Seminar 13B -- Tasks / Worksheet 13 I. Questions 1. Name some simple v. compound prepositions. 2. Give examples of deferred prepositions (i.e. the preposition is not followed by its complement) 3. Is there a difference in pronunciation between the prepositions in the following sentences? a) This present is for you. b) Who is this present for? 4. Explain the use of different prepositions in the following sentences: a) We arrived at York at 7.00. b) We lived in York for 5 years. c) She is in Oxford. d) She is at Oxford. e) on the bed v. in the bed f) on the lake v. in the lake g) on the desk v. in the desk h) on the grass v. in the grass i) at school v. in the school 5. Fill in the prepositions: a) ____ the morning v. ____ Monday morning b) ____ Christmas v. ____ Christmas Eve c) ____ March v. ____ March 5^th d) I work ____ 5 ___ 8. v. I will work _____ 5 today. 6. What's the difference between: a) She shouted at him. v. She shouted to him. b) She threw an apple at him. v. She threw an apple to him. 7. Complete the missing words where necessary: 1. We played tennis in spite ____ the rain. 2. Apart ____ baseball, he loves basketball and ice hockey. 3. With the exception ____ John, everyone passed the exam. 4. He didn't get the job despite ___ experience. 5. Everything was quiet, aside _____the occasional sound of a car ____ the distance. 6. ____regard ___ your application, I am afraid we are unable to offer you a job. 7. Who did you borrow the book_____? II. Practice 1. Fill in the right preposition: 1. I'm going away ____ the end of the month. 2. It took me a long time to find a job. ___ the end I got a job in a hotel. 3. We want to start the meeting ____ time, so please don't be late. 4. We got to the station just ____ time to catch the train. 5. Write your name ____ the top of the page. 6. There was an accident ____ the crossroads this morning. 7. He has a scar ___ his right cheek. 8. It was a lovely day. There wasn't a cloud ____ the sky. 9. San Francisco is ____ the west coast of the United States. 10. We normally use the front entrance but there is another entrance ____ the back. 11. Shall we travel ___ your car or mine? 12. I left the umbrella ____ the bus. 13. I wasn't in when you phoned. I was ____ my sister's house. 14. It's always too hot ____ my sister's house. 15. George arrived ____ a taxi. 2. Fill in the preposition where necessary: 1. I'm tired. Let's go ____ home. 2. I've just been ____ the bank, so I have some money on me. 3. I must have lost the key ____my way ___ home. 4. Welcome ____ the hotel. We hope you enjoy your stay here. 5. Did Carol phone ____ you last night? -- Yes, she phoned to invite me ____ her party. 6. Have you talked about the project? -- No, not yet, we are going to discuss ____ it later today. 7. We travelled ____ the 6.45 train. 8. The door must have been opened ___ a key. 9. Have you read any books ____Agatha Christie? 10. I missed the bus, so I had to come home ____ foot. 3. Choose the right preposition: 1. I had to pay for the damage of / to the other car. 2. Did they tell you the reason of / for the delay? 3. Are you annoyed with / about me for being late? 4. It's typical of / for him to keep everybody waiting. 5. I don't want to be dependent on / of anybody. 6. The Italian city of Florence is famous of / for its art treasures. 7. Is he fond on / of skiing? -- No, he is keen of / on skating. 8. He was ashamed of / for what he did. 9. Your writing is similar with / to mine. 10. We saw some people with guns shooting on / at birds. 11. He is very selfish. He doesn't care about / for other people. 12. The food was awful but with didn't complain about / of it. 4. Put in the correct preposition where necessary: 1. Three students were suspected ___ cheating in the examination. 2. Sally often suffers _____ very bad headaches. 3. I didn't have enough money to pay ____the bill. 4. I complimented her ____ her English. She spoke fluently and made very few mistakes. 5. They wore warm clothes to protect themselves _____ the cold. 6. You can rely ___ Jane. She always keeps her promises. 7. The apartment consists ____ three rooms. 8. I hope you succeed ___ finding the job you want. 9. I prefer tea ___ coffee. 10. I asked her _____ a question, but she didn't hear me. 11. Nobody seems to know the reason ____ this. 12. I must phone _____ the office to tell them I won't be ___ work today. 13. What's funny? What are you laughing ____? 14. The river divided the city ____ two parts. 15. What do you think ____the new manager? -- He's all right, I suppose. 5. Choose the appropriate answer: 1. She lives ____ Perth. She owns a house ____ the Swan River. A at... on B at .... In C in .... at D in.... on 2. He suddenly saw Sue ______ the room. He pushed his way _____ the crowd of people to get to her. A across .... through B over.... through C across ... across D over ... along 3. It's Ann's birthday some time _____the middle of May, I think. -- Yes, itīs her birthday ____ the 21^st. A at ... on B in .... on C in ...at D at... in 4. _____cricket, I enjoy watching football and basketball. A Apart from B Except C Except for D Besides 5. What do you think ____ my car? I've just bought it. -- It's really good. Actually, I'm thinking _____ my motorbike and getting a car, too. A about ...to sell B about....about selling C of...to sell D of....of selling 6. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition: 1. a) Are you going _____ holiday this year? b) What will you be doing ____the holidays? 2. a) He is totally dependent ___ his parents. b) Some of my friends are totally independent ____ their parents. 3. a) I would have forgotten my appointment if Jane hadn't reminded me ___ it. b) Do you see that man over there? Does he remind you _____ anybody you know? 4. a) Everybody blamed me ____ the accident. b) Everybody blamed the accident ___me. 7. Supply suitable words: before or in front of? 1. Make sure you are there_____7 o'clock. 2. I'll wait for you ______ the shop. because or because of? 3. I couldn't get to work _______ I was ill. 4. I couldn't get to work _______ my illness. by, with, without? 5. Our dog was hit ____ a bus. 6. You can open it ____ pulling this lever. 7. Dentists are paid ____ the hour. 8. It won't open _____ a bottle-opener. between or among? 9. Divide it equally ____ the two of you. 10. Switzerland lies ____ four other countries. 11. I saw you ___ the crowd. beside or besides? 12. Who was sitting ____ you? 13. Who's invited _____ us? on or in? 14. There's a black mark ___ your nose. 15. I've got a speck of dust _____ my eye. 16. Who are the people ____ the picture? 17. There is a fly sitting ____ the picture.