GIỚI TỪ

A. TYPES OF PREPOSITIONS

1. GIỚI TỪ CHỈ THỜI GIAN

Giới từ	Cách sử dụng
On	- thứ trong tuần - ngày trong tháng/năm - trong một số cụm từ: + on holiday: đi nghỉ + on vacation: nghỉ việc + on business: đi công tác + on duty: đang làm nhiệm vụ + on an excursion: trong một chuyến du ngoạn + on purpose: có chủ định + on time: đúng giờ
In	- tháng /năm/ mùa - buổi trong ngày - trong một số cụm từ: + in the future: trong tương lai + in the past: trong quá khứ + in (good) time for: kịp giờ + in good/bad moon: tâm trạng tốt/tệ + in the end: cuối cùng + in the beginning: lúc đầu
At	- trước các ngày lễ - cho cuối tuần - trước giờ - cho một mốc thời gian nhất định: + at night: vào ban đêm + at noon: vào buổi trưa + at lunch time: vào giờ ăn trưa + at midday: vào giữa ngày + at the moment/ at present: bây giờ + at times: thỉnh thoảng + at dawn: khi bình minh + at dusk: khi hoàng hôn + at the same time: cùng lúc
Since	- từ khoảng thời gian nhất định trong quá khứ đến hiện tại
For	- một khoảng thời gian nhất định tính từ quá khứ đến hiện tại
Before	- trước khoảng thời gian
After	- sau khoảng thời gian
From... to	- từ ... đến
Till/until	- đến, cho đến
By	- vào, tính tới
Between...and	- giữa ... và
During	- trong suốt

2. GIỚI TỪ CHỈ VỊ TRÍ

Giới từ	Cách sử dụng
In	- dùng trong một khu vực, khoảng không (mang nghĩa là trong) - dùng trước các địa danh như thị trấn, thành phố, quốc gia - dùng trước các danh từ chỉ phương hướng - dùng trong một số cụm từ: in the middle, in the back, in the front
At	- dùng trước các địa điểm cụ thể (ở/tại) - dùng trong một số cụm từ: at home, at work, at school
On	- chỉ vị trí trên một bề mặt (trên/ở trên] - chỉ vị trí trên các tầng nhà - dùng trong một số cụm từ: on the left/right (of)
By/next to/beside	- dùng với nghĩa là gần/bên cạnh
Under	- dùng với nghĩa là bên dưới
Below	- thấp hơn cái khác nhưng cao hơn mặt đất
Over	- Dùng với nghĩa: + bị bao phủ bởi cái khác + nhiều hơn
Above	- dùng với ý nghĩa: vị trí cao hơn một cái gì đó
Among	- dùng với nghĩa là: ở giữa (hơn 2 người/ 2 vật)
Between	- dùng với nghĩa là: ở giữa (2 người/ 2 vật)
Behind	- dùng với nghĩa là: ở phía sau
Opposite	- dùng với nghĩa là: đối diện

3. GIỚI TỪ CHỈ SỰ CHUYỂN ĐỘNG

Giới từ	Cách sử dụng
Across	- dùng với ý nghĩa: vượt qua, băng qua về phía bên kia
Into	- dùng với nghĩa là: vào trong
Towards	- dùng với nghĩa là: di chuyển về hướng
Along	- dùng với nghĩa là: dọc theo
By	- dùng với nghĩa là: ngang qua
Over	- dùng với nghĩa: vượt qua một cái gì đó
From... to	- dùng với nghĩa: từ ... đến
Round/Around	- dùng với nghĩa: quanh
Through	- dùng với nghĩa: xuyên qua
Out of	- dùng với nghĩa: ra khỏi
Up >< down	- dùng với nghĩa: lên >< xuống

4. GIỚI TỪ CHỈ THỂ CÁCH

Giới từ	Nghĩa	Giới từ	Nghĩa
With	- với	In spite of	- mặc dù
Without	- không, không có	Instead of	- thay vì
According to	- theo như	Like	- giống như

