Prepositional Phrases and Exercise

PREPOSITION:  SOME EXAMPLES WITH PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES 

1.    He was accused of lies and deceit.

2.    Is he capable of doing better?

3.    The man was charged of kidnapping.

4.    Let’s hope of better luck next time.

5.    Many people die of hunger every year.

6.    Children are fond of playing.

7.    Beware of a dog.

8.    I’m thinking of visiting Singapore.

9.    They are deprived of love and care.

10. The bucket is made of plastic.

11. Sara reminds me of my mother.

12. Have you heard of that novel?

13. The hall smells of smoke.

14. He is tired of doing this type of work.

15. Her effort in the class is worthy of praise.

16. Her mother is proud of her.

17. The principal was angry at his staff.

18. Look at this painting. Isn’t it strange?

19. The hunter aimed straight at the target.

20. She arrived early at the airport.

21. She is good at knitting.

22. He knocked at the door before he entered the room.

23. You shouldn’t get wet in the rain.

24. Rimy is interested in reading story books.

25. My watch was covered in grass.

26. The child was dressed in black.

27. Do you believe in coincidence?

28. Students must always be polite in manners.

29. I can’t find Anna in the photograph.

30. He was basking in the sunshine of his boss.

31. He had a great desire for a nice pair of sunglasses.

32. Nitesh was anxious for his mother’s health.

33. I paid for my dress myself.

34. Aesop was famous for telling stories.

35. I asked for a day’s leave with the Principal.

36. What are looking for?

37. Who is responsible for publishing the notice?

38. I thanked her for looking after my dog.

39. He was searching for a book of poetry.

40. I mistook Riya for her twin sister Jiya.

41. The book is lying on the table.

42. Do not depend on your friend to completed this task.

43. Don’t rely on others to do your work.

44. My brothers are keen on basketball.

45. Abita insisted on visiting the park.

46. Congratulations on your success!

47. She looks after her younger brothers.

48. He was called upon the stage to say something.

49. We must not get off a running bus.

50. I haven’t seen any twins so different from each other.

51. She subtracted 12 from 62.

52. Drugs prevent users from thinking rationally.

53. Nirya is recovering from pneumonia.

54. Kumar is suffering from cough and cold.

55. Did you borrow the book form Anita?

56. His name was omitted from the list.

57. The criminals escaped from the prison.

58. The red bag belongs to Amit.

59. Divide these boys into ten groups.

60. The post office is situated to the north of Krishna temple.

61. John became addicted to heroin.

62. Her mother is allergic to garlic.

63. They didn’t agree to the suggestion.

64. I am grateful to my English teacher for his advice.

65. I like listening to pop music.

66. I can cause damage to your eye.

67. Who is your brother married to?

68. This question is related to Science.

69. Did she give any answer to the problem?

70. He was only one witness to the accident.

71. He was appointed to deal with new commers.

72. They have been planning to take revenge with him.

73. The Principal is in conversation with a parent.

74. Muna was popular with her classmates.

75. Are you angry with me?

76. She filled the pot with milk.

77. What’s wrong with your computer.

78. The students were pleased with their new teacher.

79. She doesn’t want to discuss her problem with her classmates.

80. She was ill with fever.

81. She doesn’t agree with her husband at all.

Preposition: Exercise

1.    Patriotism is love of and loyalty ____ one’s country. (to, on, at)

2.    I like films  ____ plenty of action. (from, with, at)

3.    He ran after her ____ the book. (over, with, from)

4.    Rub the cream ____ the affected areas. (with, on, onto)

5.    Come over ____ Sunday afternoon. (in, on, at)

6.    What are you doing ____ the weekend? (in, on, at)

7.    The attacked him ____ a knife. (for, with, of)

8.    Don’t laugh ____ the poor. (at, in, on)

9.    She adores working ____ children. (at, with, of)

10. I kicked the ball high ____ the air. (into, through, over)

11. I’ll call you after I’ve spoken ____ them. (at, with, of)

12. They arrived in Nepal ____ plane. (at, by with)

13. I went to Delhi ____ a plane. (at, by, on)

14. He left school ____ the age of 18. (at, on, in)

15. The rain beat ____ the windows. (with, against, for)

16. I don’t like going out alone ____ night. (in, at, for)

17. He thinks it’s clever to make fun ____ people. (of, at, in)

18. Please don’t be angry ____ me. (of, at, with)

19. He cut a tree ____ an axe. (by, from, with)

20. She regularly appears ____ TV. (on, an, at)

21. The meeting is ____ April fifth. (in, on, at)

22. He chopped some firewood ____ an axe. (with, in, by)

23. She’ll arrive in New York ____ noon. (in, at, on)

24. They’ve asked me ____ dinner. (to, at, with)

25. Are you ____ this photographer? (in, at, with)

26. They arrived late ____ the airport. (at, in, for)

27. Don’t throw the book ____ me. (to, with, for)

28. His exam begins ____ 30 May. (in, at, from)

29. Hari is true ____ his name. (to, for, with)

30. I think his uncle is ____ launch. (at, to, with)

31. Have a look ____ the mirror. (in, at, on)

32. He gave ____ smoking. (up, on, at)

33. Profits have fallen ____ roughly 15 %. (in, at, by)

34. The water came ____ our knees. (above, to, on)

35. We were flying ____ the clouds. (among, above, between)

36. She was afraid ____ upsetting her parents.

37. He jumped ____ the wall. (at, of, on)

38. The accident happened ____ 2 pm. (on, since, at)

39. She looked astounded ____  the news. (on, with, at)

40. The rider fell __off__ the horse. (of, off, up) 

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