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Prepositions - Exercise 14

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. Mark laid out his plans _____ great detail.

   

2. I like vanilla, but I do not care _____ chocolate.

   

3. If you believe _____ magic, you will enjoy the show.

   

4. That child is a good influence _____ you.

   

5. Hazel has experimented _____ those colors in her artwork.

   

6. As soon as Charles hung _____ the telephone, Joan called again.

   

7. This briefcase belongs _____ Ms. Smithers.

   

8. The inmate was finally eligible _____ parole.

   

9. Were you able to get the attention _____ the speaker?

   

10. The lead group is ten feet ahead _____ us on the trail.

   

             

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