5. NHỮNG CẤU TRÚC GIỚI TỪ THÔNG DỤNG

Giới từ	Cấu trúc	Nghĩa
About	- To be sorry about st - To be curious about st - To be careful about st - To be careless about st - To be confused about st - To be doubtful about st - To be excited about st - To be enthusiastic about st - To be sad about st - To be serious about - To be reluctant about st (or to) st - To be uneasy about st - To be worried about st	- lấy làm tiếc, hối tiếc về cái gì - tò mò về cái gì - cẩn thận về cái gì - bất cẩn về cái gì - nhầm lẫn về cái gì - hoài nghi về cái gì - hứng thú về cái gì - nhiệt tình, hào hứng về cái gì - buồn về cái gì - nghiêm túc về - ngần ngại, hững hờ với cái gì - không thoải mái - lo lắng về cái gì
At	- To be amazed at st - To be amused at st - To be angry at sb - To be annoyed at sb - To be bad at st - To be brilliant at - To be good/clever at st - To be efficient at st - To be expert at st - To be mad at sb - To be present at - To be skillful at st - To be surprised at st - Tobe quick at st	- kinh ngạc, sửng sốt vì cái gì - thích thú với cái gì - tức giận với ai - bực mình với ai - yếu kém về cái gì - thông minh, có tài - giỏi/sắc sảo về cái gì - có năng lực về cái gì - thành thạo về cái gì - tức điên lên với ai - có mặt - khéo léo cái gì - ngạc nhiên với - nhay bén về cái gì/ nhanh chóng làm gì
For	- To be available for sth - To be bad for - To be good for - To be convenient for - To be difficult for - To be dangerous for - To be eager for - To be eligible for - To be late for - To be liable for sth - To leave for - To be famous/well-known for - To be fit for - To be greedy for - To be grateful for sth - To be helpful / useful for - To be necessary for - To be perfect for - To prepare for - To be qualified for - To be ready for sth - To be responsible for sth - To be suitable for - To be sorry for - To apologize for st/doing st - To thank sb for st/doing st - To be useful for	- có sẵn (cái gì) - xấu cho - tốt cho - thuận lợi cho... - khó... - nguy hiểm... - háo hức cho - đủ tư cách cho - trễ... - có trách nhiệm về pháp lý - rời khỏi đâu - nổi tiếng - thích hợp với - tham lam... - biết ơn về việc... - có ích / có lợi - cần thiết - hoàn hảo - chuẩn bị cho - có phẩm chất - sẵn sàng cho việc gì - có trách nhiệm về việc gì - thích hợp - xin lỗi / lấy làm tiếc cho - xin lỗi vì cái gì/ vì đã làm gì - cảm ơn ai vì cái gì - có ích, hữu dụng
From	- To borrow st from sb/st - To demand st from sb - To draw st from st - To emerge from st - To escape from - To be free from - To prevent st from - To protect sb /st from - To prohibit sb from doing st - To separate st/sb from st/sb - To suffer from - To be away from st/sb - To be different from st - To be far from sb/st - To be safe from st - To save sb/st from - To result from st	- vay mượn của ai /cái gì - đòi hỏi cái gì ở ai - rút cái gì - nhú lên cái gì - thoát ra từ cái gì - không bị, không phải - ngăn cản ai cái gì - bảo vệ ai /bảo về cái gì - cấm ai làm việc gì - tách cái gì ra khỏi cái gì /tách ai ra khỏi ai - chịu đựng đau khô - xa cách cái gì /ai - khác về cái gì - xa cách ai/ cái gì - an toàn trong cái gì - cứu ai/cái gì khỏi - có kết quả từ cái gì
