Tests: Filling Gaps

Fill in the blank of each sentence with one of the suggested words

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1) in; 2) between; 3) among; 4) under; 5) off; 6) without; 7) up till; 8) for; 9) around; 10) into; 11) with; 12) up; 13) to;14) inside; 15) after

#1. His words cut ground from -- me.

#2. There is a thunderstorm hanging --.

#3. Suddenly they heard a noise downstairs. Everyone pricked -- their ears.

#4. There was no one in the room. So, the blame rests -- you.

#5.1 don’t really care -- tea. I like coffee.

.2.

1) into; 2) onto; 3) up on; 4) with; 5) of; 6) by; 7) out; 8) off; 9) forth; 10) for; 11) till; 12) in; 13) after; 14) without; 15) between

#1. We’ll put the meeting -- till another time.

#2. My friend does not live in this street. He has recently moved -- another flat.

#3. Have you secured an actor -- the part of Hamlet?

#4. John has just split -- his girl-friend.

#5. It was strange that he had gone away that afternoon -- saying a word to her.

3.

1) after; 2) up; 3) along; 4) by; 5) with; 6) till; 7) in; 8) on; 9) out; 10) to; 11) of; 12) out of; 13) off; 14) across; 15) until

# 1, I was out in the thunderstorm, and I got absolutely soaked -- the skin.

#2. I’ve written almost the whole report, but I have to fill --  the details.

#3. Whether you like it or not, you will have to carry -- this plan.

#4. It’s--- the question that he should visit us.

#5. Would you put a sweater --? - It’s cold outside.

.4.

1) back; 2) to; 3) across; 4) from; 5) up; 6) by; 7) into; 8) without; 9) on; 10) at; 11) with; 12) over; 13) after; 14) between; 15) among

#1. Let’s turn on the tape-recorder and dance -- the music:

#2. You will have to get some more books -- English literature.

#3. “Is that your own book?” "No, I borrowed it -- the library."

#4. Perhaps she didn’t know him very well, but Charlie didn’t know him -- all.

#5. The daughter didn’t take -- her mother.

5.

1) into; 2) by; 3) with; 4) out; 5) off; 6) onto; 7) from;8) for; 9) up; 10) till; 11) on; 12) in; 13) about; 14) above; 15) after

#1. He did it just -- purpose. Everything he does is always deliberate since it gives him pleasure to make us angry.

#2. They have made an urgent request -- international aid.

#3. He rescued the man -- drowning.

#4. She told me all -- it without reserve.

#5. All -- all, their trip was very interesting.

6.

1) on; 2) off; 3) under; 4) out; 5) out of; 6) of; 7) in; 8) at; 9) onto; 10) for; 11) into; 12) between; 13) among; 14) till; 15) up

#1. He reserved his comments -- the boss.

#2. There’s a strong resemblance -- Susan and Robert.

#3. To carry -- this plan would require increasing our staff by 50 %.

#4.The accident resulted -- the death of two passengers.

#5.--  my way to the theatre I met a friend of mine.

7.

1) to; 2) before; 3) under; 4) beneath; 5) over; 6) on; 7) between; 8) about; 9) in; 10) along; 11) for; 12) with; 13) of; 14) into; 15) out

#1. This statue was erected -- honour of the great man.

#2. She was very tired and her nerves were all -- edge.

#3. How dare you go and poke your nose -- my family affairs?

#4. Everyone understood that the answer was good -- nothing.

#5. Wherever he goes he is kept --- strict observation now.

8.

1) as; 2) out; 3) down; 4) of; 5) since; 6) till; 7) away;8) to; 9) in; 10) upon; 11) at; 12) under; 13) between; 14) within; 15) out of

#1. The storm carried the sails --.

#2. He caught hold -- her hand and they hurried out.

#3. Going to the river is --f the question, it’s too cold to bathe today.

#4. The chief has always had two or three devoted people -- elbow.

#5. It only happened -- his being so careless about his work.

.9.

