1. Complete the sentences using the prepositions from the box and your own ideas.
about at for in of on
1 I know someone who’s brilliant …at playing the saxophone. ……
2 It’s difficult to feel sorry …………………………………
3 Athletes always feel proud …………………………………
4 Most of my friends aren’t interested …………………………………
5 Many people are nervous …………………………………
6 My mood depends …………………………………
7 I enjoy laughing …………………………………
8 Lots of children believe …………………………………
Answer
Example answers:
2 for rich people
3 of representing their country
4 in sport
5 about going to the dentist
6 on how much sleep I get
7 at my little brother
8 in fairies
2. Complete the email with the phrases from the box.
at remembering gossip for giving up in changing her opinion
of behaving of Helen of her behaviour of making
on doing on their advice with her with herself
From: Susie
To: Terri
Subject: Helen
Hi Terri,
You asked me for news of Helen in your last email. Well, you know I’m completely hopeless (1) …at remembering gossip…… but basically the situation is this – Helen’s parents haven’t forgiven Helen (2) ………………………. law and enrolling at art college.
They thought she would rely (3) ………………………., but she says she’s capable (4) ………………………. her own decisions. Her parents have always been very tolerant (5) ………………………. but they’re really annoyed (6) ………………………. because of this sudden change of plan.
When she told me, I could see she was really pleased (7) ………………………. . But her parents are quite upset, because they haven’t succeeded (8) ………………………. . Well, it’s typical (9) ………………………. . She always insists (10) ………………………. what she wants. I wouldn’t dream (11) ………………………. the way she does.
Anyway, that’s how it is. How are you?
Love, Susie
Answer
2 for giving up 3 on their advice
4 of making 5 of her behaviour
6 with her 7 with herself
8 in changing her opinion
9 of Helen 10 on doing
11 of behaving
3. Match the beginning of each sentence with the most suitable preposition. Then use your own ideas to complete the sentence.
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1 The lorry collided |
a of ………………………………. . |
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2 The bus crashed |
b with ………………………………. . |
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3 The square was full |
c from ………………………………. . |
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4 The minibus belonged |
d on ………………………………. . |
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5 They borrowed the car |
e into ………………………………. . |
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6 They blamed the accident |
f to ………………………………. . |
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7 The owner was upset |
g for ………………………………. . |
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8 The driver apologised |
h about ………………………………. . |
Answer
Example answers:
1 b The lorry collided with a car.
2 e The bus crashed into the railings.
3 a The square was full of market stalls.
4 f The minibus belonged to a group of tourists.
5 c They borrowed the car from a local family.
6 d They blamed the accident on a pedestrian.
7 h The owner was upset about having to sell his car.
8 g The driver apologised for taking the wrong road.
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