Tenses: Present and Past

Prepositions (Mix)

9. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:

1. I hope you succeed .............. finding the job you want.

2. There was an accident in the port today. A small barge collided .............. a big cruiser.

3. You won’t believe what happened .............. me on my way back from work.

4. I was trying to concentrate .............. what our team leader was saying.

5. Someone broke .............. my office and stole some papers .............. my desk.

6. I ran .............. my ex-girlfriend at the party.

7. Fill the tank .............. diesel, not unleaded gas.

8. Maria translates medical texts .............. English .............. Greek.

9. The company’s equity capital was divided .............. ten thousand shares.

10. I don’t like alcohol, that’s why I prefer refreshments .............. spirits.

10. Use the right preposition to complete the sentences:

1. I wanted to pay .............. my meal but he insisted .............. treating me.

2. My assistant at the office provided me .............. all necessary info.

3. I cannot believe Susan! She spent 400 euros .............. shoes!

4. I’m not very good .............. cooking so I suggest we eat out.

5. Let’s go out. There is no reason .............. staying .............. home because of a drizzle.

6. What do you think is the best solution .............. the problem?

7. There’s been an increase .............. the price of oil.

8. He leads a lonely life. He doesn’t have much contact .............. people.

9. I’m surprised .............. the amount of work you completed over the weekend.

10. He invested all his money .............. treasury bonds.