ADVANCED PREPOSITIONS AND

PHRASAL VERBS
READ AND COMPLETE

Complete the following sentences with the correct prepositions:

1. The passengers were delighted _________ the service they received from the airline.

2. Even though our seats were _________ the last row, we could see the stage
perfectly.

3. Putting on sunscreen will protect you _________ the harsh rays of the sun.

4. You will truly become successful once you are dedicated _________ your job fully.

5. She let her parents _________ when she didn’t complete her university degree.

6. We should all be grateful _________ our parents for the opportunities that they have
given us.

7. Tourists travelling to the UK must bear _________ mind that they have to undergo
14 days of quarantine.

8. Since he was still under 18 years old, the court let him off _________ a warning.

9. I will always remember my grandmother sitting _________ her rocking chair, knitting
sweaters in the winter.

10. I hate going out _________ Christmas time, because all the public places are so
crowded.

11. I will see my family _________ a few months time, as I am going travelling around
Europe.

12. You need to look _________ your essays before you submit it for marking.

13. Buying your kids a puppy is a good way to teach them to look _________ another
living thing.

14. The whole office is going out for dinner _________ Friday.

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 15. Although she is not really good _________ public speaking, she is number one in her
school for maths.

16. Easter is usually celebrated _________ the month of April.

17. Her parents were very proud _________ her when she got the best mark in the class.

18. People who struggle to sleep _________ night usually suffer from severe stress.

19. Some people think that you should hang pictures _________ the wall when you
move into a new place. This will make it feel more homey.

20. I always order take-out as I am completely hopeless _________ cooking.

21. Every day, before leaving for work - you should look _________ the mirror to ensure
that you look presentable.

22. Emirates is an expensive airline, and they pride themselves _________ having
excellent service during the flight.

23. The last time I was operated _________ was when my tonsils were removed.

24. In order to grow successfully in a career, one should take great pride _________
one’s job.

25. Whether we are going to the beach tomorrow or not depends _________ the
weather.

26. People who are infected with COVID-19 might suffer _________ short breath and a
loss of taste.

27. Christmas day is celebrated _________ the 25th of December in England.

28. To get into the club tonight, we need to get our names _________ the right list.

29. I will be waiting for you _________ the bus stop.

30. Some people object _________ wearing masks, even though it is mandatory in most
countries.

31. Last night it occurred _________ me that I didn’t call Joanne on her birthday last
week.

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 32. Due to superstitions, people sometimes don’t want to live _________ the 13th
floor of a building.

33. People shouldn’t drive after drinking as they are prone _________ causing accidents.

34. Although people take great pleasure _________ mountain climbing, it is a really
dangerous sport.

35. It is possible to travel and see a lot of different places even though you are
_________ a tight budget.

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