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Prepositions - Exercise 3

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. Before Bill could move, Margaret sat down next _____ him.
    

2. People marveled at how Frances dealt _____ her handicap.
    

3.  Bob, together _____ his friends, failed the exam.
    

4.  Contrary _____ what you believe, the batteries will last a good deal longer.
    

5.  That story is false according _____ Tom.
    

6.  We used to drive large vehicles _____ the past.
    

7.  Your music is interfering _____ my studying.
    

8.  That dress is no longer _____ style.
    

9.  Bertrand has moved _____ Los Angeles.
    

10. Mary was unsure about the coin's value _____ first.
    

 

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