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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

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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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Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu