Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions. Note that this exercise is not aimed at native speakers of the language. It is for ESL students.
1. I’m experimenting ………………… .. a new hairstyle. (with / for / in)
2. We did an experiment ……………………… the chemistry lesson today. (in / for / on)
3. My parents expected too much …………………… me when I was at school. (of / with / from)
4. Staff are expected to start work punctually ……………………… 9 am. (in / at / on)
5. I expect to get a diamond necklace …………………… .. my birthday. (for / to / at)
6. I can’t wait …………………… . The holidays. (on / to / for)
7. The man accused …………………… .. killing his land lady has been arrested. (of / for / about)
8. They each listened carefully …………………… . What the other said. (to / for / with)
9. She has got a pain …………………… . The shoulder. (in / on / with)
10. He walked ………………… . The front door without looking back. (of / out of / out on)
Answers
1. I’m experimenting with a new hairstyle.
2. We did an experiment in the chemistry lesson today.
3. My parents expected too much of me when I was at school.
4. Staff are expected to start work punctually at 9 am.
5. I expect to get a diamond necklace for my birthday.
6. I can’t wait for the holidays.
7. The man accused of killing his land lady has been arrested.
8. They each listened carefully to what the other said.
9. She has got a pain in the shoulder.
10. He walked out of the front door without looking back.
