EBAU Prepositions.

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Fill the gaps with the appropriate

preposition.

The French pilot arrived… (preposition) Germany.”

In

“David paid... (preposition) the drinks.”

for

“He’s not very good… (preposition) gardening.”

At

“I don’t get… (preposition) well with her.”

On

“I’ve now stopped worrying so much… (preposition) money.”

about

“The experiment dealt… (preposition) the use of renewable energies at school.”

With

“She is very good... (preposition) singing.”

at

“It all depends... (preposition) the weather.”

On

“I am very keen ... (preposition) videogames.”

On

“My brother is absolutely devoted ... (preposition) skateboarding.”

To

“He insists… watching Big Brother every week.” (preposition)

On

“I don’t know how to cope… the situation.” (preposition)

With

“The witch turned the princess… a frog.” (preposition)


Into

“She was coughing and feeling bad for two days, and eventually came down… the flu”
(preposition)

With

“Isabel thanked him… his help.”

For

“The French pilot arrived… Germany.”

In

“Be aware… (preposition) the consequences.”

Of

“Well, that really depends… (preposition) you.”

On

“He didn’t apply… (preposition) the job.”

For

“He couldn’t go on holiday due to his lack… (preposition) money.”

Of

“They went... (preposition) holiday to the mountains.”

On

“She goes to the gym... (preposition) the morning.”

In

“My friend is very keen... (preposition) astronomy.”

On

“I do not care... (preposition) horoscopes.”

About / for

“Some companies are investing... (preposition) biodegradable materials.”

In

“You need to get rid… (preposition) your rubbish in the appropriate places.”

Of

“He behaved… (preposition) a baby.”


Like

“I did it… (preposition) fun.”

For

“I am very keen… (preposition) pets.”

On
“I am aware... (preposition) the disadvantages of having a pet.”

Of

“Be aware… (preposition) the consequences.”

Of

“Well, that really depends… (preposition) you.”

On

“Children are very fond... (preposition) junk food.”

Of

“We are not... (preposition) a hurry. Take your time.”

In

“You look exactly… (preposition) your brother.”

Like

“The government is running out… (preposition) options.”

Of

“It is hard to get rid… (preposition) electronic waste.”

Of

“M. Allen is famous... (preposition) his research on climate.”

For

“Mary applied… (preposition) this job last week.”

For

“She has been studying English... (preposition) she was ten.”

Since

“He behaved… (preposition) a baby.”

Like

“I did it… (preposition) fun.”

For
“I am very keen… (preposition) pets.”

On

“I’ve now stopped worrying so much… (preposition) money.”

About

“The experiment dealt… (preposition) the use of renewable energies at school.”

With

“She’s really supportive. You can always count… her.” (preposition).

On

“I’m terrible… playing chess.” (preposition).

At

“The thief started to shoot... the police.” (preposition)

At / against

“Who does this dictionary belong…?” (preposition)

To

“He’s not very good… (preposition) gardening.”

At

“I don’t get… (preposition) well with her.”

On

“Some companies are investing... (preposition) biodegradable materials.”

In

“You need to get rid… (preposition) your rubbish in the appropriate places.”

Of

“I am aware... (preposition) the disadvantages of having a pet.”

Of

“Children are very fond... (preposition) junk food.”

Of

“We are not... (preposition) a hurry. Take your time.”

In

“It is hard to get rid… (preposition) electronic waste.”

Of
“M. Allen is famous... (preposition) his research on climate.”

For

“You look exactly… (preposition) your brother.”

Like
“The government is running out… (preposition) options.”

Of

“Mary applied… (preposition) this job last week.”

For

“She has been studying English... (preposition) she was ten.”

Since

GIVE A NOUN WITH THE SAME ROOT


AS
“Announce” (verb) --- Announcement, announcer

“Aware” (adjective) --- Awareness


“Soft” (adjective) --- Softness
“Truly” (adverb) ---Truth, truthfulness

GIVE AN ADJECTIVE WITH THE SAME


ROOT AS

“Cheer” (noun) --- Cheerful, cheery, cheerless

“Talk” (verb) --- Talkative, talking


“Anger” (noun) --- Angry
“Attention” (noun) --- Attentive
“Emotion” (noun) --- Emotional, emotive, emotionless
WHICH WORD DOES NOT HAVE THE
SAME MEANING?
awesome / impressive / astonishing / stubborn

stubborn

aptitude / skill / attraction / ability

attraction

Junk / garbage / litter / range

range

enemy / antagonist / fool / opponent

fool

WHICH WORD DOES NOT HAVE THE


SAME MEANING?
extraordinary / upsetting / outstanding / remarkable

upsetting

WHICH WORD IS NOT AN ADVERB?


often / early / chilly / eagerly

chilly

sharp / hopeless / harm / hard

harm

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