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Prepositions - Exercise 11

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. Jim will have to adjust _____ the new schedule.
    

2. There was a decrease _____ sales last month.
    

3.  He insisted _____ bringing two dates to the prom.
    

4.  That kind of behavior is typical _____ Henry.
    

5. The student was not satisfied _____ her grade.
    

6.  The doctor saw no improvement _____ the patient's condition.
    

7.  This is an exception _____ the rule.
    

8.  Jones is related _____ Smith by marriage.
    

9.  X is a component _____ Y in this problem.
    

10. The new camera was equipped _____ two extra lenses.
    

 

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