Prepositions Exercise

February 10th, 2022 in English Quiz

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. He threw the hat ……………………. the roof. (onto / at / in)

2. There is something ……………………… the roof. (on / at / in)

3. There is something ………………………. the bed. (under / below)

4. They swam ………………………. the river. (across / over / on)

5. She is above average …………………………. intelligence. (at / in / on)

6. She took something …………………………… her bag. (from / in / to)

7. I am thinking ……………………….. quitting. (of / about / on)

8. My grandmother is an expert ………………………… knitting sweaters. (in / at / on)

9. They have called ………………………… the wedding. (on / off / over)

10. He is good ………………………….. drawing. (in / at / on)

Answers

1. He threw the hat onto the roof.

2. There is something on the roof.

3. There is something under the bed.

4. They swam across the river.

5. She is above average in intelligence.

6. She took something from her bag.

7. I am thinking of quitting.

8. My grandmother is an expert at / on knitting sweaters.

9. They have called off the wedding.

10. He is good at drawing.