PREPOSITIONS
Introduction
Preposition !"# $  %%
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He is studying at Thammasart university. (V + Prep + N)
Preposition  %$ %
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!0 $
0&! (connective)
4 as, as well as,
besides, till, until, before, after etc.
P

He as well as I wears a new hat. as well as
P%R (connective '< preposition)
He worked well but he failed. (but = '44, '!R
P connective)
Everyone but Tawin has accepted his invitation. (
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P preposition)
Preposition 3(%&' 4
P 4 
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1. Prepositions of time and other time expressions
2. Prepositions of placer or position
3. Prepositions of direction
4. Other common types of prepositions

Prepositions of time and other time expression

('4 in on at before after about by until during since for between\and
from\till (until) from\to\

in the morning
on September 19
at seven o_clock
in January
on Sunday
at night
in 1987
on New Year_s Day at noon
in winter
on my birthday
at dawn


 

 

 



He always gets up before seven o_clock.

She usually comes back after five o_clock.
Please call up by three o_clock.
We will stay here until (till) seven o_clock.
The moon gives light during the night.
They have stayed in Chonburi since last year.
They have stayed in Chonburi for one year.
He works from afternoon till night. (R'4\ 4)
She learns between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. ( 4\"#)
Don_t talk during the lesson. ( 4)
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in time
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on time
off and on
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at times
at once
2%%
, %2(
at present
all at once
2%%
, %2(
at last
all of a sudden
2%%
, %2(
at first
for the time being
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P&
at the same time
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once upon a time
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in the long run
2%
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all day long
as yet
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so far
once in a while
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Prepositions of place or position ('("%

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in Thailand
in Europe
in the sun
in the middle of
in a taxi (a car, a cab, a plane, a bus)
on the bus (the train, the boat, a plane, a donkey, a bicycle)
on the first (the second floor) on the corner of the road
on Thanon Sri-Ayuthaya
on a bench (sofa, couch, stool, a chair with no arms)
sleep on a mattress (a sofa) sleep in a bed (a hotel) sleep under a blanket
at 6*+7879:3,1;<
at home (school)
at 49 Ranong 2 Road
at the station (the airport)
at the desk (the table)
at the top of (the bottom of)
at the beginning of (the end)
at the head of
at the piano
at the library
hR('4 inside, by (beside) ()) , underneath, near, outside, in front of,
behind, against, over, in back of, around, on top of, before, after, to, across, opposite
 She is standing by (beside) Tim.
His house is opposite the police station.
A cat is on the top of the temple.
Sombat is sitting among his nephews.


 

 

 



Prepositions of direction ('(%=%) 2345

into out of toward up by way of across opposite down
 The children jumped into the swimming pool.
He went by way of the Chao Praya river.
Preposition 0=>4,?@A ,>+
get on and off a bus (train, street car, large plane, ferry, steamship, bicycle, bus)
get in and out of a car (taxi, small plane, wagon, carriage, rowboat, canoe)

Other common types of prepositions

'(, m %$, 
%$, '(!
P
h), ", !
n, !

!0, &, , (, !!"
P
They are in a hurry.
(manner = , %4%)
He welcomed him with a smile. (manner)
This composition was written by her student.
(agent = m %$)
She goes to school by bus.
(means = "
%)
The window of the house was broken.
(possession = !
P
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He went to the university for a lecture.
(purpose = ")
We like tea with milk.
(accompaniment = !
n)


 

 

 



He looks like his mother.

(similarity = !
!0)
This cloth is sold by the yard.
(similarity = ()
She works as a clerk.
(doing the work of = %$)

Some Useful Prepositions

!"#  $    %%
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0& ! (connective) h4 (  noun,
pronoun, V o ing, phrase, clause
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V.
noun
pronoun
preposition V o ing
phrase or
adj
clause
Preposition ,D1+.E 2345
as
in the role of, in the character of, doing the work of
like
resemble (
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in search of

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because of

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on account of
to be due to

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owing to


 

 

as well as
in addition to
by means of
besides
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but, except

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along with, together with
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according to, in accordance with
!%
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instead of
'%, '%%
&h (in place of)
in case of, in the event of
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But for your help, I should have failed last year.
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In case of fire, please inform the fire-brigade.
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Suda got good marks because of her diligence.
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He came to the party in spite of (despite) the rain.

