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Prepositions - Exercise 14

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. Mark laid out his plans _____ great detail.



2. I like vanilla, but I do not care _____ chocolate.



3. If you believe _____ magic, you will enjoy the show.



4. That child is a good influence _____ you.



5. Hazel has experimented _____ those colors in her artwork.



6. As soon as Charles hung _____ the telephone, Joan called again.



7. This briefcase belongs _____ Ms. Smithers.



8. The inmate was finally eligible _____ parole.



9. Were you able to get the attention _____ the speaker?



10.The lead group is ten feet ahead _____ us on the trail.

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Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu