Using prepositions-exercises

USING PREPOSITIONS
E X E R C I S E B O O K
by
Edward R. Rosset
Editorial Stanley

Using Prepositions
Exercise Book
Written by / Escrito por
Edward R. Rosset.
Member of the Bachelor of Arts Association of Euskadi.
Miembro del Colegio de Licenciados de Filosoffa y Letras
de Euskadi.
Revised by / Revisado por
Editorial Stanley
Published by / Editado por
Editorial Stanley
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First edition / Primera edicibn 2000
Second edition / Segunda edicibn 2003
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Contents
Using Prepositions • Exercise Book
Prologue v
List of English Prepositions vi
About • Above • On • On to •
Onto • Over -Up 2
Across • Through • Throughout 6
Beside • Besides • Aside 8
After • Behind • Beyond • Past 10
Until • Till • As far as • Up to 12
Between • Among • Within 14
On • At • In 16
From • Of • Off • Since • With 25
Despite • In spite of • Instead of • Instead .. 33
Into • To • Towards 35
Round • Around • About 42
During -For 44
As • Like 46
Below • Down • Under • Beneath •
Underneath 48
Against • Opposite • In front of 50
Out of • Outside -Out 52
For • By • Along 54
Assorted • Typing 58
Crossword with prepositions 60
Complete the joke with prepositions.
Guillotines 61
Assorted 62
Assorted 63
Putting out the fire 65
Assorted 66
You will find 11 prepositions in this word
square 67
Assorted 68
Which is the correct answer? 69
Assorted 70
Answer the following questions: 71
Hung out to dry 72
Match numbers with letters 73
Assorted 75
Ask questions for these answers 76
By CandleLight 77
There are 15 prepositions. Find them 78
Finish the sentences 79
Assorted 80
Crossword of prepositions 81
Free Drinks 82
Assorted 83
Skin Trouble 85
Assorted 86
Find the 13 prepositions 87
Which is the correct answer? 88
Assorted 89
Match numbers with letters 90
SwimmingPool 91
Assorted 92
Ask questions for these answers 94
Assorted 95
Another Coffee 97
Answer these questions 98
Assorted 99
Assorted 100
Assorted 101
Assorted 102
Answer Key 103
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Prologo Prologue
Las preposiciones inglesas son, quiza, uno de
los puntos ma's conflictivos del idioma ingles
para aquellos que quieran adquirir un completo
dominio de la lengua.
En muchos de los casos las preposiciones
inglesas no se corresponden con sus
homologas de otros idiomas.
• I am waiting for Peter.
• Estoy esperando a Pedro.
En otros casos, en un idioma puede que haya
preposici6n mientras que en el otro idioma
no la hay.
• I saw James last night.
• Vi aJaime ayer noche.
Con los libros Guide to Prepositions y Using
Prepositions tratamos de proporcionar al
estudiante y al profesional de la traducci6n una
ayuda para facilitates su trabajo.
English prepositions are perhaps one of the
most difficult points of the English language for
those who want to acquire a thorough
knowledge of the language.
Very often English prepositions do not
correspond to their homologues in other
languages.
• I am waiting for Peter.
• Estoy esperando a Pedro.
In other cases, there may be a preposition in
one language where there is no preposition in
the other language.
• I sawJames last night.
• Vi aJaime ayer noche.
With the Guide to Prepositions and Using
Prepositions we provide students and
professionals with a practical tool to help them
in their work.
Sobre el uso de este libro
El libro Using Prepositions es un libro de
ejercicios, complementario del Guideto
Prepositions.
Encontramos que muy a menudo, las preposicio-
nes en ingle's no se corresponden con las
espanolas. Por lo tanto, los estudiantes
encuentran difi'cil saber exactamenteque
preposicion usar en una frase dada.
En este libro el estudiante encontrara cientos
de ejercicios que le ayudaran a dominar el
difi'cil arte del uso de las preposiciones.
Las mas conflictivas han sido agrupadas en la
primera parte del libro, siendo sus diferencias
explicadas con ejemplos.
En la segunda parte, todos los ejercicios estan
mezclados. El estudiante debe elegir que
preposicion usar basandose en el sentido de la
frase.
How to use this book
The book Using Prepositions is anexercise
book to complement Guide to Prepositions.
We find that, very often, prepositions in English
do not correspond to the Spanish ones.
Therefore, students find it very difficult to know
exactly which preposition to use in a given
sentence.
In this book students will find hundreds of
exercises to help them master the difficult art of
using prepositions.
The most confusing ones have been grouped
together in the first part of the book and their
differences explained with examples.
In the second part all the exercises have been
mixed together. The student must find which
preposition to use with only the context of the
sentence as a guide.
S T A N L E Y
V

List of English Prepositions
about
above
according to
across
after
against
along
among
around
as far as
at
because of
before
behind
below
beneath
beside
besides
between
beyond
but
by
despite
down
during
except
for
from
in
in front of
inside
in spite of
instead of
into
like
near
of
off
on
on to
opposite
out of
outside
over
past
round
since
through
throughout
till
to
toward(s)
under
underneath
until
up
upon
up to
with
within
without
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Using Prepositions
Exercise Book

About • Above • On • On to • Onto • Over • Up
About y on
What's the difference between a book about cooking and a
book oncooking?
On se usa para sugerir que un libro, arti'culo, charla, etc., es
serio o academico,apropiado para especialistas.
About se usa cuando la informacion que se da es mas
general, o el estilo de la comunicacion es mas casual.
A textbook on American history.
(Un libro de texto sobre la historia
americana)
A book about American
civilization.
(Un libro sobre la civilizacion
americana)
Above y over
Los dos se pueden usar con el significado
de 'mas alto que'.
Cuando queremossignificar 'por encima',
'cubriendo', usamos over.
The water came above/over
their waists.
(El agua les llegaba por encima
de la cintura)
Tambien con numeros y expresionesde
cantidad o medida se usa over.
- The plane was flying over France.
(El avion estaba volando sobre Francia)
- There are a lot of clouds over the south of Wales.
(Habia cantidad de nubes sobre el sur del Pat's de Gales)
The temperature was four
degrees above zero.
(La temperatura era de
cuatro grades sobre cero)
- There were over 2,000 people.
(Habia ma's de 2.000 personas)
- She was over 18 anyway.
(De todas formas tenfa mas de 18 anos)
Usamos above cuando pensamosen medidas en la escala
vertical (de arriba a abajo).
Compare: - The summit of this mountain is over 6,000 m. above sea-level.
(La cumbre de esta montana esta a mas de 6.000 m. por encima del nivel del mar)
Onto y on to
Onto es una preposicion que significa
'encima', 'sobre', 'en', 'a'. Se usa con
verbos de movimiento.
On to significa 'meterse con uno',
'estar detras de uno'.
- Shall I put the vase onto the shelf?
(iPongo eljarron en la estanten'a?)
- Let's move onto the next item.
(Sigamos con el siguiente paso en la agenda)
- He's always on to me.
(Siempre esta encimami'o)
- They must be on to something good.
(Deben de haber encontrado algo bueno)
Up
Up puede ser preposicion y adverbio. Como
preposicion significa 'arriba', 'en', 'contra'.
- They walked up the street.
(Caminaron calle arriba)
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1. She was furious our
mistake.
2. We could hardly hear each other
the loud music.
3. He increased his influence
the others.
4. That man must be forty;
he's fifty at least.
5. I've written a book
Hannibal crossing the Alps.
6. There were five or six books spread all
the table.
7. She is all suspicion.
8. They are laughing his
strange clothes.
9. The helicopter was hovering
the little village.
10. There was something strange
that girl.
11. She put her umbrella her head.
12. That girl is deception.
13. The woman is somewhere
the place.
14. The plane was flying the clouds.
15. His hat was his ears.
16. I dropped the keys somewhere
the place.
17. Think it; don't act on impulse.
18. She's wrong me. I'm not
like that.
19. We all agree the need for
more schools.
20. What does he want to see me ?
21. I'm writing a book
flowers.
22. The old man was very angry
the delay.
23. Tell me all it.
24. We are well sea level.
25. What's he so angry ?
26. Why don't you ask him
the ring you lost yesterday?
27. Don't worry that; I'll
see
to it.
28. I was wondering that
myself.
29. He won the audience.
30. The poor woman was weeping
the death of her husband.
31. He's very careless his per-
sonal appearance.
32. Does he have any authority
them?
33. And while you're it, why don't
you write my Christmas cards too?
34. Stop beating the bush.
35. My grandfather likes to boast
his feats in the war.
36. Be careful, mind what
37. His head was bent a book.
38. The Romans were victorious
their enemies.
39. Please sit down, we're to start.
40. You must be certain the
facts before you do anything.
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you're