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I shall go instead of my mother.

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According to the newspaper, she won the scholarship.
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Nobody but me finishes this exercise.
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She has a job as a nurse. Do not talk like that.

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Connectives 51A Prepositions

Connectives !"# $
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of speech
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(R < preposition h#('4 noun, pronoun, V o ing, phrase, clause

Noun
Pronoun
Adjective
Adverb
Phrase
Clause
V.

connective

Preposition
adj.

noun
pronoun
adjective
adverb
phrase
clause
noun
pronoun
V-ing
phrase, clause


 

 

 



R Connective '< Prepositions h!

 
!0 ! !
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Connective '< Prepositions %
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J5)3J,KJ.0,L.0 Connective 51A Prepositions
Connective
Prepositions
A
A
as well as
4
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as well as
4
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till, until h%&
till, until h%&
before 4
before 4
after
<h
after
<h
since
R'4
since
R'4
B
B
as
4,
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!%
& (in the same way as)
character of) !
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!0& (while, when)
(doing the work of)
but

,
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but
'44, '!R
beside ()
besides hR
for

4
for

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Connective
Prepositions
C
C
because

4,
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4
though, although %R1 %
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Despite, in spite of %R1 %
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I as well as she get up early. (connective, preposition)
He waited till (until) she arrived. (connective)
He waited till (until) ten o_clock. (preposition)
She had taken a bath before the verb. (preposition)


 

 

 



Put the direct object before the verb. (preposition)

I arrived after he had left. (connective)
Your name comes after mine on the list. (preposition)
They lived here since they were born. (connective)
They lived here since 1995. (preposition)
Do as_you are told. = in the same way as (connective)
As she was tired, she went to bed. = because (connective)
He saw an accident as he was walking home. = while (connective)
Poor as he is, he is honest = though (connective)
He has a job as a policeman. = doing the work of (preposition)
She acts as a doctor. = the role of (preposition)
They got up early but they missed the train. (connective)
Everyone but Wichai was present yesterday. (preposition)
I haven_t time to do it ; besides I haven_t the money. (connective)
John went fishing besides Malee and Wipa. (preposition)
Santi is absent for he is sick. (connective)
They lived there for five years. (preposition)
He passed the entrance examination because he was diligent. (connective)
He passed the entrance examination because his diligent. (preposition)
She is happy though (although) she is poor. (connective)
She is happy despite (in spite of) the poverty. (preposition)

Prepositions used as adverbs

Prepositions used as adverbs !"# $  %%
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verb 0 4 < verb %$2 ! !
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Blow out = extinguish ( , explode 
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Please blow out the candle before going to bed = extinguish
My front tire blew out = explode
do away with = abolish
<, <!, get rid of $h(
We must do away with all this rubbish. = get rid of
give out = be exhausted !(, hand out 'h
Out food supplies began to give out. = be exhausted
*5D+N Prepositions used as adverbs
1.
!0&!4!
! (direct object)  adverb ( verb
4 Please do over.
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The pistol went off accidentally. , 
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2.
!0&!
pronoun
P direct object (him, her, it, them, me, us)  pronoun 
adverb (v + pron. + adv.)
4
I shall call you up about 3 p.m. = 3%=%"#
He can_t make it out.
=
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,4+ : Idiom  adverb h( 4 verb (V + adv. + pron)
4
She called on me yesterday. =

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He looks up to me.
=  "0
3.
!0&!
noun
P direct object h noun   0 < adverb (V + adv. + n) 0
(V + n + adv.)
4
Take off your shoes. Take your shoes off.
= "(
Turn on the light. Turn the light on.
=
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4. " noun %
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P direct object 
4!
adj. clause )  noun  < adverb

4
He blew out all the candles in the room
= (
We must do away with all this rubbish.
= $h(


 

 

 



5. 3% "
P noun


3(
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v. + adv. + n.!
Her hat flew away = Flew away her hat !
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P pronoun

