Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.
1. After school we usually hang ______________ the shopping centre.
a) about b) around c) over d) into
2. I bumped _____________ Sarah yesterday and almost didn’t recognize her.
a) in b) on c) into d) across
3. I was walking past Ted’s house and I decided to drop __________________.
a) in b) into c) out d) on
4. I’m calling the police! I can’t put __________ with that noise any longer!
a) on b) out c) down d) up
5. If this volcano erupts, the sulphuric acid is going to kill _______ all the animals living in this region
a) out b) away c) off d) on
6. The fire is extremely difficult to put __________ because of high winds.
a) up b) out c) off d) down
7. It makes me wonder how I’ve managed to put ______________ weight so quickly.
a) away b) up c) on d) over
8. Working _____________ in a gym isn’t for John. He prefers spending time outdoors.
a) out b) up c) over d) about
9. I’ve already given ______________ playing strategy games.
a) away b) off c) up d) down
10. Ted Mason is so relax. The most laid - __________ person I know.
a) out b) back c) down d) over
11. I could use some help with setting ______ a blog. Do you think you could give me a hand?
a) in b) out c) up d) on
12. Sam, could you turn _____________ that music? I’m on the phone and can’t hear a thing!
a) on b) up c) in d) down
13. Only one ____________ four people enjoy flying.
a) in b) from c) out d) on
14. We honestly think you should cut ______ on spending so much time in front of the computer.
a) over b) off c) down d) out
15. Who’s going to sort _________ the leaflets before our environmental campaign?
a) away b) out c) up d) down
16. The tsunami wave is heading ___________ the Indonesian coast!
a) for b) away c) over d) to
17. I always try to keep _______________ to date with the latest technology. It’s my hobby.
a) on b) up c) in d) by
18. I was really ashamed when my mobile phone went ____________ in the middle of the meeting.
a) away b) out c) up d) off