1) out; 2) through; 3) by; 4) across; 5) after; 6) within; 7) for;8)between; 9) of; 10) in; 11) dirt of; 12) against; 13) with; 14) onto; 15) among

#1. He took one of his hands -- the pocket.

#2. When lie came then; the discussion was -- full swing.

#3. I lived in London -- myself

#4. When tired they used to lean -- the low stone.

#5, You could be -- the greatest use; you could cheer and comfort me.

10.

I) after; 2) to; 3) by; 4) out; 5) through; 6) out of; 7) off; 8) down; 9)for; 10) at; 11) till; 12) with; 13) within; 14) across; 15) over

#1. It you need any help, I and my car are -- your service.

#2. Have you set a date -- your wedding yet

#3. They bought some drinks at the bar, then sat -- at a table.

#4. -- all you’ve eaten, it serves you right if you feel ill.

#5. The doctor sent me -- bed, since I’ve got a high temperature.

.11.

1. out; 2) if; 3) up; 4) across; 5) for; 6) from; 7) of; 8) off; 9) until; 10) onto; 11) to; 12) around; 13) in; 14) down; 15) among

#1. He did not bear much resemblance -- the man whose photo I’d seen.

#2. Will they publish the results -- their research?

#3. Have you made the reservation -- our holidays yet?

#4. The police said they wouldn’t rest -- all the criminals were caught.

#5. She holds a very responsible position and is not going to give it --.

12.

1) over; 2) to; 3) up; 4) with; 5) up with; 6) off; 7) out; 8) down; 9)of; 10) for; 11) round; 12) less; 13) without; 14) if; 15) there

# 1. She wrote a letter -- a sure hand.

#2. The lift broke -- and we had to walk up to the tenth floor.

#3.1 shall be there -- certain.

#4. How do you put up -- that noise all day long?

#5. He promised to send a reply by return -- the post.

13.

1) from; 2) to; 3) on; 4) at; 5) off; 6) after; 7) with; 8) into; 9) for;10)till; 11) of; 12) through; 13) out of; 14) across; 15) round

#1. The rules -- the club do not permit smoking.

#2. His teenage son is going -- a difficult period at the moment.

#3. She is married -- a well-known artist.

#4. I’d like to get acquainted -- your plan.

#5. A world-famous violinist is playing -- tonight’s concert.

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1) at; 2) up; 3) for; 4) behind; 5) as; 6) with; 7) of;8) off; 9) by; 10) over; 11) in; 12) out of; 13) onto; 14) between; 15) among

#1. Are you through -- your homework?

#2. He got an excellent mark -- Physics.

#3. It is not pleasant to go -- bus on such a fine day. Let’s go on foot.

#4.-- the age of twenty-five she left the place and became an actress at a small theatre in a large city.

#5. She thought she must talk it -- with her mother.

15.

1) to; 2) by; 3) beneath; 4) above; 5) about; 6) under; 7) with; 8)like; 9) into;10) as; 11)in; 12) on; 13) from; 14) of; 15) out of

#1. Take this saucepan and fill it -- water,

#2. There was an accident this morning. The bus crashed -- a car.

#3. I prefer tea -- coffee.

#4. To put it -- a nutshell, this is a waste of time.

#5. Don’t look out of the window. Concentrate -- your work.

16.

1) along; 2) by; 3) onto; 4) out of; 5) of; 6) off; 7) as;8) if; 9) across; 10) till; 11) through; 12) with; 13) at; 14) beyond; 15) after

# 1. The party ended up -- a song.

#2. I came to know all about it quite -- chance.

#3. It was very kind -- you to help me.

#4. His new book is very much the same -- his last one.

#5. I found the ring -- the very bottom of the box.

17.

1) from; 2) of; 3) against; 4) at; 5) with; 6) on; 7) in; 8) despite; 9)above; 10) under; 11) into; 12) to; 13) in spite; 14) round; 15) at

#1.What prevented them -- coming, to see us?

#2.We have voted -- moving, to Oxford.

#3.I congratulated Ann -- passing the exam.

#4.She is bound -- pass the exam.

