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Prepositions - Exercise 13

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 members of the committee agreed _____ one another and passed the motion.

   

2. Their marriage broke _____ last year.

   

3. Sarah sat next _____ Bob on the sofa.

   

4. Were you aware _____ the change in the schedule?

   

5. Bill hates to get _____ before 8:00 a.m.

   

6. Please do not interfere _____ our plans.

   

7. Mike was irritated and simply fed _____ with the situation.

   

8. There is no reason _____ you to be angry.

   

9. What is the price _____ that merchandise?

   

10. Harry cleaned _____ his house before the guests arrived.

   

             

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