Prepositions
In my English class I sit ????? two friends, so all three of us are on the front row.
between
I'm going to put my name????? for swimming lessons
down
While I'm away, a neighbour is .......... our cat.
A looking for
B looking after
C looking at
B
looking after
I’m planning (to go/going) away on holiday next week, but there are still so many things I need (do/doing) before I leave!
I’m planning to go (1) away on holiday next week, but there are still so many things I need to do (2) before I leave!
At 250 metres below the sea, Jericho is the world’s lower/lowest city.
At 250 metres below the sea, Jericho is the world’s lowest city.
I live ????? the place where I work and I can walk there in ten minutes.
near
We're all really looking ?????? surfing tomorrow.
forward to
A helmet
B board
C tent
A helmet
I want (taking/to take) some new clothes with me, but I can’t afford (buying/to buy) expensive things.
I want to take (3) some new clothes with me, but I can’t afford to buy (4) expensive things.
Gustave Eiffel was responsible for building the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is slightly oldest/older than the Eiffel Tower.
The Statue of Liberty is slightly older than the Eiffel Tower.
I live on the third floor and my cousins live right ????? us on the fourth floor.
above
People who like art often ???????? painting as a hobby.
take up
A cook
B cooker
C cooking
A cook
Actually I don’t feel like(to spend/ spending) anything at all, so I’ve decided (borrowing/to borrow) some clothes from my sister.
Actually I don’t feel like spending (5) anything at all, so I’ve decided to borrow (6) some clothes from my sister.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in the world is Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar which is a very/totally large market.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in the world is Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar which is a very large market.
I couldn't see at the cinema because a tall man sat ?????? me.
in front of
I'm sure that you can ?????? with any problems like that.
deal
A object
B equipment
C instrument
C instrument
I’m also hoping (to see/seeing) my friends here before I go
I’m also hoping to see (7) my friends here before I go
The pool at San Alfonso del Mar, Chile is far largest/larger than any other swimming pool in the world.
The pool at San Alfonso del Mar, Chile is far larger than any other swimming pool in the world.
Explain the difference between
in front of and opposite
Opposite me = facing me.
In front of me = ahead of me, facing the same direction.
If I spend too much, I'll run out of money soon.
A give in
B give up
C give out
B give up
Sunday afternoon together. And when I’m away, I must (to remember/rememeber) (sending/ to send) you photos. I forgot (doing/to do) that last summer, but I promise I will this time!
Sunday afternoon together. And when I’m away, I must remember to send (9) you photos. I forgot to do (10) that last summer, but I promise I will this time!
Steve Fossett was the first person to trip/travel/journey around the world in a hot-air balloon. He took just under 15 days.
Steve Fossett was the first person to travel around the world in a hot-air balloon. He took just under 15 days.