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Prepositions Exercise

March 10, 2023 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. He was always late ........................ appointments.

Correct! Wrong!

2. ........................ late, I have started making my own clothes.

Correct! Wrong!

3. Much labour went ......................... the building of the pyramids.

Correct! Wrong!

4. He was quite knowledgeable ............................... current events.

Correct! Wrong!

5. Physical beauty is impermanent and fades .......................... age.

Correct! Wrong!

6. Lack of confidence is an impediment .......................... success.

Correct! Wrong!

7. The students were impatient ........................ vacation to begin.

Correct! Wrong!

8. I hate to infringe ............................ your privacy.

Correct! Wrong!

9. The storm approached .......................... violent speed.

Correct! Wrong!

10. The journalists discussed the political implications ........................ the war.

Correct! Wrong!

11. She insisted ......................... coming with me.

Correct! Wrong!

12. It was really considerate ........................... him to pay for our drinks.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

  1. He was always late for appointments.
  2. Of late, I have started making my own clothes.
  3. Much labour went into the building of the pyramids.
  4. He was quite knowledgeable about current events.
  5. Physical beauty is impermanent and fades with age.
  6. Lack of confidence is an impediment to success.
  7. The students were impatient for vacation to begin.
  8. I hate to infringe on your privacy.
  9. The storm approached with violent speed.
  10. The journalists discussed the political implications of the war.
  11. She insisted on coming with me.
  12. It was really considerate of him to pay for our drinks.
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