1. Предлоги направления движения

(PREPOSITIONS OF DIRECTION)

to – к across – через (поперек)

into – в (во внутрь) up – вверх

from – от, из down – вниз

out of – из (наружу) through – сквозь, через

along – по, вдоль throughout – повсюду, на всем протяжении

2. ПРЕДЛОГИ МЕСТА

(PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE)

on– на between – между (двумя)

in – в in front of – перед

at – в, у, за behind – за, позади, после.

over – над around – вокруг

above – над, выше beside – рядом (с), возле

under – под near – около

below – под, ниже next to – рядом, около

among – среди (многих)

3. ПРЕДЛОГИ ВРЕМЕНИ

(PREPOSITIONS OF TIME)

Preposition	Usage	Examples
In	используется перед существительными, обозначающими: 1) части дня 2) месяцы 3) времена года 4) даты 5) используется в значении «через»	1) in the morning in the afternoon in the evening But: at night 2) in January 3) in spring 4) in 2005 5) in a year – через год
On	используется перед существительными, обозначающими: 1) дни недели days 2) даты	1) on Sunday 2) on the first of June
At	используется для обозначения точного времени	at half past nine
By	используется в значении «к»	by 9 o’clock (к девяти часам)
After	используется в значении «после »	after the lessons (после уроков)
Before	используется в значениях «до», «перед», «до того как»	before the lessons (до уроков)
During	используется в значении «в течение (какого-то периода) »	during a week (в течение недели)
For	используется в значении «в течение» (если указано точное время)	for two weeks (в течение двух недель)
From…to From…till	используется в значении «от …до»	from two to five from two till five
Since	используется в значении «с»	since early morning (с раннего утра)

Примечание: существует много случаев особого употребления предлогов.

TESTS

Choose the correct preposition

TEST 1

1. I get up (in, on, at) 7 o’clock.

2. Have you seen this film (in, on, at) TV.

3. The novel was written (by, at, of) a well-known American writer.

4. I like to go (in, by, on) foot.

5. I usually go (in, by, on) bus.

6. What did you do (in, on, at) Sunday?

7. I am afraid (with, of, -- ) the darkness.

8. I am busy (with, at, on) my work.

9. Take care (of, with, about) a child.

10. What do you usually do (in, at, on) the evening?

11. I’ll see you (in, at,--) next Friday.

12. I’ll be (in, at, --) home

13. When are you going (in, to, --) Spain?

14. (In, According to, On) my opinion the film was good.

15. I listened (at, to, --) the song with great pleasure.

16. The cat is (on, in, between) the chair.

17. The newspaper is (on, in, between) the arm-chair.

18. I’ll be free (at, in, through) an hour.

19. He finished school (at, on, in) 2004.

20. I am tired (of, from, at) your story.

TEST 2

1. It’s cool (between, among, along) the trees.

2. There was a serious talk (between, among, with) Mary and John.

3. I have been busy (during, for, -- ) three weeks.

4. Come (from, out of, of) the water. It’s cold.

5. Don’t enter (in, into,--) the room.

6. He went to bed late (in, on, at) night.

7. Look (to, on, at) the blackboard. Read the first sentence, please.

8. Give these flowers (to, at, by) Ann.

9. Her birthday is (in, on, at) April.

10. I am waiting (for, to, --) you.

11. The cat is (in, on, among) the sofa.

12. Tom is leaving (in, at, for) London.

13. He knocked (in, at, --) the door. Nobody answered.

14. Let’s go (for, to, at) a walk.

15. I’m looking (at, for, through) my glasses. I can’t find them anywhere.

16. Most children are fond (with, of, --) going to Circus.

17. Life is full (with, at, of) surprises.

18. My father has always been interested (at, with, in) football.

19. Multiply this number (by, with, at) nine.

20. Don’t be (at, in, with) a hurry. We have enough time.

TEST 3

1. I’ve took the wrong book (with, at, by) mistake.

2. I met her (by, with, at) chance.

3. He is a kind man (in, at, inside) heart.

4. You should learn this poem (at, with, by) heart.

5. Don’t speak (with, at, in) a low voice.

6. (In, To, On) my opinion hr dress is a bit old-fashioned.

7. They went (at, to, in) the theatre.

8. She is not (in, at, --) home.

9. I’ll visit you tomorrow (in, at, on) the evening.

10. He’ll take exams (at, on, --) next month.

11. Take that pencil (from, out of, of) the box.

12. I’ll go (on, in, by) train. It’s much cheaper.

13. He likes to listen (at, to, --) music.

14. (In, During, At) 14 o’clock he will be here.