In	- To be absorbed in - To believe in st/sb - To delight in st - To be engaged in st - To be experienced in st - To include st in st - To indulge in st - To be interested in st /doing st: - To invest st in st - To involved in st - To persist in st - To be deficient in st - To be fortunate in st - To be rich in st - To be successful/succeed in	- say mê, say sưa - tin tưởng cái gì / vào ai - hồ hởi về cái gì - tham dự ,lao vào cuộc - có kinh nghiệm về cái gì - gộp cái gì vào cái gì - chìm đắm trong cái gì - quan tâm cái gì /việc gì - đầu tư cái gì vào cái gì - dính líu vào cái gì - kiên trì trong cái gì - thiếu hụt cái gì - may mắn trong cái gì - dồi dào, phong phú - thành công
Of	- To be ashamed of - To be afraid of - To be ahead of - To be aware of - To be capable of - To be confident of - To be certain of - To be doubtful of - To be fond of - To be full of - To be hopeful of - To be independent of - To be proud of - To be jealous of - To be guilty of - To be innocent of - To remind sb of - To be sick of - To be scared of - To be short of - To be suspicious of - To be joyful of - To be typical of - To be tired of - To be terrified of	- xấu hổ về... - sự, e ngại... - trước - nhận thức - có khả năng - tự tin - chắc chắn vè - nghi ngờ - thích - đầy - hy vọng - độc lập - tự hào - ganh tỵ với - phạm tội về, có tội - vô tội - gợi cho ai nhớ tới - chán nản về - sợ hãi - thiếu - nghi ngờ về - vui mừng về - tiêu biểu, điển hình - mệt mỏi - khiếp sợ về
On	- To be dependent/ depend on st/sb - To be keen on st - To be based on st	- lệ thuộc vào cái gì /vào ai - mê cái gì - dựa trên, dựa vào
To	- To be able to - To be acceptable to - To be accessible to - To be accustomed to - To be agreeable to - To be addicted to - To be available to sb - To be clear to - To be contrary to - To be delightful to sb - To be equal to - To be exposed to - To be familiar to sb - To be favorable to - To be grateful to sb - To be harmful to sb/st - To be important to - To be indifferent to - To be identical to - To be kind to sb - To be kind of sb - To be likely to - To be lucky to - To be loyal to - To be necessary to sth/sb - To be next to - To be open to - To be opposed to - To be pleasant to - To be preferable to - To be profitable to - To be responsible to sb - To be rude to - To be similar to - To be useful to sb - To be willing to	- có thể - có thể chấp nhận - có thể kết nối, tiếp cận - quen với - có thể đồng ý - dam mê - sẵn cho ai - rõ ràng - trái lại, đối lập - thú vị đối với ai - tương đương với - phơi bày, để lộ - quen thuộc đối với ai - tán thành, ủng hộ - bịết ơn ai - có hại cho ai (cho cái gì) - quan trọng - bàng quan, thờ ơ - giống hệt - tốt với ai - lòng tốt của ai - có thể - may mắn - chung thủy với - cần thiết cho việc gì / cho ai - kế bên - cởi mở - phản đối - hài lòng - đáng thích hơn - có lợi - có trách nhiệm với ai - thô lỗ, cộc cằn - giống, tương tự - có ích cho ai - sẵn lòng
With	- To be acquainted with - To be angry with sb - To be busy with st - To be bored with - to be fed up with - To be consistent with st - To be content with st - to be satisfied with - To be crowded with - To be covered with - To cope with - To deal with - To be disappointed with - To be friendly to - To be patient with st - To be impressed with/by - To be popular with - To be wrong with	- quen biết, quen thân - tức giận với ai - bận với cái gì - chán ngán, chán ngấy - kiên trì chung thủy với cái gì - hài lòng với - đầy, đông đúc - bao phủ với - đương đầu với - xử lí, giải quyết với - thất vọng với - thân thiện với - kiên trì với cái gì - có ấn tượng /xúc động với - phổ biến quen thuộc - có vấn đề