#5.Carol went to work -- spite of feeling, ill,

18,

1)at; 2) off; h shout; 4) by; 5) of; 6) from; 7) with; 8) on; 9) aside; 10) up; II) into; 12) in; 13) under; 14) a I let, 15) between

#1. Our neighbours were angry -- us for making so much noise last night.

#2. I didn’t intend to take your umbrella. I took it -- mistake.

#3. I didn’t have any money. I had to borrow some -- a friend of mine.

#4. I have danced with you -- least a dozen times now and you must tell me your name.

#5. As a matter -- fact I don’t think you need be afraid of that.

19.

1) at; 2) between; 3) with; 4) in; 5) after; 6) up to; 7) of;8)out of; 9) as; 10) onto; 11) on; 12) for; 13) from; 14) under; 15) beside

#1. There has been an increase -- the number of road accidents recently.

#2. Nobody knows what the cause -- the explosion was.

#3. Faded jeans are --  fashion now. I will not wear them.

#4. We got -- the 6.45 train.

#5. The train was travelling -- 120 miles an hour.

20.

1) in; 2) on; 3) while; 4) during; 5) like; 6) as; 7) into;8) above; 9) after; 10) with; 11) up to; 12) as if; 13) though; 14) by; 15) at

#1. I’ve put on a lot of weight. I’ 11 have to go -- a diet.

#2. The letter is not very easy to read because it is written in pencil.

#3. I fell asleep -- I was watching television.

#4. Everyone is ill at home. Our house is -- a hospital.

#5. There was an accident this morning. A bus collided -- a car.

21.

1) along; 2) at; 3) across; 4) through; 5) of; 6) from; 7) by;8) without; 9) till; 10) in; 11) out; 12) off; 13) for; 14) after; 15) as

#1. She was not persuaded -- the argument.

#2. It seems that there is no way -- of our difficulty.

#3. I found the two boys fighting and stepped -- to separate them.

#4. We haven’t enough books -- everybody.

#5. I know he was being waited yesterday -- 10 till 11 o’clock p.m.

22.

1) by; 2) out; 3) out of; 4) with; 5) back; 6) away; 7) onto;8) off; 9) under; 10) into; 11) on; 12) at; 13) in; 14) up with; 15) up

#1. Our building firm is very busy -- the moment.

#2. The letter is written -- a formal style.

#3. People who cannot speak or hear can talk -- using signs.

#4. This new evidence throws doubt -- the theory.

#5. You’d better put --- these small discomforts.

.23.

1) on; 2) without; 3) along; 4) with; 5) as; 6) under; 7) across;8) up to; 9) of; 10) off; 11) out; 12) in; 13) by; 14) beyond; 15) out of

#1. These measures should create a lot -- new jobs.

#2. He sent her some roses, together -- a nice letter.

#3. There was no truth --  his expressions of friendship.

#4. Do not be too hard -- her, she is such a gentle creature.

#5. Day -- day he felt more and more exhausted.

24.

1) after; 2) by; 3) across; 4) along; 5) at; 6) to; 7) up;8) down; 9) under; 10) of; 11) off; 12) with; 13) out; 14) below; 15) on

#1. The streets were brightly lit --.

#2. His speech made a strong impression -- the audience.

#3. He is familiar -- many languages.

#4. The meals -- this restaurant are good but the service is poor.

#5. Tell us about your impressions -- England.

25.

1) above; 2) of; 3) beyond; 4) over; 5) off; 6) from; 7) if; 8) towards; 9) after; 10) between; 11) on; 12) out; 13) up; 14) with; 15) onto

# 1. She went to town -- time to time.

#2. Towards the end -- the afternoon it began to rain.

#3. If you go -- behaving like that you’ll go to bed without any supper.

#4. This red light tells you whether the machine is on or --.

#5. I got wet through. - That’ll teach you to go -- without an umbrella.

26.

1) round; 2) over; 3) inside; 4) through; 5) to; 6) on; 7) out; 8)up till; 9) within; 10) at; 11) from; 12) beneath; 13) under; 14) above; 15)beyond

#1. He made careful plans but they all fell --.

#2. -- first he was ready to help us, then he changed his mind.

