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Prepositions - Exercise 4

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 

When you are finished, click  the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.

 

1. The climate _____ this part of the country is warm.
    

2. He received the merchandise _____ free.
    

3.  The baby was born _____ August 10, 2010.
    

4.  Criminals engage _____ illegal activities.
    

5.  We will simply have to adjust _____ the new schedule.
    

6.  They cannot find the data due _____ a computer virus.
    

7.  The movie is based _____ a novel written two years ago.
    

8.  My new car is equipped _____ fog headlights.
    

9.  This flower is native _____ this region of the country.
    

10.The employee is capable _____ much more work than he does.
    

 

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