Preposition – Practice Exercises for High School

Miscellaneous Preposition Practice

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. Write only the correct prepositions in serial order. Each set has 8 blanks. Answer key at the end.

Set 1: Mixed Verb + Preposition

1. She apologised ________ her teacher ________ her mistake.
2. He is confident ________ passing the exam ________ flying colours.
3. They accused him ________ stealing the money but he was innocent ________ the crime.
4. The teacher forbade the students ________ speaking ________ class.
5. We must abide ________ the rules and refrain ________ breaking them.
6. She takes pride ________ her cooking and prides herself ________ her hospitality.
7. He is eligible ________ the scholarship as he meets all the criteria ________ admission.
8. The manager congratulated the team ________ their success ________ completing the project on time.

Set 2: Adjective + Preposition

1. She is very fond ________ chocolates but allergic ________ nuts.
2. He is aware ________ his weaknesses but indifferent ________ correcting them.
3. The child was afraid ________ the dark and anxious ________ his parents' safety.
4. They are sympathetic ________ the poor and generous ________ their donations.
5. She was surprised ________ his behaviour and shocked ________ his rudeness.
6. He is good ________ Mathematics but poor ________ languages.
7. The teacher was pleased ________ the students' progress and satisfied ________ their efforts.
8. We are grateful ________ our teachers ________ their guidance throughout our studies.

Set 3: Time & Place Expressions

1. The train arrives ________ 8 a.m. ________ the dot every day.
2. She has been working here ________ Monday ________ last week.
3. We will meet ________ Sunday ________ the park near my house.
4. The shop closes ________ 9 p.m. but reopens ________ 6 a.m. ________ Monday.
5. He was born ________ 15th August ________ 2010 ________ a hospital ________ Kolkata.
6. The picture hangs ________ the wall ________ our living room.
7. They walked ________ the bridge ________ crossed the river ________ entering the village.
8. Submit your assignment ________ Friday ________ the latest ________ my desk.

Set 4: Fixed Expressions & Special Cases

1. It is 10 o'clock ________ my watch and we are already late ________ the meeting.
2. She bought the dress ________ Rs. 500 and sold it ________ Rs. 800 ________ her friend.
3. We always eat ________ steel plates ________ our grandmother's advice.
4. He is married ________ a doctor ________ Mumbai who specialises ________ cardiology.
5. The demand ________ skilled workers has increased ________ 20% ________ the last year.
6. Lodge a complaint ________ the police ________ any suspicious activity ________ your neighbourhood.
7. The effect ________ social media ________ teenagers has been a topic ________ discussion ________ years.
8. This medicine is superior ________ the local brands and cheaper ________ imported ones.

Set 5: Confusing Pairs

1. She takes pride ________ her heritage but is never proud ________ material possessions.
2. I prefer tea ________ coffee but have a preference ________ green tea ________ all others.
3. Compare this painting ________ that one; they are similar ________ style but superior ________ technique.
4. He is angry ________ his brother ________ his carelessness but annoyed ________ the delay ________ the train.
5. The bridge passes ________ the river while the road runs ________ it ________ a distance.
6. Agree ________ the proposal only after agreeing ________ all the terms ________ the contract.
7. He died ________ cancer after suffering ________ it ________ several years.
8. Part ________ your bad habits but never part ________ your principles no matter what.

Set 6: Noun + Preposition

1. There is a shortage ________ water ________ summer due to lack ________ rainfall.
2. His knowledge ________ computers gives him an advantage ________ the job market.
3. The reason ________ his absence was his concern ________ his mother's health.
4. She has a talent ________ music and affection ________ classical instruments.
5. The solution ________ the problem lies ________ cooperation ________ all parties.
6. There is room ________ improvement ________ your performance this term.
7. His faith ________ hard work and belief ________ destiny help him ________ difficult times.
8. The effect ________ climate change ________ agriculture has been a cause ________ concern.

Set 7: Advanced Mixed

1. According ________ the weather forecast ________ accordance ________ the meteorological department, it will rain ________ the evening.
2. She was born ________ a family ________ freedom fighters who were loyal ________ the cause ________ independence.
3. The teacher forbade us ________ wasting time ________ social media and insisted ________ focusing ________ studies.
4. He is conscious ________ his health and careful ________ what he eats ________ every meal.
5. The committee consists ________ experts who are capable ________ solving complex problems ________ ease.
6. They were grateful ________ the volunteers ________ their selfless service ________ the flood victims.
7. His ambition ________ becoming a doctor made him work hard despite difficulties ________ financial support.
8. The principal presided ________ the meeting while the secretary took notes ________ all the discussions.

Answer Key

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Set 2: 1. of, to, 2. of, to, 3. of, about, 4. to, with, 5. at, by, 6. at, in, 7. with, with, 8. to, for

Set 3: 1. at, on, 2. since, for, 3. on, at, 4. at, on, from, 5. on, in, in, 6. on, in, 7. over, which, before, 8. by, at

Set 4: 1. by, for, 2. for, for, to, 3. from, on, 4. to, from, in, 5. for, by, in, 6. with, about, in, 7. of, on, of, for, 8. to, than

Set 5: 1. in, of, 2. to, for, over, 3. with, to, in, 4. with, about, with, about, 5. over, above, at, 6. to, with, of, 7. of, from, for, 8. from, with

Set 6: 1. of, in, of, 2. of, in, 3. for, for, 4. for, for, 5. to, in, between, 6. for, in, 7. in, in, through, 8. of, on, of

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