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Prepositions Showing ComparisonSet 9

1..... being the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is also one of the world's greatest philanthropists.
2I can't keep pace ..... Nam, he studies very well.
3London is much ..... other European capitals.
4This holiday is turning out very differently ..... what I had expected!
5A bridge must be strong enough to support its own weight ..... the weight of the people and vehicles that use it.
6..... first sight the city seems calm, but ..... closer inspection this impression proves to be false.
7Contrary ..... all our expectations, he found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend. A. from B. on C. to D. at
8Her skills are ..... those of her peers.
9Different ..... Gary.
10The width of the pulley should be ..... width of the belt.
11Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:His Jacket is almost the same colour ..... mine.
12Pick the word that fits best in this sentence: 'Jamie will run tomorrow, ..... the heat.'
13Choose the correct prepositionI prefer tea ..... coffee.
14Something akin ..... gratitude overwhelmed her.
15Home office is (a) ..... teleworking, but home office is something people may do temporarily; teleworking (b) ..... a contract to work fully online.
16She sings ..... an angel.
17Complete the sentence: I love sports ..... swimming and running.
18Which use of 'before' means rather than?
19Some birds, ..... robins and cardinals, spend their winter in the North.
20My bed is comfortable, I slept ..... a log last night.
21It goes without saying that the interest at a loan company is higher than a bank.
22I prefer red wine ..... white.
23Her email address is different ..... her old one.
24Choose the correct preposition for comparison: Ferry service at Leatin Island charges 20 percent more on weekends ..... on weekdays.
25They are behaving ..... little children.
26I'm here on business ..... pleasure
27Kelly is the tallest girl ..... all.
28He seemed curiously calm, ..... the storm outside.
29He enjoys outdoor activities ..... hiking and cycling.
30This material is inferior ..... the kind we had last year.
31My wife grew up in a small town very similar ..... the town where I lived, and we both got out for the same reasons.
32There is no place ..... home
33"I asked Ned which team I should try out for." - "But he doesn't know a tennis ball ..... a basketball."
34..... heavy rain, the football match continued to be played.
35English and Chinese are ..... each other.
36Why should we employ you ..... preference to the other candidates?
37We use the preposition like when we mean .....
38He was named ..... his father
39MY BUSINESS PARTNER'S PRIORITIES ARE DIFFERENT ..... MINE.
40..... an opproaching storm, the climbers continued their trek up the mountain.
41Her schoolbag is different ..... mine
42She is similar ..... her sister in many ways.
43My neighbour reminds me ..... my History teacher.
44You're at the Cambodiana? We're staying at the same hotel ..... you.
45If you have old clothes, will you give them to those .....?
46What action should you take if you see this word? less than
47The little boy, was just ..... his elder brother in terms of physical looks.
48Their school is different, ..... an ordinary school.
49..... quality, his report is the best.
50What is the effect of using 'like' in 'Play Like a Girl'?
51Our products are different ..... our competitors.
52My brother and I have nothing in .....; we have very different hobbies.
53Susie is very different ..... her sister.
54He prefers soccer ..... tennis
55The TV programme Single Inferno is different ..... other dating reality shows.
56IN HOT COUNTRIES FARMERS GROW THINGS ..... RICE, MANGOES AND BANANAS
57I went to the club last Saturday ..... heavy rain.
58EXERCISE 6. Choose the option that best fits the blank: Avoid products that contribute to deforestation. (4) ..... buying furniture made from rare wood, choose items made from sustainable sources.
59That electric guitar sounds very different ..... mine.
60Your book is ..... mine.
61Distinguish a boy ..... a girl