SPECIAL POINTS

A. Prepositions of Place

Αυτές οι προθέσεις δηλώνουν τόπο:

1. at = σε, στο, στη
at home – at work – at school – at church – at the cinema – at the hospital –
at the door – at the blackboard – at 16, Owen Street
2. on = επάνω σε
on the table – on the floor – on the bus – on Owen Street
Επίσης: on the phone – on holiday – on duty – on TV – on the radio –
on the corner of the street
3. in = μέσα σε
in the box – in the house – in London – in England – in Owen Street –
in the town centre
Επίσης: in bed – in hospital – in prison – in the corner of the room – in pencil – in ink –
in the car – in my car
Αυτές οι προθέσεις δείχνουν κίνηση:
1. to = προς Sit down, please.
I’m going to bed now. 6. along = κατά μήκος
2. into = μέσα σε (η κίνηση προς τα μέσα) She walked along the street, looking at the
She’s coming into the classroom now. shop windows.
3. out of = έξω από (η κίνηση προς τα έξω) 7. across = κατά πλάτος
She is coming out of the kitchen now. He walked across the road to the other side.
4. up = προς τα πάνω 8. through = διά μέσου (δείχνει κίνηση)
Stand up, please. The train is going through the tunnel now.
5. down = προς τα κάτω
Επίσης:
by = με
by car – by bus – by train – by plane – by bike – by boat – by taxi – (on foot)

Write: up / down / into / through / across.

1 The actress is getting ....................... the car now.
2 The fireman climbed ....................... the tree to save the kitten.
3 At the funfair, the ghost train went ....................... a dark tunnel.
4 Go ....................... the road to the other side.
5 Mum was tired so she sat ....................... in her armchair.
Underline the correct answer.
1 We travelled at / to England by / on plane.
2 Is Penny at / in home now?
3 The dog ran through / along the road.
4 The Browns are on / in holiday this week.
5 “Stay at / in bed,” said the doctor.
6 We always go at / to school by / on foot.
B. Prepositions of Time [Χρονικές Προθέσεις]
1. at / in
ώρα: at ten o’clock μήνες: in January
γιορτές: at Easter εποχές: in summer
Eπίσης: at noon / at night / χρονολογίες: in 1998
at midnight / at weekend αιώνες: in the 21st century
Eπίσης: in the morning in the afternoon in the evening

2. on
on
ημέρες: on Monday / on Christmas Day
on my birthday / name day /
on February 16
Eπίσης: on a hot summer afternoon /
on a spring evening

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Look at this.
a: city / university / blue flag / train (on a train)
an: apple / aunt / invitation / hour
the: Sparrows / New Year / French language / London Eye / River Thames / British Museum
- : by car / Sunday / London / Christmas / Mr. Sparrow / Aunt Betty / French (γλώσσα) /
Trafalgar Square

Write: a / an / the if necessary.

1 Do you learn ............ French at school?
2 There isn’t ............ university in our town.
3 ............ Sparrows didn't go to ............ Paris at ............ New Year.
4 It takes ............ hour to get to ............ London.
5 ............ Uncle James lives in .......... France.
6 We went on .......... London Eye yesterday.
7 ............ Greece has got ............ blue and white flag.
8 She has got ............ aunt in .......... Athens.
9 ............ Washington is ............ interesting city.
10 They wrote the letters on .............. Saturday.

Write a / an / the if necessary.

Kim: Hi, Susie. Did you do anything interesting last weekend?
Susie: Yes. I went to .......... London with my parents.
Kim: Gosh! Lucky you! How did you go there?
Susie: I went by ....... train. It only took ....... hour to get there because it was ..... express train.
Kim: What did you see in .......... London?
Susie: I saw ...... Big Ben, ....... London Eye, ....... British Museum and ........ Trafalgar Square.
Kim: What about .......... River Thames?
Susie: We saw that, too. We went around .......... London on .......... sightseeing bus. I took
some marvellous photos.
Kim: I want to go to .......... London, too.
Susie: Next time, you can come with us.

