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PREPOSITION
In and at with buildings
Complete each scntcncc. Use in or at and these words: the petrol station, the restaurant, the stadium, the station, the theatre, the zoo. 1 There's a huge crowd ............................................ waiting for the Games to start. 2 Sarah’s just rung. She's .............................................. getting some petrol. 3 The children like wild animals. They're allowed to spend an afternoon ............................................... 4 It was so hot .................................................... that I didn't really enjoy the play. 5 We’re quite a large group. There may not be enough room ................................... for all of us to sit together. 6 I saw Daniel while I was ........................................... waiting for a train.
In, on and at
Put in the preposition in, on or at. 1 We spent the whole holiday ......................... the beach. 2 I read about the pop festival ………………. a magazine. 3 My parents’ flat is ........................ the twenty first floor. 4 Melanie was holding a small bird ....................... her hands. 5 I’11 meet you ..................... the airport. 6 Natasha now lives ...................... 32 The Avenue. 7 I was standing ........................... the counter in the baker's sbop, waiting to be served. 8 London is .......................... the Thames. 9 There weren't many books .............................. the shelves. 10 The passengers had to stand ....................... a queue. 11 The woman sitting next to me left the train ....................... Chesterfield.
Saying when
Read the information about John F. Kennedy and then answer the questions. Begin each answer wiih in, on or at. John F. Kennedy was born into a famous American family. His date of birth was 2nd May 1917. The year 1961 saw him become the 35th President of the US. Kennedy was killed as he drove in an open car through the streets of Dallas, Texas. Friday, 22 November 1963 was a sad day for America. It was 12. when a gunman opened fire and shot the President dead. 1 When was lohn F. Kennedy born? ........................................................................ 2 When did he become President? ........................................................................ 3 When was he killed? ........................................................................ 4 What time was he shot? ........................................................................
Saying when
Mark is arranging a business meeting. Decide if you need in, on, or at. If yon do not need a preposrtion, put a cross ( × ). Mark: I'm sorry I was out when you called .......................... yesterday afternoon, Alice. Look, I’m free ........................... the fifteenth of March. Can we meet then? Alice: I'm pretty busy ............................ next week, I'm afraid. I can’t see you ....................... Friday. Mark: I'd like to have a meeting ............................. this month if possible. I'll he very busy ..................... April. Alice: I'm going away .......................... Easter, so how about the week after? Shall we meet ................... the twenty seventh? That’s a Wednesday. Mark: I've got an appointment ..................... the morning but nothing ......................... the afternoon. Let’s meet ................................ Wednesday atternoon ................................ half past two.
In time or on time?
Put in the right phrase: in time or on time. 1 If the plane is late, we won't get to Paris ..................................... for our connecting flight 2 We were up very early ..................................... to see the sun rise. 3 How can the buses possibly run ............................................... with all these traffic jams? 4 The post goes at five. I'm hoping to get this letter written .................................... 5 The coach will be here at 12.13 if it's .....................................
In. on or at?
Complele the conversations using in, on or at. 1 Andrew: You only bought that book ......................... Saturday. Have you finished it already? Jessica: I read it ..................................... about three hours yesterday evening. 2 Vicky: Will the bank be open ................................... half past nine? Daniel: Yes, it always opens absolutely .................................. time. 3 Sarah: We're leaving ................................... half past and you haven't even changed. Mark: It's OK. I can easily shower and change ...................................... ten minutes. 4 Laura: Your mother's birthday is ................................ Monday, isn't it? Trevor: Yes. I just hope this card gets there .................................... time. 5 Harriet: If we ever go camping again, it's going to be ............................. summer, not autumn. Mike: Never mind. We'll be home ....................................... two days, and then we'll be dry again.
For and since
Put in for or since. Daniel: How long have you been learning Lnglish? Ilona: Well, I studied it .................................. five years at school, and I've been having evening classes
.............................. last summer. That’s when I left school. Daniel: And you're staying here ..................................... three months? Ilona: That’s right. I've been here ............................ the end of April, I'm going to London .................. a weck before I go home.
