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Prepositions - Exercise 6

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. Several customers stood _____ line to pay for their purchases.

   

2. A robin, _____ example, is a type of bird.

   

3. What is the origin _____ that word?

   

4. This scarf belongs _____ Harry.

   

5. Unfortunately, there was a probability _____ rain.

   

6. Because _____ your faith in me, I have been successful.

   

7. Mac is now in charge _____ the entire staff.

   

8. Hard is the opposite _____ soft.

   

9. Georgia is famous _____ its peaches.

   

10. If you combine the powder _____ water, the mixture will turn red.

   

             

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