Write the verbs in the correct places. There is one verb you do not need.
turn on / hold on / look like / pick up / be in / stay up
1 You don’t .................................................. your sister. She’s fair but you’re dark.
2 Please .................................................. the computer. I want to read my emails.
3 Shall I .................................................. your tickets from the box office?
4 Jane won’t .................................................. so don’t phone her at home.
5 .................................................. . The bus is setting off now.

Underline the correct words in the sentences.

1. The (journey / flat) to Athens by car is very interesting.
2. I am the (driver / owner) of this house.
3. The sun is in the (sky / sea).
4. The cake is in the (wardrobe / oven).
5. There is food in the (fridge / fireplace).
6. (Open / Turn on) the TV.
7. There is a (delicious / friendly) smell.
8. The bedroom is (inside / next to) the bathroom.
9. My parents are (cheerful / sunny).
10. The room is (early / tidy).

1. He likes sports. He’s (clever / sporty).

2. She doesn’t like work. She’s (lazy / serious).
3. They never sit still. They’re (kind / lively).
4. He can make lovely things. He’s (practical / shy).
5. She helps old people. She’s (sporty / kind).
6. They work all day. They’re (lazy / hardworking).
7. She doesn’t like parties. She’s (shy / energetic).
8. He likes people. He’s (lonely / friendly).
9. We read books and play chess. We’re (lively / serious).
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10. You help your parents. You’re (lazy / helpful).
Match the two parts.
1 Hurry up! a He’s going to fall off his bike.
2 Hold on! b The driver’s ready to set off.
3 Be careful! c You’re going to be late for school.
4 Look at that boy! d I’m not ready yet.
5 Get in that taxi! e You’re going to drop the glasses.

Write the words in the correct places: fast / until / unfortunately / roommates / rug /
unusual / close / relief / right / particular
1. What a .................................! I’ve found my history book!
2. At Lent, we usually fast ....................................... Easter.
3. The cat sat on the ....................................... in front of the fire.
4. George is a ....................................... friend. I see him every day.
5. ...................................., the weather is cold and rainy.
6. It is .................................... to see flowers in winter.
7. You are ....................................... and I am wrong.
8. On Shrove Monday, some people ...........................................
9. At summer camp, my two .................................... were Jill and Mary.
10. This .................................... Friday is my name day.
Change the words in capitals to fit the sentences.
1 The .......................................... at the party were super. DECORATE
2 I’m sure all the ............................................. had a good time. VISIT
3 Takis made all the ................................. for the party. PREPARE
4 This CD has got songs by Shakira. She’s my favourite ........................................ SING
5 Takis and Angie are ................................. children. FRIEND
6 Everybody said it was a .................................... party. SUCCESS
7 The children at the party were full of ...................................... EXCITE
8 The children played some .................................... games. EXCITE
9 Takis, Dimitris and Ron wrote all the ........................................... INVITE
10 It was a ....................................... party. LIVE
Write the prepositions in the correct places.
for / on / about / in / by / after / to / with / to
1 The children are talking ..................... the trip.
2 We are listening ........................ music.
3 Are you interested ........................ dinosaurs?
4 The pupils are waiting ........................ the coach.
5 They are going there ........................... coach.
6 The museum is ........................ Athens.
7 They are ........................... the coach now.
8 They are going ........................... the cinema ........................ the visit to the museum.
9 They have their notebooks ........................ them.

Change the words in brackets to fit the sentences.

