Global MCQ Practice
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Prepositions Of PurposeSet 5

1The knife is used ..... cutting plastic.
2This birthday cake is ..... you.
3I want to learn more ..... being a mechanic.
4I'm interested ..... learning more about cultural diversity.
5It reminds me (9) ..... review words or topics I'm likely to forget.
6Street vendors in Once contribute ..... the city's informal economy.
7Please refer to Exercise A on page 78.Choose the correct answer.She was asked to wear a number ..... the race.
8What is it like to be a bat?' is a famous article written by the american philosopher Thomas Nagel
9There he lay gasping ..... air, unable to breathe or to move.
10Wait ..... me! I won't be long.
11The school library is free and open for all the pupils and teaching staff.
12This weekend we are going ..... a picnic with our new friends.
13Are you thinking ..... London?
14..... a secretary to be efficient, she needs to be attentive.
15We are interested ..... learning English.
16I'm saving money ..... travelling abroad next year.
17Choose the best way to complete these opening sentences.Thanks for your email ..... tomorrow's meeting.
18The team succeeded ..... securing the contract.
19It suddenly started raining, so we all ran .....
20A compass is a tool (a) finding direction.
21I'm going pick up the tickets today
22They decided ..... a quiet wedding.
23Don't forget to pay ..... the meal.
24Are they interested ..... joining the party?
25If you want to save the planet, engage ..... one of the green political parties.
26He rushed into the room and apologised for arriving so late ..... class.
27How are you going to pay ..... this T-shirt? By card or in cash?
28Half of these plots is devoted ..... raising improved seeds.
29Do you think preparing ..... a job interview can be stressful?
30Many businesses have become interested ..... helping their workers learn Chinese.
31Running is helpful ..... reducing stress levels.
32Lan broke the new glass ..... purpose.
33Stage producers Klaw and Erlanger were the first to eliminate arguments among leading performers ..... in order of appearance, instead of prominence.
34"Many athletes cycle in Gatineau Park not only for the aerobic workout but also for the hill training." In this sentence the words "for" are
35I hope you succeed ..... finding the job you want
36We went ..... a walk in the park.
37I'll have coffee and cookies ..... my breakfast.
38The tourist asked ..... some information.
39She likes to go ..... a picnic with her family.
40A: What are you doing?B: I lost my keys. I'm looking ..... them.
41There has been a lot of research ..... child behaviour, which is interesting.
42GPS stands ..... Global Positioning Sytem.
43New terminals and other facilities must be built ..... order ..... cope ..... a growing number ..... passengers.
44I need to pass my exams ..... all costs.
45Lugnut's driver was racing for the fame and the glory.
46He explained the plan ..... improve communication.
47Identify the preposition and the object of the preposition. It was a beautiful day for a baseball game.
48I need to get more exercise. I'm going to take ..... a new sport.
49I have ..... learn English ..... my job
50Nulcear power is expensive and dangerous ..... our environment.
51What is the preposition?I gave my mom a gift for her birthday.
52She wants to buy a new dress ..... her next interview.
53Everyone should have the opportunity to pursue their dream.
54She's on a mission ..... save the world.
55Can you recommend a book that's suitable ..... her.
56He slammed the door ..... purpose.
57To comment
58You should brush your teeth twice a day ..... avoid getting toothache.
59The string is ..... tying up boxes
60The artisans in my village can live ..... basket weaving.A. for B. on C. up D.in
61What is the preposition used in this sentence?"Mapra is looking for her watch"