Question

Fill in the correct preposition 1)The woman didn't have enough money to pay ............ her shopping. 2) I prefer travelling ........... bus ............ the city centre. 3) She studies very hard and she is always optimistic .............. her exam results. 4) When I was younger I cooked .......... fun but now I find it boring.5) It was my brother's turn to take the dog ........ a walk. 6) The boy felt isolated ............ the other children in his new school.7) Nowadays, we can make friends ......... the Internet. 8) Bill is excited about his new job in Paris. ............ the other hand, he doesn't want to leave his family and friends. 9) Nell was full ............. hope when she came the job interview. 10) The doctor told her patient that there was no cure ............... his illness.​

Answer 1

1. for

2. by / to

3. with

4. for

5. for

6. from

7. through

8. On

9. of

10. for

Answer 2

1. The woman didn't have enough money to pay for her shopping.
2. I prefer travelling by bus to the city centre.
3. She studies very hard and she is always optimistic about her exam results.
4. When I was younger I cooked for fun but now I find it boring.
5. It was my brother's turn to take the dog for a walk.
6. The boy felt isolated from the other children in his new school.
7. Nowadays, we can make friends on the Internet.
8. Bill is excited about his new job in Paris. On the other hand, he doesn't want to leave his family and friends.
9. Nell was full of hope when she came to the job interview.
10. The doctor told her patient that there was no cure for his illness.