Ex2: Fill in each blank with the correct preposition.
1. The price of electricity is going up _______________ August.
2. They came to visit us _______________ my birthday.
3. Did you have a good time _______________ Christmas?
4. The children are really excited _______________ their summer vacation.
5. I haven’t seen Liz _____________ Monday
6. John missed a lot of lessons. He was ill _______________ January to March.
7. The course begins _____________ January 2005 and ends sometimes __________ April.
8. My cat is very fond _______________ fish.
9. The course begins ____________ 7th January and ends _______ May.
10. There are usually a lot of parties _________ New Year’s Day.
11. We're having a party _______________ New Year's Eve. Can you come?
- I'm afraid I can't. I don't like going out _______________ night.
12. I always come __________ school _____________ foot.
13. He had learned the whole poem _______________ heart.
14. He’s not very keen _______________ watching football, but his wife is.
15. Are you worried _______________ the final examination?
16. Sandra often goes to church _______________5 o'clock _______________Sundays.
17. Bill has worked in this company _______________ five years _______________he
graduated from Yale University _______________ 1998.
18. The office will be closed _______________ Christmas and New Year.
It will be open _______________January 5th.
19. It's rained _______________ the night _______________two or three hours.
20. We are always proud __________________ your success.