TEST PREPOSITION

Instructions: 12. Are you going to the Padres game _____ this
"и" means that the sentence is already correct and Friday?
doesn't need any more words. at
in
1. There is an explanation of photosynthesis _____ on
Chapter 11. и
at 13. The guest lecturer talked _____ economic
in development.
on to
to on
2. The answers to the problems are _____ page 227. with
at и
in 14. The professor wrote several comments _____
on my paper.
to in
3. You have to be _____ least 18 to vote. on
at about
in to
on 15. The professor made several comments _____
to my ideas.
4. When did the U.S. send the first men _____ the in
moon? on
at about
in to
on 16. The search _____ the source of the Nile took
to many years.
5. _____ times I feel like хочу quitting уволиться. for
at from
in by
on и
to 17. The class discussed _____ Rousseau's social
6. Did you see ____ Professor Thompson today? contract yesterday.
at to
to with
with about
и и
7. Yes, I asked him _____ the chemistry problem I 18. Does the candidate have a plan _____ balancing
didn't understand, and he explained it to me. the budget?
about about
for for
of to
и on
8. Yes, I asked him _____ the homework I missed 19. Do you plan _____ speaking at the meeting?
when I was absent, and he gave it to me. about
about for
for to
of on
и 20. He wants more help _____ the U.S. to combat
9. Excuse me, sir. May I ask _____ you a question? сражаться
terrorism.
at by
for for
to from
и on
10. Billy, where have you been? You're covered 21. Seven people were severely injured in the
_____ mud! accident, according _____ doctors.
on by
with to
for with
to и
11. Are you going to the meeting _____ Friday? 22. I need more time to study; I'm not ready _____
at the test.
in for
on of
to about
и
23. Please look at the chart _____ the middle of the
page.
at
 in up at
on up with
to up on
24. I'm not familiar _____ fashion trends in Japan. up to
by 36. Dr. Taylor is leaving _____ of the semester.
of at the end
with for the end
и in the end
25. I'm not aware _____ any opposition to the to the end
proposals. 37. We had a lot of problems with our old house.
to _____ we decided to sell it.
with At the end
for For the end
of In the end
26. Who will look _____ your cat while you're on To the end
vacation? 38. I left work late, but I got home _____ time to
at watch the beginning of the game.
for at
about on
after in
27. Police are looking _____ the matter факты. for
about 39. _____ first I thought this course would be easy,
for but it is becoming quite difficult.
in At
into On
28. Do you know what features to look _____ when In
buying a personal computer? By
at 40. Dave is very experienced _____ Web design.
for to
to on
up in
29. Professor Olsen is a creditгордость _____ his for
department. 41. U.S. trade is very dependent _____ foreign
for demand.
for to at
to on
и in
30. Who translated Garcia Lorca's poetry _____ to
English? 42. I am averse _____ changing our strategy at this
by point in the campaign.
for at
in on
into in
31. People all _____ the world now use the Internet. to
among 43. The teacher was unsuccessful _____ changing
beyond the student's mind.
over for
within on
32. The teacher said she noticed a big in
improvement _____ our oral work this term. to
for
in
on
to 44. I'm hopeless _____ mathematics!
at
on
in
33. He was so mad he threw a book _____ me! to
at 45. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter _____
for Canada.
to at
и in
34. I shouted _____ him across the river. to
at и
for 46. Our company had a 30% increase _____ sales
to last year.
и in
35. Mr. Gordon's son really looks _____ him; he on
thinks he's great. of
 и with
47. The new bill lacks _____ sufficient support in the to
Senate. и
in 59. Minority-owned firms will eventually comprise
on _____ the majority of U.S. businesses.
of for
и of
48. Many accidents are casued by a lack _____ to
sleep. и
in 60. The United States is comprised _____ fifty
on states.
of for
и of
49. Videogames are very efficient _____ enhancing to
visual skills. и
at 61. John wants a salary commensurate _____ his
in responsibliities.
on for
for to
50. He is very typical _____ his generation. with
in и
on 62. I am convinced _____ his innocence.
of for
by in
51. We are all responsible _____ our actions. with
for of
from 63. The deal is contingent _____ your accepting a
of price of $50 a share.
by with
52. The subjects in the study were divided _____ in
three groups. on
by to
on 64. Because he was a newcomer, he was viewed
to _____ mistrust.
into for
53. At the end of trading, the Dow Jones Industrial with
Average was up _____ 21 points. in
by by
for 65. Her illness caused _____ her a lot of pain.
at to
until for
54. Most people now take eating fast food _____ by
granted. и
for
from
of
by
66. In his new book, Professor Nash devotes only
one paragraph _____ fiscal policy.
to
55. I'm afraid you are not eligible _____ the for
scholarship. on
for with
from 67. He is developing ____ a good teacher.
of to
by in
56. There are certain limitations inherent _____ that into
technology. и
for 68. Owing _____ unforeseen circumstances, I will
in not be able to attend tomorrow.
on to
by with
57. That item is only available _____ mail order. for
for и
in 69. His term paper was filled _____ mistakes.
on to
by with
58. Is the price acceptable ____ you? for
for by
70. That company's shares are priced _____ only 12 at
times earnings. on
at 82. We talked _____ that case yesterday, Mr. Wilson.
in about
on to
to with
71. Automobile navigation systems rely _____ global и
positioning satellites. 83. Thank you for confiding _____ me. I will certainly
by try to help you.
for at
in to
on in
72. _____ my opinion, we are going about this all и
wrong. 84. A: How much is a good MD player? B: $200
From _____ most.
For at
In by
To for
73. Carob is often used as a substitute _____ to
chocolate. 85. I am very pleased _____ the job you are doing,
by Miss Perez.
for at
to for
of in
74. Poor grammar can detract _____ the with
effectiveness of your paper. 86. The teacher wants us to write _____ a pen.
for by
from for
of in
to with
75. _____ my mind, that is a specious argument. 87. The letter was unsigned and written _____
By pencil.
For by
On for
To in
76. Professor Taylor will not be available _____ next on
Friday.
at
in
on
и 88. An in-depth analysis of a stock must precede
_____ its purchase.
by
77. If I don't finish this assignment, I'm going to be for
_____ big trouble. to
at и
in 89. Some people believe that the Social Security
on system should be replaced _____ accounts owned
и by individuals.
78. That company's stock split two _____ one. to
by with
on for
for in
with 90. _____ average, the birds have arrived five days
79. Aspirin helps prevent heart attacks _____ acting earlier each decade.
on platelets. On
by By
for In
from Through
in 91. The program is aimed _____ identifying students
80. The ship was traveling _____ full speed when it who are the most likely to succeed in college.
collided with an iceberg. at
by in
for by
at to
on 92. A large part of the U.S. economy is subject
81. I thought I would be retired _____ now. _____ competition from foreign labor.
by at
for in
 by
to
93. The twentieth century saw incredible advances
_____ medicine.
at
in
by
to
94. Everybody should have access _____ high-
quality health care.
at
in
on
to
95. The U. S. has a competitive advantage _____
innovation.
in
on
to
with
96. His teaching style is consistent _____ his
personality.
in
on
to
with
97. The land was valued _____ $10,000,000.
at
for STUDENT NAME:
in ____________________________________
to
98. He is opposed _____ tax cuts. TOTAL SCORE: _____/100
at
for
on
to
99. There was no agreement _____ the type of copy
protection to offer.
at
for
on
to
100. In this study, wages have been adjusted _____
inflation.
by
for
in
with