Prepositions (Intermediate / Upper-Intermediate) Test 7
Question 1 |
The heart pumps blood _____ the body.
A | by |
B | throughout |
C | at |
D | on |
Question 2 |
Mary thinks that David is _____ love _____ her.
A | in / with |
B | on / with |
C | in / at |
D | at / in |
Question 3 |
Who takes care _____ the office when the manager is away _____ business?
A | in / for |
B | of / on |
C | at / for |
D | of / in |
Question 4 |
I was _____ work when thieves broke _____ our house.
A | in / in |
B | at / in |
C | on / to |
D | at / into |
Question 5 |
_____ his age, he still enjoys jogging.
A | Concerning |
B | According to |
C | Instead of |
D | Despite |
Question 6 |
_____ the weather report, it’s going to be sunny tomorrow.
A | About |
B | For |
C | Although |
D | According to |
Question 7 |
I want to ask your advice _____ one or two questions.
A | considering |
B | concerning |
C | close to |
D | depending on |
Question 8 |
_____ the circumstances, this was an important win for them.
A | Considering |
B | Concerning |
C | On top of |
D | Over |
Question 9 |
_____ inflation, the general cost of living in Turkey rose by 70% last year.
A | Except for |
B | In spite of |
C | Due to |
D | Excluding |
Question 10 |
_____ Greenland and Antarctica, the world has 13.15 billion hectares of land.
A | On |
B | Excluding |
C | Throughout |
D | As of |
Question 11 |
The mines had been closed _____ a geological survey.
A | except for |
B | excluding |
C | following |
D | due to |
Question 12 |
A: Which way do you have to go if you travel_____ air? B: You go _____ Bahrain
A | on / through |
B | by / via |
C | by / to |
D | by means of / through |
Question 13 |
_____ popular belief, the desert can produce crops.
A | By means of |
B | As |
C | Contrary to |
D | Through |
Question 14 |
Different methods are used _____ what results are required.
A | depending on |
B | in favor of |
C | contrary to |
D | following |
Question 15 |
Many incompatible couples stay together_____ their children.
A | in support of |
B | for the sake of |
C | in favor of |
D | contrary to |
Question 16 |
We just can’t agree. Her opinions on this subject are totally____ mine.
A | opposite to |
B | for the sake of |
C | in support of |
D | in favor of |
Question 17 |
_____ the inclusion of the unacceptable clause, the contract was signed.
A | Despite |
B | Under |
C | Due to |
D | For all |
Question 18 |
I can’t get the top _____ this bottle.
A | off |
B | of |
C | out of |
D | onto |
Question 19 |
_____ receiving bad reviews, the film was a success.
A | Despite |
B | Under |
C | By |
D | For |
Question 20 |
Severe steps will be taken against those responsible ____ their rank.
A | in spite of |
B | including |
C | irrespective of |
D | in favor of |
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