Which is the correct answer?
1.I couldn't care less it!
a) over b) on c) about d) above
2. He came with a solution.
a) up b) over c) about d) above
3. I really don't know what all the fuss is
a) over b) about c) up d) on
4. Let's climb the tree and take the
apples.
a) on b) over c) above d) up
5.1 wish you'd do something your
hair; it looks terrible.
a) about b) on c) above d) over
6. We're very uneasy our future.
a) on to b) onto c) about d) over
7. Somethingwill happen; somethingwill turn
a) up b) over c) about d) on
8. We've been walking the town all
day.
a) up b) about c) on d) over
9. And while you are that business.
a) up b) about c) on d) over
10. He tumbled a stone here.
a) up b) above c) over d) onto
11. Turn the radio. The volume is
too low.
a) up b) over c) on d) above
12. He consulted a doctor the pain in
his shoulder.
a) about b) over c) on d) above
13. We have no control it.
a) about b) on c) onto d) over
14. He's crazy that woman.
a) on b) over c) about d) above
15. The huge boulder crashed down
the car.
a) on b) onto c) over d) about
16. Don't cry spilt milk.
a) over b) above c) about d) on
17. I'm curious your work.
a) on b) above c) on to d) about
18. She is suspicion.
a) on b) above c) over d) about
19. You'll see it in the paragraph.
a) on b) onto c) over d) above
20. There's something his attitude that
worries me.
a) about b) above c) on to d) over
21. Let's get this business.
a) on b) across c) over d) about
22. He stepped out of the train the
platform.
23. She tripped a chair and fell.
a) on b) over c) about d) above
24. There were cigarette butts all the
place.
a) about b) on c) over d) above
25. Don't toss your money .
a) above b) on to c) onto d) about
26. They had a discussion that.
a) on b) about c) over d) onto
27. The police are them about the
missing money.
28. They escaped the border.
29. I'm very doubtful the wisdom of
that.
a) about b) on c) over d) above
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Join the sentences
1. What are you ...
2.He's very excited ...
3. My window opens ...
4. The two men fought...
5. Today I don't feel ...
6. The old man stumbled ...
7. I have my suspicions ...
8. They have supremacy ...
9. I'm very glad ...
10. This is a story ...
11. The dog came straight...
12. He's very careless ...
13. You can always count...
14. The child climbed up ...
15. There's a lecture ...
A. about ghosts.
B. about the project.
C. about you passing your driving test.
D. over other countries.
E. talking about?
F. about him.
G. on to the park.
H. over a fallen chair.
I. up to it; I'm tired.
J. over a woman.
K. on chemistry.
L. on me.
M. onto the path.
N. onto his father's shoulders.
0. about his appearance.
1. What are you
2. He's very excited
3. My window opens
4. The two men fought
5. Today I don't feel
6. The old man stumbled
7. I have my suspicions
8. They have supremacy
9. I'm very glad
10. This is a story
11. The dog came straight
12. He's very careless
13. You can always count
14. The child climbed up
15. There's a lecture
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Across • Through • Throughout
Across, through
Los dos significan lo mismo: 'a traves'. Sin embargo,
across se usa cuando nos referimos a una superficie,
o pasamos de un lado a otro (por ejemplo un rio).
They walked across the road.
(Cruzaron la carretera)
He swam across the river.
(Cruzo el rio a nado)
Through
Through se usa cuando hablamos acerca de unacavidad
o espacio tridimensional.
They walkedthrough the forest.
(Caminaron a traves del bosque)
He jumped through the window.
(Salto a traves de la ventana)
Throughout
Puede ser preposicion o adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'portodo', 'en todo'
Como adverbio significa 'hasta el final'.
- You can see that
throughout the country.
(Se puede ver eso por todo
el pat's)
I read the book throughout.
(Lei el libro de cabo a rabo)
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Across • Through • Throughout
1. They all swam the river and
soon reached the other side.
2. He sailed the examination.
3. Referencesto love keep occurring
the poem.
4. Air pressure forces the water
the pipe.
5. There's a garage the street.
6. his life he had always
collected stamps.
7. She could see people the mist.
8. The church is just the road.
9. They are going to build a new bridge
the river.
10. We went for a walk the fields.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
There was a huge, gloomy house
the road.
The house was hardly visible
the mist.
I came my old teacher on
my way home.
A message has just come
They tunnelled their way
The tree crashed the
window.
The rescue party cut the
forest.
18. The children cut a field.
19.
20.
They thrust their way the
crowd.
A feeling of horror swept
the crowd.
22. My property extends
fields.
23. I'm afraid the project has fallen
those
24. The water filters the sand.
25. He got his exams, thank
goodness.
26. The morning light stole the
shutters.
27. The story was splashed the
front page.
28. The children splashed the
puddles.
29. She squeezed the narrow gap.
30. The banana skin slipped his
fingers.
31. The elephants smashed the
bushes.
32. We'll have to cut country to
reach the village.
33. The baby slept the
thunderstorm.
34. These people are smuggling drugs
customs.
35. The road snakes the
mountains.
36. After the storm we were all soaked
21. He swept his hand his hair.
37. When I saw her, she was looking
the window.
38. They are rowing the lake.
39. The wind screamed the trees.
40. They pushed their way the
crowd.
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Beside • Besides • Aside
Beside
Es una preposicion que significa 'al lado
de' o 'junto a'.
Besides
Who's that beautiful girl sitting beside Peter?
(iQuien es esapreciosa joven sentadajunto a Pedro?)
Besides es tanto preposicion como
adverbio.
Como preposicion tiene un significado
parecido a 'ademas de', cuando quere-
mos afiadir alguna informacion nueva a la
que ya tenemos.
Besides como adverbio, significa
'tambien', 'ademas'. Generalmenteva
seguido de coma, antes de una oracion.
Besides geography, we have to
study literature.
(Ademtis de geografia, tenemos
que estudiar literatura)
Who wasat the partys besides
John and the Millbanks?
(iQuien estaba en la fiestaedema's
de John y los Millbank?)
I don't like those books; besides, they're notwhat
I'm looking for.
(No me gustan estos libros, adenitis no son los que
estoy buscando)
It's too cold to go out; besides, there's a good
programme on TV.
(Hace demasiado fn'o para salir, ademas hay un buen
programs en la tele)
Aside
Aside puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion tiene el significado de
'excepto por'.
Como adverbio significa 'a un lado'.
- I hardly watch any TV,
aside from the news.
(Apenas veo la tele, aparte
de las noticias)
Stand aside please; let
the ambulance pass.
(Apartense, por favor, dejen
pasar la ambulancia)
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Beside • Besides • Aside
1. I have no relatives
uncle.
an old
2. your earlier work, this
piece seems rather disappointing.
3. She called me and told me
what had happened.
4. She swept the curtains
5. He stepped and let her in.
6. Stand and let me pass!
7. There were 15 people at the meeting
the speaker.
8. The beautiful girl sat me.
9. being expensive, it's bad.
10. His efforts look feeble
yours.
11. Susan came and sat me.
12. There were twelve people at the party,
me.
13. There will be ten of them for lunch,
Peter.
14. We haven't time to see it,
it's very boring.
15. This is our youngest child, we have two others
16. The film was in black and white,
being too long.
17. I have no relations, a distant
cousin.
18. Nobody cares about me you.
19. She was herself with rage
when she saw the mess.
20. her good looks she has
nothing else.
21. I always keep this book me,
just in case.
22. He sat the dark-haired girl.
23. She pulled the curtain .
24. Stand and let these people
pass!
25. We've set some money
for our retirement.
26. The baby giraffe stood
its mother.
27. Put this pullover for me, I'll
come with the money later.
28. Do you play any other sports
darts?
29. He took me and told me
about his illness.
30. He pushed the old woman
31. We'll have to put any idea
of a holiday this year.
32. Our school stands a
river.
33. He has two other cars
the one he's driving.
34. I've had offers from several American companies
and two British ones .
35. The exact cost is the point.
36. Idon't mind you being late; ,
it's not your fault.
37. He was himself with
grief when his wife died.
38. When she passed her exam she was
herself with joy.
39. Stand and make way for the
ambulance.
40. Every month we put a bit of
money for a rainy day.
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After • Behind • Beyond • Past
After
After va seguido de presente, nunca de
futuro. Significa 'despues de'.
After no se usa como adverbio; el adver-
bio es afterwards, o then o after that.
- I'll get in touch with you after I
arrive.
(Me pondre en contacto con usted
despues de llegar)
- I'm going to have my lunch; and then I'm going
to study.
(Voy a comer, despues voy a estudiar)
Behind
Behind puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'detras'.
Como adverbio significa 'detras.
- He left a good
memory behind him.
(Dejo detras un buen
recuerdo)
- We can't leave our dog behind.
(No podemos dejar detras a nuestro
perm)
Beyond
Beyond puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'mas alia de'.
Como adverbio significa 'mas alia', 'mas
lejos'.
- They went beyond the
river.
(Fueron ma'salla del no)
- Look at the river and the
mountains beyond.
(Mira el no y las montanas
detras)
Past
Past puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'por delante de'.
Como adverbio significa 'pasar'. - He ran past.
(Paso corriendo.)
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- They drove past the
house.
(Pasaron en coche por
delante de la casa.)

After • Behind • Beyond • Past
1. The policeman ran him, but
he escaped.
2. There's a good film on the day
tomorrow.
3. This car is repair, I'm afraid.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Don't forget to lock the door
you when you leave.
I'd like to know who is
all that.
This old man is working.
After so many years the town had changed
recognition.
She works the counter as a
sales assistant.
The four children were trailing
their mother.
The sports car thundered
and vanished into the distance.
She's like her mother. She takes
her mother.
12. The dog went the cat.
13. They have been inquiring
your father.
14. My parents are going out so I have to look
my little brother.
15. She set the dog me.
16. We'll name the little baby its
mother.
17. These treaties are usually negotiated
the scenes.
18. They were standing us
in the queue.
19. There's always a man a scheme.
20. What's the new dress
and pearl necklace?
21. The storm left a trail of destruction
it.
22. There are many people the
scenes.
23. What you are telling me is
belief.
24. That kind of money was quite
our reach.
25. The little boy was hiding the
armchair.
26.I can't understand the lesson; it's quite
me.
27. 'Will you look the children?'
'Yes, I'll take care of them.'
28. We'll name the baby you,
darling.
29. They were set at liberty
questioning.
30. He shaved off his beard
wearing it for twenty years.
31. He walked without looking
at us.
32. We'll do this first, we can do that
we finish this.
33. He comes here day day.
34. what she did, I don't trust her.
35.1 live in this street, just the
post office.
36. Has the number 27 bus gone
yet?
37. She's the age when she
needs a babysitter.
38. She was walking two steps him.
39. Few people live the age
of a hundred.
40. This watch is
I'm afraid.
repair,
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Until • Till • As far as • Up to
Until, till
Until o till puede ser preposicidn o conjuncion.
Como preposicion tiene el significado de
'hasta'.
Como conjuncion significa 'hasta que'.
- Let's wait until/till Friday.
(Esperemos hasta el viernes)
- Let's wait until/till he comes.
(Esperemos hasta que llegue)
As far as
As far as significa 'hasta' en distancia.
- Let's walk as far as the
bridge.
(Caminemos hasta el puente)
Up to
Up to significa 'hasta' cuando se sube o se
trepa.
We'll have to walk up to the top
of the hill.
(Tendremos que caminar hasta lo
alto de la colina)
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Until -Till -As faras- Up to
1. Continue in this direction
you see a sign.
2. he spoke she hadn't
realized he was a foreigner.
3. There was nobody around
I could see.
4. It's OK I am concerned.
5. We waited four o'clock.
6. We are going the top of
the hill.
7. We played cards 10 o'clock.
8. We'll walk the top of the hill.
9. I was up three o'clock
in the morning.
10. Wait she sees that.
11. Once he starts he won't stop
he finishes.
12. He didn't have a gilrfriend
he was 25.
13. Don't move I tell you.
14. Hadn't you better wait
he gets here?
15. We'll go Manchester
on this train.
16. They climbed the stairs the tower.
17. They'll work nine p.m.
if necessary.
18. I'll be here you call me.
19. They came the door.
20. The soldiers waited
they got new orders.
21. The two athletes ran
22. The boy climbed
top of the tree.
23. Walk you cai
24. He was awake
in the morning.
25. She could hardly walk
the window.
26. Go the a
old trunk.
27. Wait the
28.lt may last
29. Nothing happened
o'clock.
30. now I
lived alone.
31. Nobody knew the secret
the old man's death.
32. Run the
wait there.
you see
the old church.
35. She won't stop shouting
you let her go.
36. Don't open the parcel
your birthday.
37. He climbed the rope
38. He was a clerk
39. Wait you
40. I'll race you
hill.
the tower.
the
n along the cliff.
3 o'clock
)ttic and get the
rain stops.
Friday.
two
have always
old castle and
an old church.
the roof.
the war.
hear from me.
the top of the
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Between • Among • Within
Between
Puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'entre'. Se
usa con dos personas o cosas.
Como adverbio significa 'en medio', 'por
medio', 'entremedias'.
- Our house is between the church and
the post office.
(Nuestra casa esta entre la iglesia y correos)
Leave them alone, don't
get between.
(Dejalos, no te metas en
medio)
Among, amongst
Among, amongst es preposicion y
- I saw a house among
the trees.
(Vi una casa entre los
arboles)
significa 'entre'. Se usa cuando hay mas
de dos (cosas o personas).
Within
Within puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'al alcance
de', 'dentro de', 'a menos de'.
Keep the children within call.
(Ten a los ninos al alcance de la voz)
The job must be done within aweek.
(El trabajo debe de estar terminado
dentro de una semana)
The enemy was within two miles.
(El enemigo estaba a menos de dos millas)
Como adverbio significa 'dentro'.
- Enquire within.
(Entra y pregunta dentro)
- Kitchen porter wanted: apply within.
(Se necesita pinche de cocina-. preguntar
dentro)
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Between • Among • Within
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
those present were the
President and his wife.
A phone call is cheaper
8 pm and 6 am.
Those people are always arguing
themselves.
We drank a bottle of wine
the two of us.
There's no understanding
husband and wife.
6.I had to choose the two girls.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
That's the difference you
and me.
They divided the stolen money
all of them.
you and me, it's impossible
to do it.
They shared the money the
two criminals.
The four children shared the sweets
them.
Irun is on the border
and Spain.
France
You have to read the lines.
There was a race the two horses.
There's a close relation
rainfall and crops.
There's a close resemblance
the two boys.
The poor boy was at a loss
all the women.
They arrived three and four.
What's the difference a
horse and a mule?
Don't be afraid, you're
friends.
21. Mrs Rogers divided the cake
Jean and John.
22. The whole thing was
an inch of collapsing.
23. It weighs two and three tons.
24. They split the work them.
25. She turned an hour.
26. Go and see everybody living
the area.
27.There's a bell the
patient's reach.
28. The village has four pubs
a hundred yards.
29. I'm looking for a house
a mile from the station.
30.1 could see a house the trees.
31. She felt small the two boys.
32. It is the limits of my
modest talent.
33. I live the church and
the bridge.
34. She felt lost those people.
35. He finds it hard to live
his income.
36. you and me, it can't be done.
37. She works the poor.
38. those present was the
Prime Minister.
39. We'II lay a cable the two poles.
40. They kept arguing
themselves.
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On • At • In
On, at, in
En general on, in y at se usan para hablar acerca
de la posicion en el espacio. A veces, la diferen-
cia entre ellos es dificil de ver, y no siempre es
facil saber cual de ellos es correcto.
Por regla general:
On se usa para hablar sobre la posicion en una
Imea o en una superficie.
At se usa cuando hablamos sobre posicion en un
punto.
In se usa para hablar sobre posicion en un lugar
que tenga tres dimensiones.
On a line
There's a nice little village on the river.
(Hay un bonito pueblo en el no)
There's a motel on this road.
(Hay un motel en esta carretera)
On a surface
There was a picture on the wall.
(Habfa un cuadro en la pared)
-She was sitting on a chair.
(Estaba sentada en una silla)
At a point
Turn left at the traffic lights.
(Gira a la izquierda en el semiforo)
She was standing at the crossroads.
(Estaba de pie en el cruce de carreteras)
In three dimensions
De todas formas, como hay muchas excepcio-
nes, recomendamos al estudiante que se refiera
al libro Guide to Prepositions que contiene una
recopilacion exhaustiva de ejemplos.
The dog is in the kitchen.
(el perro estd en la cocina)
The children were swimming in the river.
(Los ninos estaban nadando en el no)
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On • At • In
1. I have been work all day.
2. They had very little information to work
3. She wondered the speed
with which the letter arrived.
4. That girl is very good tennis.
5. There was no name the
door, so we knocked.
6. The car was stopped the
traffic lights.
7. I refuse to spend so much money
a pair of running shoes.
8. How much interest are we paying
the loan?
the9. Turn left
roundabout.
10. There was a man standing
the corner of the room.
11. There are eight pints a gallon.
12. There was a huge lamp
the ceiling.
13. She's very keen music.
14. There were a lot of people
the bus.
15. The old man was absorbed
his task.
16. She was accompanied
the piano by her father.
17. You must be very accurate
this kind of work.
18. Acid acts metal.
19. The cameras zoomed in
his face.
21. You must admit you are
the wrong.
22. The poor woman yelled
anguish.
23. We don't admit anybody else
our club.
24. The man was very advanced
years.
25. He advises the Government
economic affairs.
26. They all agreed the best
course of action.
27. There's no agreement that point.
28. We're collecting money
aid of charity.
29. All the soldiers aimed the target.
30. The little bird alighted a branch.
31. The passengers were very angry
being delayed.
32. She is very annoyed the
way he behaves.
33. I'm very annoyed your
carelessness.
34. She's an expert programming a
computer.
35. This is an attack poverty.
36. They were all in attendance
the ceremony.
37. You're very bad
changing nappies.
38. He's awful telling jokes.
39. Don't turn your back
people.
20. He was writhing about agony. 40. We're banking your help.
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S T A N L E Y

