Unit 53

Przyimek to

202, 209

I. Rozpoznaj czy przyimek to jest wymagany w zdaniu (T) czy nie (N):
1. I will tell to Michael about your problems.
2. She gave this book to me last Christmas.
3. He promised to us that he would help us.
4. Somebody has lent to Lisa this dictionary.
5. Could you show it to me?
6. Every evening, I read bedtime stories to my children.
7. Paul asked to me if he could borrow my pen.
8. I have offered to Mr Howard to pick him up.
9. Did the guests complain to you about anything?
10. I would like you to send a postcard to us.

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II. Przepisz zdania stosujc przyimek to:

1. We have brought him a gift.
2. Ann didnt show us her new dress.
3. They will pay me a hundred pounds.
4. I am telling you the truth.
5. Could you sell us this picture?
6. We must give Ronald the money.
7. Lets send Mr Lindsay a parcel.
8. They didnt leave me any food.
9. She has promised us the tickets.
10. How about lending them our radio?

We have brought a gift to him.

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III. Wstaw przyimek to jeeli jest wymagany:

1. Ive just invited .......... your sister to the New Years ball.
2. The wallet that we found was given .......... Bill.
3. Mr Pierce advised .......... me that a torch would be necessary.
4. It was recommended .......... us that the printer shouldnt be used too often.
5. Does anyone mind if I show .......... Mr Crunch these files?
6. If he ever offered .......... you his helping hand, dont reject it.
7. Wed rather you explained your theory .......... us.
8. This car has been sold .......... an unknown man.
9. They should have warned .......... me about the danger in advance.
10. Have you asked .......... your students about their future plans?
11. Next time, send your complaints .......... the council.
12. He didnt offer any money because nobody suggested it .......... him.

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Unit 54 Inne uycie przyimkw at, by, in, on 202, 210

I. Uzupenij zdania waciwymi sowami wraz z przyimkami at, by, in lub on:
accident

cash

a diet

duty

foot

holiday a hurry

risk

sea

train

1. As we ran out of petrol we were forced to travel ....................... until we reached

the nearest village.
2. Since Ive been .................... I must be careful about the food I eat.
3. Well wait for aunt Laura at the railway station. Shell be coming .................... .
4. Sorry, I cannot stop to talk with you now. I am .................... .
5. This summer, were going .................... to Greece.
6. The ferry had been .................... for three days when it collided with an
iceberg.
7. They dont accept credit cards. You must pay .................... , Im afraid.
8. The guardians mustnt speak to anyone while theyre .................... .
9. I had no intention of stealing your jacket, sir. I took it home ................... .
10. By smoking so much you put your health .................... .
II. Napisz poprawne odpowiedzi korzystajc z podanej informacji oraz przyimkw:
1. How old was he when he made the discovery? (the age of 35)
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2. Where can we hide from the scorching sun? (the shade of the trees)
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3. Was your train late? (schedule)
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4. How can one meet with the managing director? (appointment)
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5. Did he hit you on the head intentionally? (purpose)
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III. Wstaw at, by, in lub on:
1. The rhinoceros is now .......... danger of a complete extinction.
2. I dont know exactly, but .......... a guess he earns one thousand per month.
3. Im not going down the cave. You can only do it .......... your own risk.
4. Lets take a few raincoats .......... case it rains.
5. I know her name is Susie. I called her Celine .......... mistake.
6. Id like to say a few words .......... behalf of Mr Burns who was unable to come.
7. He says he can sign the deal .......... condition that hes paid .......... advance.
8. Nobody has bought this bungalow yet. Its still .......... sale.
9. I thought he was a plumber but he is a policeman .......... profession.
10. The Grapes of Wrath is a novel .......... John Steinbeck.

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Unit 55

Czasownik + przyimek (1)

211

I. Odpowiedz na pytania stosujc poprawne przyimki:

1. What is Mrs Benson doing?
2. What is Harry doing?
3. What is the baby doing?
4. What is Alice doing?
5. What is Eddie doing?

talk / her husband

think / his girlfriend
look / the sky
smile / Peter
wait / his parents

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II. Uzupenij zdania czasownikami z poprawnymi przyimkami:

believe

depend

invite

listen

look

1. Ive been .................... my umbrella the whole day but I havent found it yet.
2. I dont work yet, so I .................... my parents whenever I need money.
3. The Whartons will be our honourable guests. Ive just .................... them
.................... our reception.
4. Its not true what youre saying. I dont .................... any of your stories.
5. What was the music that you were .................... when I entered your room?
III. Uzupenij zdania poprawnymi przyimkami:
1. I wonder how George is doing in Glasgow. Im thinking about writing a letter
.......... him.
2. Its not nice to laugh .......... other people so rudely.
3. Although my chances arent too big, I do hope .......... the best.
4. The boy says he is being wrongly accused .......... stealing the money.
5. Listen! Someone is knocking .......... the front door.
6. Does the coat belong .......... you or somebody else?
7. We must thank Mr Palmer .......... his assistance during the removal.
8. Dont ever shout .......... me again. Im not a child any more.
9. We often quarrel .......... each other but never get truly offended.
10. This time, Im going to concentrate .......... winning the first prize in the game.
11. Youd better apologise .......... Ms Humpton or shell never forgive you.
12. If you refer .......... the dictionary, it will provide you ......... an exact definition.
13. I was for paying the whole price, but Sue insisted .......... paying by instalment.
14. Only professor Tandy knows how to deal .......... such complex matters.
15. Weve got no food and no money. Wed better prepare .......... the worst.
16. You cant speak .......... Janet. She left .......... Paris yesterday.
17. Honestly, I prefer the cinema .......... the opera.
18. As a child, I never got punished .......... anything.
19. Keep quiet! I dont approve .......... noisy children.
20. From time to time, Joseph suffers .......... heavy headaches.

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