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Prepositions - Exercise 17

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. The candidate was angered _____ the negative article in the newspaper.



2. The bakery takes great pride _____ its cakes and cookies.



3. It is not polite ____ yawn during a lecture.



4. The wife great tired _____ cleaning up after her husband.



5. No one was prepared _____ the bad news.



6. Millicent was confused _____ what she should do with the key.



7. The dog was wearing a muzzle to prevent it _____ barking.



8. The two sides finally agreed _____ one another.



9. People seem concerned _____ the latest robberies in the area.



10.One cup of sugar will be adequate _____ this recipe.

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