15. I’ll go out (in, at, on) an hour.

16. This hard work was done (of, at, by) me.

17. Unfortunately, he failed (in, at, --) his exam.

18. He is good (at, in, with) mathematics.

19. Let’s walk (in, for, --) a while.

20. These houses are made (from, of, with) stone.

TEST 4

1. I live far (at, out of, from) the University.

2. Can I count (on, at, for) your help?

3. We were pleased (at, with, for) the results.

4. She went (in, to, into) school (at, for,--) the first time.

5. Her brother plays (in, at, --) football very well.

6. Switch the light (off, on, --) before leaving the room.

7. Put the books (in, to, into) your bag.

8. It’s cold (in, at, on) winter.

9. She devotes much time (to, in, --) English.

10. The bus left the station (in, at, on) twenty minutes to ten.

11. The tourists spent two days (in, at, to) Egypt.

12. Show your passports (at, to, into) the official.

13. He is (at, on, with) a loss now.

14. I saw her (in, at, on) Sunday with a friend of hers.

15. We can rely (in, with, on) this information.

16. He went (to, in, into) school (in, at, with) the age of 6.

17. It rained much (in, at, by) the beginning (of, at, on) autumn.

18. All of us paid attention (in, into, to) her new dress.

19. Whom will you invite (to, at, in) your party?

20. (By, On, In) one hand she seems to be guilty, (by, on, in) the other hand there is not enough evidence against her.

TEST 5

1. She did it (on, with, at) purpose.

2. When do you usually get up (in, at, on) the morning?

3. It’s a pleasure to go (on, by, at) foot.

4. I’m afraid (of, with, --) the storm.

5. I’m tired (with, of, about) this music.

6. He is looking (through, at, for) a job.

7. Look (through, at, for) this picture. It’s fine, isn’t it?

8. He apologized (at, with, for) bad behavior.

9. He passed his exams (in, on, --) last week.

10. He is flying (at, in, to) Rome.

11. He is good (at, in, with) playing tennis.

12. Mr. Brown will join you (after, at, in) a moment.

13. It’s fast to go (on, by, --) plane.

14. I would like to go (to, on, in) a trip.

15. I study hard. I don’t want to fail (at, in, --) my exams.

16. I was invited (for, to, at) the conference.

17. I prefer to book tickets (in, for, on) a plane (on, in, --) advance.

18. I am not pleased (at, to, with) our talk.

19. Much time was devoted (to, at, --) negotiations.

20. We walked (along, through, across) the river.

TEST 6

1. Will the conference be held (to, in, into) London?

2. Do you like to travel (on, by, in) sea?

3. It’s a pleasure to stand (in, on, by) deck watching the sea.

4. You are to go (in, through, --) the customs.

5. You’d better read this story (in, at, with) the original.

6. I always visit him (in, on, at) Sunday.

7. To be (in, at, on) the safe side let me consult a dictionary.

8. His birthday is (in, at, on) July.

9. Let’s go (in, to, into) the theatre.

10. It’s out (of, with, --) the question.

11. Let’s listen (to, at, --) the latest news.

12. He made me a call (in, on, at) 5 p.m.

13. Pay attention (in, into, to) your spelling.

14. You can rely (in, at, on) me.

15. I like to play (in, at, --) tennis.

16. I’m interested (in, at, --) modern art.

17. He has an eye (for, with, at) ancient history.

18. Don’t take part (at, in, on) this business.

19. I’ll try to take advantage (in, at, of) this situation.

20. I haven’t seen you (at, for, in) ages.

TEST 7

1. He learnt to write (in, at, --) an early age.

2. Let’s start (for, in, through) an hour.

3. I usually watch TV (in, at, on) the evening.

4. Some people like to travel (with, at, by) train (with, at, by) a long distance.

5. The weather was terrible and I was dead (at, with, by) cold.

6. Don’t forget anything (at, with, in) a hurry.

7. As a boy he got interest (in, at, with) history.

8. I’m (at, in, on) a low mood because of such terrible weather.

9. Take care (in, with, of) your sister.

10. I’ve got this information (with, in, at) first hand.

11. If you want to go (for, on, at) a trip (by, on, with) plane you’d better book tickets (at, in, on) advance.

12. The concert started (in, on, at) 6.30 p.m.

13. I have two lectures (in, on, at) Monday.

14. I have taken your pen (with, on, by) mistake.

15. Let’s discuss this problem (with, in, at) detail.

16. Do you live (in, on, at) the center (of, by, at) the city?

17. The doctor advised her to stay (at, in, on) bed.

18. All of us paid attention (in, to, into) this phenomenon.

19. I have left my pen (at, in, --) home.

20. Whom will you invite (in, to, into) your birthday party?

TEST 8

1. Standing (in, at, on) deck I was dead (at, by, with) cold.

2. When (to, by, on) holiday I always go (in, to, into) the seaside.

3. It’s hot (in, on, at) July.

4. Her family consists (of, at, --) four members.

5. Helen is leaving (at, to, for) Chicago tomorrow.

6. It’s rainy (at, in, on) autumn.

7. (By, At, On) present there is no need to talk about it.