On • At • In
1. She hadn't bargained her
husband coming back so early.
a) on b) at c) in
2. The four dogs were barking me.
a) on b) at c) in
3. The theory is based practice.
a) at b) in c) on
4. You have to bear that mind.
a) in b) on c) at
5. She beat him his own game.
a) on b) at c) in
6. Hannibal was blind his right
eye.
a) in b) on c) at
7. Don't put the blame me.
a) at b) in c) on
8. The four volumes were bound
leather.
a) on b) in c) at
9. I like to bet my money horses.
a) on b) at c) in
10. I'm speaking behalf of my
colleagues.
a) at b) in c) on
11. We'll take vengeance you one
day.
a) at b) on c) in
12. The little girl entered the room
tears.
a) at b) on c) in
13. What are your views these
matters?
a) on b) in c) at
14.We'll pay him cash.
a) at b) on c) in
15. We had to call an expert.
a) at b) on c) in
16. The little statue was carved wood.
a) in b) at c) on
17. The dog came straight me.
a) at b) on c) in
18. Have you any comments the
scandal?
a) at b) in c) on
19. The little boy clutched my hand.
a) on b) at c) in
20. He's very clumsy doing things.
a) on b) in c) at
21. I can't see anything; turn the
lights, please.
a) in b) on c) at
22. We must put our trust God.
a) in b) on c) at
23. A marriage must be based trust.
a) on b) in c) at
24. He tucked his shirt his trousers.
a) in b) at c) on
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S T A N L E Y

On • At • In
1. She hadn't bargained such a
violent reaction.
2. The dogs were barking me.
3. The theory is based practice.
4. You have to bear that mind.
5. I beat him his own game.
6. Orellana was blind one eye.
7. Don't put the blame me.
8. The four volumes were bound
leather.
9. I like to bet my money horses.
10.
11
I'm speaking behalf of my
colleagues.
We'll take vengeance you
one day.
12. Don't vent your anger your wife.
13.
14
What are your views all these
matters?
On my way home I'll call
Susan's.
15. We had to call an expert.
16. The little statue was carved
wood.
17. The dog came straight me.
18. Have you any comments the
scandal?
19. The little boy clutched my hand.
20.
21
He's very clumsy doing
anything with his hands.
, I can't see anything; turn
the lights, please.
22. We must put our trust God.
23. A marriage must be based trust.
24. He tucked his shirt his
trousers.
25. Try these shoes before you
buy them.
26. The little boy tugged my
elbow.
27. They took compassion those
children.
28. I'll let you go condition
that you come back early.
29. She doesn't confide
anybody.
30. I have confidence my son.
31. She congratulated him
passing his exams.
32. Hello, Charles. Congratulations
your success.
33. Angrily he smashed the glasses
the table.
34. The soldiers charged the
enemy.
35. There's a change the
weather.
36. This is an elementary course
German.
37. There's a lecture chemistry.
38. I saw them a new Mercedes.
39. You know that you can always count
me.
40. I'll go with you. You can count me
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S T A N L E Y

On • At • In
the party the beach the table the train
the teatre the ceiling three o'clock sea
Friday an island page 20 night
the table the wall war the 2nd
floor
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S T A N L E Y

On • At • In
1. There weren't many people
the plane.
2. He arrived the 8.30 train.
3. She was the back of the
car.
4. He stood the door.
5. You did it purpose.
6. I saw him the way here.
7. The dog was my way.
8. There's a concert the
Albert Hall.
9. We'll go New Year's day.
10. There's something the
ceiling.
11. She was lying the sofa.
12. He was sitting the
armchair.
13. I'll come to see you your
birthday.
14. He was waiting the traffic
lights.
15. There were fifty people the
most.
16. She bought it half price.
17. I attended dinner his
request.
18. He ordered the soldiers to fire
will.
19. There's a flag the pole.
20. The poor woman was pain.
21. This is the biggest country
the world.
22. She was the jury.
23. Whose side are you ?
24. Those people are strike.
25. He was very advanced years.
26. She's stuck her new
boyfriend.
27. They got stuck the mud.
28. There's something the sole
of my shoe.
29. That's based personal taste.
30. We succeeded making
him talk.
31. I was very surprised the
news.
32. She's very charming the
surface.
33. They dined cold chicken.
34. He fixed his eyes the
beautiful woman.
35. She's a graduate law.
36. What are you getting ?
37. He cast a glance the
headlines.
38. We heard the news the
radio.
39. The little girl was her own.
40.1 could see some clouds the
horizon.
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S T A N L E Y

On • At • In
Match numbers with letters
1. He's studying
2. I sawyour mother
3. All the church goers
4. That was a storm
5. They kept a lot of food
6. They stopped dead
7. The stress falls
8. In this factory they work
9.That man will stop
10. He was stirring
11. Stick the stamp
12. He is still
13. She spends all her money
14. He's an expert
15. They sprinkled water
16. These people are spying
17. Take a look
1. He's studying
2. I saw your mother
3. All the church goers
4. That was a storm
5. They kept a lot of food
6. They stopped dead
7. The stress falls
8. In this factory they work
9. That man will stop
10. He was stirring
11. Stick the stamp
12. He is still
13. She spends all her money
14. He's an expert
15. They sprinkled water
16. These people are spying
17. Take a look
A. at this.
B. on the path.
C. in atea-cup.
D. on me.
E. on the second syllable.
F. at Bristol University.
G. in his sleep.
H. in their tracks.
I. in store.
J. at nothing.
K. at the butcher's.
L. eight hours at a stretch.
M. on clothes.
N. on the envelope.
O. were at church.
P. at college
Q. in electronics.
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S T A N L E Y

On • At • In
1. Soak the bread
2. The old man sneered
milk.
their ettorts.
3. That money is not to be sneezed
, you know.
4. The little girl smiled sweetly
5. The bells ring
intervals throughout the day
6. He snatched
handbag.
7. They advanced
8. The fish snapped
9. The dog snarled
postman.
10. Are you interested
11. Someone was knocking
door.
12. They all joined
carols.
him.
regular
the lady's
a snail's pace,
the bait.
the
ancient art?
the
.. singing
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
They have involved her the
crime.
They are all very keen
climbing.
Keep talking, somebody is
watching us.
You must never laugh other
people.
The poor little girl is lacking
warmth.
Don't look me like that!
They have lost a lot that deal.
I live 20 Banbury Lane.
21. My sister lives Brentwood
Avenue.
We both live Bristol.
She looks her as a daughter.
We shared the profits.
He shot her.
We were shocked the news.
All the books were the
shelves.
The soldiers shot the enemy.
He carried the heavy log his
shoulder.
I can hear you, don't shout me!
You have to show your ticket
the entrance.
Soldiers were attacking all sides.
It was love first sight.
She was sickened the sight
of the body.
35. We moved last week, but we haven't settled
yet.
36. The old woman shook her fist
me.
37. These two parts areseparated
the joint.
38. It's soluble water.
39
40
The two dogs sniffed each
other.
My grandfather is very soft
the children.
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S T A N L E Y