For, since or ago
1 The phone last rang at fout o'clock. - So you've had no calls ...................................................? 2 I haven't been to the dentist for ten years. - You last went to the dentis ...................................................? 3 I last saw Rachel on Monday. - Haven't you seen her ...........................................................? 4 We've had six weeks without rain. - Yes, it hasn't rained .................................................................? 5 It's three years since Laura got married - Really? Has she been married ............................................? 6 It's eight months since my brother had any work. - He lost his job .........................................................? 7 Mrs Miles was taken ill three weeks ago. - You mean she's been ill ............................................................, and nobody told me!
Ago or before? Put in ago or before. 1 This film looks familiar. Didn't we see it at the cinema about two years ..................................... 2 This road was wet when the accident happened. It had stopped raining only half an hour ................................... 3 My telephone is working now. They repaired it a week ........................................... 4 A young man threw himself off this bridge last year. His girlfriend had left him two days ...........................
During or while?
Put in during or white, 1 Did you take notes ................................ lecture? 2 Shall we have a coffee ....................................... we're waiting? 3 Try not to make any noise .................................... the baby is asleep. 4 The fire alarm rang ........................................... yesterday's meeting. 5 Trevor tried to fix the shelves ...................................... Laura was out shopping.
By or until? Rachel is talking to her teacher. Put in by or until Mrs Lewis: You'll need to hanh your project in ................................... the end of the week. I'd like to have it ........................................ Friday, ideally. Rachel: Well, l'm going on a three – day study trip tomorrow. I'll be away ......................... Thursday. The project will probably take me ................................. the middle of next week. I can't finish it .............................. the end of this week. Mrs Lewis: Well let me have it ...................................... Wednesday of next week, please.
Is ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Ask your friend if he dropped the ball deliberately. (purpose) Did ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Ask if there is anything to watch tonight. (television) Is ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Ask your teacher if he or she will be here on the last day of July. (end) Will .......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Ask Melanie if she thinks nuclear power is a good idea, (opinion) Is ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Ask Nick if he is selling his car. (sale) Is ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Ask Sarah if she approves of the plan in general. (whole) Do .............................................................................................................................................................
Transport Complelte the conversation. Put in by, in or on. Sarah: It's a long way to Glasgow. Why don't you go ............................................. the train? Mark: I don't know. I think I'd rather go .......................................... car. Sarah: How far is your hotel from the station? Mark: Oh, it's onfy tive minutes ...........................foot, but with all my luggage. I'd probably go ............ a taxi. Sarah: Well, why not? It's less tiring going .................................. train, isn't it? Mark: I could go ................................. air. That would be quickest
Noun + preposition
1/ Complete the conversation. Put in at, in or of. Daniel: What's the job you’ve applied for? Vicky: It’s with a travel company, but the advert says that you need some experience ......................... work in tourism. I haven’t got that. And I don't think my knowledge ...................... foreign languages will be good enough. I’m having no success at all .......................... my attempts to get a job. Daniel: What about your interest ............................ computers? And your skill ........................ typing? That's the sort of thing employers are looking for.
2/ Complete the semences. Use a preposition after these nouns: answer, cause, damage, dificulty, invitation, matter, tax, way 1 I've had an .................................................. Laura's barbecue. 2 The accident caused some .................................................... the car. 3 I’m trying to think of the best ................................................. getting this piano upstairs. 4 I can’t think of an ................................................ the problem, I’m afraid. 5 The ............................................................. the accident is still unknown. 6 The government has introduced a new ............................................................ luxury goods. 7 Unfortunately there was some ............................................................ the arrangements. 8 The television won't come on. What's the ........................................................... it?
3/ Complete the advertisement for a supermarket. Put in between, for, in, of or with. Why not shop at Greenway Supermarket? You’ll find the cost .............................. your weekly shopping is much lower. There's quite contrast ....................................... other stores. Here's one example ………………..…. this: from today many of our products have a price reduction .................................... five per cent! But this is not the only reason ................................... Greenway's success. We're proud of our good relationship ...... our customers. We believe there is simply no substitute ............................... quality. And there is no lack ................................. choice at Greenway. That's the difference .................................... Greenway and ordinary store.