8. He got married (at, in, with) the age of 25.

9. (In, On, At) the end of the term I’ll take five exams.

10. (In, On, At) the end he decided to ring her up.

11. Let’s listen (at, to, with) them.

12. My elder brother plays (at, on, --) the violin well.

13. The scientist is famous (at, with, for) his inventions.

14. I told a lie (in, on, at) purpose.

15. I’ll wait (for, at, --) you (in, on, at) 7 p.m.

16. We met (in, on, for) the first time (in, at, --) last simmer.

17. (At, in, to) his opinion it is better to travel (on, in, by) sea.

18. I didn’t come (on, in, by) time though I was (on, in, by) a hurry.

19. He got interested (on, in, with) mathematics long ago.

20. I’ll be free (in, through, at) a minute.

TEST 9

1. It was cool (in, at, on) the beginning (at, of, --) summer.

2. You can’t rely (in, at, on) him.

3. To be (on, at, with) the safe side you’d better look (in, up, through) these documents carefully.

4. What are you busy (at, on, with)?

5. He entered (in, at, --) the University (in, at, --) last year.

6. It’s necessary to go (in, across, through) the customs.

7. What is there (in, on, into) the arm-chair?

8. The cat is sleeping (in, on, into) the chair.

9. This article is written (with, by, --) a famous scientist.

10. Learn this rule (at, to, by) heart.

11. It’s dark (at, in, on) the room. Switch the light (on, off, of).

12. The exam (at, in, on) philosophy was difficult.

13. The professor delivers lectures (at, in, on) economics.

14. (During, For, --) three months I was writing my diploma project.

15. (During, For, --) a month I was preparing (during, for, --) my exams.

16. She is a nice girl to deal (at, on, with).

17. I’m fond (at, of, about) collecting stems too.

18. I’m looking (at, for, through) my book. It was (in, at, on) the table.

19. (To, At, In) my mind she is a bit nervous.

20. (To, At, In) my opinion his lectures are dull.

THE KEYS

Test 1.

1. at, 2) on, 3) by, 4) on, 5) by, 6) on, 7) of, 8) with, 9) of, 10) in, 11) --, 12) at,

13) to, 14) in, 15) to, 16) on, 17) in, 18) in, 19) in, 20) of

Test 2.

1) among, 2) between, 3) for, 4) out of, 5) --, 6) at, 7) at, 8) to, 9) in, 10) for, 11) on , 12) for, 13) at, 14) for, 15) for, 16) of, 17) of, 18) in, 19) by, 20) in

Test 3.

1) by, 2) by, 3) at, 4) by, 5) in, 6) in, 7) to, 8) at, 9) in, 10) --, 11) out of, 12) by, 13) to, 14) at, 15) in, 16) by, 17) in, 18) at, 19) for, 20) of

Test 4.

1) from, 2) on, 3) with, 4) to, for, 5) --, 6) off, 7) into, 8) in, 9) to, 10) at, 11) in, 12) to, 13) at, 14) on, 15) on, 16) to, at, 17) at, of, 18) to, 19) to, 20) on, on

Test 5.

1) on, 2 ) in, 3) on, 4) of, 5) of , 6) for, 7) at, 8) for, 9) --, 10) to, 11) at, 12) in, 13) by, 14) on, 15) in, 16) to, 17) for, in, 18) with, 19) to, 20) along,

Test 6.

1) in, 2) by, 3) on, 4) through, 5) in, 6) on, 7) on, 8) in, 9) to, 10) of, 11) to, 12) at, 13) to, 14) on, 15)--, 16) in, 17) for, 18) in, 19) of, 20) for

Test 7.

1) at, 2) in, 3) in, 4) by, at, 5) with, 6) in, 7) in, 8) in, 9) of, 10) at, 11) on, by, in, 12) at, 13) on, 14) by, 15) in, 16) in, of, 17) in, 18) to, 19) at, 20) to

Test 8.

1) on, with, 2) on, to 3) in, 4) of, 5) for, 6) in, 7) at, 8) at, 9) at, 10) in, 11) to, 12)--, 13) for, 14) on, 15) for, at, 16) for,--, 17) in, by, 18) in, in, 19) in, 20) in

Test 9.

1)at, of, 2) on, 3) on, through, 4) with, 5)--, --, 6) through, 7) in, 8) on, 9) by,

10) by, 11) in, on, 12) in, 13) on, 14) for, 15) during, for, 16) with, 17) of, 18)

for, on, 19) to, 20) in