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Preposition Test (Fill Ups)

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Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He carried the speech ........ well despite feeling very nervous.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 "carried off" means to handle with success.

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The statue was carved ....... of stone.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 "caved out" means hollowed out

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

You'll crack up if you carry ........... working so hard.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 "carry on" means to continue activity

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

We will carry .......... the necessary work.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 "carry out" means to complete activity

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I want to check the hotel ......... before we book a room there.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 "check out" means to have a look

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Companies are cashing.......... on the keep-fit bandwagon.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: A

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Kate was trying to quit smoking, but she caved ............ last Friday.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"carved in" means agree or consent

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I cheered ....... my mum by cooking dinner for her.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 "cheered up" means to make someone happy

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He's cheesed ........ with his job.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"cheesed off" means fed up

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

You've no right to be here. Clear .....!

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 "clear off" means to leave

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Then, one day I chanced ......... an advertisement in the local paper.

  1. away

  2. off

  3. out

  4. upon

  5. up


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 "chance upon" means to bump into

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Young people often get caught .......... in the rat race when they leave university.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 "caught up" means to get involved

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I'm always having to clear ........ after the children.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 "clear up" means to explain or resolve

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Everyone chipped ......, so they could get Sally a really nice present.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 "chipped in" means to contribute

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

They were chucked ........ of the pub for underage drinking.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 "chucked out" means thrown out

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He was supposed to be in the play, but he chickened ....... of it at the last moment.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 "chickened out" means back out

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He clams........ whenever he tries to talk to her.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 "clams up" means to make silent.

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

It took him most of the lesson to catch ..... to what the teacher was saying.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 "catch on"  means to check out

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The doctor checked ...... on his patient's records.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 "checked up" means to check something in detail

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I'm taking time this weekend to clear ........ the junk in the garage.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 "clear out" means to empty something

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I understand the plan, but I can't see where I come .......

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 "come up" means to happen suddenly

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He really came ........ badly in that deal.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"came off" meansto occur or happen

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Come over for a chat, so we can catch ...... on each other's news.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 "catch up" means  to meet 

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Miniskirts really caught .... in the 1950s.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 "caught on" means accepted or favourite

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Justin is completely unsuccessful at chatting ..... girls.

  1. in

  2. off

  3. out

  4. on

  5. up


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 "chatting up" means to converse in an easy familiar manner

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