B. PRACTICE EXERCISES

Exercise 1.1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1: Simon Lake drew the inspiration ______La submarine of undersea travel and exploration from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

A. at        B. by        C. for        D. of

Question 2: The manager is directly responsible ______the efficient running of the office

A. about        B. for        C. at        D. in

Question 3: His choice of future career is quite similar ______mine.

A. at        B. with        C. for        D. to

Question 4: The children are highly excited ______the coming summer holiday.

A. with        B. to        C. for        D. about

Question 5: It was so noisy outside that she couldn’t concentrate ______her work.

A. in        B. at        C. with        D. on

Question 6: The sign warns people ______the dangers of swimming in this river.

A. about        B. from        C. with        D. to

Question 7: In the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit ______their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves.

A. under        B. of        C. on        D. out

Question 8: A family is made up ______people who care about one another.

A. by        B. from        C. of        D. with

Question 9: All members of a family give and receive love and support ______the others.

A. of        B. about        C. for        D. from

Question 10: Strong families are the foundation of strong communities, ______a strong foundation needed to construct a sturdy building.

A. as        B. like        C. for        D. since

Question 11: When you carry ______your responsibilities in the family, you are letting the family members know that you love them and that they can depend on you.

A. on        B. away        C. along        D. out

Question 12: Scheduling a family meeting ______a regular basis is a good way to make sure this activity happens.

A. on        B. in        C. with        D. by

Question 13: Glass containers can be used ______storing food or other items.

A. for        B. to        C. of        D. into

Question 14: Bill Gates gave away ${4.6 billion in Microsoft shares in June______ his personal charity, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

A. on        B. for        C. to        D. at

Question 15: Many people say that the retirement age in Vietnam for men and women discriminates ______women.

A. against        B. up        C. towards        D. on

Question 16: Dehydration is the underlying cause ______many chronic diseases."

A. to        B. for        C. of        D. by

Question 17: The human heart is responsible for pumping blood ______the body.

A. through        B. throughout        C. in        D. along

Question 18: The urinary system helps eliminate a waste product called urea______ the body, which is produced when certain foods are broken down.

A. of        B. off        C. from        D. out

Question 19: The skin, or integumentary system, is the body's largest organ, which protects us from the outside world, and is our first defense ______bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.

A. of        B. upon        C. to        D. against

Question 20: Accompaniment is a musical line that is secondary ______the melody; and accompaniment parts support the melody.

A. of        B. in        C. with        D. to

Question 21: Stringed instruments are played by drawing a bow ______the strings or by plucking the strings with the fingers.

A. from        B. away        C. across        D. over

Question 22: If music were purely a cultural invention, one might expect ancient music to be dramatically ______modem music, given the huge cultural differences between then and now.

A. differ from         B. different from         C. differed to         D. differing from

Question 23: At present the earliest example of what may be a musical instrument is a bone "flute" that dates ______approximately 50,000 years ago during the middle Paleolithic.

A. back        B. away        C. at        D. to

Question 24: One way to reveal innate constraints on music perception is to show that certain musical stimuli are represented or remembered more accurately than others,
independent ______experience.

A. on        B. to        C. with        D. of

Question 25: In some workplaces employees are expected to do volunteer work ______part of corporate volunteer initiatives.

A. as        B. like        C. for        D. in

Question 26: Voluntary organizations are key players in the economy in their own right ______employers and service providers.

A. as        B. to        C. for        D. with

Question 27: Many voluntary organizations share information ______ local government and community to push forward community services.

A. to        B. for        C. back        D. with

Question 28: Keely S. Jones (2006) conducted research on the distinct connection of volunteering ______public life and civic engagement.

A. between        B. with        C. to        D. for

Question 29: Data generated by the Johns Hopkins researchers revealed that, once converted into full-time-equivalent workers, volunteers account on average______45 per cent of the nonprofit workforce in the 36 countries.

A. of        B. to        C. for        D. at

Question 30: The carbon dioxide gas given ______by the fermenting vat was known as "fixed air".

A. off        B. away        C. out        D. up

Question 31: It is the classical Athenians who can probably lay claim ______the invention of commercial advertising as we know it today.

A. to        B. for        C. of        D. with

Question 32: Ever______ the invention of the hydrogen bomb, attempts have been made to harness the power of nuclear fusion for peaceful purposes.

A. from        B. since        C. with        D. for

Question 33: The invention of printing on paper provided a technology______ which information could be stored over the long term.

A. under        B. with        C. for        D. in

Question 34: The key______ inventive success often requires being in the right place at the right time.

A. for        B. of        C. in        D. to

Question 35: An invention developed______ one purpose will sometimes find use in entirely different circumstances.

A. in        B. with        C. by        D. for

Question 36: In some countries, girls are deprived ______access to health care or proper nutrition, leading to a higher mortality rate.

A. of        B. off        C. from        D. ______away

Question 37: Maternity leave and the reproductive role may also result______ discrimination against women in the prospects for promotion.

A. from        B. in        C. to        D. as

Question 38: From new laws to legal aid and justice services, UNDP is supporting survivors and changing attitudes and practices to end and prevent violence ______women and girls.

A. of        B. to        C. over        D. against

Question 39: Half a billion women around the world can't read, 62 million girls are denied______, and 155 countries still have laws that discriminate against women.

