Тренировочные задания для подготовки к ЦТ/ЦЭ по английскому языку по темe «Предлоги» (часть В)

Комплекс упражнений предназначен для подготовки учащихся 10–11-х классов к централизованному экзамену и централизованному тестированию по английскому языку. Задания могут быть использованы на этапе подготовки учащихся к олимпиаде по английскому языку.

Людмила СИДОРЕНКО,
учитель английского языка,
ГУО «Средняя школа № 41 имени А.М.Кузнецова г. Гродно»

1. Prepositions after adjectives

1. She was absent … the meeting due to a family emergency.
2. He was accused … cheating on the exam, but he denied it.
3. Sarah is addicted … playing video games for hours every day.
4. The little boy is afraid … darkness and always sleeps with a night light on.
5. John is angry … his coworker taking credit for his ideas.
6. Mary is anxious … her upcoming job interview next week.
7. Tom is aware … the importance of studying regularly to pass the test.
8. She’s bad … cooking, so she often orders takeout for dinner.
9. Jake is bored … his daily routine and wants to try something new.
10. Despite his young age, she is capable … solving complex Maths problems.
11. The store is close … my house, so I can walk there in five minutes.
12. Contrary … popular belief, not all cats are afraid of water.
13. The table was covered … a colorful tablecloth for the party.
14. Sarah is crazy … her new puppy and spends all her free time with the pet.
15. The new model is different … the older version in many ways.
16. Mark is eager … summer vacation to start so he can go to the beach.
17. She is enthusiastic … learning to play the guitar and practices every day.
18. Jack is familiar … the city as he has lived there for several years.
19. Italy is famous … its delicious pasta and pizza dishes.
20. The jar is filled … colorful candies that kids love to eat.

Correct Answers:

absent from, accused of, addicted to, afraid of, angry about, anxious about, aware of, bad at, bored with, capable of, close to, contrary to, covered with, crazy about, different from, eager for, enthusiastic about, familiar with, famous for, filled with

2. Prepositions after adjectives

1. She is fond … reading books in her free time.
2. He is frightened … watching horror movies alone at night.
3. Smoking is harmful … your health.
4. Sarah is interested … learning how to play the guitar.
5. Jane is jealous … her sister’s artistic talents.
6. My brother is keen … playing soccer every Sunday with his friends.
7. I am never late … meetings; punctuality is important to me.
8. Tom is married … his high school sweetheart.
9. The city was named … a famous explorer from the 18th century.
10. Sarah is passionate … volunteering at the local animal shelter.
11. The customers were pleased … the quality of service they had received.
12. The new restaurant is popular … the young people in the town.
13. Mary is proud … her son for graduating at the top of his class.
14. The region is rich … natural resources like minerals and forests.
15. After completing the project, she was satisfied … her work.
16. He is serious … pursuing a career in medicine.
17. The new building is similar … the old one in architectural style.
18. These shoes are suitable … hiking in rough terrain.
19. The behavior of the child was typical … a toddler going through the “terrible twos.”
20. She is worried …. her upcoming job interview next week.

Correct Answers:

fond of, frightened of, harmful to, interested in, jealous of, keen on, late for, married to, named after, passionate about, pleased with, popular with, proud of, rich in, satisfied with, serious about, similar to, suitable for, typical of, worried about

3. Prepositions after verbs

1. She accused him … stealing her phone in the class.
2. I admire her … always being kind to everyone she meets.
3. They finally agreed … a date next week.
4. The training program aims … improving employees’ communication skills.
5. Don’t blame me … the delay, it was beyond my control.
6. We congratulated them … their engagement.
7. The new car consists … several advanced safety features.
8. Learning how to cope … stress is essential for mental health.
9. As a manager, he knows how to deal … challenging situations.
10. Our success depends … everyone working together towards a common goal.
11. She devoted all her time … studying for the upcoming exam.
12. The new model differs … the previous one in terms of design.
13. They decided to divide the responsibilities … small tasks.
14. The presentation will be focused … the impact of climate changes on the wildlife.
15. His decision will have a significant impact … his future.
16. She insists … finishing the project before the deadline.
17. Children nowadays spend more time interacting … screens than with each other.
18. Are you involved … organizing the charity event this year?
19. It’s not polite to laugh … someone who is weaker and smaller.
20. People often mistake her … her twin sister because they look so alike.

Correct Answers:

accuse of, admire for, agree on, aim at, blame for, congratulate on, consist of, cope with, deal with, depend on, devote to, differ from, divide into, focus on, impact on, insist on, interact with, involve in, laugh at, mistake for

4. Prepositions after verbs

1. She always objects … staying up late at work.
2. Mark volunteered to participate … the cooking competition at the fair.
3. I need to prepare … my job interview in a new company.
4. Sarah promised to reply … her friend’s email.
5. Showing respect … elders is an important value in our culture.
6. They decided to spend all her money … a new car.
7. I subscribed … that magazine to stay updated on current events.
8. With hard work and dedication, you can succeed … achieving your goals.
9. We thanked our neighbors … helping us with the move.
10. Many people suffer … allergies.
11. Prices for the items vary … store to store.
12. Try not to worry … things that are out of your control.
13. The students need to concentrate … preparing for their final exams.
14. Let’s head … the beach at the weekends for some relaxation.
15. People who suffer from hypochondria are usually the ones we associate … anxiety.
16. He was fined … parking in the reserved spot without permission.
17. The thief was punished … stealing goods from the store.
18. The project will be split … small tasks to make it more manageable.
19. The prisoners managed to escape … the maximum-security prison.
20. Don’t let anyone discourage you … pursuing your dreams.

