3B COMMUNICATIVE  What’s the preposition?

 a Look at the questions. Write the missing preposition for each box.

 b Take turns to choose one of the boxes and ask your partner all the questions in it.

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of
• If you had to speak in front [—] a large
audience, how would you feel?
• Do you know anyone who has a phobia,
or is really afraid [—] something?
• When was the last time you felt proud
[—] something you had done?
• Are there any things in your home that
you’re really tired [—] ?
• Who can you rely [—] when you have
a problem? Can they rely [—] you, too?
• What do you always have [—] your
desk at home?
• Would you prefer to live [—] the ground
floor or [—] the top floor of a flat?
• What kind of entertainment do you
spend most money [—] ?

• What sport or activity would you like to be really good  [—]?

• Why do you think some people are bad [—] learning languages?
• What’s the first thing you do when you arrive [—] a nice hotel?
• Do you like telling jokes? Do people laugh [—] the jokes you tell?

4 5

• What sports clubs or organizations
do / did you belong [—] ?
• Is there anyone who you talk [—] every
day, in person or on the phone? Who is it?
• What are you most looking forward [—]
this year?
• What are the advantages of being married
[—] someone from another country?
• What period of history are you most
interested [—] ?
• Do you believe [—] love at first sight?
Why (not)?
• When you arrive [—] a new city or country,
what’s the first thing you usually try to find out?
• What things do you normally carry [—]
your bag or wallet?

• What are some of the typical things couples argue [—] ?

• What would you tell visitors [—] before they visit your city or country?
• Is there anything you always worry [—] before or during a trip? What?
• When you were little, did you get excited [—] your birthday? How did you use to celebrate it?

7 8

• Can people still be friends if they don’t
agree [—] each other about politics?
• Do you feel pleased [—] your progress
in English this term?
• What kind of photos do you share [—]
friends on social media?
• Have you ever been given a present
that you were really disappointed [—] ?
• How do you feel about waiting [—] people
when they’re late?
• Should a man pay [—] a woman’s meal on
a first date?
• Are you (or is anyone you know) applying [—]
a job or course at the moment?
• Who’s usually responsible [—] cooking dinner
in your house?

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