A. the right of educating        B. the right of education

C. the right to educate        D. the right to education

Question 40: The Heritage Education for Sustainable Development project aims ______strengthening the linkage between culture and education for sustainable development.

A. to        B. for        C. at        D. by

Question 41: Parents or family members need to sit down and talk with children as well as present them ______easy-to-understand data, and talk about the importance of cultural diversity.

A. to        B. for        C. at        D. with

Question 42: According to a research study, public schools in the United States provide at least one computer ______every five students.

A. to        B. with        C. by        D. for

Question 43: According to some researchers, the emphasis in education in the next few years would be ______the development of student's computer skills.

A. to        B. at        C. on        D. with

Question 44: Teachers can also help their students to learn complicated applications on electronic devices as a way of making it easier ______students to learn and also make the teacher's job easier.

A. with        B. to        C. by        D. for

Question 45: Students that learn to type efficiently and use basic computer functions such as word processing, email and web browsing have a significant advantage ______ students that have no knowledge of computers.

A. over        B. above        C. against        D. to

Question 46: Land pollution can have huge environmental impact ______the form of air pollution and soil pollution which in turn can have adverse effect on human health.

A. on        B. in        C. to        D. with

Question 47: Current environmental problems make us vulnerable ______disasters and tragedies, now and in the future.

A. with        B. at        C. in        D. to

Question 48: The ozone layer is an invisible layer of protection around the planet that protects us ______the sun's harmful rays.

A. away with         B. from        C. under        D. out of

Question 49: Deforestation simply means clearing of the green cover and making that land available ______residential, industrial or commercial purpose.

A. on        B. by        C. for        D. to

Question 50: As the human population grows and grows, natural resources are being used at a rapid rate, and large areas of forest are being converted ______human use.

A. for        B. to        C. into        D. in

Question 51: Ecotourism is a form of sustainable travel that supports the local environment instead of putting more pressure ______it and exploiting its resources.

A. to        B. for        C. on        D. at

Question 52: With so many advancements ______technology, you can easily plan your own trips to various destinations in a short amount of time if a travel consultant isn't a desirable option.

A. of        B. to        C. on        D. in

Question 53: If the local people ______the necessary skills to participate in the eco-tourism industry or interact with foreign tourists, the government may provide job training and education

A. lack        B. lack in        C. lack of        D. lack for

Question 54: It is unfair to state that a woman’s job is to look ______everyone in the family and take care ______the house.

A. in - on        B. after - in        C. of - of        D. after - of

Question 55: Her husband is very kind. He always cares ______her and never puts all of the housework ______her.

A. about - in        B. for - in        C. about - on        D. with - on

Question 56: English teaching is considered a good example of a volunteer job which often turns ______a career.

A. off        B. up        C. on        D. into

Question 57: Befriending can offer volunteers the opportunity to provide support and friendship to a person who may be going ______a difficult period.

A. up        B. on        C. off        D. through

Question 58: Their massive salaries let them afford to give ______huge amounts to charities.

A. off        B. up        C. away        D. back

Question 59: You can get access ______the Internet, via a range of devices such as desktop or laptop computers, mobile phones, and tablets.

A. for        B. in        C. of        D. to

Question 60: Internet and social networks help us easily interact ______people all over the world.

A. in        B. of        C. on        D. with

Exercise 1.2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1: Users can look ______locations as well as directions to different places on Google Map.

A. down        B. for        C. in        D. up

Question 2: The two fabrics of Velcro stick together thanks ______the hooks on the surface and the loops on the other.

A. by        B. for        C. of        D. to

Question 3: If you get a laptop as a reward, what will you use it______?

A. by        B. for        C. to        D. with

Question 4: It is important that men should share household tasks ______their wives.

A. to        B. with        C. for        D. against

Question 5: Some people tend to wrongly believe that men are not as good______ children as women.

A. with        B. as        C. at        D. on

Question 6: Not many people are aware ______male preference in this company.

A. with        B. on        C. about        D. of

Question 7: I don't think mothers should be discouraged ______outside the home.

A. to work        B. from working        C. to working        D. working

Question 8: More and more girls apply ______males’ jobs these days.