On • At • In
Finish the sentences:
1. Don't soak the bread
(broth)
2. The old lady smiled sweetly
(I)
3. The young man sneered
(we/ efforts)
4. The huge shark snapped
(bait)
5. The dog snarled
(postman)
6. I'm not interested ?
(vases/ancient)
7. Someone was knocking
(window)
8. Don't involve me
(crime)
9. They are all very keen
(climbing)
10. Children, don't laugh
(other people)
11. The poor orphan was lacking
(warmth)
12. We have all lost a lot
15. They both live
(New York)
16. Everybody was shocked when they heard
the news
(radio)
17. All the volumes were kept
(shelves)
18. The soldiers shot
(enemy)
19. He carried the heavy suitcase
(shoulder)
20. I'm not deaf, don't shout
(me)
21. We'll have to show our ticket
(entrance)
22. Soldiers were attacking
(all sides)
23. It was love
(first sight)
24. She was sickened
(sight/body)
25. The old woman shook her umbrella
(deal/that)
13. Her father lives
(hooligans)
26. These things were separated
(South Avenue)
14. We live
(17 North Avenue)
(bottom)
27. It's not soluble
(water)
28. The two cats sniffed
(each other)
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S T A N L E Y

From • Of - Off • Since • With
From
From es una preposicion que indica proceden-
cia 'de', 'desde', 'a partirde'.
Of
Of es una preposicion que indica posesion.
Significa 'de'.
off
Off puede ser preposicion, adverbio o
adjetivo.
Como preposicion significa 'fuera de'.
Como adverbio significa 'a', 'a unadistancia'.
Como adjetivo significa 'malo', 'pasado',
'agriado', etc.
- Where do you come from?
(iDe donde eres?)
- Hejumped from the wall.
(Salto del muro)
- I never saw her againfrom that day.
(Nunca volvia verla desde ese dfa)
- The leg of the table.
(La pata de la mesa)
- The events of last year.
(Los acontecimientos del ano
pasado)
- Hejumped off the cliff.
(Salto del acantilado)
We'll take the day off.
(Nos cogeremos el dia libre)
The milk is off.
(La leche esta mala)
Since
Since puede ser preposicion, adverbio o
conjuncion.
Como preposicion significa 'desde'.
Como adverbio significa 'desde entonces'
- She's been like this
since childhood.
(Ha estado asi desde su
ninez)
He moved away and I
haven't seen him since.
(Cambi6 de domicilio y no le
he visto desde entonces)
With
With es una preposicion que significa 'con'.
Eat the soup with a spoon.
(Toma la sopa con una cuchara)
I live in the house with the white door.
(Vivo en la casa con la puerta blanca)
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S T A N L E Y

From • Of • Off • Since • With
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
We should avail ourselves this
opportunity.
The old man was awoken his sleep.
You must be aware the risk.
They were banished the
country.
The athlete was barred entering
the competition.
He was born a silver spoon in
his mouth.
He boasted being the best
player in his team.
Don't bite more than you can
chew.
He's staying his uncle and aunt
for a few months.
She went him when she found
out that he was a street sweeper.
Dad, you don't know anything about computers.
Why don't you get it?
My father used to like wine but he's gone
it recently.
I've seen her only once
Christmas.
All these people are suffering
the cold.
I haven't eaten anything breakfast.
I learnt that reading the papers.
You are no friend mine.
You can't judge appearances.
We haven't seen each other
childhood.
21. You always learn something a book.
22., We were all able to escape
the fire.
23. Your absence
you problems.
24. The accused was absolved
responsibility.
work will cause
all
25. There's an abundance fruit this year.
26. Many people abstained voting at
this election.
27. They are extracting gold quartz.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
The abuse alcohol causes
serious problems.
You mustn't accept presents
strangers.
You're not accusing me stealing,
are you?
This book has been adapted an
ancient Greek text.
They wrung a confesion the
convict.
Why don't we take advantage
the situation?
20. He's a friend my father's.
She's very afraid the dark.
My wife doesn't approve gambling.
I'm ashamed your behaviour.
They are withholding the grant
some students.
She bought a pound's worth
oranges.
Many other people are far worse
than we are.
They have withdrawn these banknotes
circulation.
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STANLEY

1. We're weary
2. Beware
3. He was begging
4. There was a wonderful view
5. He bought the car
6. He's capable
7. They are claiming damages
8. What's the cause
9. That boy is very careless
10. We'll have to take care
11. What's the use
12. They uncoupled the wagons
13. The boy tumbled
14. I haven't seen her
15. You can't conceal the truth
A. from me.
B. since Christmas.
C. of living in this house.
D. from the top of the hill.
E. of the dog.
F. of doing anything.
G. from door to door.
H. from his friend.
I. from the engine.
J. of the fire?
K. from us.
L. of coming early?
M. of danger.
N. off his bicycle.
O. of those children.
1. We're weary
2. Beware
3. He was begging
4. There was a wonderful view
5. He bought the car
6. He's capable
7. They are claiming damages
8. What's the cause
9. That boy is very careless
10. We'll have to take care
11. What's the use
12. They uncoupled the wagons
13. The boy tumbled
14. I haven't seen her
15. You can't conceal the truth
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S T A N L E Y

1. Don't despair success.
2. You have to desist
your attempt.
3. The title descends to him
his grandfather.
4. You'll derive no benefit that.
5. They were deprived
their rights.
6. We'll have to deal this problem.
7. I deduced that the evidence.
8. The money was deducted
his salary.
9. They will defend us any attack.
10. We're delighted the news.
11. He departed New York.
12. His memories were tinged
sadness.
13. We had trouble the car.
14. He was trembling rage.
15. The little girl was transfixed
terror.
16. This company is trading
Mexico.
17. I've been toying that
idea myself.
18. It's time we got tough
hooligans.
19. He tossed a glass of beer
20. The legs of the table were tipped
rubber.
21. His body tensed excitement.
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S T A N L E Y
22. I'm very disappointed
your performance.
23. She strongly disapproves
smoking.
24. You have to disconnect the washing machine
the mains.
25. You must discourage him
doing it.
26. We have to differentiate one thing
the other.
27. He was discussing the game
his friends over a beer.
28. They were discharged the
Army.
29. She was dismissed her job.
30. He dismounted his horse.
31. We'll have to dispense your
services.
32. They diverted the plane
course.
its
33. His ideas diverge the truth.
34. He distracted my attention
the matter.
35. I can't distinguish one the
other.
36. They tried to dispose the
body.
37. They are in permanent dispute
the management.
38. He was drenched rain.
39. She has a dread death.
40. He's very envious his sister.

Which is the correctanswer?
1. Don't despair
a) of b) off
success.
c) with d) from
2. You have to desist your
attempt.
a) off b) with c) from d) of
3. The title descends to him his
grandfather.
a) from b) of c) off d) since
4. You'll derive no benefit that.
a) off b) from c) of d) since
5. He was begging door to door.
a) since b) off c) of d) from
6. We'll have to deal this problem,
a) of b) off c) since d) with
7. I deduced that
a) from b) of
the evidence.
c) off d) with
8. The money was deducted his
salary.
a) of b) from c) off d) with
9. They will defend us any
attack.
a) off b) since c) from d) of
10. We're delighted the news.
a) with b) of c) off d) from
11. He departed New York.
12. His memories were tinged
sadness.
a) since b) off c) with d) of
13. We had trouble the car.
a) with b) of c) off d) from
14. He was trembling rage.
a) of b) with c) off d) from
15. She strongly disapproves
smoking,
a) from b) with c) off d) of
16. You have to disconnect the washing machine
the mains,
a) from b) off c) of d) since
17. You must discourage him
doing it.
a) since b) off c) from d) of
18. We have to differentiate one thing
the other.
a) from b) with c) of d) off
19. He tossed a glass of beer
20. They were discharged the Army.
a) from b) of c) off d) with
21. He was dismissed his job.
a) of b) from c) off d) with
22. He dismounted
a) since b) of
his horse,
c) from d) off
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S T A N L E Y

Answer the following questions:
1. What were the boys expelled from? (school)
The boys were. expelled . from school.
2. What shall we extract the juice from? (oranges)
3. Is she familiar with our working methods? (no)
4. Did the little boy fall off the tree? (yes)
5. What was the glass filled with? (water)
6. Have you finished with me yet? (no)
7. What's this man proud of? (his children)
8. Who did he struggle with? (a man)
9. Why don't you take your coat off? (cold)
10. What did they stuff the pillows with? (feathers)
11. Who were you stuck all afternoon with? (little Jim)
12. What does your uncle suffer from? (cancer)
13. What's he suffering from? (loss of memory)
14. What was the old kitchen swarming with? (flies)
15. Who can I swap places with? (Jimmy)
16. What were you swamped with? (applications)
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S T A N L E Y

Ask questions for these answers:
1. These people were stricken with malaria.
.these..people stricken with?
2. She raised a storm of laughter.
3. She suffers from depressions.
4. Her eyes were stinging with smoke.
5. They were stiff with terror.
6. They stole money from the bank.
7. I bought this from my friend.
8. She often speaks of her husband.
9. The floor was spotted with ink.
10. The little hut was stacked with firewood.
11 . You're guilty of negligence.
12. She's in the habit of having a coffee after dinner.
13. The towel is hanging from the rail.
14. No, I haven't heard from my brother yet.
15. Yes, I'm happy with this idea.
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S T A N L E Y
what were
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
The smell the kitchen
spread to the living room.
He's very jealous his
brother's success.
I don't know anyone
who can help you.
In this ward patients are isolated
visitors.
You'd better invest your money
a good firm.
One always learns
one's mistakes.
May God keep you all
harm.
Those bricks are made
gold.
We'll make an athlete
you.
Man was made dust.
They loaded the truck
sand.
Most women shave the hair
their legs.
I haven't seen her that
day.
The little girl was shivering
cold.
21.
22.
23
24
25
The bride and bridegroom were showered
confetti.
Don't show in front of
the ladies.
Those people were sick
cholera.
She was sick
waiting for him.
They secured the building
collapse.
26. They sought shelter
the rain.
27 We'll have to get permission
the manager.
28. They were shaking
15. They took shelter the rain.
16. He's showing in front
of the girls.
17. I shuddered fear.
18. He shook salt the salt
cellar.
They all shuddered
fear.
19.
20. They shrieked laughter.
29
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
She's separated
her husband.
cold.
Arabs keep women apart men.
She shook hands him.
I've settled things her.
The little children were shaking
cold.
He shook the dust
clothes.
his
It gives you shade the sun.
His hand was severed his arm.
They reached a settlement
the employers.
This part is separable the
other.
I get good service this
machine.
That cheese gives a very
bad smell.
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STANLEY

Despite • In spite of • Instead of • Instead
Despite
Es una preposicion que quiere decir
'a pesar de'.
- We went out despite the bad
weather.
(Salimos a pesar del mal tiempo)
In spite of
In spite of igual que despite signified
'a pesar de'.
- We went out in spite of the
bad weather.
(Salimos a pesar del mal tiempo)
Instead of
Instead of es una preposicion que significa
'en vez de'.
- I'll have coffee instead of tea.
(Tomare cafe en vez de te)
Instead
Instead es un adverbio que significa
'en su lugar', 'en vez'.
- There's no coffee. Would you
have some tea instead?
(No hay cafe. iQuiere algo de te
en su lugar?)
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S T A N L E Y