#3. He promised to hand the letter -- to Peter tonight.

#4. The attendant will show you -- your seats.

#5. Look ! The house is -- fire.

27.

1) out; 2) through; 3) of; 4) up; 5) down; 6) off; 7) until; 8) over; 9)onto; 10) as; 11) at; 12) from; 13) above; 14) below; 15) with

# 1. Our office has moved to Harlow -- London.

#2. Would you like to walk about the streets all -- the town for the whole day?

#3. Don’t you remember her? We met her -- the Smiths’ at one of their literary luncheons.

#4. Go and find -- what’s wrong with her.

#5. She gave me a look -- reproach.

28.

1) off; 2) of; 3) about; 4) for; 5) back; 6) out of; 7) within;8) onto; 9) at; 10) through; 11) outside; 12) in; 13) under; 14) across; 15) over

#1. Don’t worry. Be seated and be -- home.

#2. In spite -- the fact that he let them down once they decided to approach him again.

#3.He made careful plans but they all fell --.

#4.You can’t blame him -- being late.

#5. It’s no use pretending you are taking no interest -- their future marriage

.29.

1) by; 2) along; 3) at; 4) down; 5) after; 6) of; 7) off;8) out; 9) to; 10) from; 11) as; 12) on; 13) till; 14) until; 15) across

#1. Do you consider the character true -- life or is it exaggerated?

#2. -- that time Silver had adopted quite a friendly and familiar tone.

#3. What prevented you -- going there with her?

#4. The goal-keeper acts -- a judge in football.

#5. What is the correct way -- using the spoon, the fork and the knife?

30.

1) onto; 2) among; 3) beyond; 4) without; 5) with; 6) off; 7) to;8)out; 9) of; 10) from; 11) between; 12) in; 13) till; 14) lest; 15) as

#1.1 don’t mind living in the house -- the river.

#2. It’s not a regular way -- spelling this word.

#3. This officer must be removed -- his position.

#4.1 don’t enjoy my job any more. I’m fed up -- it.

#5. What was your reply -- his letter?

31.

1) by; 2) after; 3) on; 4) in; 5) along; 6) till; 7) onto; 8) across; 9)at; 10) through; 11) for; 12) from; 13) down; 14) off; 15) out of

#1. What kind of sport do you go -- for?

#2. I couldn’t get -- to you last night. The line was busy all the time.

#3. 1 could not understand what he was driving --?

#4. The fact dial he had gone through so many trials told -- his nerves.

#5. He can sing very well, but tonight he is -- no condition to do it.

32.

]) off; 7) among; Y) with;4) between; 5) for; 6) by; 7) into;8) aside, 9) to; 10) out of; 11) from; 12) in; 13) onto; 14) within;15) after

#1. What is the reason -- all this secrecy?

#2. I correspond with Annabel but it’s a long time since I heard -- her last.

#3. She didn’t care where he had gone so long as she got him -- her hands.

#4. She isn’t beautiful -- the proper sense of the word, but she is very good-looking.

#5. I discussed the matter -- my partners today, and they agreed to settle everything nicely.

33.

1) above; 2) beyond; 3) round; 4) under; 5) with; 6) till; 7) up; 8)for; 9) in; 10) out; 11) off; 12) as; 13) to; 14) on; 15) of

#1.1 have never dealt -- problems of such complexity.

#2. Let’s turn on the tape-recorder and dance -- the music.

#3. He entered ignorant -- what to say or do.

#4. Shame -- you !

#5. The work was accomplished -- his personal direction.

34.

1) out of; 2) off; 3) on; 4) into; 5) to; 6) onto; 7) between; 8) by; 9) above; 10) beneath; 11) ever; 12) at; 13) from; 14) for; 15) against

#1. It was quite -- his wish that I went there.

#2. I was indeed very close -- despair.

#3. He made a suggestion -- coffee.

#4. They may laugh -- me for my ignorance.

#5. They have always been -- friendly terms with each other.

35.

1) on; 2) with; 3) after; 4) along; 5) or; 6) away; 7) of;8) as; 9) out; 10) at; 11) over; 12) beyond; 13) in; 14) till; 15) until

#1. Please put -- all your toys at once.

