2 Match the prepositional combinations on the left with the appropriate explanations on the right.

in the beginning at the beginning at the end in the end	when something started when something is finished originally finally
by the way in the way in a way know smb. by sight in sight	to be able to recognize someone but not know their name inside the area that you can see to a limited extent or in certain respect incidentally preventing you from moving forward or seeing clearly
in good time in time on time in future in the future	at the time that was arranged tomorrow or in 10 years – you, actually, don’t know after a certain period of time early enough, so that you do not have to rush from now on
by bus on a bus by air in the air on the air	is going to happen very soon is broadcasting on the radio or television travelling by plane on a bus journey inside a bus
by sea by the sea at sea	on the coast on a ship working on ships

Grammar in Focus

I Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions. Part a

1. I went to spend a few days … the seaside.

2. I just want to lie … the beach … the sun.

3. The weather can be quite nasty … the coast.

4. The holidaymakers soothed their aching feet … the sea.

5. A bomb has exploded in the crowded business district … the centre … the old city.

6. Tim and Barbara are now saving for a house … the suburbs.

7. She found a small, inexpensive motel … the outskirts of the town.

8. Sign the contract … the top of the page.

9. She brought me an enormous dish of ice cream with a bright red cherry … top.

10. He lived … 66 Bingfield Street.

11. We had a delicious supper … a restaurant … Gerard Street.

12. My grandchildren are so badly-behaved that I can’t bear to have them … the house.

13. We had made arrangements to stop … her house in Pacific Grove.

14. We met … Alison's house.

15. … Sunday morning Bill was woken … the telephone.

16. I often stayed up until two or three … the morning.

17. He only sees her … Christmas and Easter.

18. He called it particularly cynical to begin the releases … Christmas Day.

19. The changes will be introduced … April.

20. Jean Piaget died in Geneva … September 16, 1980.

21. There was only one seat free … the train.

22. Within half an hour of the party finishing, however, I was sitting … a taxi en route to Heathrow Airport.

23. They criss-crossed the country … bus.

24. It's not far. It'll take you about ten minutes … foot.

25. Ben drove off … his motorbike.

26. Ahead of you … the right will be a lovely garden.

27. In Britain cars drive … the left.

28. There was a huge hole right … the middle … the lawn.

29. It was raining as we parked … front of the hotel.

30. With her husmb.and frequently away … business, Berenice turns to a close friend for help and support.

31. Mr Leach is … holiday and was not available for comment.

32. I’d like to major in maths … university.

33. I was … hospital for eight weeks after the accident.

34. He went … the hospital for tests.

35. All the kids around here take the bus … school.

36. Four out of five of Buenos Aires' inhabitants fear being attacked … their homes, … the street or … taxis.