4/ What are they saying? Read about each situation and complete the sentence. What are they saying? Read about each situation and complete the sentence. 1 A motorist has rung the garage and requested a breakdown truck. Mechanic: I've just had
a .............................................................................................................................. 2 Claude can answer all the quiz questions. Claude: I can tell you the ............................................................................................................................ 3 Matthew doesn’t know any French. Matthew: Unfortunately I have no ................................................................................................................ 4 The Prime Minister gready desires progress. Prime Minister; I have a great .................................................................................................................... 5 Vicky thinks the two colours are the same. Vicky: I can't see any ................................................................................................................................. 6 Most people say they prefer Zedco products. Zedco: most people express a .....................................................................................................................
Feelings
Say what these people's feelings are? Use the adjectives in brackets and a preposition. 1 The children are leaving on a trip to the zoo. (excited) They’re ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 Vicky doesn't like the dark. (afraid) She's ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Nick was watching a video, but he's going to switch it off. (bored) He’s ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 Emma is reading about computers. (interested) She’s ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Mark has just heard some news that he didn't expect. (surprised) He’s ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 United have won a victory. (proud) They're ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Olivia's children are being very silly. (annoyed) She’s ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 The Zedco staff don't think their pay increase is big enough. (not satisfied) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Good. bad, etc
Complete the conversation. Put in at, for or to. Sarah: You were very rude ............................ Henry when you said he needs to lost weight. Claire: Well, it's true. Exercise would be good ……………… him. He started jogging and then gave it up. Sarah: Yes, but we aren't all be good ................................. taking physical exercise. Claire: Anyone can do a bit of jogging. You don't have to be brilliant ................................. it. And eating so much must be bad ........................................ you. Sarah: Well, you could have been more polite. Claire: Sorry, I'm not very good ............................. saying the right thing. I’11 try to be nice .................. him next time I see him.
Other adjectives
Complete these paragraphs from a letter Emma has received from her brother. Use these adjectives and put a preposition after each one: aware, different, famous, full, intertsted, late, ready, responsible, similar, used. Everything was strange here at first because this new job is ....................................... any I’ve had before. But I've got .................................. it now, and I'm really enjoying it. I’m mainly ........................................ controlling the costs of the project. The work is quite hard, and I must say I feel ...................................... a holiday. The Company expect people to do overtime. I wasn't ........................................ that before I arrived because they hadn't told me at the interview, but I don't mind. I’ve got a nice flat, which is very .................................... the one I had in London. The only difference is that my flat here is .............................................. horrible old furniture. I keep falling over it! I live right by the harbour. It's a pity I've never been .......................................... boats, because this is a good place for sailing. The noise of the motor boats wakes me up every morning, so I'm never ………….. work. The
Test D
Decide which word is correct. 1 I saw a really funny programme .............. television. a) at b) from c) in d) on 2 You can see all the information ................ the screen. a) at b) in c) inside d) on 3 Are these pictures .................. sale? a) at b) for c) in d) to 4 Could you let me know ............... Friday at the latest? a) by b) to c) up to d) until 5 The audience clapped the end of the show. a) at b) for c) in d) to 6 I've lived here ................... last year. a) after b) by c) for d) since 7 What's the matter ..................... your car? a) by b) for c) on d) with 8 We could see the balloon high .................... the town. a) above b) on c) onto d) up 9 There was a fall ................ ten percent in prices. a) at b) by c) in d) of 10 The house was burgled .............. we were out. a) at b) during c) time d) while 11 What's the difference ................ aboat and aship? a) between b) from c) under d) with 12 Rupert’s new car looks more ................ an aeroplane. a) as b) like c) near d) similar 13 We're all bored ............... this game. a) about b) at c) for d) with 14 I can't find my keys. I had them a minute ............ a) ago b) before c) behind d) back 15 We get lots of requests ................ help. a) at b) for c) of d) on 16 The babysitter will stay there ................ we get home. a) by b) for c) to d) until 17 I'm going to be late ................. the meeting. a) at b) for c) in d) to 18 We do most of our business .................. summer. a) along b) at c) in d) on 19 The Job is similar …………… my old one. a) as b) at c) to d) with
Test E
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets. 1 This is the Glasgow train. (going) ................................................................................................................................................................... ..................... 2 Scott is a resident of Washington. (lives) ................................................................................................................................................................... ..................... 3 I'm travelling to Italy as part of my job. (business) ................................................................................................................................................................... ..................... 4 Friday moming is busy time for me. (I'm) ................................................................................................................................................................... ..................... 5 They started playing an hour ago. (been) ................................................................................................................................................................... ..................... 6 Jonathan can play tennis very well. (good) ................................................................................................................................................................... ..................... 7 I'm rather busy now. (moment) ................................................................................................................................................................... ..................... 8 We took a plane to Budapest. (air) ................................................................................................................................................................... ..................... 9 Nigel passes the newsagent's every day. (goes) ................................................................................................................................................................... ..................... 10 The company is planning to reduce the workforce. (reduction) ................................................................................................................................................................... ..................... 11 We got to our guest-house early enough for a meal. (time) ................................................................................................................................................................... .....................