Correct Answers:

object to, participate in, prepare for, reply to, respect for, spend on, subscribe to, succeed in, thank for, suffer from, vary from, worry about, concentrate on, head for, associate with, fine for, punish for, split into, escape from, discourage from

5. Prepositions after verbs

1. I came … an interesting book while browsing the bookstore yesterday.
2. To stay healthy, it’s important to cut … on sugary snacks.
3. We decided … a few organizational problems.
4. My brother and I used to be close, but we fell … over a misunderstanding.
5. Please fill … this form before submitting it.
6. I tried to find … more information about the new restaurant in town.
7. Despite our differences, we manage to get … well with each other.
8. Even when things get tough, it’s crucial to keep … working towards your goals.
9. It’s disappointing when someone you trust lets you … .
10. As a babysitter, my main responsibility is to look … the children.
11. I’m currently looking … a specific recipe in this cookery book.
12. Let’s look … these old photo albums to reminisce about the past.
13. Can you look … the meaning of this word in the dictionary?
14. On my way home, I’ll pick … some groceries from the store.
15. She usually puts … her favorite dress for special occasions.
16. When I grow …, I want to become a veterinarian and help animals.
17. In the presentation, the speaker will refer … this chart to support his points.
18. To sum …, the main idea of the book is about self-discovery.
19. People often say I take … my grandmother because we both love gardening.
20. Before landing, passengers are required to fasten their seatbelts and take … their headphones.

Correct Answers:

come across, cut down, decide on, fall out, fill in, find out, get on, keep on, let down, look after, look for, look through, look up, pick up, put on, grow up, refer to, sum up, take after, take off

6. Put in the necessary preposition.

1. I found my keys … the bottom of my bag.
2. … the moment, I am preparing for my English exam.
3. The flag is displayed … the top of the building.
4. We decided to have a picnic … the sun today.
5. I thought she wouldn’t like it, but … the contrary, she loved the movie.
6. … the way, have you heard from our mutual friend recently?
7. The store you’re looking for is … the left side of the street.
8. Let’s start … the beginning of the book to understand it better.
9. I enjoy tea; … the other hand, my sister prefers coffee.
10. The mountains are visible … the distance from that viewpoint.
11. It was a tough journey, but … the end, we reached our destination.
12. She never sits on the spot, always busy with something.
13. Taking care of your health now will benefit you … the long run.
14. … the whole, I think the event was a success.
15. Everything is unprecedented, until it happens … the first time.
16. His mother sincerely hoped that her efforts would … last produce progress.
17. So, … conclusion, good luck on tomorrow’s big final exam.
18. We all have favourite movies we know off … heart.
19. …addition they know their actions have no consequences.
20. He got used to living … a mess.

Correct answers:

at the bottom, at the moment, at the top, in the sun, on the contrary, by the way, on the left, from the beginning, on the other hand, in the distance, in the end, on the spot, in the long run, on the whole, for the first time, at last, in conclusion, by heart, in addition, in a mess

7. Put in the necessary prepositions.

1. They walked arm … arm along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
2. … first glance, the painting looked simple, but it was quite intricate.
3. The cars raced by … high speed on the highway.
4. She recited the poem … memory, impressing everyone in the room.
5. The train arrived … time, allowing me to catch my connecting bus.
6. The couple strolled hand … hand through the park on a sunny day.
7. The technology they were using was completely … of date.
8. Astronauts float … space, weightless and surrounded by stars.
9. We prefer to eat our meals … of doors during the summer.
10. …addition to studying English, she also takes French lessons.
11. He booked his flight tickets well … advance to get a good deal.
12. The rare bird disappeared out … sight into the dense foliage.
13. The sports car zoomed down the road … high speed, thrilling the driver.
14. They paid for the items … cash at the local market.
15. When he broke the window, he knew he would be … trouble.
16. As the manager, she is … charge of the entire project.
17. Chinese invented gunpowder … chance in the pursuit of immortality.
18. … comparison with yesterday, today’s weather is much cooler.
19. He had practiced the piano every day for … least an hour.
20. Let me tell you … detail how it happened.

Correct answers:

arm in arm, at first glance, at high speed, from memory, on time, hand in hand, out of date, in space, out of doors, in addition, in advance, out of sight, at high speed, in cash, be in trouble, in charge of, by chance, in comparison with, at least, in detail

8. Put in the necessary prepositions. (for, in, on)

Correct answers

for a while, in a hurry, for ages,  in a low voice,  on average, on arrival, in danger, for breakfast, in cash,  in a good mood, for certain,  on balance,  in progress,  in fact,  for granted,  for instance, in general, in favour, for free, on fire, on the spot, on sale, in person,  in vain, on the whole, in a mess, for once,  in search, for the first time,  in need

9. Put in the necessary prepositions. (at, in, on, by, for)

Correct answers

at first, by hand, for fun, for sure, in detail, on the contrary, on purpose, in public, by mistake, at first time, by name, in advance, for example, in practice, on occasion, in particular, in theory, by e-mail, at last, on the move, in reality, on the phone, in common, by surprise, at hand, for the better, in fashion, in short, on offer, in conclusion

10. Put in the necessary prepositions. (out of, under, to, of)

Correct answers

according to, out of breath, with a key, out of doors, under pressure, because of, out of work, under any circumstances, contrary to, out of danger, instead of, under the influence, out of order, with pleasure, out of curiosity, under stress, out of sight, with cold, due to,  thank to, with the exception, prior to, up to, regardless of, with regard, owing to, under the care ,with a bit of  luck, under the title, out of date

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