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Prepositions activity

March 15, 2017 - B1pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate preposition.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1. The child ran ..................... the road.
Wrong!
Across means 'on or to the other side of a flat area or surface.
2. The river flows ..................... the bridge.
Wrong!
3. The work was done ………………….. haste.
Wrong!
4. He goes ..................... church every Sunday.
Wrong!
To indicates direction.
5. The thieves jumped ..................... the wall.
Wrong!
6. He spoke ..................... me ………………… French.
Wrong!
7. The moon does not shine ...................... its own light.
Wrong!
8. I am tired ………………… walking.
Wrong!
9. He has yet to recover ..................... his illness.
Wrong!
10. Do not cry …………………. spilt milk.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10

Answers

1. The child ran across the road.

2. The river flows under the bridge.

3. The work was done in haste.

4. He goes to church every Sunday.

5. The thieves jumped over the wall.

6. He spoke to me in French.

7. The moon does not shine by its own light.

8. I am tired of walking.

9. He has yet to recover from his illness.

10. Do not cry over spilt milk.

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