Prepositions with look
Complete the conversation between Laura and her friend Olivia. Put in after, at, for and into. Laura: Did you say you were looking .............................. an au pair? Olivia: I was just looking .................................. this advertisement. We need someone to look ................... our children. Laura: Do you have to pay an au pair? Olivia: l'm not sure. I’ll have to look ............................ how it all works.
Some common prepositional verbs
1. This is part of a letter that Melanie has received from an old friend. Put in these verbs and add a preposition after each one: agree, applied, ask, care, caring, concentrate, decided, pay, suffering. I'm working in a hospital now. I .......................................... nurse'a job last July and started in August I don't earn much money, and I even had .................................................. uniform out ot my own money. Perhaps I should ............................................. a pay rise. But I don't really ......................................... the money. The work is the important thing. Of course it’s verry hard work ............................................ the patients, and at the moment I'm .............................................. backache. But I knew it would be like this when I ………… a career in nursing. I just try to forget all the problems and ………………………...….. the job. I think it's a worthwhile thing to do, and I’m sure you ………………………………. me. 2. Put in the verbs and add a preposition if necessary. Mark and Sarah had accepted an invitation to Mike and Harriet's party. Sarah had to stay late at work to .............................. (see) one or two things. Her boss really ......................................... (relies) her. It's usually Sarah who ........................................... (deals) all the little problems. Sarah didn't really ................. (feel) going to a party but thought she ought to keep Mark company. She decided to go straight to the party instead of going home first. She .................................................. (reached) the house just after nine. Mark was sitting in his car outside waiting for her. He was .......................................... (listening) the radio. Sarah ........................................ (apologized) being late. At the party Mark talked to a strange woman who ....................................... (believed) ghosts. Sarah met a man who kept ....................................... (laughing) his own jokes. She managed to get away from him but couldn't avoid a woman who wanted to ................. (discuss) house prices. Mark and Sarah ......................................... (left) the party early and drove home feeling exhausted.
About, of and to
Complete the conversation. Put in about, of or to. David; Did you hear about my experience at the Quick Burger cafe? Harriet: So. And I’ve never heard ...................... the Quick Burger cafe? David: Oh, it’s near the station. I was just talking .............................. Melanie about it. They took at least twenty minutes to bring me a burger. I don't call that quick. I complained ........................... the waitress, and she poured a can of cola over me. Harriet: Really? she must have had a bad day, David: The manager wasn't there, so I've written .......................... him to complain .......................... the service. It was terrible. I wouldn't go there if I were you. Harriet: I wouldn't dream ................................... going there. I hate those burger places.
Verb + object + preposition
This is a sport’s commentary at the Olympic Games. Put in the correct prepositions, e.g. for, from. So Australia's Steve Brearley wins the gold medal ahead of Germany's Klaus Schliemann and Ivan Fodorosky of Bulgaria. They're just congratulating Brearley ................................ his victory. His speed over the first kilometre split the runners .............................. two groups, and in the end it was a race between the three leaders. Brearley prevented Schliemann ........................... overtaking him in a sprint finish. I've always regarded Brearley .............................. a great athlete, and look how well he’s done today. I would even compare him ................................ he great Emil Kristo himself. There's no doubt now that Brearley will be invited ………………… Oslo for the next World Championships. So the Australian runner adds another medal .......................... his collection. And Auslralia are doing really well in the medals table. In fact, they share second place ...................... the United States.