Despite • In spite of • Instead of • Instead
1. throwing the rubbish
away, why don't you recycle it?
2. He ate a big dinner
having eaten a big lunch.
3. himself, he laughed
when she teased him about his coat.
4. She took the money from her mother's
purse herself.
5. He's a good man
what he says.
6. all you say, I don't
believe you.
7. They couldn't put the boat in the water
their efforts.
8. We won the match
the referee.
9. They couldn't understand it
my explanation.
10. I'll give you this card
that one.
11 their swearing it, I
didn't believe them.
12. the rain, she went
out without her raincoat.
13. He ate a good lunch
having eaten an enormous breakfast.
14. Many people went to the football match
the rain.
15. It's not true what
you said.
16. He's a good man what
people say about him.
20. I'll drink wine
21
beer.
17. We'll be there on time
the difficulties.
18. When I wasat school I took German
French.
19. We'll go to London the
bad weather.
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
We'll go for a picnic
the bad weather.
We'll go there.......................................................the
difficulties.
They had a nice holiday
the weather.
We've no coffee. Would you like tea
Let's play cards
watching TV.
wanting to see her
again, he refused to answer her letters.
They sometimes eat rice
potatoes.
what others say, I
think he's a good man.
Peter, it was John
who moved in.
My father was ill so I went
They went out
the rain.
It will take hours by car so let's fly
all his efforts he failed.
He failed his efforts.
She went out the
cold wind.
You can have tea
coffee if you like.
We didn't go to Paris, we went to Rome
their assurances that
the product was safe, many people didn't
buy it.
I didn't go to the Costa Brava, I went to
Cancun .
the fact that there
was no hope, the rescue party went out.
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S T A N L E Y

Into • To • Towards
To
To por regla general se usa como preposicion
aunque en algun caso puede sen adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'a', hacia'.
Como adverbio significa 'dentro'.
- The children are going to school.
(Los ninos van a la escuela)
- She went to the dentist.
(Fue al dentists)
- Push the door to.
(Empuj'a la puerta hacia dentro)
Toward, towards
Toward, towards es una preposicion que
significa 'hacia', 'en direccion a'.
Into
- She came towards me.
(Vino hacia mi)
-I'll make a contribution towards
charity.
(Hare una contn'bucidn para la caridad)
Movimiento hacia un lugar dentro
de un espacioo volumen.
- Please come into the office.
(Por favor, entra en la oficina.)
En la direccion de.
Chocando contra.
- She ran into a lamppost.
(Se choco contra una farola.)
- They drove into the fog.
(Se adentraron en la niebla.)
Hasta un punto durante algo.
Indicando un cambio de forma como
resultado de una accion.
- The soldiers went on walking well into the night.
(Los soldados siguieron andando bien entrada la noche.)
- We'll turn the attic into a bedroom.
(Convertiremos el atico en una habitacion.)
Indicando cambioauna condicion
especificada.
- They came into power in 1982.
(Subieron al poder en 1982.)
Paradividir.
- 2 into 10 goes 5.
(10 dividido entre 2 igual a 5.)
Caer en manos de. They fell into the enemy's hands.
(Cayeron en poder del enemigo.)
Traducira. - Hetranslated it into French.
(Lo tradujo al francos.)
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S T A N L E Y

1. No, my daughter hasnever been
Rome.
2. The money will go the cost of
building a new school.
3. She has never been Sweden.
4. That man is going to be sent
prison.
5. I've been Paris five times.
6. A bird flew the room.
7. I have never been a football
match.
8. Have you ever been the
United States?
9. Food shortages will get worse
the end of the century.
10. She walked quietly the room
and sat down.
11. I'm afraid this is going to be a war
the death.
12. The coast receded the
distance.
13. Keep quiet! Read yourself!
14. The cost of the project has no relation
the results.
15. Remember me your mother.
16. Please, supply the facts relevant
the case.
17. These developments have been released
the media.
18. The enemy replied our fire.
19. The child came running me.
20. Let me introduce you my
friend.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
You haven't replied my
question.
He reported the officer.
You are required sign.
They had to resort action.
The hooligans offered no resistance
the police.
They didn't resign themselves
defeat.
It's very restful the eye.
I feel respectful him.
He's only responsible the
President.
The car didn't respond the
controls.
Return the parcel the sender.
He retired his study.
Put these letters reverse
order.
These fields have reverted
moorland.
I'm very sad say that your son
had an accident.
36. Let's not rub salt
37.
the wound.
They sacrificed an ox the
gods.
38. They rushed it print.
39.
40.
That idea is slowly filtering her
mind.
All the people there bowed
the Queen.
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S T A N L E Y

1. We have made progress
reaching an agreement.
a) into b) to c) towards
2. Why don't you have your book translated
French?
a) towards b) into c) to
3. They came contact with the
enemy.
a) into b) towards c) to
4. Don't work harder than you have
a) to b) towards c) into
5. He put the car into reverse and bumped
a tree.
6. Don't abandon yourself
despair.
7. The soldiers abandoned the castle
the enemy.
a) to b) into c) towards
8. They acceded my request.
9. James I acceded the throne.
10. They have added a commentary
my writing.
11. According grandmother, you're
very clever.
a) towards b) to c) into
12. They admit stealing your car.
13. They advanced us shouting
angrily.
14. Are you agreeable our coming
here?
15. I'm afraid I don't agree the
proposal.
16. The whole thing amounts one
thousand dollars.
17. She resents any allusion her
fatness.
18. I'm allergic the dust.
19. They advanced slowly me.
20. Why don't you divide the money
two?
21. They announced our arrival
the President.
22. Have you received an answer
your letter yet?
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S T A N L E Y

1. The ambulance dashed ...
2.The argument developed ...
3. The police are looking ...
4. The horse broke ...
5. Many people were trampled ...
6. He's a traitor...
7. The robbers were traced ...
8. The house is divided ...
9. You'll have to divide that...
10. They all dived ...
11. Let's not enter...
12. He's engaged ...
13. He's eager...
14. He dropped heavily ...
15. He drove the nail...
A. into details.
B. into the river.
C. to death.
D. into the matter.
E. towards the scene of the accident.
F. into a trot.
G. into a chair.
H. into a fight.
I. into the wall.
J. to the country.
K. to South America.
L. to my sister.
M. into flats.
N. to please us.
O. into two.
1.The ambulance dashed
2. The argument developed
3. The police are looking
4. The horse broke
5. Many people were trampled
6. He's a traitor
7. The robbers were traced
8. The house is divided
9. You'll have to divide that
10. They all dived
11. Let's not enter
12. He's engaged
13. He's eager
14. He dropped heavily
15. He drove the nail
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S T A N L E Y

1. He fell the river.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
The passengers were secured
their seats.
The old vase fell pieces.
The TV set won't fit that
space.
That's fatal our plans.
Things will get worse the end
of the month.
They were refused admission
the disco.
Is she agreeable my
coming to the party?
They were subjected
torture.
Don't get sucked the row.
She's the successor the
throne.
Don't surrender yourself
despair.
He surrended his gun
the police.
They supply gas their
customers.
22. She's very given pessimism.
23. Now that he's getting
retirement age, he's taken up golf.
24. We'll have to put a stop
that.
25. She was no stranger him.
26. You'll have to pour water
this paint.
27. Some of this money goes a
pension fund.
28. You'll never step his shoes.
29. She stepped the room and
sat quietly.
30. The sleeping tiger sprang life.
31. All those people can be split
groups.
32. Do you remember little Mary? She has
grown a woman.
33. She pleaded guilty the
crime.
34. I'll have to hammer this nail
the wall.
35. The Prince is the heir the
crown.
Did you suggest that him? 36. This is the first step greater
unity.
37. This house is identical that
one.
This is a supplement the
dictionary.
These two are suited each
other.
If you sing, it's sure rain.
Fix this the wall.
It was ground dust.
We've gone debt.
38. He's indifferent the dangers
of the journey.
39. We must inquire further the
matter.
40. These people are insensitive
pain.
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S T A N L E Y

Into • To
Ask questions for these answers:
1. The missile soared into the air.
What did ?
2. These people are smuggling tobacco into the country.
Where ?
3. We must keep to the rules.
What ?
4. This path leads to the village.
Where ?
5. She's married to my brother.
Who(m) ?
6. We're looking forward to our holidays.
What ?
7. That building looks to the south.
Where ?
8. He married into the aristocracy.
What ?
9. She shone her torch into the cellar.
What ?
10. They signalled to the soldiers.
Who(m) ?
11. This paper is sensitive to light.
What ?
12. The young girl sat next to me.
Who(m) ?
13. They offered some money to us.
Who(m) ?
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S T A N L E Y

1.The soldiers fought the last
man.
2. The house faces
the east.
3. The news will be broadcast
eight o'clock.
4. If you are not careful, you'll walk
a trap.
5. We divided the money two
parts.
6. A bus hit my car; it ran it.
7. 'Investigate it!' 'All right, I'll look
one.'
8.Will you see the supper, I'm
very busy.
9. After college I found a job easily; I walked
one.
10. Three twelve goes
four times.
11. The arrow came straight me.
12. Please, make a contribution
charity.
13. They were sentenced death.
14. We'll investigate; we'll look
the matter.
15. Please, read yourself.
16. We are responsible only
God.
17. That's the key the problem.
18. We have to keep the rules.
19. He's the heir the throne.
20. He has grown a man.
21. That's an exception the
rule.
22. I object being given orders
by a woman.
23. He was transformed a
prince.
24. He's married the manager's
daughter.
25. Get the car, will you?
26. He's always very kind other
people.
27. Who does this hat belong ?
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
This river flows the Pacific
Ocean.
He's been listening records
all morning.
He's deaf the world.
The old man flew a rage.
The old man went a coma.
She stepped a fortune.
He's stubborn, he sticks his
guns.
You'll never amount
anything.
Your son has fallen bad
habits.
Please translate this letter
French.
The two little monkeys clung
each other.
He was called the priesthood.
Bills are eating my savings.
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S T A N L E Y

Round • Around • About
Las tres palabras son parecidas pero no
exactamente lo mismo.
Las diferencias mas importantes son:
Round y around se usan para hablar de un
movimiento alrededor de un punto. About no se
suele usar en ese sentido.
Round y around tambien se usan con el sentido
de repartir.
Las tres palabras pueden significar 'por aqui y por
alla', 'por todo'.
Hand the papers round/around.
(Reparte los papeles)
- He was wandering about/
around/round.
(Estuvo vagando por ahi)
Around y about se usan en sentido de
'aproximadamente'.
- There were about/around twenty people.
(Habia unas veinte personas)
Round puede ser preposicion, adverbio, adjetivo y
sustantivo.
Como preposicion significa 'alrededor de'.
- They went round the world.
(Fueron alrededor del mundo)
Como adverbio significa 'por todas partes'.
- Don't leave papers scattered round.
(No dejes los papeles por todas partes)
Como adjetivo significa 'redondo'.
Como sustantivo significa 'ronda' o 'circuito'.
- They played a round
of golf.
(Jugaron una ronda
de golf)
- They all sat at a
round table.
(Todos se sentaron
alrededor de una
mesa redonda)
Around Puede ser preposicibn o adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'alrededor de'.
'a eso de'.
- They walkedslowly around the house.
(Caminaron despacio alrededor de la casa)
- I'll go there around five.
(Ire alrededor de las cinco)
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S T A N L E Y

