It is difficult to learn to use prepositions correctly in a foreign language. Many nouns, verbs and adjectives are normally used with particular prepositions.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1. The turban and the beard easily distinguish a Sikh ——————— others.
a) to
b) from
c) with
d) in
2. The laboratory should be furnished ———————- all necessary equipment.
a) in
b) of
c) with
d) out
3. She is keen ———————- building a career in music.
a) on
b) in
c) at
d) from
4. She is a disgrace ——————- her family.
a) to
b) for
c) at
d) on
5. He was the first to alight ——————- the train.
a) on
b) from
c) in
d) with
6. He is busy ——————– his studies.
a) in
b) with
c) of
d) off
7. He is addicted ——————– drugs.
a) to
b) in
c) on
d) for
8. The hotel is adjacent ——————- the railway station.
a) to
b) at
c) in
d) for
9. During his speech, he alluded ——————– a story in the Vedas.
a) to
b) at
c) in
d) with
10. You must apologize ——————— him.
a) with
b) to
c) for
d) with
11. The inspector commented favorably ——————– our work.
a) on
b) in
c) with
d) for
12. I congratulated him —————— his success.
a) in
b) on
c) for
d) with
Answers
1. b) from
2. c) with
3. a) on
4. a) to
5. b) from
6. b) with
7. a) to
8. a) to
9. a) to
10. b) to
11. a) on
12. b) on
