Prepositions are small words, but they are important ones. This grammar exercise tests your understanding of prepositions.
Fill in the blanks using appropriate prepositions.
1. Manchester is known ……………….. its textile industry.
Correct!
Wrong!
2. The goat subsists ………………… leaves.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. She is quite fond ………………. her grandchildren.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. It is natural for men to wish ………………. distinction.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. It is evident that he is enamored ………………… her.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. Ambition does not always conduce ………………. happiness.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. Nowadays computers are cheap enough to be accessible ………………… most people.
Correct!
Wrong!
8. A gentleman is courteous ……………… his neighbors.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. I am indebted ………………. you for your help.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. People who are averse ……………….. hard work do not succeed in life.
Correct!
Wrong!
11. There is no cure ………………. the common cold.
Correct!
Wrong!
12. The noise from upstairs prevented me ………………… sleeping.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. Manchester is known for its textile industry.
2. The goat subsists on leaves.
3. She is quite fond of her grandchildren.
4. It is natural for men to wish for distinction.
5. It is evident that he is enamored of her.
6. Ambition does not always conduce to happiness.
7. Nowadays computers are cheap enough to be accessible to most people.
8. A gentleman is courteous to his neighbors.
9. I am indebted to you for your help.
10. People who are averse to hard work do not succeed in life.
11. There is no cure for the common cold.
12. The noise from upstairs prevented me from sleeping.