Round • Around • About
1. That boy is mad model
planes.
2. The six people were sitting
the table.
3. Let's sit the fire.
4. I've been walking the
park all afternoon.
5. I'll show you the city.
6. I'll come and see you
five o'clock.
7. How going to Italy for
our holidays?
8. The children are running
the garden.
9. Stop beating the bush,
will you!
10. Stop messing and do
something.
11. The word is going that you
are leaving the company.
12. Stick a bit longer and you'll
see her.
13. It'll be finished Christmas.
14. Juan Sebastian Elcano was the first man to
sail the world.
15. What are you thinking ?
16. The car swept the corner.
17. I'm going to Mary's.
18. She often travels the world.
19. 'Is she a prostitute?' 'Well, she sleeps
21. She sent her daughter
to the baker's.
22. Keep me posted the
situation.
23. These children are always playing
24. We're very pleased the
results.
25. I'm very particular
punctuality.
26. Stop pushing , will you!
27. I'll be there in ten
minutes.
28. We read you in the
paper.
29. I don't give a rap it.
30. She raves French
cooking.
31. He rattled on his
novels.
32. Keep quiet it.
33. I'll refresh your memory
that.
34. He reminisces his
experiences.
35. She's very reticent her
plans.
36. You're right that.
37. Little Jimmy is very sad
his cat's death.
38. They were running
20.We'll shop a bit.
39. There were twenty
people.
40.1 didn't see anybody
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S T A N L E Y

During • For
Therewasastorm during
During se usacuando algo sucedio. Va tne
night.
seguido por el articulo the o de algun (Hubo una
tormenta durante
adjetivo posesivo. la noche)
- 1 had an amazing experience
during my militaryservice.
(Tuve una experiencia asombrosa
durante mi servicio militar)
PQP - 1 was in hospital for sixdays.
(Estuve en el hospital durante
For se usa para indicar cuanto tiempo duro seis
dias)
algo. Va seguido de algun numero o articulo
indeterminado. -! t was rainin
gfor an nour
-
(Estuvo lloviendo durante
una hora)
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S T A N L E Y
During

During • For
1. He had a smoke
2.
the interval.
3.
The film will be shown on TV
the weekend.
She woke up several times the
night.
4. I saw him
5. I haven't seen him
6. It must have rained
the ground is wet.
7. I haven't been home
8. Production stopped
9. He has worked here
months.
10. He didn't feel well
examination.
my holidays.
days.
the night,
a year.
the strike.
six
the
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
11. We watched television two
hours.
12. We met many people our stay
in Paris.
13. We never go out the week.
14.
15.
My brother has been out of work
six months.
When I wasill I couldn't eatanything
several days.
16. I fell asleep the film.
17. I have been waiting ages.
Where have you been?
18.
19.
20.
twoWe watched television
hours last night.
We haven't seen each other a
long time.
That house has been empty six
years.
21. I've known her a long time.
22. She didn't feel well the
driving test.
23. The children have been watching TV
hours.
My wife fell asleep the
concert.
This mansion has been empty
twenty years.
I'll stretch my legs the interval.
He won't be back another week.
I ate a sandwich the break.
They work the night and sleep
by day.
I was stationed in Libya the
war.
31. She often wakes up the night.
32. The film will be shown on TV
the week.
33. I haven't seen her ages.
34. That bird has been over there
a long time.
35. We walked miles before we
saw it.
36. I'll drive a little longer.
Then you drive.
37. They won the trophy the
third year running.
38. I'll do the shopping lunch
time.
39. I'm just going to sleep
an hour.
half
4O. I haven't played tennis years.
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S T A N L E Y

As • Like
As
As como preposicion se usa para hablar
de un trabajo, funcidn, uso o papel que
desempena una persona o cosa.
Como adverbio lo usamos para comparer
situaciones o acciones diciendo que son
similares.
Como conjuncion significa 'durante el
tiempo'.
- I worked as a waiter for
six months.
(Trabaje como camarero
durante seis meses)
- He watched her as she combed her hair.
(La miraba mientras se peinaba)
She ran away from home as her
sister had years before.
(Se escapo de casa como lo habi'a
hecho su hermana anos antes)
She is as tall as her father.
(Es tan alta como su padre)
Like
Like puede ser preposicion, adjetivo,
adverbio y conjuncion.
Como preposicion significa 'como'.
Como adverbio significa 'probablemente',
'a lo mejor', 'parecido'.
Como adjetivo significa 'semejante', 'similar'
Cuando se usa como conjuncion tiene el
significado de 'como'.
There is nothing like home.
(No hay nada como el hogar)
Fight like a man.
(Lucha como un hombre)
- It's nothing like.
(No se parece en nada)
They are as like as two peas.
(Se parecen como dos gotas de
agua/guisantes)
- Do it like him.
(Hazlo como el)
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S T A N L E Y

As • Like
1. He was dressed a
policeman.
2. I've always wanted to have a house
yours.
3. That woman looks a bit the
Queen of England.
4. Sorry, but this man is unqualified
a teacher.
an actor.5. He's renowned
6. This is the same the one I
had.
7. Your car is just mine.
8. That girl is just her mother.
9. a teacher he's not very
good.
10. He went to the fancy-dress party dressed
a banana.
11. I like bright colours red and
yellow.
12. She was praised an actress.
13.
14
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
I prefer clothes made in natural material
cotton.
He's not very good a
film director.
It looks I'm going to be
in the office until late.
a child he had lived in
japan.
It was just him to kidnap
the bride.
Use your coat a blanket.
It looks rain.
The news came no surprise.
21. You look you've just got out
of bed.
22. What I said was meant a
joke.
23. My head felt somebody was
hammering on my skull.
24. The necklace was reported to the police
being stolen.
25. She acts she's stupid.
26. She acts if she were the
queen.
27. He spoke he was a foreigner.
28. Is Japanese food Chinese?
29. I'm speaking your employer.
30. She's very her father in
looks.
31. Treat me a friend.
32. You've got a jumper just
that.
33. You must accept them
equals.
34. Her hair was soft, it was just
silk.
35. I respect him a writer.
36. She sings an angel.
37. a child he was sent to
three different schools.
38. What's their new flat ?
39. He works a courier.
40. They entered the building disguised
cleaners.
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S T A N L E Y

Below • Down • Under • Beneath • Underneath
Below
Below puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'debajo de'.
Como adverbio significa 'abajo'.
- Below there are people waiting.
(Abajo hay gente esperando)
Under
Under puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'debajo de', 'bajo'.
Como adverbio significa 'mas abajo', 'debajo'.
- That woman lives
below us.
(Esa mujer vive debajo
de nosotros)
- I found my socks
under the bed.
(Encontre mis
calcetines debajo
de la cama)
It was buried under tons of bricks.
(Estaba enterrado debajo de toneladas
de ladrillos)
Beneath
- He kept it beneath his coat.
(Lo guardo bajo su abrigo)
Beneath puede ser preposicion y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'bajo'.
Como adverbio significa 'debajo'.
There was an awningwith a
table and chairs beneath.
(Habi'a un toldo con una mesa y
sillas debajo)
Underneath
Underneath puede ser preposicibn y adverbio.
Como preposicion significa 'debajo de', 'bajo'.
Como adverbio significa 'debajo', 'por debajo'.
- The garage is underneath
my bedroom.
(El garajeestadebajo de mi
dormitorio)
- The base is very strong and it has iron
underneath.
(La base es muy fuerte y tiene hierro debajo)
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Below • Down • Under • Beneath • Underneath
1. There's nothing new
the sun.
2. I don't want all my hard work to go
the drain.
3. She ran her finger the
list of ingredients.
21. She smoothed her dress.
22. You mustn't write this line.
23. The trees bent the
weight of the snow.
24. I feel depressed; the bad news got me
4. Please do not write this line.
5. The temperature remained
freezing all day.
6. The boat passed the
bridge.
7. She doesn't want to marry
her. She's very proud.
8. People 18 are not
allowed in here.
9. The garage of the house is
our apartment.
10. The trees bent the weight.
11. Those soldiers acted orders.
12. The hunter brought the deer
13. Don't stay up there, climb
that tree.
14.lt comes the heading
"dictionaries*.
15. Jimmy, turn that radio,
please! I can't hear myself.
16. At the sound of the trumpets, the walls of
Jericho tumbled
17. Finally the plane touched
safely.
18. That man's finished. He's gone
25. My car broke on my
way here.
26. It all boils to this.
27. She's going to marry
herself.
19. She's stress.
20. The traffic slowed to a crawl.
28. It's you to lie.
29. The timber was going the
river.
30. The food will be cooked in
two minutes; in Just one minute in fact.
31. There's a lot of water passing
the bridge.
32. There's a cellar the house.
33. A sergeant is a captain
in rank.
34. I think that it is your dignity.
35. The thief climbed the
wall to the ground.
36. The little plane flew the
bridge.
37. The murderer had a knife
his coat.
38. The bridge is repair.
39. The temperature was well
zero.
40. Sign here, this line.
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S T A N L E Y

Against • Opposite • In front of
Against
Against es una preposicion que significa
'contra'.
- They fought against the enemies of
the country.
(Lucharon contra los enemigos del pai's)
- We'll have to take precautions against
the cold.
(Tendremos que tomar precauciones
contra elfrio)
Opposite, in front of
Cuando hablamos de cosas que estan al otro
lado usamos opposite.
- The bank is opposite
the church.
(El banco esta en frente
de la iglesia)
In front of
In front of es lo contrario de behind. Una
persona o cosa que esta in front of alguien,
esta mas cerca de la parte delantera de una
linea o una cola, etc., de lo que estas tu.
- There was a huge truck in
front of us for miles.
(Habi'a un enorme camion
delante de nosotros
durante millas)
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STANLEY

Against • Opposite • In front of
1. They'll probably deci- 21. She was leaning the
de any changes. wall
They don't like changes.
22. This paint is a shield
2. They've decided it, t
rust.
I m afraid.
23. That old witch is trying to set you
3.They didn t like it; they declared J
4. Our army defends our country 24. There was a huge rock
our enemies. us.
5. I'm the idea that it's 25. Bushes scraped the car
a woman's job to bring up the children. window.
6. You're to put a tick 26. They're scheming the
the answer that you think is correct. President
7. He sold the house even though it was27.Thejudge
my wishes.
our appeal.
8. They're in the building
the Post Office. 28. They've started proceedings
me.
9. They advised me
marrying him. 29. This warm clothing will protect you
10. He told me not to go. He advised me
going there. 30. You're either for us or
11. Are you going to appeal us.
the
decision? 31. People protested that law.
12.The actress had always dreamed of 32 putthe piano jn the comer
apperaing Tom
the door.
Cruise.
13.Are you covered 33
' The little car drove
fire andtheft? for miles
-
14. I thought she'd he small and ugly but she 34. They might retaliate us.
was exactly the 35. The people revolted the
15. He was standing dictator.
us
36. Human nature revolts
16. She testified me. such injustice.
17. I'm afraid his record tells 37 The man sittjng is a
him
' detective.
18.That goes the 38. The two hooligans were leaning
rules.
the wall.
19. They voted to strike
redundancies. 39
- Our sh
°P is the
church.
20. He insured the house 40. She sat him during the
fire and theft. meal.
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S T A N L E Y
rust
23.
methe scheme.
us

