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Prepositions - Exercise 10

Directions:  In the space below each sentence, write the correct preposition that belongs in the blank in each sentence.  Choose the correct preposition from the following: 

at    by    for    from    in    of    on    to    with 

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1. Business is _____ its peak at this time of the year.
    

2. Everyone was at the meeting except _____ Jones.
    

3.  This space should be adequate _____ your needs.
    

4.  A group searched _____ the child but could not find her.
    

5. The red team is always competing _____ the blue team.
    

6.  We agreed _____ a solution to the problem.
    

7.  The group is composed _____ sixteen people.
    

8.  Many people here believe _____ ghosts.
    

9.  There are many rooms _____ that house.
    

10. She was very appreciative _____ your efforts.
    

 

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