3(
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adv. + pronoun + v. !
They go off. = Off they go!
blow away
blow out
blow off
blow up
break down
break in
break off
break out
bring down
bring about
bring back
bring off
bring round
bring up
call up
call off
call in

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Two O Word Verbs (Idioms) L./6J9*24

carry away into distance (, 
extinguish ( explode 
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cause to move %$2  <(
destroy %$<
fail to function

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interrupt )(  ((
stop, pause (
begin suddenly
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%2(
reduce <( ()
cause to happen %$2 
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cause to remember, recall #( h$(
rescue 4

recover ~
nurture, educate, train 2 =#  !
ask for ) &
cancel )
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summon

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call out
call on
call up
carry off
carry on
cut down
cut in
cut (some thing) up

do away with
do over
do up
fall in
fall out
fall on
fall in love with
get along
get at
get in (into)
get off
get on
get out

 



=
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give orders to do something

visit ( + person)
visit ( + place)
telephone 3%=%"#
steal '4
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reduce <(<
interrupt )( ()  ((
cut into pieces &
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Two O Word Verbs (Idioms) L./6J9*24

abolish
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repeat %yR$

arrange, prepare


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form ranks
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break ranks
<'", quarrel %
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attack
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begin to love  <!,
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succeed, progress $
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discover reach find  !"# %
enter, arrive )#R", !"#
leave <"
enter, board )#R" succeed $
nh  
leave <" become known
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get over
get to
get on one_s nerves
get through
give in
give out
give away
give over
give up
go along with
go back
go buy
go down
go over
go off
go for
go on

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go out
keep away from
keep on
keep up with
keep an eye on
make fun of
make fun for

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recover form ~

reach !"#
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pass, surrender $
nh
yield, surrender !'
be exhausted !( hand out 'h
distribute 'hh4 2 
stop (
stop, cease ( surrender !'
accompanied by 
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return, go back on < $,

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pass m4
sink, decrease in price h!, <(
examine, restudy h, =#

be fired  
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fetch or seek !
continue %$4
Two O Word Verbs (Idioms) L./6J9*24
stop burning ( ! (r) (
remain away from  4 41
continue %$4
maintain pace with !%
watch
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laugh at 




 

 

put in for
put up
put back
put off
keep out
look after
look in on + person
look to
look up
look out for
look out
look down on
look into
look up to
look over
look up
make out
make up
make off with
make up one_s mind
put out
put down
put by (away)

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apply for ! ()

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postpone
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remain outside  4 4, 2 
take care of ( '<
visit, drop in on 

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be careful 
find (word)  $
watch for 
be careful 
despise ( "
investigate 0 
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respect  "0
examine h
raise the eyes
 
understand
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run away with & 

decide (2h
stop in burning ( r
place down <
save (money)  (


 




 

 

run through
run down
set about
set off (out)
set free
take after
take off
take up
take to
take over
take place

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Two O Word Verbs (Idioms) L./6J9*24

spend completely 2 !(
stop (
begin
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begin a journey
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liberate <4
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resemble
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being to study
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like
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responsible  m( '%,  4'%
happen, occur
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9.9 Prepositional phrases, Prepositions after verbs and adjectives

Prepositional phrases !"# <
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0&2 3!
! !(
h'<
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4
He met his old friend by chance.
= 3( 

They came to the party in time
= %
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This dress is up to date.
= %!


 

 

1. at ease
2. at length
3. at rest
4. at first
5. at sea
6. at least
7. at sea
8. at peace
9. at peace
10. at war
21. by surprise
22. by surprise
23. by name
24. by brief
25. in general
26. in pieces
27. in short
28. in debt
29. in love
30. in common
31. in difficulties
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Prepositional phrases L./=>4,)UU.3+.E

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11. at last
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12. at one
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13. at present
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14. at hand
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15. by accident
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16 by oneself
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17. by chance
22h
18. by day
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19. by degrees
2!
20. by heart
3(!4( 
46. in secret
3(!4R2h
47. in turn


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48. in reply to finally
44
49. in the end
3(%&
50. in quest

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51. in poor health
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52. on business

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53. on horseback
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54. on duty