#2.The aircraft made a few passes - the enemy camp.

#3.Don’t put your book - top of my papers.

#4.He is now the proud owner -- a new car.

#5. You might have warned me beforehand -- least!

36.

1) on; 2) from; 3) out; 4) of; 5) off; 6) beneath; 7) under;8) within; 9) by; 10) almost; 11) inside; 12) above; 13) over; 14) at; 15) for

#1. Take that wet hat of yours -- your head.

#2. There’s a new film -- at the cinema.

#3. The work was accomplished -- his personal direction.

#4. He dragged her away -- force.

#5. They value freedom -- everything else.

37.

1) after; 2) through; 3) from; 4) forward; 5) as; 6) till; 7) into; 8)about; 9) at; 10) on; 11) for; 12) among; 13) under; 14) within; 15) over

#1. Which of the two drivers was -- fault in the car crash?

#2. The village is five miles away -- the coast.

#3. Give your seat up -- the old lady.

#4. He gave the answer -- the spot.

#5. Many schools are now integrating computers -- the curriculum.

38.

1) up; 2) without; 3) out; 4) of; 5) with; 6) by; 7) at; 8) off; 8)after; 10) from; 11) for; 12) beside; 13) till; 14) in; 15) along

#1.1 was allowed to come home -- hospital.

#2. You’d better read a book instead -- going out with him.

#3. He began school -- the age of 15.

#4. Their claim is being treated -- some skepticism in Washington.

#5. Science has taught us how atoms are made --.

39.

1) above; 2) at; 3) with; 4) under; 5) off; 6) about; 7) to; 8) on; 9) upon; 10) out of; 11) out; 12) together; 13) of; 14) out from; 15) within

#1. I shan’t speak to you now unless you pull yourself -- and consider the mailer calmly.

#2. You arc under suspicion -- illegal activity

#3. He was shivering -- cold and wet.

#4. He inquired tenderly -- her family.

#5. Our nephew is very good -- maths.

40.

1) on; 2) along; 3) away; 4) of; 5) out; 6) by; 7) after;8) out of; 9) through; 10) than; 11) in; 12) from; 13) without; 14) though; 15) as

#1. It’s very difficult to get rid -- bad habits.

#2. Theatre tickets must be used -- the stated date.

#3. They got lost -- the desert and starved to death.

#4. -- the way, has he come back yet?

#5. -- all, he isn’t so industrious as his brother.

41

1) into; 2) inside; 3) at; 4) up; 5) out; 6) with; 7) before;8) out of; 9) for; 10) by; 11) above; 12) of; 13) in; 14) among; 15) through

#1. Just keep the medicine -- the reach of children.

#2. Now the bridge is safe -- traffic.

#3.I stayed -- my uncle’s for a fortnight.

#4.I am not in the least guilty -- all this.

#5. Fold -- your umbrella. The rain has stopped.

42.

1) onto; 2) between; 3) off; 4) out; 5) about; 6) whether; 7) along; 8) after; 9) before; 10) for; 11) from; 12) out; 13) of; 14) with; 15) among

#1. The boy was named -- his uncle.

#2. The road runs -- the river bank.

#3.I hesitated -- using these figures in my report.

#4. We have had a lot of problems in the office lately. It was very difficult -- all of us.

#5. Which -- the books do you like best?

43.

I) fen; 2) with; 3) in; 4) away; 5) up; 6) on; 7) out of;8) outside; 9) over; 10) under; 11) after; 12) about; 13) between; 14) among: 15) in front of

#1. All the furniture in the room was covered -- a thick layer of dust.

#2. How do you manage to keep -- such a good command of English?

#3.1 am not to be blamed -- what has happened.

#4. Have you thought it -- properly?

#5. He was afraid to wake the child up and he spoke -- a whisper.

44.

1) for; 2) over; 3) by; 4) off; 5) of; 6) out; 7) out of;8) in; 9) to; 10) on; 11) about; 12) with; 13) above; 14) within; 15) between

#1. I’ll do it immediately if you are -- a hurry.

