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Prepositions Exercise for ESL Students

September 9, 2024 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. He spoke ......................... a low voice.

Correct! Wrong!

2. He enquired ......................... my health.

Correct! Wrong!

3. This book .............................. five lessons.

Correct! Wrong!

There is no preposition after comprise.

4. This book .................................. five lessons.

Correct! Wrong!

5. He repented ........................ his misdeeds.

Correct! Wrong!

6. He disposed .......................... his opponent in under 5 minutes.

Correct! Wrong!

7. You are standing .......................... my way.

Correct! Wrong!

8. She has a deep distrust ............................ strangers.

Correct! Wrong!

9. You are exempt ......................... tax on your savings.

Correct! Wrong!

10. I went to Mumbai ........................... a meeting.

Correct! Wrong!

11. Let's go .......................... bus.

Correct! Wrong!

12. He died ........................... malaria.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

  1. He spoke in a low voice.
  2. He enquired after my health.
  3. This book comprises five lessons.
  4. This book consists of five lessons.
  5. He repented of his misdeeds.
  6. He disposed of his opponent in under 5 minutes.
  7. You are standing in my way.
  8. She has a deep distrust of strangers.
  9. You are exempt from tax on your savings.
  10. I went to Mumbai for / to attend a meeting.
  11. Let’s go by bus.
  12. He died of malaria.
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