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55. on purpose
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56. on holiday
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57. on foot

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33. in pubic
34. in stock

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35. in good (poor) health

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36. in good order

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37. in that become
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38. in danger
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39. in need
2!
40. in reply
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41. in tears
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42. in fact
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43. in time
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44. in half

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58. on time
59. on guard


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60. on fire
61. on fire
62. out of control
63. out of place
64. out of danger
65. out of date
66. out of sight
68. out of stock
69. out of reach
70. out of order

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Preposition after verbs !"#  %%

&2! < 
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This book belongs to Tawan.
She insisted on playing badminton.
He agreed with her on that point.
Preposition after adjective %
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1. to be pleased with
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2. to be satisfied with
2h
3. to be delighted with (at)
2h
4. to be similar to

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5. to be afraid of
6. to be skilful in
7. to be strange to
8. to be sure of
9. to be sorry for
10. to be tired of
11. to be successful in
12. to be suspicious of
13. to be discouraged against
14. to be interested in
15. to be opposite to
16. to be obedient to
17. to be made of
18. to be glad of
19. to be guilty of
20. to be charmed with
21. to be excited by
22. to be astonished at
23. to be amused (at) by
24. to be ashamed of
25. to feel (be) shy of
26. to be jealous of
27. to be dressed in
28. to be married to
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30. to be composed of
31. to be different from
32. to be surprised at, by
33. to be pleasant to
34. to be intent on
35. to be debarred from
36. to be disqualified from
37. to be proud of (to take pride in)
39. to be adapted of
40. to be ignorant of
41. to be fearful of
42. to be full of
43. to be acquainted with
44. to be desirous of, = (feel like)
45. to be clever at, good at
46. to be poor in,4 to be weak in
47. to be sick of

 



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to be sick at heart
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48. to be fond of

49. to be angry with
3 to be annoyed with !42h
50. to be famous for
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51. to be busy with + noun
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52. to be accustomed to, or to be (get) used to
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53. to be grateful to (a person) for (a thing)
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Pre O test on Prepositions

DIRECTION : Choose the correct answer for each item.
1. It has been raining since nine o_clock in the morning ; the field is wet.
I think we should call _____________ the match this evening.
a. on
b. at
c. out
d. off
2. Malee was walking _____________ the park when she met a friend whom she had not seen
since last year.
a. through
b. over
c. on
d. at
3. Why were you late this morning?
The bus didn_t come _____________ time.
a. in
b. before
c. on
d. by
4. TV programs are quite destructive these day.
Yes, especially for young children because they like to imitate what they have seen
_____________ knowing the danger.
a. despite
b. without
c. unless
d. even if
5. They said your boy friend was still handsome, _____________ his missing front tooth.
a. with
b. no matter of
c. except
d. in spite of


 

 

 



6. Why don_t you lock _____________ that word in the dictionary if you don_t know its meaning?
a. at
b. out
c. up
d. to
7. Our houses are on the same hill. Mine is _____________ his.
a. above
b. over
c. on
d. upon
8. The boy depends _____________ his sister to take care _____________ him.
a. to, with
b. on, of
c. on, about
d. to, to
9. Sak was not accustomed _____________ playing cards _____________ money.
a. of, at
b. with, by
c. at, with
d. to, for
10. How did you feel when you first entered school?
I was afraid I wouldn_t be able to _____________ the other students at first.
a. come across
b. take after
c. catch up with
d. make up for
11. What did they do during their long holidays together?
Well, they concentrated _____________ rest, good eating, and relaxed conversation.
a. at
b. in
c. on
d. to
12. I have to put _____________ my trip until next week.
a. off
b. by
c. out
d. away
13. I am not familiar _____________ this kind of work.
a. on
b. to
c. in
d. with
14. It took Peter a long time to get _____________ pneumonia.
a. away from
b. over
c. out
d. off
15. Pert works _____________ 325 E 12 street _____________ New York.
a. at, in
b. on, in
c. on, at
d. on, it


 

 

