The document is an exercise focused on selecting the correct complex prepositions to complete sentences. It consists of multiple-choice questions where participants choose the appropriate preposition options for various contexts. The goal is to enhance understanding and usage of complex prepositions in English.

1. Complex Prepositions
Name: _______________________ Date: _______________ level______
Select the most suitable preposition (a, b or c) in the blank:
1 _______________ John, Mary was late. I believe John.
a) According to b) Further to c) Forward of
2 Anthony is _______________ Rachel in the race. I think he’ll win.
a) aside from b) ahead of c) on board
3 _______________ Matt, he will arrive later.
a) As for b) Out of c) Up to
4 _______________ your behavior, I think you won’t join the club.
a) Due to b) Up until c) contrary to
5 _______________ my expectations, my grades will be better this quarter.
a) Next to b) According to c) Contrary to
6 ___________ studying today, what else you want to do?
a) Along with b) Out of c) Thanks to
7 Don’t worry _______________ me. Think about yourself.
a) apart from b) on top of c) on account of
8 I would like some salad, ____________fries, please.
a) instead of b) away from c) despite of

2. 9 Everyone was present, _______________ Mary. She stayed at home.
a) in face of b) out of c) except for
10 A crowd of people gather __________the theater.
a) In front of b) Further to c) along with
11________last night bad weather, the concert was canceled.
a) Despite of b) Because of c) with respect to
12. Don’t worry ___________ for your final term. I take care the rest.
a) despite of b) as for c) apart from