#2. -- arriving home he went straight to their house.

#3. What do you mean -- interrupting me all the time?

#4. Whatever you should say I am not sorry -- what happened.

#5. She just blames it all on the system -- making decisions.

45.

1) through; 2) from; 3) out; 4) above; 5) to; 6) for; 7) since; 8) of; 9) on; 10) about; 11) within; 12) aback; 13) that; 14) with; 15) at

#1. They have been busy -- seven o’clock at their office.

#2. The attendant will show you -- your seats.

#3. He sat for some time there, somewhat ill -- ease, and then started talking.

#4. With his talent he could be -- the staff of a big newspaper.

#5. I must call on a friend -- mine who is leaving for London tomorrow.

46.

1) as; 2) after; 3) onto; 4) out; 5) from; 6) at; 7) away;8) with; 9) out of, 10) off; 11) up; 12) of; 13) in; 14) till; 15) within

#1. He was aware -- the trouble he had found himself in.

#2.The sound of the explosion was heard far --.

#3. She wrote a famous book, and so she won a place -- history.

#4, He got married as soon as lie graduated -- the university;

#5. -- least we didn't lose any money !

47.

1) away; 2) from; 3) between; 4) by; 5) among; 6) about; 7)through; 8) up; 9) of; 10)off; 11) after; 12) with; 13)in;14) out; 15) at

#1. An informer supplied the police -- the names of those involved in the crime.

#2. Sorry -- the noise last night. We were having a party.

#3.I had the dictionary but I had no time to look -- this word.

#4. He wants to find work but he has nothing particular -- view.

#5. Oh, -- the way, have you heard from Bill lately?

48.

1) in; 2) off; 3) out; 4) through; 5) within; 6) as; 7) out of; 8)away; 9) by; 10) down; 11) up; 12) of; 13) from; 14)onto; 15) without

#1. No sooner had we sat -- than we found it was time to go.

#2. They robbed him -- his money.

#3. I’d like to go --, perhaps to Greece or somewhere.

#4. They were suffering somewhat -- the heat.

#5. Someone parked his car right in front of mine.

49.

1) from; 2) out; 3) out of; 4) into; 5) through; 6) onto; 7) off; 8)for; 9) of; 10) about; 11) since; 12) under; 13) over; 14) above; 15) with

# 1. Are you -- with your work yet?

#2. The characters -- his novels are always positive.

#3. He is always trying to get -- trouble. He is such a careless man.

#4. The criminal dived into the river to throw the police dogs -- the track.

#5. She’s trying -- a scholarship to the university.

50.

I) over; 2) above; 3) across; 4) through; 5) off; 6) on; 7) to; 8) out; 9)out of; 10) till; 11) along; 12) of; 13) as; 14) as if; 15) under

#1. She threw -- her clothes and jumped into the water.

#2. The young actress boasted -- her success.

#3. We’ve run -- sugar.

#4. This meat is not -- my taste.

#5. People came together from all -- the country to attend his funeral.

51.

1) on; 2) over; 3) off; 4) out; 5) under; 6) of; 7) out of;8) up; 9) at; 10) from; 11) for; 12) between; 13) onto; 14) with; 15) till

#1. The fact that he had gone through so many trials told -- his nerves.

#2. Her people have lived in this valley -- over 200 years.

#3. Tell those kids to shut --.

#4.1 can’t quite picture myself as a father -- my age.

#5. Let me give you a piece -- advice.

52.

1) to; 2) between; 3) as; 4) round; 5) under; 6) below; 7) for; 8) from; 9) up; 10) down; 11) until; 12) in; 13) along; 14) across; 15) onto

#1. Who is responsible -- this young lady?

#2. The pudding is ---your taste I hope.

#3. Heat the water -- it gets hot.

#4. He ran a mile -- no time.

#5. -- a rule I get home by 7 o’ clock.

53.

1) out; 2) on; 3) away; 4) till; 5) with; 6) without; 7) at;8) over; 9) as; 10) off; 11) of; 12) above;13) until;14) by; 15) up

# 1. The train gets in -- 3.17 or something like that.

#2. The firm supplies all its employees -- the self-made products at a reduced price.

