Exercise: Prepositions – Combination

1. Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct preposition from the options given to complete the sentences.

  1. The teacher is angry ___ me. (at, on, to)
  2. She is worried ___ her exams. (about, with, on)
  3. I am not satisfied ___ the results. (for, with, from)

Answers:

  1. The teacher is angry at me.
  2. She is worried about her exams.
  3. I am not satisfied with the results.

2. Choose the Correct Preposition

In these questions, choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.

  1. The cat jumped (over, on) the fence.
  2. The cake is (for, to) her.
  3. He is hiding (behind, in) the tree.

Answers:

  1. The cat jumped over the fence.
  2. The cake is for her.
  3. He is hiding behind the tree.

3. Match the Sentences with Prepositions

Read the sentences on the left. Select the correct preposition on the right to complete each sentence.

  1. He is famous ___ being a great singer. (for, over, from)
  2. I am done ___ my homework. (in, with, to)
  3. Look ___ that beautiful sunset. (to, for, at)

Answers:

  1. He is famous for being a great singer.
  2. I am done with my homework.
  3. Look at that beautiful sunset.

4. Underline the Correct Preposition

In these sentences, decide which preposition is correct.

  1. We will have dinner at/in seven o'clock.
  2. I like to swim into/in the sea.
  3. They always spend their vacation at/in the mountains.

Answers:

  1. We will have dinner at seven o'clock.
  2. I like to swim in the sea.
  3. They always spend their vacation in the mountains.

5. Complete the Sentences using Proper Prepositions

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

  1. Is this the key ___ the door?
  2. What are you looking ___?
  3. Please, turn ___ the lights before you leave.

Answers:

  1. Is this the key to the door?
  2. What are you looking for?
  3. Please, turn off the lights before you leave.