Prepositions 1

Each of the sentences below contains a missing preposition. Four possible answers follow the sentence. Choose the best answer in each case.

1. The next monthly meeting is __________ 2 April.

2. Your completed application form must arrive __________ 2 October at the latest.

3. The company has been running its Houston office __________ the beginning of 2003.

4. Mrs. Lebrowski is my boss: I've worked __________ her for five years.

5. Traveling __________ Europe by train is a wonderful and unique experience.

6. The hotel is happy to provide its guests __________ soap, shampoo and other toiletries free of charge.

7. The average commuter journey __________ work takes 47 minutes.

8. The duty manager is responsible __________ dealing with any problems that customers have.

9. All office paperwork has to be filed: don't throw anything __________.

10. The night train __________ Washington, D.C. arrives in Miami early the next morning.

11. Commuters rely __________ a punctual, comfortable and safe public transport service to get them to work.

12. The seminar has been moved from Wednesday __________ Friday.

13. Employees who are repeatedly absent __________ work for no reason will have their wages reduced.

14. I always have a big evening meal, but for some reason I always wake up hungry __________ the middle of the night.

15. The quickest way to get from New York to Chicago is __________ air.

16. Your pay claim has to be approved __________ the financial comptroller before she can give you any money.

17. The shopping mall has been running a very popular car valet service __________ two months.

18. I was so tired that I slept __________ most of the movie.

19. The manager is on a training course in Denver and will be back __________ a few days.

20. Most Americans would rather stay home and watch TV __________ the evening than go out.