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Prepositions - Exercise 5

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. Those actions are very uncharacteristic ____ her.

   

2. I asked for help, but no one would cooperate _____ me.

   

3. Unfortunately, it was not possible _____ Hank to get an appointment.

   

4. Prior _____ buying the fish, Sal set up the aquarium.

   

5. I read the story _____ the newspaper yesterday.

   

6. What programs are _____ television tonight?

   

7. He unlocked the cabinet _____ a key.

   

8. We attribute your success _____ your hard work.

   

9. Margaret bought a house _____ four bedrooms.

   

10. Her birthday is sometime _____ March.

   

             

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