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Prepositions - Exercise 10

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. Business is _____ its peak at this time of the year.

   

2. Everyone was at the meeting except _____ Jones.

   

3. This space should be adequate _____ your needs.

   

4. A group searched _____ the child but could not find her.

   

5. The red team is always competing _____ the blue team.

   

6. We agreed _____ a solution to the problem.

   

7. The group is composed _____ sixteen people.

   

8. Many people here believe _____ ghosts.

   

9. There are many rooms _____ that house.

   

10. She was very appreciative _____ your efforts.

   

             

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