Verb + object + preposition
Put in a phrasal verb that means the same as the verb in brackets. Use the correct form of the phrasal verb. Rachel: I've .................................................. (discovered) what the problem is with the exam. Vicky: Oh, good. Tell me. Rachel: When they printed the papers, they ............................................... (omitted) a page, No one noticed until the papers had all been ............................. (distributed). Now they'll have to ................................ (discard) all the papers and ………………………….. (postpone) the exam. Vicky: Are von sure you haven't .............................................. (invented) this whole story? Rachel: It's true, I tell you. And isn't it good news? Vicky: I don't know about that. It means we’ll have to .................................... (continue) revising.
Word order with phrasal verbs
Complete the sentences by putting in the phrasal verbs. Some of the spaces you have to leave empty. Sometimes more than one answer is correct. 1 The sweater was full of holes, so I ......................... it ...................... (threw away). 2 I've ............................................ (put up) that picture we bought last week. 3 There's always litter here. No one ever .................................. it .................... (pick up). 4 It's quite cold now. I think I'll ........................... my coat ........................... (put on). 5 I haven't heard from Rita lately. I might .............................. her ......................... (ring up). 6 Daniel has to go into college to ........................ his project ..................... (hand in). 7 I can't remernber the address. I wish I'd .............................. it ......................... (write down). 8 Nick is trying to ........................ all the money he’s just lost ............................... (win back). 9 I'm not going to have time to ............................. these dishes ............................. (wash up). 10 If you dont know the number, you can ..................... it .......................... (look up) in the phone book. 11 There was an accident which ............................... all the traffic coming into town ................ (held up). 12 The words 'expect' and except' are so similar that I keep .......................... them ................. (mix up).
Phrasal verbs and one-word verbs
Rewrite the senteces replacing each underlined verb with a phrasal verb. 1 We're trying to arrange a holiday together. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Nick says he's stoppted smoking. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 How did the accident happen? ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 I think Matthew and Emma have quarrelled. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 The problcm isn't going to just disappear. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 The government is introducing a new tax on computers. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Zedco want to establish a new sales office in Germany. .....................................................................................................................................................................
Business situations
Complete the news article about Zedco. Put in these words: fallen behind, fell through, fight off, laying off, put forward, sort out, step down, taking over, taken on Zedeo Chief Executive Barry Douglas has ....................................... new plan designed to .......................... the company's problems. It is only twelve months since Zedco tried to strengthen its position by ..................... Alpha Plastics. But the deal ............................................ and Alpha managed to ...................................... Zedco's attempt to take control. Since then Zedco has performed poorly and has ............................... in the race for market share. Managing director James Ironside has had to ................................................... and Barry Douglas has ............................................... the task of rescuing the company. There are fears that the new plan will mean ............................................. staff in order to reduce expenditure.
Adverb meanings
Look back at B and then write the meaning of the underlined words in these sentences.
1 I must get these ideas down in writing. ................................................. .... 2 Daniel finished all the cake up. ..................................................... 3 I’m writing in pencil so I can rub out my mistakes. ................................................. .... 4 Vicky didn't answer. She just went on reading. ................................................. .... 5 I’ll just read over what I've written. ................................................. .... 6 A woman in the audience shouted something out. ..................................................... 7 The water was turned off about an hour today. ..................................................... 8 Nick's aggressive manner frighten people off. ..................................................... 9 The company wants to keep its costs down. ..................................................... 10 The embassy was burnt down by terrorists. ................................................. .... 11 Someone will have to type all these figures out. ..................................................... 12 Social workers were giving out soup to the hungry. ................................................. .... 13 Luckily Zedco's sales figures are moving up again. ..................................................... 14 The man was tall and dark. He had a blue jacket on. ..................................................... 15 Business is so bad that many firms have shut down. .....................................................
Adverb meanings
Put in the correct adverb. Melanie: Everything is so expensive. Prices seem to be going ............................ all the time. David; Yes, and the government is supposed to be bringing inflation ................................. Laura: You shouldn't leave the television ............................ all night. Trevor: Sorry, I forgot I usually tum it ................................ Vicky: I've written the wrong word here. Rachel: Well, rub it .......................................... Vicky: I can't. It's in biro. I'll have to write the whole thing ............................... gain. Sarah: They are going to pull ................................. this beautiful old building. Mark: I know. Some protesters were handing .............................. leaflets about it. Emma: Hold ............................ a minute. I thought I heard someone call ............................. Matthew: I think you must have imagined it.
Simple meanings
Put in these words: away from, down on, in from, out into, through to, up at, up onto To reach the light bulb, Trevor had to get .................................. the table. Nick hurt himself when he was skating. He fell ...................................... the ice. It was a very long tunnel, but we finally came ................................... the sunshine. Wondering if it was going to rain, Vicky looked ............................................... the clouds.
6 I wasn't allowed to go. from / leaving / me / prevented / the police. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 This programme is boring. going to / I'm / it / off / turn. .....................................................................................................................................................................
Test B
Decide which word is correct 1 I'm not speaking to Oliver. I have fallen ....................................... with him. a) away b) back c) out d) through 2 Eeryone complained .......................... the awful food. a) about b) for c) in d) over 3 You don't need this word. You should cross it ................................ a) down b)out c) over d) up 4 It's late. How much longer are you going to go .......................... working? a) along b) on c) through d) with 5 My shoes are dirty. I'd better take them ......................... before I come in. a) away b) off c) on d) up 6 The bus journey costs more now. they've put the fares. a) down b) out c) over d) up 7 We all laughed ......................... the cartoon. a) at b) for c) on d) to 8 We’d all decided to go on holiday together, but the plan fell .................................., I’m afraid. a) away b) back c) out d) through 9 I suppose you're being nice to make ................................. the awful way you behaved yesterday. a) away of b) down on c) in with d) up for
Test C
Write the correct sentence. 1 Could you be a little quieter, please? I'm trying to concentrate at my work. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 You haven't answered all the questions. You’ve left one away. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Where is Bigbury? I’ve never heard about it. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 The children wcre frightened of the dog. They ran out of it. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Michelle has got the job. You must congratulate her for her success. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 My sister is in computers. She’s going to set out her own company. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 I like Peter. He reminds me aboout an old school friend of mine. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Adrian has a suggestion. He wants to put it ahead at the meeiing. .....................................................................................................................................................................
Test D
Read the story and write the missing word. Use one word only in each space. This true story is about a policeman in New York city who had a girlfriend he cared (1) .................................... much. I don't know if you regard New York City (2) ................................ a dangerous place, but the hero of our story certainry did, and he warned his girlfriend (3) ............................... the danger of walking the streets alone and the need to (4) .................................. out for muggers. But as he also believed (5) ............................. being prepared for the worst, he bought a can of gas that would protect his girlfriend (6) ............................. muggers. It certainly seemed worth spending a few dollars (7)............................... The idea is that you point the thing (8) ..................... your attacker and spray him with the gas, which knocks him (9) .......................... On the day he bought the gas, the policeman and his girlfriend had arranged to go (10) ............................ for the evening. So he was looking (11) ........................... to giving her the can latter on. When he got home from work, he had a bath
and then sprayed some deodorant on himself. He knew nothing more until he (12) ……………………….. up in hospital the next day. He had picked (13) ............................. the wrong can and sprayed himself with tthe gas.
Test E
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets. 1 I’m trying to find my diary. (looking) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 You're too young to stop working. (give) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 This bag is Janet's. (belongs) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Everyone continued working as usual. (carried) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 They talked about the plan. (discussed) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 I haven't got any money left. (run.) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 I told the police what the problem was. (explained) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 I wouldn't tolerate such terrible conditions. (put) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 They’ll have to postpone the game. (off) .....................................................................................................................................................................
