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Topic: PREPOSITIONS WITH PHRASAL VERBS 1 |
level: Intermediate (B1/B2)
Choose the best preposition based on the meaning/context. Click on "ANSWER" to see the correct response.
1. We passed _____ your house the other day.
a. across
b. by
ANSWER by
2. Hey, would you like to come _____ next Thursday?
a. through
b. over
ANSWER over
3. I was out very late last night and didn't get _____ until 4 AM.
a. in
b. by
ANSWER in
4. The police let the thief slip _____ their fingers at the last moment.
a. through
b. in
ANSWER through
5. Maria has never fit _____ with the crowd. She has always been a rebel.
a. on
b. in
ANSWER in
6. You should put _____ that red dress that I like so much.
a. in
b. on
ANSWER on
7. You've made quite a mess. You should clean it _____.
a. through
b. up
ANSWER up
8. Could you please turn _____ that light? It's way too bright.
a. off
b. over
ANSWER off
9. Come _____, come _____! We've been expecting you.
a. on
b. in
ANSWER in
10. She fainted, but then she came _____ about 5 minutes later.
a. to
b. about
ANSWER to
11. Kids love to hang _____ in the mall.
a. on
b. out
ANSWER out
12. John really wanted to go on a date with Victoria, so he asked her _____.
a. in
b. out
ANSWER out
13. That old building burned _____ last month.
a. on
b. down
ANSWER down
14. Rachel is a reliable friend, one that I can always count _____ .
a. in
b. on
ANSWER on
15. If you make a mistake, cross _____ the wrong answer and write the correct one.
a. through
b. out
ANSWER out
16. I'll drop ____ your books on my way home.
a. over
b. off
ANSWER off
17. I hardly ever eat at home anymore. I always eat _____.
a. out
b. on
ANSWER out
18. They went out for three years and ended _____ getting married.
a. around
b. up
ANSWER up
19. I thought my plan was brilliant, but in the end it fell _____.
a. through
b. by
ANSWER through
20. Here is the application. Please fill it _____ and return it to me.
a. on
b. out
ANSWER out
