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Prepositions - Exercise 8

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. We will close at 9:00 p.m. instead _____ at our regular time


2. The artist created the entire sculpture _____ hand.


3. In order _____ win the prize, you must guess the secret word.


4. When will I be eligible _____ a promotion?


5. You will find the office _____ the second floor of the building.


6. The cable wire is attached _____ the television.


7. Louise relied _____ her mother to wake her each morning.


8. The new furniture was shipped _____ truck.


9. Most of the respondents were opposed _____ the change.


10. The campsite is close _____ the river.

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Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
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