16. Don_t forget to stick a stamp _____________ the envelope.

a. in
b. at
c. above
17. The Mediterranean Sea is _____________ Europe and Africa.
a. in
b. between
c. among
18. We could not go out _____________ the rain.
a. because
b. though
c. in spite of
d. because of
19. _____________ his illness, he went to work.
a. In spite of
b. Though
c. Because of
d. Owing to
20. He failed _____________ ill health.
a. because
b. despite
c. on account of
d. due to

 



d. on
d. at


 

 

 



Exercise 1 (Preposition)
Direction : Underline the correct preposition
(place, position, direction, time and other types) for each sentence.
1. He is sitting (in, on) the sofa.
2. Turn left (on, at) the corner. Her house is (on, at) the left side.
3. They shouted (at, on) the top of their voice.
4. My mother_s birthday is (in, on) July 8.
5. We had a wonderful time at the party (at, on) Saturday night.
6. Pim was here (since, during) the winter.
7. We haven_t seen him (since, for) Friday.
8. The train will leave the station (in, until) fifteen minutes.
9. I_ll go to visit them (in, at) the beginning of the week.
10. Come and sit (on, by) me.
11. The mountain was covered with trees (from, since) top (until, to) bottom.
12. He went to Phuket (in, on) December.
13. The Prime Minister will arrive in Songkhla two weeks (before, from) now.
14. I_m going to stay here (to, until) the day after tomorrow.
15. Jim who is (from, of) England, is teaching now.
16. We go to see the films once (in, on) a while.
17. An aeroplane flew (over, on top of) their houses last week.
18. This is a secret (among, between) you and me.
19. Don_t walk (at, in) the street. Walk here (in, on) the side walk.
20. Wipa is sitting (at, in) the desk (on, in) front of the room.
21. He has studied here (since, for) two years.
22. Over two-thirds (of, in) these mangoes are spoiled.
23. She usually speaks (in, with) a low voice.


 

 

 



24. These apples are sold (in, by) the kilo.

25. The pen is somewhere (between, among) these books.
26. The boy jumped (in, into) the river.
27. She goes to see her parents off and (on, all)
28. Once (upon, in) a time there were a prince and a princess.
29. (At, In) last he met his wife.
30. Don_t judge a person (on, by) his clothes.
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Exercise 2 (Preposition)
Direction : Underline the correct useful prepositions and two- word verbs for each item.
1. The difficulty is (owing to, due to) our ignorance.
2. They came to the party (in spite of, though) the rain.
3. On (according to, account of) his careless driving, the accident occurred.
4. (Despite, Despite of) his poverty, she likes him.
5. (According as, According to) the Bible, God made the world in six days.
6. They will go to the university (instead of, by means of) studying at home.
7. She missed the train (because, because of) the heavy rain.
8. I was treated (as, like) a friend.
9. It cost me something (as, like) 1,000 baht.
10. (Beside, Besides) the money he make himself, he inherited a great deal from his parents.
11. You ought to look (up, on) a word you do not know in a dictionary. ($)
12. He can_t make (at, out) your words. (
)2h)
13. She gave (away, up) all his goods he had in stock. ('h, ! )


 

 

 



14. That boy takes (on, after) his father in both walking and speaking. (
!0)
15. Was they well brought (on, up) ? ((  !)
16. We have run out (of, in) coffee? ()(, !()
17. I came (at, across) Tim yesterday. ( 3( 
)
18. The epidemic of cholera broke (out, off) in Tak. (
()#R)
19. She called me (up, in) very late last night. (3%=%"#)
20. He came (at, on) me like a tiger. (3h
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Exercise 3 (Preposition)
Direction : Underline the correct prepositions after adjectives and verbs.
1. Does this book belong (to, with) you?
2. That bridge is made (of, from) steel.
3. She reminds me (to, of) my cousin.
4. You can rely (in, on) her.
5. They will wait (for, on) him in the garden.
6. Her book is different (to, from) yours.
7. Whether I go or not depend (with, on) the weather.
8. She divided the cake (in, into) two equal parts.
9. There_s nothing to boast (of, out)
10. They are interested (in, at) hiking.
11. He is used (to, up) dancing.
12. She is keen (on, at) good music.
13. We are poor (in, at) English.
14. They are clever (in, at) mathematics.
15. Many people died (of, in) Malaria.
16. I congratulate you (in, on) your success.
17. That new man in the office is lazy. He must get rid (of, at) it.
18. Steel is made (of, from) iron.
19. He spends a lot of money (in, on) books.
20. They went to America to look (for, out) gold.


