Some other common prepositions (Các giới từ thông dụng khác)

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Which of the following are NOT the prepositions of movement?

away from
onto
out of
with
down
on
at
along
like
as

What is the meaning of the prepositions of movement in the following sentences?

She sent me a postcard from Bermuda.
Tears ran down her face.
He fell off his bike.
The path led through the trees to the river.
The earth moves round the sun.

Complete the sentences.

1. 3.1 describes how someone travels or communicates, or how things are processed.

2. 3.2 refers to the tools we use to do something.

3. 3.3 describes the use of machines and other devices.

4. 3.4 means similar to something else, or happening in the same way.

5. 3.5 is used to describe the purpose or quality of someone or something.

The actors walked _____ the stage at the end of the performance and bowed.

at
from
onto
into

The road that goes over the mountain _____ the village is steep and dangerous.

to
against
at
on top of

If you're going _____ my house, would you give me a lift?

next to
on
past
off

After walking _____ the river for an hour, they stopped _____ a small inn for a bite to eat.

beside / into
along / at
at / into
inside / past

The burglar got in _____ the window.

onto
round
off
through

Choose the correct preposition for each blank.

1. There is a small wood just 9.1 the river.

2. They were still 100 metres 9.2 the summit.

3. I really had to drag myself 9.3 bed this morning.

4. We followed her 9.4 the stairs to a large meeting room.

5. He was standing 9.5 the door frame when Joshua waved him over.

6. People gathered 9.6 the noticeboard to read the exam results.

7. The sun was going 9.7 and it would soon be dark.

Complete the passage below. Use prepositions.

We caught the ferry from Dover and travelled 10.1 the English Channel to France. Within an hour, we had arrived 10.2 the ferry terminal in Boulogne. We went to the market in the main square, where I bought some souvenirs to take back to my family in England. It was a beautiful day so we had lunch at the beach. It was very relaxing, with the sound of the waves and the seagulls flying over our heads.

After lunch, we walked 10.3 the beach 10.4 the old part of town. We walked uphill 10.5 the narrow streets 10.6 the castle but when we got there, they told us we had to pay an admission fee to get into the castle so we didn't bother. Instead, we explored the old town for an hour. By then it was time to go back to the ferry terminal. All in all, it was a good day out.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Some of our customers prefer to pay with cheque.

Some of
customers
to pay
with

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

He catches some fish by a large net and puts them into a bucket.

fish
by
them
into

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

With her qualifications, she seems as a good candidate for the job.

With
qualifications
as
for

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

The selectors chose Dales to the team's new captain because of his experience and skills.

selectors
to
because of
and

Complete the conversation. Use the prepositions given. You do not need to use all of them.

A: I'm not sure I can meet you tomorrow - my car has broken down.

B: Why don't you travel 15.1 train?

A: I suppose I could. Where shall I meet you?

B: When you arrive, leave the station and walk 15.2 the road to the coffee shop directly 15.3 the station. I'll meet you there.

A: What time?

B: About half past twelve. I'll try to be on time but I may be delayed by traffic. I'll stop 15.4 the coffee shop and wait for you 15.5 the car. Then we can drive somewhere nice 15.6 lunch.

A: I might bring Roberta 15.7 me. Is that all right?

B: Of course.