#3. Pier’s remarks bear the stamp -- truth.

#4. A touch -- his shoulder made him start.

#5. Would you like soup or melon -- a starter.

54.

1) up; 2) down; 3) with; 4) out of; 5) off; 6) till; 7) along;8) at; 9) to; 10) onto; I I) of; 12) into; 13) on; 14) from

#1. His behavior was a great surprise -- me.

#2. I don’t need your piece -- advice.

#3. I must be going. I made an appointment -- a doctor yesterday.

#4. I’ll lend you this book -- condition that you return it to me in 2 days.

#5. Turn -- the gas. The milk is boiling.

55.

1) like; 2) of; 3) out of; 4) to; 5) across; 6) till; 7) round; 8)along; 9) out; 10) between; 11) among; 12) before; 13) off; 14) as; 15) onto

#1. They eventually came -- to our way of thinking,

#2. She brought three friends with her , none of whom I had ever met --.

#3.1 told him point-blank what I thought -- his ridiculous idea.

#4. The people standing in the bus moved --, to make room for others.

#5. Can I bring some friends -- to your party?

56.

1) as; 2) along; 3) forward; 4) down; 5) up; 6) from; 7) for; 8) till; 9) out of; 10) with; 11) by; 12) across; 13) through; 14) up to; 15) up with

#1. Unaccustomed -- I am to public speaking, let me just say a few words.

#2. We are all looking -- to the beginning of the summer holidays.

#3. He was knocked unconscious --- a falling rock.

#4. His eyes moved -- and down the rows of people, looking for his son’s face.

#5. The house is up -- sale.

57.

1) against; 2) for; 3) in; 4) on; 5) as; 6) off; 7) between; 8) out; 8)out to; 10) of; 11) down; 12) up; 13) till; 14) since; 15) unless

#1. There were no waiters in the bar, and we had to wait -- ourselves.

#2. At the beginning of September all the textbooks were given --.

#3. On the next afternoon he went -- his sister’s in a hired car.

#4. The letter contained very little matter written -- haste.

#5. He was brought -- by his uncle.

58.

1) away; 2) between; 3) out of; 4) from; 5) upwards; 6) together; 7) on; 8) at; 9) down; 10) over; 11) into; 12) out; 13) off; 14)aback; 15) within

#1. Though the vase was broken he managed to piece it --.

#2. The dean’s speech made a great impression -- the students.

#3. I’m not very good -- tennis.

#4. His exceptional abilities soon singled him --.

#5.1 was taken -- by his appearance.

59.

1) of; 2) over; 3) for; 4) forward; 5) off; 6) by; 7) in;8) upon; 9) onto; 10) as; 11) behind; 12) beneath; 13) with; 14) upside; 15) down

#1. -- lunch our hostess told us a sad story.

#2.1 shall not marry him. He thinks us -- him.

#3. I’m off Paris -- the midnight train.

#4.1 was not taken -- my brother until I grew a beard.

#5. You could be -- the greatest use; you could cheer and comfort me.

60.

1) onto; 2) until; 3) above; 4) off; 5) from; 6) out; 7) on;8) into; 9) away; 10) up; 11) to; 12) for; 13) among; 14) under; 15) with

#1. What price did you pay -- the house?

#2. I’ve decided to shave -- my beard.

#3. Listeners sent in their suggestions -- the radio station.

#4. The shirts were cheap and sold -- fast.

#5. I don’t think he saw me; he was just staring -- space.

61.

1)as; 2) by; 3) up; 4) with; 5) down; 6) at; 7) before;8) forward; 9) from; 10) on; 11) of; 12) off; 13) in; 14) up to; 15) into

#1. You can do it -- your own risk.

#2. I know it was wrong, but I would do the same thing again -- the same situation.

#3. I’ve put on a lot of weight. I’ll have to go -- a diet.

#4. The nurse took a sample -- my blood.

#5. When the dog attacked us I was holding my son -- his hand.

