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Prepositions - Exercise 2

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. Your new coat will be finished _____ Monday.

   

2. The two children knocked the toy into the table_____ purpose.

   

3. With so many disturbances, I cannot concentrate _____ my work.

   

4. Joan insisted _____ inviting two more people to the party.

   

5. Hillary found the entrance to the cave _____ chance.

   

6. We checked, but there was no improvement _____ the weather.

   

7. I was not aware _____ the temperature when I made these plans.

   

8. Regardless _____ your actions, you may stay on the team.

   

9. He read that story_____ a magazine.

   

10. She is my friend _____ spite of our numerous arguments.

   

             

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