A. by        B. for        C. about        D. to

Question 9: Working mothers can inspire their kids ______their hard work and devotion.

A. with        B. about        C. at        D. for

Question 10: Educated women are becoming less dependent ______their husbands’ decisions.

A. about        B. of        C. on        D. for

Question 11: This policewoman is famous ______her courage and strong will.

A. with        B. for        C. on        D. about

Question 12: I am thinking ______becoming a childcare worker because I love children.

A. of        B. with        C. for        D. on

Question 13: Nowadays, a number of parents still have preference for boys______ girls.

A. rather        B. than        C. over        D. instead

Question 14: Women’s salaries are getting more important ______their household income.

A. at        B. to        C. in        D. within

Question 15: I think everybody should be provided ______equal access to health services.

A. with        B. on        C. for        D. to

Question 16: We all need to cooperate to fight ______racism and gender discrimination.

A. for        B.______against        C.______in        D.______about

Question 17: The women in this company have been demanding equal pay______ equal work.

A. against        B. on        C. for        D. with

Question 18: In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ______their choice.

A. to        B. for        C. against        D. with

Question 19: Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different ______the U.S.

A. of        B. from        C. to        D. For

Question 20: In the UK, seven is usually regarded ______the luckiest number while thirteen is the opposite.

A. as        B. like        C. with        D. for

Question 21: In Germany, it is important to arrive ______time when you are invited to someone's house.

A. in        B. after        C. before        D. On

Question 22: In English class yesterday, we had a discussion ______different cultures.

A. around        B. about        C. for        D. from

Question 23: Like children elsewhere, children in the US have greatly benefited ______modem technology.

A. of        B. from        C. in        D. with

Question 24: There has been a steady rise in the average temperature around the planet over the last hundred years or so, and the majority of scientists put it ______to human activity.

A. down        B. back        C. up        D. across

Question 25: However, some scientists argue that the historical evidence shows that over time the Earth heats ______and cools ______naturally.

A. up - away        B. away - down         C. up-down        D. down - up

Question 26: It is predicted that over the next few decades many species will die
______as once fertile areas turn to desert.

A. off        B. out        C. up        D. down

Question 27: Most of the air pollution results ______the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and rockets.

A. in        B. to        C. on        D. from

Question 28: The travel industry should work with local councils and government agencies to agree ______realistic standards for planning and development in tourist areas.

A. upon        B. with        C. at        D. for

Question 29: It may become necessary for the United Nations to work______ international agreements and strict environmental controls on the tourist industry.

A. against        B. on        C. with        D. out

Question 30: Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel ______natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people.

A. about        B. in        C. to        D. for

Question 31: Every year, millions of people descend ______protected and pristine natural areas to observe rare species.

A. on        B. at        C. in        D. to

Question 32: A number of reports have cast doubt ______the value of ecotourism.

A. with        B. about        C. in        D. on

Question 33: It's hard to deny that humanity has played a pretty big role in changing nature ______the worse.

A. with        B. to        C. for        D. at

Question 34: Ecotourism may become popular as people look for ways to get really close ______exotic wildlife while keeping a clear conscience.

A. at        B. in        C. to        D. with

Question 35: Gorillas and penguins are among the species most susceptible______ ecotourism because they have a strong tendency to relax in the presence of humans.

A. to        B. in        C. by        D. with

Question 36: Professor Blumstein says that ecotourism is similar ______domesticating or urbanizing the animals.

A. with        B. as        C. to        D. like

Question 37: Animals' regular interactions with people may lead ______a kind of taming.

A. up        B. in        C. for        D. to

Question 38: Domesticated animals are less responsive ______stimulated predatory attacks.

A. to        B. with        C. on        D. at

Question 39: Ecotourism in distant and remote spots around the planet is getting more popular ______tourists and tour guides.

A. to        B. on        C. with        D. between

Question 40: She has looked ______to my father for her whole life. He's a wonderful example of a kind-hearted person with good judgement.

A. forward        B. in        C. up        D. on

Question 41: A generation gap or generational gap, is a difference ______opinions between one generation and another regarding beliefs, politics, or values.

A. in        B. on        C. of        D. among

Question 42: Having good friends who love and support you ______who you are is really important to your happiness.

