Dependent Preposition Exercises

PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH II
UNIT II: INNOVATION

DEPENDENT PREPOSITION EXERCCISES
STUDENT’S NAME: __________________________ SECTION: ___________
PROFESSOR: JUDIT SARMIENTO PÁRRAGA DATE: ____/_____/____ SCHEDULE: ___________
I. Complete the sentences using these nouns + a preposition:
Cause connection contact damage key map

photographs reason invitation reply
1. On the wall there were some pictures and a map of the world.
2. Thank you for the ___________________ your party next week.
3. Since she left home two years ago, Sophie has had little ___________________ her
family.
4. I can't open this door. Do you have a ___________________ the other door?
5. The ___________________the fire at the hotel last week is still unknown.
6. Did you get a ___________________ the email you sent to the company?
7. The two companies are completely independent. There is no __________ them.
8. Jane showed me some old ___________________ the city as it looked 100 years ago.
9. Carol has decided to give up her job. I don't know her___________________ doing
this.
10. It wasn't a bad accident. The ___________________the car wasn't serious.
II. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
1. There are some differences between British and American English.

2. Money isn't the solution ___________ every problem.
3. There has been an increase___________ the amount of traffic using this road.
4. The advantage ___________having a car is that you don't have to rely on public
transport.
5. There are many advantages ___________being able to speak a foreign language.
6. Everything can be explained. There's a reason ___________ everything.
7. When Paul left home, his attitude ___________ his parents seemed to change.
8. Ben and I used to be good friends, but I don't have much contact ___________him
now.
9. There has been a sharp rise ___________ property prices in the past few years.
10. What was Sarah's reaction ___________ the news?
11. If I give you the camera, can you take a picture ___________ me?
12. The company has rejected the workers' demands ___________ a rise ___________
pay.
13. What was the answer ___________ question 3 in the test?
14. The fact that Jane was offered a job has no connection ___________ the fact that she
is a friend of the managing director.
UNIT II: INNOVATION
III. ADJECTIVES + PREPOSITIONS: Complete the sentences using nice of ..., kind of ... etc.
1. I went out in the cold without a ( silly) That was silly of you.
coat.
2. Tom offered to drive me to the (nice) That was ___________________ him.
airport.
(generous) That ______________________
3. I needed money and Sue gave me
some. (not very nice) That wasn’t
4. They didn’t invite us to their ________________________________
party.
(very kind) __________________________
5. Can I help you with your luggage?
6. Kevin never says “thank you”. (not very polite)
7. They’ve had an argument and _____________________________________
now they refuse to speak to each
other. (a bit childish) ________________________
IV. PUT IN THE CORRECT PREPOSITION:
1. They were delighted with the present I gave them.

2. It was nice __________ you to come and see me when I was ill.
3. Why are you so rude__________ people? Why can't you be more polite?
4. We always have the same food every day. I'm fed up __________ it.
5. We enjoyed our holiday, but we were a bit disappointed __________ the hotel.
6. I can't understand people who are cruel __________ animals.
7. I was surprised __________ the way he behaved. It was completely out of
character.
8. I've been trying to learn Spanish, but I'm not very satisfied __________ my
progress.
9. Tanya doesn’t look very well. I'm worried __________ her.
10. They told me they were sorry__________ the situation, but there was nothing
they could do.
11. I wouldn't like to be in her position. I feel sorry __________ her.
12. Are you still upset __________ what I said to you yesterday?
13. Some people say Kate is unfriendly, but she's always been very nice __________
me.
14. I'm tired __________ doing the same thing every day. I need a change.
15. The man we interviewed for the job was intelligent and we were impressed
__________ the way he answered our questions.
16. I'm sorry __________ the smell of paint in this room. I've just finished redecorating
it.
17. I was shocked __________ what I saw. I'd never seen anything like it before.
18. Our neighbours were very angry __________ the noise we made.
19. Our neighbours were furious __________ us __________ making so much noise.
20. I'm sorry __________ what I did. I hope you're not angry __________ me.
UNIT II: INNOVATION
V. Complete the sentences using these adjectives + the correct preposition:
afraid capable different interested proud responsible similar sure
1. I think she's arriving this evening, but I'm not sure of that.
2. Your camera is ________________ mine, but it isn't exactly the same.
3. Don't worry. I'll look after you. There’s nothing to be ________________
4. I never watch the news on TV. I'm not ________________ the news.
5. The editor is the person who is ________________ what appears in a
newspaper.
6. Sarah is a keen gardener. She's very ________________ her garden and loves
showing it to visitors.
7. I was surprised when I met Lisa for the first time. She was ________________
what I expected.
8. He could become world champion one day. He's ________________ it.

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PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH II

UNIT II: INNOVATION

PROFESSOR: JUDIT SARMIENTO PÁRRAGA DATE: __/_/ SCHEDULE: _________

I. Complete the sentences using these nouns + a preposition:

Cause connection contact damage key map

II. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.

1. There are some differences between British and American English.

IV. PUT IN THE CORRECT PREPOSITION:

1. They were delighted with the present I gave them.

afraid capable different interested proud responsible similar sure

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