62.

1) by; 2) for; 3) at; 4) on; 5) down; 6) up; 7) as; 8) behind; 9) out; 10) to; 11) off; 12) through; 13) throughout; 14) of; 15) forth

#1. Now, since you have said this, you have no claim-- my help any more.

#2. You should have learned this poem b-- heart long ago.

#3. As for me, I should never agree to it.

#4.1 feel tired and look forward--my summer holidays.

#5. After the incident the woman could not calm -- for some time.

63.

1) into; 2) out; 3) of; 4) as; 5) before; 6) after; 7) on;8) like; 9) up; 10) at; 11) over; 12) out of; 13) within; 14) under; 15) above

#1. Have you made -- your mind yet what to do next?

#2. Is there any railway service here -- Sundays?

#3. That man isn’t my brother - I’ve never seen him --.

/#4. He didn’t follow the recipe and the cake came -- all wrong.

#5. He is receiving a special treatment -- a private clinic.

64.

1) under; 2) with; 3) from; 4) to; 5) out of; 6) at; 7) aside;8) of; 9) within; 10) in; 11) on; 12) beside; 13) onto; 14) between; 15) for

#1. She is married -- a well-know artist.

#2. I’d like to get acquainted -- your plan.

#3. He likes to boast -- his strength.

#4. The statue was erected -- honour of the great man.

#5. We were surprised -- her refusal.

65.

1) among; 2) from; 3) with; 4) out of; 5) back; 6) of; 7) as; 8)up; 9) inside; 10) in; 11) upon; 12) between; 13) astray; 14) away; 15) to

#1. After many years of travelling he decided to go -- home.

#2. The film was quite different -- what we expected.

#3. The pudding is -- your taste I hope.

#4. His speech turned out to be in favour -- their enemies.

#5. The building was situated -- the forest and the river.

66.

1) out in; 2) above; 3) at; 4) on; 5) in; 6) off; 7) around; 8) to; 9)before; 10) from; 11) for; 12) by; 13) under; 14) over; 15) out

#1. These chocolates really melt -- your mouth.

#2. They have been scheming to get me dismissed --- my job.

#3. You poor thing, you are soaked -- the skin.

#4. I feel sorry -- George. He has got no friends and no money.

#5. He burst -- laughing.

67.

1) as; 2) between; 3) at; 4) towards; 5) from; 6) if; 7) away; 8)on; 9) in; 10) for; 11) by; 12) with; 13) till; 14) over; 15) under

#1.1 don’t want this chair - take it --.

#2. Of course I didn’t tell her your secret - what do you take me --?

#3. I’ve come here --- order to help you.

#4. He was struck -- her air of confidence.

#5. Stop looking -- me like that!

68.

1) over; 2) toward; 3) unlikely; 4) down; 5) off; 6) out of; 8) of; 9)beyond; 10) up; 11) in; 12) like; 13) up to; 14) inside; 15) on

#1.He was not guilty -- any crime.

#2.The sappers were working -- their shoulders in water.

#3. He was a pale, tall fellow and you could not look -- him as a child.

#4. His coat fits him --) a glove.

#5. They have never let me -- since my childhood.

69.

1) against; 2) on; 3) out; 4) over; 5) forward; 6) across; 7) without; 8) in; 9) behind; 10) above; 11) about; 12) to; 13) back; 14) off; 15) for

#1. The old manager having died he failed to rise -- a higher position.

#2. The enemy was at last forced to give --.

#3. I am worn -- with all this hard work.

#4. Why doesn’t he drive more carefully? He almost ran -- a dog.

/#5. The heavy spring rains brought -- the flood.

70.

1) on; 2) in; 3) of; 4) off; 5) while; 6) during; 7) like;8) down; 9) up; 10) to; 11) after; 12) above; 13) out; 14) in for; 15) for

#1. She is bound -- pass the exam.

#2. Don’t look out of the window. Concentrate -- your work,

#3. Nobody knows what the cause -- the explosion was.

#4.1 fell asleep -- I was watching television.

#5.1 don’t really care -- tea, I like coffee.