Prepositions Exercise

August 27, 2022 -

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. She comes ………………………. a small town.

in

from

on

Correct! Wrong!

2. They chopped the wood ………………………. an axe.

with

by

to

Correct! Wrong!

Use with to talk about the tool.

3. She sat …………………………… her mother.

beside

besides

Correct! Wrong!

4. I am tired ………………………….. catering to her whims and fancies.

with

of

from

Correct! Wrong!

5. She is quite fond ……………………….. her grandchildren.

for

of

to

Correct! Wrong!

6. True winners will never boast …………………….. their achievements.

of

about

off

Correct! Wrong!

7. She is used …………………………… working hard.

with

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

8. I am looking forward …………………………. becoming a pilot.

of

to

with

Correct! Wrong!

9. She is known …………………………. her generosity.

of

for

to

Correct! Wrong!

10. You should listen ………………………. them.

to

with

from

Correct! Wrong!

11. I have complete faith …………………………. his ability.

of

in

at

Correct! Wrong!

12. Do you believe …………………………. rebirth?

in

of

from

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

She comes from a small town.
They chopped the wood with an axe.
She sat beside her mother.
I am tired of catering to her whims and fancies.
She is quite fond of her grandchildren.
True winners will never boast of their achievements.
She is used to working hard.
I am looking forward to becoming a pilot.
She is known for her generosity.
You should listen to them.
I have complete faith in his ability.
Do you believe in rebirth?