Out of • Outside • Out
Out
Out como adverbio significa 'fuera'.
Out como preposicion significa 'fuera', 'por'.
- The workers were all out.
(Todos los trabajadores estaban fuera)
- She ran out the door.
(Salio por la puerta corriendo)
- Shethrew it out the window.
(Lo tiro por la ventana)
Out of
Out of es una preposicion que significa
'fuera de'.
- The patient is already out of danger.
(El paciente estaya fuera de peligro)
Outside
Outside puede ser preposicitin, adjetivo,
adverbio, y sustantivo.
Como preposicion significa 'fuera de'.
Como adverbio significa 'fuera', 'afuera'.
Como adjetivo significa 'exterior', 'externo'.
Como sustantivo significa 'el exterior'.
- He'swaiting
outside the office.
(Elestaesperando
fuera de la oficina)
- 'Where's he?' 'He's
outside.'
Donde esta?' 'Esta fuera.')
- They don't know anything of
the outside world.
(No saben nada del mundo
exterior)
- They painted the outside of the house.
(Pintaron el exterior de la casa)
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S T A N L E Y

Out of • Outside • Out
1. I'm beginning to run
patience.
2. Children, don't go the school
playground!
3. I'm not concerned with what they do
working hours.
4. Somebody is waiting for you
the office.
5. They had a son wedlock.
6. They managed to wring a promise
him.
7. The sergeant called their
names.
8. His new book has just come
9. We had better keep trouble.
Let's go away.
10. The piano sounds terrible. It's
tune.
11. He dropped the contest.
12. The little boy thrust his
tongue.
13. You'd better sweat that cold
14. She was swindled $100.
15. How did you find I had
arrived?
16. He lost his temper and struck
wildly.
17. The lights went and the
film started.
18. The teacher gave the
exam papers.
19. He stormed the room,
took his coat and left.
20. His tongue was sticking
21. The old man has run steam.
22. We have to stamp terrorism.
23. The fish slipped his hand.
24. I think I'll sit this dance; I'm tired.
25. He smoothed the piece of paper.
26. Specially trained dogs can sniff
drugs.
27. He sneaked the house and
disappeared.
28. The convicts shot their way
prison.
29. Your socks give a terrible smell.
30. It's very cold
31. Suddenly a shot rang
32. It's time to get the rut.
33. My patience is running
34. Let's carry a test to see if he's
suitable.
35. We must work this problem
we must solve it.
36. The storm wiped the village.
37. I'll make it clear; I'll spell it
for you.
38. Someone has let the secret
39. Three prisoners broke prison.
40. John and his wife have fallen
they've quarrelled.
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S T A N L E Y

For • By • Along
For
For es una preposicidn con muchi'simas
posibilidades de uso. Todas ellas estan
detalladas en la primera parte del libro Guide
to Prepositions - pag. 17.
- This is for you.
(Esto es para ti)
By
By significa 'cerca de', parecido a near.
Aunque by da la idea de ma's aproximacitin.
By tambien tiene el significado de 'no mas
tarde de'.
- It has to be done by five o'clock.
(Tiene que estar hecho para las cinco)
We live near thesea.
(Vivimos cerca del mar)
(quiza a un par de kilometres)
We live by thesea.
(Vivimos junto al mar)
(a unos pocos metres)
Along
Along puede ser preposicion o adverbio.
Como preposicidn significa 'por'.
Como adverbio significa 'siempre',
'constantemente', 'contigo', etc.
- I waswalking along the street.
(Estaba caminando por la calle)
I knew it all along.
(Lo sabfa todo el tiempo)
Bring it along.
(Trfelo contigo)
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S T A N L E Y

1. She enrolled a secretarial
course.
2. He ended eating it.
3. My brother is eager success.
4. He's been due promotion for a
long time.
5. You'll see the Post Office further
the road.
6. I have no time that nonsense.
7. Come to the party and bring some friends
8. He's an electrician trade.
9. We were amazed what he
told us.
10. Let's go that corridor.
11. Walk the corridor and you'll
find it on the right.
12. I'm afraid we'll have to abide the
rules.
13. The children were absorbed the
reading of the story.
14. Let's hope a quick settlement.
15. We can walk the river bank.
16. People always act a reason.
17. The textbook was adapted use
in school.
18. She writes the local newspaper.
19. She was full of admiration his
courage.
20. I used to admire my father
his intelligence.
21. The baby was adopted the
Browns.
22. They are advertising a new
secretary.
23. He was very much affected the
news.
24. In this company we're aiming
steady growth.
25. You've got a lot to answer
26. The policeman asked the crowd to move
27. Why didn't you apply a grant?
28. Please, arrange a time and a place
the meeting.
29. There's someone asking you.
30. He was none the worse the
adventure.
31. I'll put a good word in her.
32. It's wonderful; we couldn't wish
any more.
33. Come or we'll be late.
34. The little girl was weeping
joy.
35. Who gives him the authority
such a decision?
36. You have to learn to think
yourself.
37. She got more than she had bargained
38. He was bored to tears her chat.
39. Don't blame me the accident.
40. They were bitten mosquitoes.
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S T A N L E Y

1. He bid one of Picasso's
pictures.
a) for b) by c) along
2. Let's begin revising the books.
a) by b) along c) for
3. How's your new book coming ?
a) by b) for c) along
4. The church is very close
5. I've no further use this
machine.
a) along b) for c) by
6. I'm afraid he's unqualified
teaching.
a) for b) along c) by
7. This meat is unfit human
consumption.
8. He was deeply troubled the death
of his mother.
9. May I trouble you a cigarette?
10. This man was tried murder.
11. Let's walk this path.
12. She cried joy.
13. She covered up his crimes.
14. How much are you charging this?
15. It's not convenient you to start
work today.
a) for b) along c) by
16. I have no desire power.
17. The demand skilled workers is
high.
18. You're asking trouble.
19. The goods are transported truck.
a) along b) by c) for
20. He has been training the
championship.
21. These people trade furs and skins
gold.
22. Let's toss it.
23. Let's divide it two.
24. He entered the house the back door.
25. He's tied up his responsibilities.
26. Why don't you spare a thought
those poor people?
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S T A N L E Y

For • By
1.1 thank you
2. He was hanged
3.1 don't feel sympathy
4. Shetook the little child
5. He developed a taste
6. I was working in that factory
7. Excuse me
8. She entered
9. It's six o'clock
10. I found you
11. Five multiplied by three
12. We'll strike
13. Ten divided by two
14. The old house stood
15. He sued her
A. by the river.
B. for a pay increase.
C. for good things.
D. for divorce.
E. for two years.
F. for your help.
G. for being late.
H. by the side door.
I. for murder.
J. by sheer luck.
K. by my watch.
L for her.
M. equals fifteen.
N. by the hand.
O. equals five.
1. I thank you
2. He was hanged
3. I don't feel sympathy
4. She took the little child
5. He developed a taste
6. I was working in that factory.
7. Excuse me
8. She entered
9. It's six o'clock
10. I found you
11. Five multiplied by three
12. We'll strike
13. Ten divided by two
14. The old house stood
15. He sued her
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S T A N L E Y

Assorted
Typing
One 1
my friends
basic training the sergeant said:
"I see that you have learnt typing3
school. I'm going4
give
you ajob 5
headquarters."
My friend, wanting no part6
an office job, replied:
"Yes, but I wasvery bad7
typing."
The sergeant said:
"Well, we're very short8
typists. I'll give you a little test."
He gave him a piece 9
paper and, pointing10
the other end
11
the room where there was an electric typewriter and an adding machine, said:
"Go over there and type a couple12
paragraphs 13
this newspaper.'
My friend did as he was ordered. However, he typed very slowly and mademany
mistakes.
The sergeant looked 14
the typed paper very briefly as he took it
15
my friend's hand.
"That's fine," he said. "You'll start work tomorrow at eight."
"But aren't you going16
check my test first?" asked my friend.
The sergeant smiled.
"You passed the test," he replied, "when you sat down 17
the typewriter
and not18
the adding machine."
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S T A N L E Y
went2 e Army. When he finishedth

Assorted
It's raining and you came your
umbrella.
This wine should be consumed
the year.
They are put in different groups
their ability.
Don't come too me or you'll
catch a cold.
He was driving for hours
taking a break.
Finishing the book? No, I'm nowhere
finishing it.
He became an English teacher as his father
had him.
8. The problem is anything easy.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
I understand everything why
he killed her.
The meal was excellent for the
first course.
It goes saying that I'll help
you all I can.
The small boy was jumping
joy.
Any day Sunday suits me.
We are an inch of succeeding.
I spent hours seeing anybody.
I live in the house the green
door.
I couldn't have done it
him.
for
The car went the bend at high
speed.
It's the last street
light.
the traffic
She changed her mind on the day
the wedding.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
The secretary was abashed
her boss's criticism.
We were all accommodated
lodgings.
We'll have to get acquainted
the new machine.
She had a long acquaintance
that family.
Why don't you write your
father it?
That man writes articles politics.
The doctor wrote a prescription.
I'm back my holidays. I'm
going to write a letter.
Her remarks made me writhe
shame.
What's wrong the washing
machine?
The altar was adorned
flowers.
I agree you about that.
My wife is afflicted arthritis.
Her mother was amazed the
changes produced in her.
They allied themselves the
enemy.
They were all alarmed the
noise.
That old woman alternates kindness
cruelty.
I was very angry her for
making that mistake.
My mother is very annoyed
my brother.
We're all very anxious my
father's health.
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1.
2
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Assorted
Crossword with prepositions,
Across
1. Not inside.
5. Not in.
8. Not square.
10. The runners ran Westminster Abbey.
12. My son is studying economics Bristol
University.
13. Not far.
16. That reminds me something.
17. Wait I tell you.
18. Get of here!
19. As.
Down
1. Not under.
2. He is going school.
3. I live London.
4. They were all there Peter.
5. We live the bank.
6. Wait I come back.
7. The cat is the bed.
9. Over.
11. She walked the shop.
14. We'll get there at 4 o'clock.
15. I've been waiting two o'clock.
16. Hejumped the roof of the car.
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S T A N L E Y

Assorted
Complete the joke with prepositions.
Guillotines.
Three spies 1
across the Channel were about to be guillotined
2
revolutionary Paris, in 1789.
The executioner asked Jones, the Welshman, "Do you want to be beheaded
3
your back or your front?".
"4
my back", saidJones. "I'm not afraid 5
death".
So Jones was laid 6
his back7
the blade. The executioner
pulled the lever... and the bladejammed. Jones was reprieved becauseno man can be
sentenced 8
death twice.
Millbank was next. He too chose 9
face the blade. Again the blade
jammed and Millbank was reprieved.
Patrick was third. "Back or front?" "If it's good enough 10
Jonesand
Millbank, it's good enough 11
me". So Patrick was laid 12
his
back 13
the blade.
"Wait a minute", he said. "I think I can see why it jams."
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S T A N L E Y

Assorted
1. You'd better switch electricity
gas.
2. We'll strike sympathy
them.
3.1 want to talk things over him.
4. The two women talked the night
5. His property extends those hills.
6. They're doing experiments rats.
7. The poor boy has fallen
love that girl.
8. The poor people fainted hunger.
9. She's fanatical fitness.
10. She fell a chair.
11. I'm in love her. I fell
her.
12. She felt in the dark
the light switch.
13. She fought her tears. She
didn't want to cry.
14. his arrival the
airport he asked a taxi.
15. We are peace at the
moment, not war.
16. He's still prison. He's been
for years.
17. She was a child.
18. They are stripping the bark
the trees.
19. We'll have to suck the poison
22. She's grieving the
death of her husband.
23. It's no good grieving
past mistakes.
24. I'm grateful what
you've done me.
25. She's grateful you
your help.
26. That goes saying.
27. The best man gave the bride
28. We went holiday
June.
29.1 live 17 Elm Road,
London.
30. He lives London Road,
Bristol.
31. He was standing the corner
the street.
32. There was a lamp standing the
corner the room.
33. She got her horse and
walked towards him.
34. I'll be there first thing the
morning, sunrise.
35. I'll see you an hour's time,
the hairdresser's.
36. I'll do the shopping the
supermarket the corner.
37. There was nobody the eye
could see.
the wound. 38. She struck me
20. They submitted plans
the council approval.
2I.They were arrested suspicion
having stolen the money.
her umbrella.
39. You can't stop them doing that.
40. He stoked the boiler
coal.
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S T A N L E Y