1 People on holiday in Greece love the .......................... weather. (sun)
2 Many ........................ come to Greece every summer. (visit)
3 There are a lot of ...................... at that hotel. (Europe)
4 Most Greek people can speak to .......................... in English. (tour)
5 You can find ........................ at the travel agencies. (inform)
6 One reason why people come to Greece is the delicious .................. food. (tradition)
7 You can go ........................ for souvenirs everywhere in Greece. (shop)
8 The .................... took a picture of the Japanese tour group. (photograph)
9 The bouzouki is a famous ...................... instrument. (music)
10 There is a big ...................... between English and Greek weather. (different)

Write the words in the correct places: term / nourishing / relax / talented / break / revise / last /
fortnight / science / anxious
1 Kianu Reeves is a very .................... actor.
2 Benjy’s favourite subject is ....................... .
3 Eat some soup. It’s very ....................... .
4 All the children are ......................... . It’s exam time.
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5 Try to ...................... in your free time.
6 How many weeks do the exams ......................?
7 Benjy, you must ........................ your history tonight.
8 We always have a party at the end of ....................... .
9 Let’s take a .................... now. I’m tired.
10 Schools close in a ........................... .
Write the words in the correct places: feed / owner / kennel /
train / vet / obedient / vaccination / groom / pet / look after
1 It’s important to take your dog to the ............................ if it is sick. (animal doctor)
2 Don’t forget to .......................... your dog twice a day. (give food to)
3 My dog sleeps in a ............................ in the garden. (house for a dog).
4 Is their dog ..............................? (does what they say)
5 She has promised to ............................ her friend’s cat for her. (take care of )
6 His little son wants to have a ............................... (special animal)
7 Are you the .............................. of this dog? (someone who owns it)
8 Our dog had a ................................ yesterday. (protection against disease)
9 Do you ................................ your dog to do tricks? (teach)
10 The children .................................. the dog every day. (brush)

Underline the correct answer.

1 (Lonely / Loneliness) is difficult for old people.
2 My favourite hobby is (cycling / cycle).
3 The teacher is very (help / helpful).
4 His cousin is (sporty / sport).
5 (Fortunately / Unfortunately) Benjy’s friend has left Filothei.
6 I am an (energetic / energy) boy.
7 My friends are (live / lively).
8 Ron studies for seven hours every evening. He is (lazy / hardworking).
9 She doesn’t like parties because she’s (kind / shy).
10 He likes reading books and playing chess. He’s (clever / energetic)

Write the words in the correct places:

snowflakes ▫ icicles ▫ swords ▫ blankets ▫ bushes
1 There were long ........................................ hanging from the roof.
2 It’s freezing cold. Put some ........................................ on the bed.
3 The ........................................ are falling lightly on our hair.
4 Your ball is in the ........................................, Benjy. Go and get it.
5 Many years ago, people had ........................................, not guns.
B. Write the words in the correct places.
snowball fight ▫ lunch ▫ path ▫ sight ▫ idea
Mary and John walked along the .............................. in the park. Everything was white. It was a
beautiful ............................. . Then John had a good .............................
‘Let’s have a .................................’
Mary agreed. They had fun in the snow and they played until one o’clock. After that, they were
hungry. It was time for .............................. so they left.

1 Floats are ..........................................................

a. boats on the sea b. lorries in the carnival parade
2 Costumes are ..........................................................
a. clothes to change our appearance b. our best clothes
3 We .......................................................... a kite.
a. throw b. fly
4 We .......................................................... confetti.
a. fly b. throw
5 Spectators are ..........................................................
a. people watching the Carnival b. people taking part in the Carnival
6 To fast is ..........................................................
a. to eat meat dishes b. not to eat meat dishes
Write the verbs in the Simple Past Perfect or the Simple Past.
1. Leo ...................... (turn off) the television before he .............................. (go) to bed.

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2. They ........................ (fill up) the car with petrol before they .......................... (set off ).
3. When the waiter .............................. (come) for our order, we ............................ (already /
decide) what we wanted to eat.
4. Our team .......................... (score) three goals when the referee .............................. (blow)
his whistle.
5. I .............................. (remember) what a wonderful week I .............................. (spend) on
holiday in Paris.

Underline the correct answer.

1. We (have been / went) to Oxford last year.
2. By eight o’clock, they (had left / left) the office.
3. Sandra (stays / is staying) with her sister this week.
4. They’ve lived in that house (for / since) two years.
5. He (never saw / has never seen) the Tower of London.
6. (Do you go / Are you going) to the Kids’ Club every Saturday?