Question

Put the proper prepositions into the gaps:
1. Read the rule … writing the exercise. (after, before, by the time)
2. Diana is fond … collecting posters of pop singers. (for, to, of)
3. Betty likes art very much and she is keen … visit¬ing art galleries. (in, on, about)
4. Black is tired … painting the wall. He has been working for 5 hours. (of, after, for)
5. Susan is clever … learning English. (of, for, at)
6. I don’t understand how David can fish for hours … catching anything. (with, without, on)
7. Kate bought a book … buying an umbrella. (but, without, instead of)
8. … visiting the British Museum the tourists were very much impressed. (After, Before, Instead of)
9. I can’t get used … getting up early. ( for, with, to)
10. … hearing the news Mr White felt pleased. (On, With, By)
11. We were fascinated … Ella’s singing Russian songs. (by, about, on)
12. I like the idea … visiting St. Petersburg this sum¬mer. (of, to, about)
13. Jack answered the examiners’ questions … thinking and later he regretted it. (without, instead of, with)
14. Thank you … helping us In troubles. (about, by, for)
15. My friends and I dream … going to England. (to, of, for)
16. Children went for a walk … switching off the light. (with, without, before)
17. We were surprised … meeting Alice at the theatre. She was going to stay at home on that day. (at, by, with)
18. Sorry … interrupting you, but could you show me the way to the nearest cinema? (for, at, of)
19. We have improved our English … learning the new words and rules every day. (by, for, with)
20. Pamela looking forward … visiting London again. (to, on, about)