A. with        B. about        C. for        D. by

Question 43: What separates a City of the Future ______other cities is that it goes beyond just providing basic police, fire, and emergency medical services.

A. with        B. by        C. away        D. from

Question 44: Once a site has been nominated and evaluated, it is up to the intergovernmental World Heritage Committee to make the final decision ______its inscription

A. on        B. for        C. by        D. at

Question 45: Many teenagers do not like it when their parents impose their decision ______them.

A. in        B. on        C. at        D. to

Question 46: Mr. Hung is a doctor and expects his son to follow ______his footsteps.

A. up        B. in        C. on        D. at

Question 47: Tina considers herself lucky when her parents are quite sympathetic ______her and offer her valuable advice.

A. about        B. to        C. in        D. with

Question 48: David is so naughty a boy that his teachers often complain ______his parents about his misbehavior at school.

A. to        B. for        C. about        D. on

Question 49: Kiddy's mom is always complaining that she did not lift a finger to help ______the housework.

A. for        B. to        C. with        D. at

Question 50: We gave out a cheer when the red roof of the cottage came ______view.

A. from        B. in        C. before        D. into

Question 51: The disabled artist digitally inserted himself ______the picture.

A. on        B. to        C. into        D. at

Question 52: Typhoon Damrey has caused extensive damage ______houses, boats and crops in Vietnam.

A. for        B. to        C. into        D. with

Question 53: The ASEAN gross domestic product grew______4.6% to reach US$ 2.57 trillion in 2015.

A. on        B. by        C. in        D. with

Question 54: Many species are now ______danger of being extinct as a result of deforestation and habitat loss.

A. in        B. on        C. at        D. with

Question 55: The rainforests around the world are ______threat of deforestation.

A. in        B. by        C. under        D. on

Question 56: The rivers in the local area are heavily polluted ______wastes released from nearby factories.

A. from        B. with        C. of        D. in

Question 57: Many of our medicines are derived ______animals and plants.

A. of        B. from        C. by        D. to

Question 58: His difficulty ______understanding math results ______a childhood illness.

A. on / from        B. in / from        C. with / in        D. in / in

Question 59: Scientists are looking for ways to cut ______the cost of renewable energy sources.

A. back        B. up        C. off        D. down

Question 60: They really ripped us ______at that hotel. They charged me a lot of money.

A. up        B. off        C. out        D. into

Question 61: My brother is now in hospital, ______treatment ______of his upset stomach.

A. in        B. under        C. on        D. over

Exercise 2.1: Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

Question 1: Are you acquainted ______the lady?

Question 2: She isn't accustomed ______dealing with so much media attention.

Question 3: He's really angry ______me for upsetting Sophie.

Question 4: I’m very grateful ______her ______her help.

Question 5: The room was full ______people.

Question 6: I’m quite different ______her.

Question 7: He is quite incapable ______such a thing.

Question 8: The college is independent ______the university.

Question 9: Sarah's only interested ______boys, music, and clothes.

Question 10: Steve has always been jealous ______his brother's good looks.

Question 11: The Central African Republic became fully independent ______France in 1960.

Question 12: I’m very sorry ______what I have done.

Question 13: My hat is similar ______yours.

Question 14: I’m tired ______waiting for her.

Question 15: I’m so worried ______my sister who is ill.

Question 16: It is very bad ______you to eat so quickly.

Question 17: I’m not good ______tennis.

Question 18: Were our friends successful ______getting a loan from the bank?

Question 19: Miss White was very upset ______the news of her father’s death.

Question 20: Anyone who's familiar ______his poetry will find the course easy.

Question 21: This street doesn't look familiar ______me.

Question 22: Don’t you think you should try to be friendly ______your classmates?

Question 23: Mr. Green is responsible ______hiring employees.

Question 24: That type of music is quite popular ______teenage boys and girls.

Question 25: My daily expenses are just about equal ______my income.

Question 26: Make a list of all those who are present ______the meeting.

Question 27: We were very doubtful ______his ability.

Question 28: Ken was proud ______his good marks on English.

Question 29: My plan is similar ______yours, but it is different ______Ken’s.

Question 30: Peter said he had become quite fond ______American hamburgers.

Question 31: We are still hopeful ______hearing from our friends before Saturday. 

