Prepositions Exercise

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. We received sanction to proceed ……………………… our plans. (of / with / for)
2. The international community imposed sanctions ………………………….. Rhodesia for its illegal political actions. (at / on / against)
3. The island is maintained as a sanctuary …………………………… endangered species. (for / of / to)
4. He had an optimistic outlook …………………………. Life. (on / over / about)
5. The king brought difficult problems ……………………….. a sage. (to / with / for)
6. He was faced …………………………….. the resolution of a difficult matter. (with / by )
7. We can resolve the matter …………………………….. your satisfaction. (to / for / with)
8. The proposal met …………………………… resistance from the club members. (with / to / for)
9. Even saints have been known to resort …………………………. violence. (to / for / with)

Answers

1. We received sanction to proceed with our plans.
2. The international community imposed sanctions on Rhodesia for its illegal political actions.
3. The island is maintained as a sanctuary for endangered species.
4. He had an optimistic outlook on life.
5. The king brought difficult problems to a sage.
6. He was faced with the resolution of a difficult matter.
7. We can resolve the matter to your satisfaction.
8. The proposal met with resistance from the club members.
9. Even saints have been known to resort to violence.