prepositions 2

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1. ………………….. ( its, it’s ) a lovely day for a walk, but I’m too tired.
2. That cupboard has been placed all wrong …………………….. ( its , it’s ) shadow is falling on the desk.
3. I told him that ……………………… ( its , it’s ) too late to send the application now.
4. ………………… ( its , it’s ) a difficult decision for a student to make, but which career pursue is a major issue.
5. ………………... (who’s, whose) the new president of the board?
6. ………………… (who’s, whose ) responsible to inform the principal?
7. I don’t know …………………… (who’s, whoes ) books these are and I don’t care.
8. The books on engineering are over ………………….. (there, they’re, their ) in that section.
9. …………………… (there, they’re, their ) responsible for the defeat, and the chairperson has resigned.
10. We’re sick of …………………… (there, they’re, their ) irresponsible behavior, but the media are backing them.
11. The shirts you’ve been looking for are ……………………… , in the corner, but …………………… very expensive of course ………………….. brand names or labels are the most fashionable. (there, they’re, their )
12. The spice girls represent girl power in the 1990’s but most people say ………………………. music is not that great………………….. just the current fad. (there, they’re, their )
13. Most people think film atars lead glamorous lives, but actually …………………… (there, they’re, their ) lives may be as boring as ours.
14. The principal said ………………….. the prefect, and ……………………… duties include checking the equipment. ( you’re, your )
15. …………….. parents have given you the best they could, it’s left to you to make the most of ……………….. life. ( you’re, your 0)
16. ……………………. ( there’s , theirs ) an intercity bus at 4.30, but I don’t think I can catch it.
17. This house is ours, not ………………… ( there’s , theirs )
18. ………………… ( there’s, theirs ) a tavern in the town is the opening line of an old fashioned drinking song.
19. ………………….. ( there’s, theirs ) room in my heart for you sang the famous pop star.
20. I need to buy more tea ……………… ( to, of, for ) the office.
21. The picnic was organized ……………… ( by, on, to) the sports club.
22. The sports meet will be held ………………….. ( in, at, on )wed. 30 june.
23. The time ………………. ( at, of, in ) departure will be 10 a.m.
24. I’m sorry I can’t attend your farewell party due ………………. (to, in,for ) my brother’s wedding.
25. The notice was ………………….. ( in, to,up ) the notice board but I didn’t read it.
26. Thank you………………. ( to, with, for ) responding to our advertisement.