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Prepositions - Exercise 11

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. Jim will have to adjust _____ the new schedule.

   

2. There was a decrease _____ sales last month.

   

3. He insisted _____ bringing two dates to the prom.

   

4. That kind of behavior is typical _____ Henry.

   

5. The student was not satisfied _____ her grade.

   

6. The doctor saw no improvement _____ the patient's condition.

   

7. This is an exception _____ the rule.

   

8. Jones is related _____ Smith by marriage.

   

9. X is a component _____ Y in this problem.

   

10. The new camera was equipped _____ two extra lenses.

   

             

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