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Prepositions - Exercise 1

Directions: In the space below each sentence, write the correct preposition that belongs in the blank in each sentence. Choose the correct preposition from the following

at     by     for     from     in     of     on     to     with

When you are finished, click the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.

1. The actor, along _____ his girlfriend, came to the film's opening.

   

2. Marshall cut the rope _____ his knife.

   

3. We are not _____ favor of the proposed rules.

   

4. The couple rode to the theater _____ a taxi.

   

5. Leave the child alone _____ now.

   

6. Come back later; I do not have time _____ the moment.

   

7. One quart is equal _____ four cups.

   

8. This site is perfect _____ a picnic.

   

9. Peter lives _____ Africa now.

   

10. He traveled to the meeting _____ plane.

   

             

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