A- Complete the following sentences with one of the

prepositions given below.

for

about

with

in

from

by

to

at of

1. It was very nice _______ you to say such nice things

to me.
2. Im sorry _______ being so late. It wasnt my fault.
3. Peter is the best in his school _______ playing tennis.
4. The children were crying because they were terrified _______ bears.
5. Many people were shocked _______ his rude words.
6. These parents are proud _______ all their children.
7. Are you worried _______ what he said to you?
8. Only a few people are interested _______ rugby.
9. Peter and Fred are brothers but they are very different _______ one another.
10.
She was disappointed _______ her school results.
11.
He was furious _______ her absence at his birthday party.
12.
Your house is very different _______ all the other around.
13.
They were very angry _______ the working conditions offered.
14.
He is very good _______ oriental languages.
15.
They were very surprised _______ his behavior.
16.
Im tired _______ those peoples stupid conversation.
17.
Dont be afraid _______ asking for help when necessary.
18.
He is capable _______ helping everyone in his family.
19.
It was very kind _______ you to be present here at this time.
20.
He is most interested_______ teaching and investigation.
21.
We were pleased _______ the latest unexpected words.
22.
I ran the marathon last Saturday! Im so proud _______ myself.
23.
Are you worried _______ the exam? You need to relax.

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Answer key
1.

of

2.

for

3.

at

4.

of

5.

by

6.

of

7.

about

8.

in

9.

from

10. with
11. about
12. from
13. about
14. at
15. by
16. of
17. of
18. of
19. of
20. in
21. with
22. of
23. about

Answer key
A
1. So is she.
2. So have they.

3. So does my father.
4. So does she.
5. So can I.
6. So were they.
7. So did we.
8. So did the children.
9. So were you.
10. So will they.
11. So had Dan.
12. So will they.
13. So are they. They are too.
14. So do all my friends. All my friends do too.
15. So does his siter. His sister does too.
16. So has his cousin. His cousin has too.
B
1. Neither do I.
2. Neither are they.
3. Neither has he.
4. Neither can she.
5. Neither do they.
6. Neither was he.
7. Neither will we.
8. Neither did we.
9. Neither did she.
10. Neither does jne.
11. Neither does she.
12. Neither has he.