Question 32: That fashion magazine is full ______advertising for women’s clothes.

Question 33: These gloves aren’t very suitable ______that kind of work.

Question 34: They were very happy ______the results of the election.

Question 35: It was certainly kind ______you to help me.

Question 36: She's very anxious ______her exams.

Question 37: Her parents are very pleased ______her friends.

Question 38: I wasn't very pleased ______having to pay.

Question 39: He complained that a member of staff had been rude ______him

Question 40: He has been absent ______school all week.

Question 41: Staying at home is preferable ______going out with someone you don't like.

Question 42: Thank you. You are kind ______me.

Question 43: Everybody was surprised ______the news.

Question 44: I was delighted ______the present you gave me.

Question 45: Are you excited ______going on holiday next week?

Question 46: Tom is excellent ______repairing things.

Question 47: You get bored ______doing the same thing every day.

Question 48: Ann wasn’t keen ______going out in the rain, so we stayed at home.

Question 49: Hurry up or you’ll be late ______school.

Question 50: Were they present ______the meeting?

Exercise 2.2: Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

Question 1: The politicians themselves are confused ______what to do.

Question 2: The house was crowed ______students.

Question 3: Both foods are rich ______Vitamin C.

Question 4: Smoking is harmful ______your health.

Question 5: He was afraid ______upsetting Clare.

Question 6: Are you serious ______changing your job?

Question 7: My family is very important ______me.

Question 8: I just couldn’t believe what he said. It was contrary ______his thought.

Question 9: Don’t give up hope yet. Be confident ______the success.

Question 10: Please wait here. I’ll have some tickets available ______them.

Question 11: A laptop would be really useful ______when I'm working on the train.

Question 12: He said he had given ______drinking.

Question 13: Everyone is aware ______air pollution.

Question 14: This building belongs ______those who live in it.

Question 15: The day seems perfect ______a picnic.

Question 16: "I thought you said the film was exciting?" "______the contrary, I nearly fell asleep half way through it!"

Question 17: Mr. Johnson said he was ______favor of doing the work right away.

Question 18: Albert is 85 and lives alone. He needs somebody to take care him.

Question 19: Diane is from Boston but now she lives in Paris. She left Boston______ Paris when she was 19.

Question 20: Sally is often not well. She suffers ______terrible headaches.

Question 21: The secretary provided me ______a great deal of information.

Question 22: I know she's offered to babysit, but I don't want her to think we're taking advantage ______her.

Question 23: You have to study hard to keep pace ______your classmates.

Question 24: I wrote to the company asking ______more information about the job.

Question 25: We spent the evening listening ______music.

Question 26: English provides the access ______world scholarship and world trade.

Question 27: Many people regard him ______one of the greatest scientists in the world.

Question 28: What time did they arrive ______London?

Question 29: Thank you for looking ______my mother while she was ill.

Question 30: I’ve been searching ______my keys.

Question 31: Were you able to make use ______the book I lent you last week?

Question 32: ______the past, people did a great deal of work by hand.

Question 33: Every student should spend ______least two hours on his homework every night.

Question 34: Vehicle’s account ______air pollution in the cities.

Question 35: Some large cities may have to ban cars ______the city center to wipe out smoke.

Question 36: Don’t forget to write ______me while you’re away.

Question 37: Tomorrow morning I have to catch a plane. I’m leaving my house ______the airport at 7.30.

Question 38: I looked ______my keys but I couldn’t find them anywhere.

Question 39: I’ve applied ______a job at the factory. I don’t know if I’ll get it.

Question 40: I spoke ______Sue this morning.

Question 41: The tender plants need protection ______the cold weather.

Question 42: Conservation is also concerned ______the reclaiming of land.

Question 43: Mark decided to give up sports so that he could concentrate ______his studies.

Question 44: He ran as fast as he could, but he was not able to keep pace ______his brother.

Question 45: When she arrived in Britain, she wasn’t used to driving ______the left.

Question 46: Granny is completely deaf. You’ll have to make allowances ______her.

Question 47: There’s no need to make such a fuss ______it.

Question 48: Do you usually shake hands when you are introduced ______someone?

Question 49: As sisters, they have always confided ______each other.

Question 50: She soon began to contribute articles ______newspapers and magazines.