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Preposition

A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between other words in a phrase or sentence, such as relationships of time, place, direction, or manner. The document provides examples of sentences using prepositions and two exercises testing understanding of prepositions.

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Preposition

A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between other words in a phrase or sentence, such as relationships of time, place, direction, or manner. The document provides examples of sentences using prepositions and two exercises testing understanding of prepositions.

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Preposition

"A preposition is a term that comes preceding the nouns or pronouns to convey
its connection to another term/word, as well as to show places, positions, and
timings.

1. He lives in Ahmedabad.
2. They prefer to stay on a farmhouse.
3. The cat ran to the hole.
4. They go to university by walk.
5. It is advisable to stay inside during the hurricanes.
6. The kids fought among themselves
7. Everyone cheered for Reema on her success.
8. The instructor insisted on completing the drawing before leaving the
class.
9. They are not familiar with this subject.
10.He is very angry with us.
11.Who was he talking to?
12.Eskimo reside in the igloo.
13.I purchased this cycle for two thousand rupees.
14.The supervisor is dissatisfied with his performance.
15.You have to walk towards the door to exit this hall.

1.Preposition Exercises

1. They went________ the mall.

1. to
2. at
3. in

2. They reside ________ a small clustered town.

1. on
2. at
3. in

3. She has taken the comb __________ the drawer.

1. in
2. at
3. from

4. Please put your bags and belonging _____________ the table.

1. in
2. at
3. on

5. We can only hope _____ the best.

1. to
2. at
3. for

6. Someone is knocking _________ the entrance door.

1. in
2. at
3. from

7. She was born __________ Chennai.

1. at
2. in
3. on

8. There is an error ___________ the last line of the first paragraph.

1. on
2. with
3. in

9. This furniture is made _______ pure teak wood.


1. by
2. of
3. in

10. There is something ____________ the curtains.

1. inside
2. in
3. behind

Note: Please try the exercise at your own end before seeing the answers.

Answers - Part 1 Preposition Exercises

1. to
2. in
3. from
4. on
5. for
6. at
7. in
8. in
9. of
10.behind

Preposition Exercises - Part 2

Pick or select the appropriate preposition from the choices given.

1. Is he connected (with/to) you?


2. She walked (in/into) the hall.
3. The cop aimed the gun (at/on) the robber.
4. The puppy is sleeping (in/under) the chair.
5. The villagers killed the reptile (by/with) a rod.
6. Everyone stared (at/to) Disha.
7. Our teacher is expert (in/to) French.
8. They complained (for/against) us.
9. The shop owner deals( with/for) his clients very nicely.
10.The committee comprises(in/of) 4 members.

Answers: Preposition Exercises Part 2

1. to
2. into
3. at
4. under
5. with
6. at
7. in
8. against
9. with
10.of

Exercise 1 – Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions

1. This shop doesn’t have the toys I was looking __. (up/for)
2. The teacher divided the sweets ___ all the children. (between/among)
3. Bruce did not fare well __ his examination. (in/at)
4. The dog is grateful __ its owner. (to/for)
5. My brother’s anniversary is __ 5th November. (on/in)
6. The boy __ the store is quite young. (at/on)
7. Mahatma Gandhi was born __ 2nd October. (on/in)
8. Rupert is fond __ muffins. (of/off)
9. The dog jumped __ the sofa. (on/in)
10.Humpty Dumpty sat __ a wall. (on/at)
11.The police officer is __ the station. (at/on)
12.The Sun will not rise __ 6 o’clock. (before/since)
13.I know Jack ___ he was a little boy. (for/since)
14.Priya’s house is ___ mine. (next to/after)
15.The opponents sat ____ to each other. (opposite/behind)
16.The scientist looked ____ the microscope. (through/in)
17.I met Suhani when I was __ college. (in/on)
18.I will have completed my task __ Friday. (till/by)
19.There’s a rift ___ these two kids. (between/among)
20.The soldiers are ___ war. (in/at)
Answers –

1. For
2. Among
3. In
4. To
5. On
6. At
7. On
8. Of
9. On
10.On
11.At
12.Before
13.Since
14.Next to
15.Opposite
16.Through
17.In
18.By
19.Between
20.At

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