 

 

 



Post O test
Direction : Choose the correct answer for each item.
1. After I obtained my diploma _____________ night, school, I changed my job.
a. by
b. at
c. of
d. for
2. _____________ weekends they usually spend most of the time watching television.
a. On
b. In
c. At
d. Of
3. Switch the stove off ; the soup is boiling _____________
a. out
b. over
c. down
d. off
4. You ought to do some work, _____________ sitting there reading the paper.
a. in spite of
b. in addition to
c. instead of
d. in accordance with
5. What_s taking on entrance exam _____________ ?.
a. look like
b. alike
c. likely
d. like
6. He had kept on working, _____________ being told stop.
a. sooner as
b. regardless of
c. no matter as
d. in addition to
7. We have lessons every day ____________ Sunday and Saturday.
a. except
b. except that
c. but that
d. besides
8. Both girls are similar _____________ they love expensive clothes.
a. as though
b. even though
c. in case
d. in that


 

 

 



9. Teaching _____________ a career appeals to many people _____________ the long holidays.
a. as\despite
b. like\due to
c. as\because of
d. like\in spite of
10. Do they live _____________ 543 Soi Wattana _____________ Sukhumvit Rlad?.
a. at, of
b. at, at
c. on, in
d. on, on
11. I_m quite worried about Jane.
Don_t worry _____________ her present problems she will probably do quite well.
a. Because of
b. Instead of
c. In case of
d. in spite of
12. In ordinary conversation I concentrate my gaze _____________ both eyes of the person
addressing me.
a. in
b. at
c. on
d. to
13. It has been hypothesized that differences in the behaviour of the sexes may be differences
in metabolism.
a. due to
b. up to
c. alike to
d. in addition to
14. There are many inconveniences that you have to put ___________ when you go _________
camping.
a. off, to
b. out, from
c. away, from
d. in addition to
15. I think you_d better sort _____________ the things you want to keep and the things you want
to throw _____________ before we leave.
a. with, out
b. away, out
c. out, away
d. of, away


 

 

 



16. Charles Hogman was born ____________ serious physical defects ____________ because
his mother was stricken with German measles the early stages ___________ her pregnancy.
a. of, at, of
b. with, during, of
c. by, in, during
d. from, about, during
17. A : Why are you sniffing?
B : I had a cold last week and I can_t seem to ___________ it.
a. get rid of
b. keep off
c. run out of
d. do away with
18. What_s the matter _____________ you today?
a. of
b. on
c. at
d. with
19. All _____________ a sudden, Panida appeared at the door.
a. in
b. of
c. from
d. at
20. _____________ time. I felt as though I would never be able to finish writing this book.
a. From
b. In
c. At
d. On


 

 

 



ADDITIONAL EXERCISE
Direction : Choose the correct answer for each item.
1. The boy is looking \\\\\\.. his cattle.
a. after
b. into
c. by
d. in
2. The children were running \\\\\\.. the circus.
a. at
b. towards
c. for
d. after
3. There football matches almost every any \\\\\\.. my town.
a. round
b. after
c. with
d. in
4. The Table-cloth is covered \\\\\\.. stains.
a. off
b. with
c. to
d. on
5. I have got rid \\\\\\.. all mosquitoes form my compound.
a. off
b. of
c. away
d. out
6. The angry wife threw her husband_s glasses \\\\\\.. the window.
a. out
b. out of
c. down
d. across
7. Everybody joined \\\\\\.. the singing at the scout camp-time.
a. with
b. to
c. in
d. during
8. Schools are being supplied \\\\\\.. information on how to get rid of drugs.
a. of
b. on
c. to
d. with
9. The mine workers are asking \\\\\\.. an increase in wages.
a. to
b. with
c. for
d. on
10. Rood safety rules are meant \\\\\\.. the welfare of all road users.
a. for
b. to
c. towards
d. by
11. Mr. Sellar did not reach the station \\\\\\.. time to catch the train.
a. with
b. on
c. towards
d. during


