- 5. to/with/-
148. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
There was a big flood near our house in spring. The water came up and a lot of the houses ... the lowland were soon ... the water.
There was a big flood near our house in spring. The water came up and a lot of the houses ... the lowland were soon ... the water.
- 1. in/near
- 2. in/in
- 3. by/out of
- 4. on/under
- 5. in/on
149. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
The American delegation arrived ... Moscow on the first of May and left ... Washington in a week.
The American delegation arrived ... Moscow on the first of May and left ... Washington in a week.
- 1. in/on
- 2. at/on
- 3. in/in
- 4. to/on
- 5. in/for
150. Choose the appropriate prepositions.
Adam is the person I can rely ... .
Adam is the person I can rely ... .
- 1. upon
- 2. at
- 3. -
- 4. after
- 5. to