Prepositions 2

collocations 0 terms 14 questions TOEIC Part 5, Part 6, Part 7

This set uses the error-recognition format: four segments of a sentence are marked, and one contains a preposition that does not belong. The format has been retired from the current TOEIC, but the skill it trains has not — scanning a sentence for the one element that is off is exactly what Part 6 and the incomplete-sentence questions demand.

Your task

Each sentence contains four marked segments, (A) to (D). One of them uses the wrong preposition. Select it — this is how the error-recognition part of the exam works.

Practice

1 Your new job will require you to travel all (A) over the world (B) with business, and you will have to work (C) with some difficult people (D) in some very boring places. (A) over the world (B) with business, and you will have to work (C) with some difficult people (D) in some very boring places.

2 The seminar, which will be held (A) from 9 o'clock and midday (B) in the Lincoln Conference Hall, will be presented (C) by Adam Klaus, an expert (D) on recent IT trends. (A) from 9 o'clock and midday (B) in the Lincoln Conference Hall, will be presented (C) by Adam Klaus, an expert (D) on recent IT trends.

3 Following a series of advertisements (A) in the local paper, over 100 people applied (B) on the position of Exports Coordinator, and the Manager set himself the task of personally replying (C) to every one (D) by the end of the week. (A) in the local paper, over 100 people applied (B) on the position of Exports Coordinator, and the Manager set himself the task of personally replying (C) to every one (D) by the end of the week.

4 We're meeting (A) with a very important client (B) in half an hour, so I'm afraid I'm (C) over a lot of pressure (D) at the moment. (A) with a very important client (B) in half an hour, so I'm afraid I'm (C) over a lot of pressure (D) at the moment.

5 The office is open Monday (A) through Friday (B) from 8.30 a.m. (C) to 5.30 p.m., but it is closed (D) at Wednesday afternoons. (A) through Friday (B) from 8.30 a.m. (C) to 5.30 p.m., but it is closed (D) at Wednesday afternoons.

6 The report is due (A) on Monday morning, but it doesn't have to be presented (B) to the board of directors (C) by Wednesday afternoon, when they arrive (D) for the annual meeting. (A) on Monday morning, but it doesn't have to be presented (B) to the board of directors (C) by Wednesday afternoon, when they arrive (D) for the annual meeting.

7 The flight doesn't arrive (A) in Los Angeles (B) until midnight, so once passengers have collected their luggage (C) from the luggage reclaim and gone (D) up customs and immigration, public transportation will have stopped running for the night. (A) in Los Angeles (B) until midnight, so once passengers have collected their luggage (C) from the luggage reclaim and gone (D) up customs and immigration, public transportation will have stopped running for the night.

8 He complimented me (A) on my hard work, thanked me (B) for the help I had given him, wrote his email address (C) at the back of one of my business cards and asked me (D) to contact him when I got home. (A) on my hard work, thanked me (B) for the help I had given him, wrote his email address (C) at the back of one of my business cards and asked me (D) to contact him when I got home.

9 Most workers go (A) with bus or subway (B) from the suburbs (C) to the city center, but sometimes it is quicker to go (D) on foot. (A) with bus or subway (B) from the suburbs (C) to the city center, but sometimes it is quicker to go (D) on foot.

10 The chairman sat (A) between the manager and the union leader and did his best to answer questions (B) from the workers, although there were several angry employees (C) among them who did their best to prevent him (D) for speaking. (A) between the manager and the union leader and did his best to answer questions (B) from the workers, although there were several angry employees (C) among them who did their best to prevent him (D) for speaking.

11 The airline apologized (A) for the extended delay, told the passengers they were grateful (B) about their patience, and offered (C) to return part of their fare or give them a discount (D) on their next flight. (A) for the extended delay, told the passengers they were grateful (B) about their patience, and offered (C) to return part of their fare or give them a discount (D) on their next flight.

12 The city is famous (A) for its beautiful architecture, is rich (B) in history and culture, and has a population who are justifiably proud (C) for their heritage and who always offer a warm welcome (D) to visitors. (A) for its beautiful architecture, is rich (B) in history and culture, and has a population who are justifiably proud (C) for their heritage and who always offer a warm welcome (D) to visitors.

13 If guests are not satisfied (A) with the service they receive any time (B) during their stay, they should speak (C) to a customer advisor, or alternatively discuss their problems (D) at the duty manager. (A) with the service they receive any time (B) during their stay, they should speak (C) to a customer advisor, or alternatively discuss their problems (D) at the duty manager.

14 International travelers often suffer (A) from minor stomach upsets when they are (B) on vacation, but this is usually the result of a sudden change (C) for their diet rather than poor standards of hygiene (D) in the kitchen. (A) from minor stomach upsets when they are (B) on vacation, but this is usually the result of a sudden change (C) for their diet rather than poor standards of hygiene (D) in the kitchen.