 

 

 



12. This book is available \\\\\\.. all booksellers in Malaysia and Singapore.
a. with
b. from
c. to
d. with
13. We went to Khon Kaen \\\\\\.. train.
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. by
14. Is Tom here at the party?
Yes, but he_s hidden \\\\\\. The other guests.
a. around
b. among
c. in
d. under
15. Do you Know the difference \\\\\\.. a monkey and a baboon? the man asked me.
a. in
b. of
c. between
d. on
16. That picture was painted \\\\\\.. my friend Somsak.
a. in
b. with
c. of
d. by
17. The scouts camped \\\\\\.. the lake.
a. into
b. beside
c. on
d. besides
18. Dave just telephoned. He_s coming to see us.
That_s good. I haven_t seen him \\\\\\\. Two months.
a. since
b. for
c. until
d. before
19. Ten planes arrived \\\\\\.. Donmuang Airport last night.
a. on top of
b. over
c. at
d. inside
20. The thief jumped \\\\\\.. the fence and ran away.
a. at
b. on
c. over
d. to


 

 

 



21. How far is it to the Rex Hotel?

It_s two miles \\\\\ .
a. from here
b. to here
c. away here
d. out of here
22. Shops in Bangkok are open\\\\\\.. 12 : 00 p.m.
a. until
b. up until
c. for
d. to
23. The football match was watched \\\\\\.. five thousand people.
a. with
b. in
c. by
d. for
24. Many ships pass \\\\\\.. the Suez Canal every day.
a. on
b. into
c. through
d. over
25. We got to the field just \\\\\\.. time to see the end of the game.
a. a t
b. in
c. by
d. for
26. It is possible to go \\\\\\.. the world in eighty hours.
a. outside
b. up
c. through
d. around
27. The Sungai-Kolok express train will leave\\\\\\.. ten minutes.
a. until
b. to
c. for
d. in
28. When are you leaving, Mr, Jones?
I plan to leave \\\\\\. January 14.
a. at
b. on
c. upon
d. in


 

 

 



29. Where is the coffee shop, sir?

It is right \\\\\\\ the corner of the Avenue of America.
a. at
b. of
c. on
d. in
30. Where did you her that beautiful shawl?
I bought it here, but it_s actually \\\\\\.. Thailand.
a. in
b. except
c. from
d. about


 

 

 



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KEY TO EXERCISES
PREPOSITIONS
PRE-TEST
1. d
2. a
3. c
4. b
5. d
6. c
7. a
8. b
9. d
10. c
11. c
12. a
13. d
14. b
15. a
16. d
17. b
18. d
19. a
20. c
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EXERCISE 1.
1. on
2. at,on
3. at
4. on
5. on
6. during
7. since
8. in
9. at
10. by
11. form,to 12. in
13. from
14. until
15. from
16. in
17. over
18. between 19. in,on
20. at,in
21. for
22. of
23. in
24. by
25. among
26. into
27. on
28. upon
29. at
30. by
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EXERCISE 2.
1. due to
2. in spite of 3. account of 4. despite 5. according to
6. instead of 7. because of 8. as
9. like
10. besides
11. up
12. out
13. away
14. after
15. up
16. of
17. across 18. out
19. up
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EXERCISE 3.
1. to
2. of
3. of
4. on
5. for
6. from
7. on
8. into
9. of
10. in
11. to
12. on
13. in
14. at
15. of
16. on
17. of
18. of
19. on
20. for
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POST-TEST
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. b
6. b
7. a
8. d
9. c
10. a
11. d
12. c
13. a
14. d
15. c
16. b
17. a
18. d
19. b
20. c
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ADDITIONAL EXERCISE
1. a
2. b
3. d
4. b
5. b
6. b
7. c
8. d
9. c
10. a
11. b
12. b
13. d
14. b
15. c
16. d
17. b
18. b
19. c
20. c
21. a
22. a
23. c
24. c
25. b
26. d
27. d
28. b
29. a
30. c