Assorted
ACROSS
1. The temperature is zero.
2. He sat her.
3. They work 9 to 5.
4. There was another coat of paint
5. The athletes ran the stadium and went on
along the avenue.
6. Let's get of here.
7. The house stood the two hills.
DOWN
1. I've seen you somewhere.
4. Wait here we come back.
8. The stable is the house.
9. My house is the station.
10. My mother is all suspicion.
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S T A N L E Y

Assorted
Crossword with prepositions
Across
1. The plane flew the clouds.
3. Translate this French, please.
5. They all came to the party -Mary.
8. Don't run the road!
9. I'm waiting 9 o'clock.
11. Throw those old papers.
12. She walked without saying hello.
15. Walk as far the bridge.
16.Is that me?
17. The little girl is her mother.
Down
1. In 1945 the British fought the
Germans.
2. We are flying France.
4. The children are going .... school.
6. We walked the woods.
7. It's very difficult I haven't got the
time to do it.
10. My house is the church.
13. The circus will be here Sunday.
14. The supermarket is the main road.
15. We'll meet 6 o'clock.
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S T A N L E Y

Assorted
Putting out the fire
When this oil well caught fire 1
the middle 2
the desert, the
Arabs thought first3
calling a famous American firefighter, Clint
McClean. But as he was unable to come due 4
a recent accident, they
had 5
settle 6
second best - Paddy McFerson, the Irish
expert.
McFerson agreed 7
phone 8
do the job and then took full
details 9
the size 10
the fire, the damage 11
derricks,
etc. Then, he rushed 12
the spot13
a matter14
hours.
The Arabs watched anxiously as McFerson's old transport plane landed
15
the runway. Almost as soon as the plane touched down, an
enormous fire engine shot16
and sped 17
the fire.
The Arabs' anxiety turned 18
amazement as the fire engine plunged
right19
the centre 20
the fire and 21
jumped six
green-clad figures who beat madly 22
the flames 23
old potato
sacks. They battled 24
hours 2S
the flames and 26
last astonishingly the fire was put27
As McFerson and his roasted helpers climbed back 28
the truck he was
handed a cheque 29
$10,000.
"The first thing we'll do, lads", he whispered hoarsely, "is fix the brakes
30
the bloody truck".
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S T A N L E Y

Assorted
1. We're very sceptical that.
2. They made a hole the sand.
3. There's scope improvement.
4.Jimmy had a scrape his
brother.
5. The players scrambled
possession the ball.
6. The old woman scowled me.
7. She scoured the grease the
floor.
8. He scored his latest book.
9. They scored a goal us.
10. That doesn't come the scope
the book.
11. The mother was screaming
the boy.
12. The cat the roof has been
meowing hours.
13. Her fans screamed
excitement.
14. Police sealed the exits to the
place.
15. These children are schooled
good manners.
16. There's a scheme
manufacturing paper old
rags.
17. The sale is scheduled
tomorrow.
18. We had a scuffle reporters.
19. She scrubbed the stain
20. She scrubbed the stain the
table.
21. She kept it a secret her
brothers and sisters.
22. I'll let you the secret.
23. He's very good. He's second
none.
24. Nobody can be totally secluded
the world.
25. The trees screened the house
view.
26. She screwed the courage to
tell him.
27. We can't screen you the
anger those people.
28. The rock was seamed gold.
29. They searched us weapons.
30. Fruit is cheaper when it is
season.
31. We're search of a cure
the disease.
32. The police searched us
drugs.
33. We were the presence
the king.
34.They pricked the balloon a
pin.
35. They projected a slide the
screen.
36. The dog pricked his ears.
37.The money paid is proportional
the amount of work.
38. The penance was in propitiation
their sins.
39. The law prohibits shops
selling spirits to young people.
40. Let's put this theory
the proof.
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Assorted
You will find 11 prepositions in this word square.
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0
N
D
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F
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H
P
P
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0
J
D
A
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0
R
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U
N
D
R
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C
B
S
P
L
U
V
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M
W
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S T A N L E Y
'

Assorted
There was a man the window.
There is someone the park.
There was paint the ceiling.
The picture was the wall
the door.
She was sitting the back of the
class.
He has been work
office all morning.
the
7. They have a house the Alps.
8.
9.
There were many people the
concert in the Albert Hall.
I saw him the station,
3 o'clock.
10. He wasn't standing the door;
he was the corridor.
11. The tall woman was standing
the window.
12. My office is the fourth floor.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
In most countries you drive the
right.
We arrived London very late.
It was written the bottle.
the'Where's the medicine?' 'It's
bottle.'
We live Manchester,
25 Elm Road.
I know somebody who lives Bombay
Street.
It's written the front page,
the top.
All the fishing boats are sea.
I don't do any work weekends.
22. I'm always here Christmas.
23. There was a strange man the
plane.
24.I saw her
25.
the bus.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
My mother's the hairdresser's
the moment.
The garden is the back of the
house.
She lives the ground floor.
There were dirty marks the ceiling.
She was standing the back of the
class.
The train has arrived
time.
the station
They spent the morning a boat
the lake.
Put the picture the other wall.
Bath is a small town the road to
Bristol.
34. We have a house the river.
35. We live Oxford; my son is
studying Oxford University.
36. I'll be at the club 8 o'clock
the evening.
37. We'll eat McDonald's
High Street.
38. He had a beer the little pub
the corner.
39. We went the museum; we were
the museum.
40.I was school 1970
1981.
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1.
2.
3
4
5
6.

Assorted
1. I must apologize to you being
a) for b) became
c) became of d) to
a) to b) for
c) with d) of
3. They kept arguing for and the
right to strike,
a) again b) against
c) for d) with
4. The monster arose the depths.
a) with b) of
c) by d) from
5. We'll arrive Paris
10 o'clock,
a) in/in b) in/at
c) at/at d) at/in
6. The train arrived the station just
time.
a) at/on b) at/at
c) in/in d) in/on
7. The pilot wrestled the controls
of the plane.
a) for b) of
c) with d) at
8. Let me wrap this handkerchief
your arm.
a) around b) about
c) over d) in
9. They worked a plan.
a) over b) out
c) about d) for
10. I think I'll have a word him
it.
a) with/around b) for/about
c) of/round d) with/about
11. The bird flew the window.
a) out of b) out
c) outside d) from
12. She was standing the crossroads.
a) by b) over
c) at d) on
13. We aren't allowed to go the river.
a) underneath b) after
c) behind d) beyond
14. There must have been 2,000
people.
a) over b) above
c) after d) on
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late. i'm sorry.
2. i'm not going to argue you.

Assorted
1. What's the Odeon cinema?
2. They always go mass. They are
still church.
3. I wasbrought the country. I
don't like the town.
4. He was jailed ten years. He's
still prison.
5. I'll be work six
o'clock this evening.
6. He had a bad accident last month and he's
still hospital.
7. 'Where were you last night?' 'I was
the cinema.'
8. We had a party Frank's house
last night.
9. I won't be home tomorrow, I'll be
John's.
10. Mary and Jean are students
Harvard University.
11. I haven't seen Jean a long time. I
last saw her your wedding.
12. There's a concert the Festival
Hall tonight.
13. He speaks good Spanish. He studied
Madrid a year.
14. It was a slow train. It stopped
every little station.
15. You weren't the party, were you?
16. My secretary wasn't work today,
she was home ill bed.
17. I had a strange feeling when I first arrived
this country.
18. When the two boys arrived the
cinema they went
19. They arrived London early
the morning.
20. What time do you usually arrive
the office the morning?
21. What time are we expected
arrive the hotel?
22. We arrived Majorca seven
hours late.
23. My father's gone the office.
He's his way work.
24. Mr Smith is his office. He's
work.
25. The lawyer went the prison
speak the convict.
26. Let's go church. I want to go
mass.'
27. My mother is coming the school
speak the teacher.
28. She got married the age
20.
29. If everybody speaks the same
time, nobody will understand.
30. It's impossible me
go the moment.
31. The Charleston was a popular dance
the 20's.
32. America was discovered
1492.
33. The Titanic sank 1912.
34. We usually go a walk
Sundays.
35. I can't sleep night.
36. My father is 59; he'll probably retire
a few years' time.
37. I always take my wife
our wedding anniversary.
38. Both horses arrived the
same time.
39. It was a short story and I wrote it
a couple hours.
40. I work hard the week, and relax
weekends.
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S T A N L E Y

Assorted
Answer the following questions:
1. What are they doing experiments with? (rats)
...They are doing experiments with rats..
2. Who has this boy fallen in love with? (that girl)
3. What did she fight back? (her tears)
4. What do you have to suck the poison out of? (the wound)
5. What is she grateful to him for? (his help)
6. When did they go on holiday? Qune)
7. Where does he live? (Elm Road/London)
8. Where was the policeman standing? (corner/street)
9. Where was the lamp standing? (corner/room)
10. Where do you live? (17 Elm Street/Bristol)
11. What is she grieving over? (death/husband)
12. What was the man arrested on? (suspicion/having stolen the money)
13. What did he stoke up the boiler with? (coal)
14. What did she strike you with? (her umbrella)
15. Where will you do the shopping? (supermarket/corner)
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S T A N L E Y

Assorted
Hung out to Dry
An Irishman called O'Connor was passingthe bend 1
a narrow but deep
river when he saw a man throw himself* the water. O'Connor dived
3
and pulled the man4
. The stranger immediately thrust him
5
and threw himself back6
the river.
Unable 7
stand8
and watch a man commit suicide, O'Connor
went9
the rescue again, and once more pulled the man10
the
water. Howeveras soon as his saviour had turned his back, the would-be suicide case
hanged himself11
a tree nearby.
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S T A N L E Y
Shortly12
there was an
inquest and the coroner demanded
13
know why O'Connor had
not cut the rope 14
the poor
man. "Well," argued O'Connor, "I
thought the unfortunate characterhad
pegged himself15
dry."

Assorted
I. We're very sceptical
2. They made a hole
3. There's scope
4. Jim had a scrap
6. The old woman scowled
7. She scoured the grease
8. He scored
9. They scored a goal
11. The fans screamed
12. The police sealed
13. These children are schooled
A. with excitement.
B. off the exits.
C. in good manners.
D. for improvement.
E. for tomorrow.
F. off the floor.
G. about that.
H. off the table.
I. at me.
J. in the sand.
K. with his latest book.
L. with his brother.
M. against us.
N. for possession of the ball.
0. at the boy.
1. We're very sceptical
2. They made a hole
3. There's scope
4. Jim had a scrap
6. The old woman scowled
7. She scoured the grease
8. He scored
9. They scored a goal
11. The fans screamed
12. The police sealed
13. These children are schooled..
73
S T A N L E Y

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