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Prepositions - Exercise 12

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 weather today is perfect _____ our picnic.

   

2. Why did you bring _____ that subject?

   

3. My house is adjacent _____ a neighborhood store.

   

4. Unfortunately, there is no cure _____ that disease.

   

5. The workers do, _____ occasion, use the gymnasium.

   

6. Mary has a case _____ the hiccups.

   

7. Prior _____ your email, we knew nothing about the plans.

   

8. It is not necessary _____ Tim to help me up the stairs.

   

9. Mel is having a difficult time adjusting _____ the climate here.

   

10. She attributed her success _____ hard work.

   

             

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