Prepositions Of PurposeSet 10

1Go to the cinema in the evening with me.-Let me ask my parents ..... permission.
2Many people had lost their homes and they begged ..... help from the authorities.
3You should concentrate ..... passing the test
4I would love to take part ..... a movie!
5Anyone can run ..... President these days!
6High blood pressure and diabetes are examples of diseases that should be aggressively treated ..... prevent severely disabling and potentially life threatening events such as a stroke.
7They are waiting ..... Anna. She is late.
8Things can be ..... sale.
9Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. They plan to concentrate ..... developing new products this year.
10You'd better take his proposal ..... before ..... your final decision.
11Why are they going there?
12Complete the sentence: Students organized a campaign to donate food ..... families in need.
13I have plans to enrol ..... a technical course
14My neighbor always asks me ..... a cup of sugar.
15"What did you talk .....?"
16We are committed ..... excellence.
17We often buy kumquat trees ..... Tet
18You make a good case ..... pay rise, but we cannot afford it.
19San Telmo's colonial architecture is protected ..... heritage preservation efforts.
20Multiple Choice: Choose the pair of words that correctly identifies a preposition with its object. 21. In 1711 Vivaldi published his first influential concertos for string orchestra.
21I'm looking forward ..... seeing you.
22The army are said to be ready ..... action
23Irwin is applying ..... a visa so he can visit the United States
24Jack rang me this afternoon for tell me that he had finally passed his driving test.
25Always allow ..... some extra time when you travel to the airport
26We've applied ..... a grant to get funding for the project.
27This jacket is suitable ..... cold weather.
28Students use the library's computers to get access ..... the Internet.
29My father saves ever penny ..... buy his dream car.
30I'm writing ..... ask for some information about trips to Florida.
31I'm looking ..... a job now.
32We must eat nutritious food ..... stay healthy.
33Em busca de = ..... pursuit of
34People often visit Wat Kang, a beautiful temple to pray ..... good health.A. for B. about C. to D. of
35What word in the sentence is a PREPOSITION? I am looking for a roommate.
36Oh, my God! I didn't bring any pens. May I borrow yours? I really need it ..... filling this form.
37TO APPLY ..... SOMETHING
38He bought a bouquet of roses ..... his mum's birthday.
39We ..... friedrice ..... our breakfast.
40Complete the sentence with the correct dependent preposition: His taste ..... travel led him to become an explorer.
41Schools often fail to cater ..... the needs of gifted children.
42Complete the sentence with the word that best fits the grammar rule for showing purpose:I need some new shoes ..... running.
43We are all interested ..... learning languages.
44I want a bike ..... Christmas.
45We always watch Friends. Can we watch The Big Bang Theory for ..... (to be different)
46..... honor of Mr. Reynolds' lifetime of Commitment and service to the Community abanquet will be held this Saturday at the Civic Center.
47In the sentence 'I am interested in learning new languages, ' what role does 'learning' play?
48The project focuses ..... climate change.
49The government is aiming ..... 50% reduction ..... unemployment
50Tom is late today. He is still waiting ..... the bus.
51He waited ..... his friend at the station.
52My friend asked ..... my help just now.
53They think the fire was started ..... purpose.
54This equipment is essential ..... laboratory research.
55Schools should not be focused exclusively ..... exam results.
56My classmates and I studied diligently throughout the year ..... ace our final exam.
57They were interested ..... learning more about the culture.
58Let's go to another restaurant ..... a change.
59She decided to apply ..... the position of marketing manager.
60....., Henry has been responsible for a whole-school curriculum planning.
61Regular exercise, proper nutrition, and sufficient sleep are essential ..... a well-balanced life.