Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1. We went out ………………………. the rain.
Write despite or in spite of
2. There is a library …………………………. my house.
We use opposite to indicate position across a road/river.
3. She died ………………………… receiving the best medical care.
In spite of is the opposite of because of. It is used to introduce an idea that contrasts with the idea mentioned before.
4. He was promoted …………………………… his hard work.
5. He lost his job ………………………… working very hard.
Despite and in spite of mean the same.
6. We arrive …………………………. Mumbai at midday.
We always write in or at after arrive.
7. The old woman sat down ………………………… the floor.
We use in or on after sit down. On indicates position on the surface.
8. When the princess kissed the frog, it changed ………………………… a handsome prince.
Change is followed by into.
9. Can you translate this report …………………………. German?
10. The cat is ………………………….. the roof.
We use on to indicate position on the surface.
11. I usually work from 10 …………………….. six.
12. A sedan can seat ……………………….. five people.
We use up to to talk about quantity.
Answers
1. We went out despite the rain.
2. There is a library opposite my house.
3. She died in spite of receiving the best medical care.
4. He was promoted because of his hard work.
5. He lost his job despite working very hard.
6. We arrive in Mumbai at midday.
7. The old woman sat down on the floor.
8. When the princess kissed the frog, it changed into a handsome prince.
9. Can you translate this report into German?
10. The cat is on the roof.
11. I usually work from 10 to / until six.
12. A sedan can seat up to five people.
