EXERCISES ON PREPOSITIONS

PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Subscribers to the online newsletter were informed that their names would be removed
_______ the list if they did not reply to the e-mail asking if they wished to be retained.
(A) to (B) from (C) for (D) of
2. The new highway, which will run________the mountains, is expected to cause
irreversible damage to wildlife and the ecosystem.
(A) through (B) during (C) out (D) against
3. “This product should be kept___________reach of children as it contains many toxic
agents.
(A) away with (B) out of (C) up until (D) without
4. The staff is planning to hold a farewell gathering_______an employee who served the
company for over twenty years.
(A) by (B) for (C) to (D) from
5. The manager said that____________ any changes, the proposal would be presented at
a special meeting of sustainable development organizations.
(A) except (B) barring (C) unless (D) because
6. Interest rates are falling ______a governmental push to raise all mortgage rates for
middle- homeowners.
(A) in spite of (B) according (C) even though (D) in addition to
7.The independent audit of the company is expected to be concluded by the end
______this month.
(A) in (B) by (C) of (D) on
8. Dr. Wilson will attend the workshop to moderate a panel discussion _____ ethics of
new medical technology.
(A) by (B) to (C) on (D) with
9. A dispute _______workers’ rights has caused union members employed at the factory
to walk out in a week-long strike.
 (A) over (B) above (C) of (D) along
10.Dayton Electronics recommends that all customers keep their receipts ______ proof of
payment.
(A) as (B) except (C) on (D) into
11.Companies can save hundreds on airfares _________ computer linkups which allow
for international meetings without leaving the office.
(A) above (B)through (C) into (D) down
12.Employees expressed content with their salaries and working hours _______ the
exception of those in packing, who requested a pay increase.
(A) like (B)by (C) for (D) with
13. The company anniversary party will take place _______August 26, so please mark the
date on your calendars.
(A) in (B) at (C) on (D) for
14. The innovative website allows a traveler to search and find locations of interest that lie
______ a fifty-mile radius of the city.
(A) among (B) within (C) into (D) through
15. We need not remind everyone here today that mobile phones and pagers should be
turned off while the symposium is ________ progress.
(A) at (B) on (C) over (D) in
16. The BCN Company will not accept applications for transfers to overseas branches
_______ the first of the month.
(A) by (B) when (C) until (D) through
17. The Travel Holiday Group offers some of the best horseback tours______the coast of
the Eastern Mediterranean basin.
(A) into (B) along (C) under (D) among
18. The workshop teaches managers and employees how to dispute someone else’s ideas
_______ being disagreeable.
(A) except (B) without (C) whereas (D) otherwise
19. The director wants all of the items shipped by the end of the week, _____ of the cost.
 (A) regardless (B) regard (C) regarding (D) regarded

20. Country Air offered free tickets to every passenger that missed their flight _____a
malfunction in the plane’s engine.
(A) owed to (B) thanks for (C) resulting in (D) because of
21. Employees who are planning to extend holiday vacations with unused leave days must
inform their supervisors _______ October 31.
(A) at (B) for (C) by (D) until
22. Human resources personnel are trained to the differences ______ a resolvable conflict
and an irresolvable confrontation.
(A) upon (B) about (C) during (D) between
23. We are holding a dinner this evening to congratulate Mr. Brian Banks _____his thirty
years with the Meyers Cold Cuts Company.
(A) to (B) of (C) on (D) from
24. . _______the last ten years, professional and business services comprised 38
percent of the total job growth in the Washington region.
(A) In (B) On (C) Since (D) While
25. As always, we here at Gray Consulting look forward ______ assisting you with your
future legal needs.
(A) up (B) in (C) to (D) on
26. The company’s payroll office is located _________ the corner of Faribault and 23rd
Streets, across from the Trade Center.
(A). at (B) in (C )of (D) to

27. Whatever your security needs, Armed Guard provides 24 hours ______ constant
protection and service to our clients.
(A) around (B) of (C) over (D) through
28. It would be better for business if we were associated _____some of the trade officers
 at the embassy.
(A) to (B) on (C) with (D)for
29. Teen magazine is offering a special promotion, which entitles subscribers ______ gifts
certificates at top clothing boutiques.
(A) in (B) on (C) to (D) at
30. The manager hopes to increase production ______ introducing bonuses for all
employees who improve their production quota.
(A) by (B) from (C) since (D) about

PART 2: CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION

1. We walked (up/down/ over) to the top of the mountain and then we cycled
(through/up/down) to the bottom again.
2. We both jumped (up/down/into) the swimming pool at the same time.
3. When I finished high school I drove (across/down/over) Europe in a caravan with two
of my friends.
4. In some countries, it's considered unlucky to walk (through/down/under) a ladder.
5. The athletes ran (around/off/up) the track for 1 hour.
6. You must always wear a helmet when you cycle in case you fall (under/off/into) the
bike.
7. The first person to swim (around/over/across) the English Channel was Mathew Webb,
in 1875.
8. He broke his ankle when he was trying to jump (over/ off/under) a hump in his street.
9. Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese sailor who sailed (off/around/over) the world in
the 16th Century.
10. In PE classes we have to climb (through/across/ up) a rope in 20 seconds.
11. He was skiing (down/under/around) the hill when he had the accident.
12. I would never do base jumping. I think it's really dangerous to jump (up/off/through)
a building even if you have a parachute.
13. Stunt motorcyclists sometimes jump (over/under/across) cars or even buses.
14. The boat sailed (out of/ along/across) the river up to the sea.
15. Get (out of/up/along) the car now! I have to take you to school.
16. Drivers in the Paris-Dakar drive (down/across/out of) the Sahara desert.
17. Our class walked (on/down/through) a beautiful forest during our last school trip.
18. If you are afraid of heights, don't look (on/down/through) when you are climbing the
mountain.
19. The teacher walked (into/through/up) the class, so we stopped talking and sat down.
20. If I walk (in/through/over) that door, I will never come back.
21. The meeting (as/on/for/with) the interest rate will be held this Tuesday.
22. We were surprised (in/for/at/as) the news report.
23. (Regarding/ Excluding/ In spite of/ Regardless of) age and sex, anyone can apply for
the job.
24. Ten countries, (included/ including/ include/ includes) England, joined the
organization.
25. (As/On/About) CEO, she has to make important decisions.