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Prepositions - Exercise 16

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:

about by for from in of to with

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1.Each camper was provided _____ a sleeping bag.



2. The committee had no doubts _____ the candidate's ability to do the job.



3. Most people have a great deal of admiration _____ the mayor.



4. Four prisoners escaped _____ the nearby jail.



5. That remark was made in reference _____ your tardiness.



6. We guessed correctly, using a process _____ elimination.



7. Grace takes great pleasure _____ her hobbies.



8. Our part of the city is not affected _____ the new tax.



9. Smith argued _____ Jones about who was smarter.



10.Harry finally recovered _____ the flu.

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