Preposition and noun phrases: esercizi di formazione delle parole B2

9 esercizi di livello B2 (Competenze Lessicali) su “Preposition and noun phrases”, con soluzioni. Svolgi ogni attività e controllala subito. Gratis, senza account.

AbilitàCompetenze Lessicali
LivelloB2 Intermedio superiore
Esercizi9
Spazi54
Argomento8 di 9

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Esercizio 1. Choose the correct answers (a-c) to complete the sentences.

6 spazi
  • 1
    It looks as though that shop has closed – it’s been empty for weeks now.
  • a   for now     b   for one thing     c   for good
  • 2
    The instructions should be clear, but if you’re , just ask someone.
  • a)
      in doubt    b   in vain                 c   in effect
  • 3
    It was a horrible journey, but we got there
  • a   in all           b   in the end           c   in that case
  • 4
    If the staff here think you’re , they’ll ask to see some identification.
  • a   under arrest     b   under the impression     c   under age
  • 5
    There’s too much to risk failing this exam.
  • a)
      at stake       b   at fault     c   at the moment
  • 6
    Do you have more with your father or your mother?
  • a)
      in any case        b   in common       c   in that case

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Esercizio 2. Write the words in brackets in the correct order to complete the sentences.

6 spazi
  • 1
    We were (the / impression / party / the / under / that) had been cancelled.
  • 2
    Dan and Mia (a / have / for / been / while / dating).
  • 3
    I’m afraid (a / moment / I’m / busy / the / bit / at). Can I call you back?
  • 4
    I was going to buy the brown boots, (on / decided / second / but / thoughts / I) to get the black ones.
  • 5
    ‘What do you like about living in Barcelona?’ ‘Well, (one / a / got / for / thing / it’s) great nightlife.’
  • 6
    I’ll lend you this book (give / on / you / that / it / condition) back next week.

Esercizio 3. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.

6 spazi
  • 1
    The ticket office sold me a return rather than a single mistake.
  • 2
    Do you think Petra didn’t invite us to her party purpose?
  • 3
    I heard Finn got trouble for not doing his homework.
  • 4
    Tina’s not very keen on rock music – fact, she can’t stand it!
  • 5
    I’d like to see you later, but course, if you’re busy, that’s fine.
  • 6
    No one was really fault. It was just an accident.

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Esercizio 4. Correct the mistakes in the phrases in bold. Mark the correct sentences with ✓.

6 spazi
  • 1
    It was a long day and at the time I got home I was exhausted.
  • 2
    The show doesn’t start until eight, so we should still get there in time
  • 3
    Joe and Lisa were always arguing and at the end they split up.
  • 4
    It’s only by the end of the book that you learn the killer’s identity.
  • 5
    I didn’t realise it by the time, but the girl we met last night was Terry’s sister.
  • 6
    We should have moved house by the end of the month.

Esercizio 5. Choose the correct words to complete the text.

  • How do you stop being friends with someone you no longer feel close to? If you’ve been friends for 1) a while / one thing, you may simply not have anything in 2) effect / common any more. It doesn’t mean anyone’s at 3) fault / last. If you’ve tried in 4) vain / control to make things work, maybe it’s best to end the friendship. Naturally, you don’t want to hurt the other person, and if you’re in any 5) time / doubt, don’t say or do anything you might regret. Perhaps your friend doesn’t realise how to feel – they may be under 6) control / the impression that everything’s fine. You could talk to them and suggest not seeing each other for a few weeks, and in 7) time / fact you’ll know whether you want your friendship to continue or not.

Esercizio 6. Complete the sentences with an appropriate noun and your own ideas.

11 spazi
  • 1
    Although I haven’t done it for a , I used to like
  • 2
    At the , my favourite song is
  • 3
    The last time I was late for something was . I couldn’t get there on because
  • 4
    In the future, I’d love to . With any , I’ll be able to.
  • 5
    There are several reasons why I like my best friend. For one , he/she

Extra exercises

Esercizio 7. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.

7 spazi
  • 1
    You’re here last. I’ve been waiting for ages!
  • 2
    My cousin’s staying with us now, until he finds his own place.
  • 3
    The future of that company is doubt because it’s losing money.
  • 4
    Let’s meet at 8.00. second thoughts, we’d better make it 7.15 so that we have time to get the tickets.
  • 5
    I was the impression that it was going to rain today.
  • 6
    Sorry I’m late. I got on the wrong bus mistake.
  • 7
    course she’ll be upset if you don’t go to her party. You’re her best friend!

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Esercizio 8. Complete the text about crime. Write one word in each gap.

6 spazi
  • Despite the fact the gun possession is legal in Iceland, 1) v crimes, like murder, are almost unheard of. Around a quarter of the country’s population owns a gun, but these are hardly ever used to 2) c crimes. Pickpocketing and other 3) p crimes are also rare. According to experts, the country has a tradition of crime 4) p which stops any potential issues as soon as they are detected. In the 1970s, the government dealt with a minor crime 5) w , involving drugs, by creating a separate drugs police force and drugs court. Today, there are relatively few hard drugs in Iceland compared to other countries. Politicians are currently attempting to 6) c organised crime, which is on the increase, by passing new laws that will aid police in the fight.

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Esercizio 9. Complete the dialogue with diplomatic phrases.

6 spazi
  • A
    Rose, can I have a 1) with you?
  • B
    Sure. What’s up?
  • A
    I didn’t want to 2) it up, but you still own me some money.
  • B
    Yes, I know. I’m really sorry about that.
  • A
    I thought 3) we could talk about when you were planning on paying me back.
  • B
    I’m afraid I can’t give it to you right now, Lily.
  • A
    Why’s that?
  • B
    It’s 4) that my mum lost her job last month, so she’s stopped giving me pocket money.
  • A
    Oh, no! You should have 5) something earlier.
  • B
    You 6) feel that you can’t trust me any more!
  • A
    No, it’s not that. I just couldn’t understand why you hadn’t paid me back. Now I know!

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