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Prepositions Icse 10-1

The document is a list of sentences demonstrating the use of prepositions in various contexts. Each sentence contains a gap where a preposition is needed, highlighting common grammatical errors. The focus is on improving understanding and correct usage of prepositions in English.

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Prepositions Icse 10-1

The document is a list of sentences demonstrating the use of prepositions in various contexts. Each sentence contains a gap where a preposition is needed, highlighting common grammatical errors. The focus is on improving understanding and correct usage of prepositions in English.

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PREPOSITIONS

1. The teacher spoke for Raju when he was wrongly accused stealing money.
2. We can visit her in the hostel 3 pm and 6 pm on Saturdays.
3. The Sinhas have lived in New Delhi 1943.
4. Little children are often afraid the dark.
5. Sneha has applied a scholarship.
6. It took Ahmed many months to get the loss of his friend.
7. She turned the generous offer made by the manager.
8. We were asked to take our footwear as we were entering a place of worship.
9. He found the key just …….. the front door.
10. I could not accompany my cousin …….. the trip because I had fever.
11. The noise prevented us ……… sleeping.
12. The young man put the flute ……… his lips and began to play.
13. Ashok leaned …….. the wall tiredly.
14. The paper dart went gliding ……… the air.
15. The cyclist rode quickly …….. the path.
16. The young child carried the heavy bucket …….. the stairs.
17. There was a steep rise ……… onion prices.
18. Air pollution is responsible for the spread ……… bronchitis.
19. He was …….. pressure to complete the work.
20. Joan jumped ………. the river to rescue the child.
21. His teacher is very pleased ……… him.
22. Ali took ……… his cap and wiped his face.
23. The old woman could not get ……… the shock.
24. He should not get ……… with such rudeness.
25. He was touched ……….. pity when he heard the tale.
26. There is always a demand ……….. good tailors.
27. The mother prevented her child ………… going out in the rain.
28. The baby crawled …………. the table and hid there.
29. Once upon a time the great king ruled ………… all these villages and towns.
30. She is the smarter ………. the two.
31. Sheila insists ……….. wearing that dress, although her mother thinks it is too short for her.
32. The teacher complained ………… him when she met his mother in the market.

33. She takes a lot of trouble………. her work.


34. Our English friends have taken……….. Indian food quite quickly.
35. He got an A+……….. the Mathematics test.
36. He jumped……….. the river to save his friend from drowning.
37. Always be preapred ………… a surprise test.
38. She hid……….. the cupboard and gave everyone a fright.
39. She is fond……….. pets.
40. The brothers quarrelled……….. themselves for their father’s property.
41. He congratulated me ………….. my great achievement.
42. The poor man is afflicted ……….. arthritis.
43. She is blind ……….. the faults of her husband.
44. The boss had many complaints ……….. Shyam.
45. You must prepare ……….. the examination.
46. She is not aware ……….. the danger.
47. Ravi was accurate ……….. his calculations.
48. They hid the money ……….. the carpet.
PREPOSITIONS
49. I refrained ……… telling Reeta the truth.
50. The leader counted ………. the cooperation of his colleagues.
51. The public was cautioned ……….. piekpbckets.
52. Janaki escorted her daughter to the cinema theatre as she was anxious ………. her safety.
53. Their path was beset ……….. difficulties yet they succeeded.
54. The mouse crept stealthily ………. the cheese.
55. It was good ……….. you to invite Sheila for the picnic.
56. Smoking ……….. public places is now banned.
57. I prevailed ……….. him to join the gymnasium.
58. The curious child eagerly begged ………… an answer to the riddle.
59. He was bent …………. coming first in the examinations.
60. The theory exam was followed ………….. a group discussion.
61. I ran ……….. my teacher at the show last night.
62. She is extremely anxious ……….. an interview next week.
63. What a contrast ……….. the two siblings!
64. The brothers fought ………… their father’s property.

65. The elderly man prepared himself for a life ……….. retirement.
66. Do you take his word …………. mine?
67. Rohini is very concerned ………….. her father’s health.
68. Altaf had many books and papers scattered all ………… the room.
69. The Phoenix is a legendary bird that rises ………… its ashes.
70. The police pulled the briefcase from ……….. the table.
71. The mob rushed onto the pavement, everyone seemed angry …………. everyone else.
72. The old woman looked ……….. the cupboard, searching for the photograph.
73. Truth always prevails ………. the long run.
74. Sujata stood ……….. the river and saw the ship pass by.
75. She took some money ………… her father to buy a video game.
76. Shilpa gave me a rare gift ………. my birthday.
77. Deepak was very upset ……….. me.
78. Michael is longing ……….. meet me.
79. It has been a long time ……… I met my sister.
80. The worker asked ………. his wages.
81. The puppy was hiding ……….. the sofa.
82. Stop worrying ………….. your future.
83. When I stepped …………… the lift, I found it had stopped working.
84. We had to use a bridge to go ………… the river.
85. I have lived in this town …………. ten years.
86. Please switch ……………… all lights and fans when you leave the room.
87. Ronnie is married ………………… my cousin.
88. The gift came …………….. a birthday card.
89. She shouted angrily ……..disobedient boy
90. I asked them to provide us ……guide
91. The tree grew at a dangerous slant and had to be cut……..
92. My daughter believes …..fairies
93. He drew a beautiful diagram …..the board
94. He battled her way ……the crowd
95. We were asked to gather ….the teacher
96. They had to climb ……the steep pathway to reach the top
97. The poet mother was stung ……scorpion
PREPOSITIONS

98. Please write ….what I tell you otherwise you will forget
99. There is no use crying ….spilt milk
100. The solider fought bravely……his country

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