Preposition worksheet

 

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A. Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct preposition from the options given in brackets:

1. She is fond ___ chocolates. (of/in)
2. He jumped ___ the river to save the child. (into/onto)
3. The cat is hiding ___ the table. (under/above)
4. We’ve been living here ___ 2015. (for/since)
5. The train arrived ___ time. (on/at)
6. The book is ___ the shelf. (on/in)
7. I prefer coffee ___ tea. (to/than)
8. She is good ___ playing the piano. (at/on)
9. He was punished ___ breaking the rules. (for/by)
10. They walked ___ the park in the evening. (through/over)

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B. Correct the Sentences

Identify and correct the incorrect prepositions in the following sentences:

1. He is married with a doctor.
2. The child was afraid by the dark.
3. They discussed about the new project.
4. She is waiting on her friend at the cafe.
5. I am interested on learning new languages.

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C. Match the Prepositions

Match the prepositions to their appropriate usage.

1. On
   a. Time expressions (e.g., a date)
2. At
   b. Specific location
3. In
   c. Inside a place or an enclosed space

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D. Complete the Sentences

Complete the sentences using suitable prepositions:

1. The keys are kept ___ the drawer.
2. He will return ___ a week.
3. She went to the market ___ her mother.
4. The dog is sitting ___ the door.
5. They travelled ___ plane to reach New Zealand.

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E. Create Sentences

Use the following prepositions in sentences of your own:

1. With
2. Between
3. During
4. Above
5. Over

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