Filling Blanks – Preposition Practice for ICSE IX-X
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Instructions: Fill in each blank with an appropriate word. Write only the correct word against the corresponding serial letter for each set. Do not copy the sentences.
Set 1
(a) She has a remarkable passion ________ classical music.
(b) We decided to go ________ a picnic on Sunday.
(c) The express train arrived ________ the station on time.
(d) He lives with his parents ________ Kolkata.
(e) The citizens protested ________ the unfair decision.
(f) This ancient property belongs ________ my grandfather.
(g) The teacher was well pleased ________ the performance of the class.
(h) I have been waiting for you ________ an hour.
Set 2
(a) Rohan is exceptionally good ________ Mathematics.
(b) The class was divided ________ four balanced groups.
(c) Distribute these relief materials ________ the villagers.
(d) The principal congratulated her ________ winning the scholarship.
(e) The little child is terrified ________ the dark.
(f) She takes great interest ________ classical dance.
(g) The workers complained bitterly ________ the poor working conditions.
(h) We finally agreed ________ the terms of the proposal.
Set 3
(a) He has been absent ________ school since Monday.
(b) She has lived in this quiet hamlet ________ ten years.
(c) We reached the airport just ________ time to catch the flight.
(d) The weary travellers arrived ________ Delhi late at night.
(e) The cricket match was called ________ due to heavy rain.
(f) We walked cautiously ________ the dark corridor.
(g) The startled cat leaped ________ the kitchen counter.
(h) You must submit your project ________ next Friday.
Set 4
(a) The cashier was accused ________ embezzling school funds.
(b) It is cruel to laugh ________ the misfortunes of others.
(c) She is deservedly proud ________ her academic achievements.
(d) The strict invigilator insisted ________ pin-drop silence.
(e) True leaders always believe ________ teamwork.
(f) The syllabus consists ________ eight detailed units.
(g) Parents are held responsible ________ the safety of their wards.
(h) The errant student was punished ________ repeated disobedience.
Answer Key
Set 1: (a) for, (b) for / on, (c) at, (d) in, (e) against, (f) to, (g) with, (h) for
Set 2: (a) at, (b) into, (c) among, (d) on, (e) of, (f) in, (g) about / of, (h) to
Set 3: (a) from, (b) for, (c) in, (d) in / at, (e) off, (f) along / through, (g) onto / on, (h) by
Set 4: (a) of, (b) at, (c) of, (d) on, (e) in, (f) of, (g) for, (h) for
Set 5: (a) on, (b) at, (c) in, (d) in, (e) since, (f) in / under, (g) on, (h) between
Set 6: (a) to, (b) into, (c) over, (d) over / across, (e) across, (f) at, (g) between, (h) through
Set 7: (a) on / upon, (b) by, (c) of, (d) of, (e) of, (f) of, (g) of, (h) of
Set 8: (a) with, (b) with / at, (c) in, (d) with, (e) by, (f) to, (g) into, (h) for
Set 9: (a) at / by, (b) with, (c) with, (d) with / by, (e) for / about, (f) of, (g) for, (h) on / upon
Set 10: (a) from, (b) over, (c) of, (d) of, (e) of, (f) for, (g) of, (h) of
Set 11: (a) into, (b) up / down, (c) into, (d) on, (e) from, (f) for, (g) over, (h) in / at
Set 12: (a) from, (b) of / about, (c) with, (d) of, (e) about / on, (f) for, (g) on / upon, (h) to
Set 13: (a) to, (b) in, (c) of, (d) of, (e) with, (f) about, (g) with, (h) in
Set 14: (a) with, (b) to, (c) with, (d) of, (e) in, (f) in, (g) in, (h) by
Set 15: (a) over, (b) on, (c) in, (d) in, (e) to, (f) for, (g) in, (h) of
Set 16: (a) in, (b) to, (c) to, (d) with, (e) into, (f) at, (g) of / about, (h) to
Set 17: (a) for, (b) to, (c) at, (d) through, (e) from, (f) on / upon, (g) at, (h) between
Set 18: (a) with, (b) to, (c) to, (d) of, (e) in, (f) for, (g) at / by, (h) on / upon
Set 19: (a) at / by, (b) for, (c) to, (d) to, (e) to, (f) in / at, (g) for, (h) to
Set 20: (a) in, (b) to, (c) for, (d) to, (e) after, (f) for / by, (g) in / with, (h) on / upon
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