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Prepositions - Exercise 4

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 climate _____ this part of the country is warm.

   

2. He received the merchandise _____ free.

   

3. The baby was born _____ August 10, 2010.

   

4. Criminals engage _____ illegal activities.

   

5. We will simply have to adjust _____ the new schedule.

   

6. They cannot find the data due _____ a computer virus.

   

7. The movie is based _____ a novel written two years ago.

   

8. My new car is equipped _____ fog headlights.

   

9. This flower is native _____ this region of the country.

   

10. The employee is capable _____ much more work than he does.

   

             

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