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
Exercise 2 – Underline and identify the prepositions
Read the text given below and underline the prepositions.
On a very hot and sunny day, a thirsty crow was flying in search of water. Due to the hot
weather, most of the ponds had dried up. Suddenly, he saw a vessel on the ground. When he flew
towards it, he saw there was very little water at the bottom of the vessel. While thinking about
how he could drink that water, he saw little pebbles lying around. He started dropping them one
by one into the vessel. After some time, the water level rose. The thirsty crow quenched its thirst
and flew away happily.
Answer –
On a very hot and sunny day, a thirsty crow was flying in search of water. Due to the hot
weather, most of the ponds had dried up. Suddenly, he saw a vessel on the ground. When he
flew towards it, he saw there was very little water at the bottom of the vessel. While thinking
about how he could drink that water, he saw little pebbles lying around. He started dropping
them one by one into the vessel. After some time, the water level rose. The thirsty crow
quenched its thirst and flew away happily.
Preposition Exercises- Part 1
Please fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions;
1. He lives ________ Ahmedabad.
2. They prefer to stay _______ a farmhouse.
3. The rat ran ____ the hole.
4. They go to university _____ walk.
5. It is advisable to stay inside _____ the hurricanes.
6. The kids fought ________ themselves
7. Everyone cheered _____ Reema _______ her success.
8. The instructor insisted ________ completing the drawing before leaving the class.
9. They are not familiar ______ this subject.
10. He is very angry ________ us.
11. Who was he talking ______?
12. Eskimo reside _____ the igloo.
13. I purchased this cycle _______ two thousand rupees.
14. The supervisor is dissatisfied _______ his performance.
15. You have to walk _________ the door to exit this hall.
Note: Don't have a look at the answers without trying, do make an attempt.
Answers (Preposition Exercises Part - 1)
1. in
2. on
3. to
4. by
5. during
6. among
7. For/on
8. on
9. with
10. with
11. to
12. in
13. for
14. with
15. towards
Preposition Exercises - Part 2
Please select the correct preposition to make meaningful sentences.
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
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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 2 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 3
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 3
1. to
2. into
3. at
4. under
5. with
6. at
7. in
8. against
9. with
10. of
You can easily master the prepositions by reading, practicing, and understanding their
usage. You can read blogs, do practice exercises, watch videos, and so on. So, combine
the learning styles that you are comfortable in and master the skill of preposition.
