Preposition Examples Sentences With Answers


Preposition Examples Sentences With Answers

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank with Correct Prepositions

Time Prepositions

  1. I have a dentist appointment ______ Monday.

Ø  Answer: on

Ø  Why: We use "on" for days of the week.

  1. The concert starts ______ 7:30 PM.

Ø  Answer: at

Ø  Why: We use "at" for specific clock times.

  1. She was born ______ 2010.

Ø  Answer: in

Ø  Why: We use "in" for years.

  1. We'll visit Grandma ______ the summer.

Ø  Answer: in

Ø  Why: We use "in" for seasons.

  1. Please submit your report ______ Friday.

Ø  Answer: by

Ø  Why: "By" means "no later than."

Place/Location Prepositions

  1. The keys are ______ the kitchen counter.

Ø  Answer: on

Ø  Why: "On" indicates surface contact.

  1. My brother lives ______ Chicago.

Ø  Answer: in

Ø  Why: "In" is used for cities.

  1. Wait for me ______ the bus stop.

Ø  Answer: at

Ø  Why: "At" is used for specific points.

  1. The cat is hiding ______ the bed.

Ø  Answer: under

Ø  Why: "Under" means below something.

  1. Sit ______ me at the table.

Ø  Answer: beside or next to

Ø  Why: Both mean "by the side of."

Direction/Movement Prepositions

  1. We're driving ______ the mountains for vacation.

Ø  Answer: to

Ø  Why: "To" indicates movement toward a place.

  1. She walked ______ the room quietly.

Ø  Answer: into

Ø  Why: "Into" indicates movement from outside to inside.

  1. The ball rolled ______ the hill.

Ø  Answer: down

Ø  Why: "Down" indicates movement to a lower position.

  1. We walked ______ the park to get home.

Ø  Answer: through

Ø  Why: "Through" means from one side to the other.

  1. Jump ______ the puddle!

Ø  Answer: over

Ø  Why: "Over" means above and across.

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice - Choose the Correct Preposition

  1. I'll meet you (at/in/on) the corner of 5th Street.

Ø  Answer: at

Ø  Why: "At" is used for specific points like street corners.

  1. The picture hangs (on/in/at) the wall.

Ø  Answer: on

Ø  Why: Pictures are "on" walls (surface).

  1. She's been studying (since/for/during) two hours.

Ø  Answer: for

Ø  Why: "For" indicates duration of time.

  1. Divide the candy (between/among/through) the three children.

Ø  Answer: among

Ø  Why: "Among" is used for three or more items.

  1. I'm really good (at/in/on) math.

Ø  Answer: at

Ø  Why: We say "good at" a skill.

  1. This gift is (to/for/at) you.

Ø  Answer: for

Ø  Why: "For" indicates purpose or recipient.

  1. We arrived (at/in/on) the airport just in time.

Ø  Answer: at

Ø  Why: "At" is used for transportation terminals.

  1. She's interested (on/in/at) learning French.

Ø  Answer: in

Ø  Why: We say "interested in" something.

  1. The book was written (from/by/with) my favorite author.

Ø  Answer: by

Ø  Why: "By" indicates the doer of an action.

  1. I'm looking forward (for/to/at) the weekend.

Ø  Answer: to

Ø  Why: "Look forward to" is a fixed expression.

Exercise 3: Find and Correct the Preposition Error

  1. ❌ "I'll see you on 3:00 PM."

Ø  ✅ Corrected: "I'll see you at 3:00 PM."

Ø  Explanation: Use "at" for specific times, not "on."

  1. ❌ "She's afraid from spiders."

Ø  ✅ Corrected: "She's afraid of spiders."

Ø  Explanation: The correct phrase is "afraid of," not "afraid from."

  1. ❌ "We arrived to the party late."

Ø  ✅ Corrected: "We arrived at the party late."

Ø  Explanation: Use "arrive at" (or "arrive in" for cities/countries), not "arrive to."

  1. ❌ "I'm listening music."

Ø  ✅ Corrected: "I'm listening to music."

Ø  Explanation: "Listen" must be followed by "to" when there's an object.

  1. ❌ "It depends of the weather."

Ø  ✅ Corrected: "It depends on the weather."

Ø  Explanation: The correct phrase is "depend on," not "depend of."

  1. ❌ "He's married with a doctor."

Ø  ✅ Corrected: "He's married to a doctor."

Ø  Explanation: We say "married to" someone.

  1. ❌ "I'm thinking to buy a new car."

Ø  ✅ Corrected: "I'm thinking about buying a new car."

Ø  Explanation: We say "think about" something or "think of" something.

  1. ❌ "She apologized about being late."

Ø  ✅ Corrected: "She apologized for being late."

Ø  Explanation: We "apologize for" something.

Exercise 4: Complete the Sentences with Appropriate Prepositions

  1. Please don't lean ______ the wet paint.

Ø  Answer: against

Ø  Why: "Against" means in contact with for support.

  1. I agree ______ you completely.

Ø  Answer: with

Ø  Why: We "agree with" a person.

  1. She suffers ______ allergies in the spring.

Ø  Answer: from

Ø  Why: We "suffer from" an illness or condition.

  1. We're running ______ of milk.

Ø  Answer: out

Ø  Why: "Run out of" means to have no more left.

  1. He was born ______ a small town ______ Italy.

Ø  Answer: in, in

Ø  Why: "In" for towns and countries.

  1. The meeting will be held ______ Monday ______ 10 AM.

Ø  Answer: on, at

Ø  Why: "On" for days, "at" for specific times.

  1. I've been waiting ______ the bus ______ 20 minutes.

Ø  Answer: for, for

Ø  Why: Both blanks need "for" - "wait for" someone/something, and "for" indicating duration.

  1. She sat ______ the front row ______ her friend.

Ø  Answer: in, beside (or next to)

Ø  Why: "In" a row, "beside" a person.

Exercise 5: Advanced Practice - Multiple Prepositions

Fill in all blanks in each sentence:

  1. I'll meet you ______ the restaurant ______ Main Street ______ 7:00.
    • Answer: at, on, at
    • Why: "At" the restaurant (specific place), "on" a street, "at" a specific time.
  2. The keys fell ______ the gap ______ the sofa cushions.
    • Answer: into, between
    • Why: "Into" indicates movement to inside, "between" means in the space separating two things.
  3. We hiked ______ the mountain ______ sunrise ______ sunset.
    • Answer: up, at, until
    • Why: "Up" the mountain (direction), "at" sunrise (specific time), "until" sunset (up to a point in time).
  4. She's been working ______ this company ______ 2015 ______ a manager.
    • Answer: for, since, as
    • Why: "For" a company, "since" a starting point, "as" indicating role.
  5. The package will arrive ______ Monday ______ 9 AM ______ 5 PM.
    • Answer: on, between, and
    • Why: "On" a day, "between...and" indicating a time range.

Answer Key Summary Table

Exercise

Question

Correct Answer

Key Rule

1.1

Monday

on

Days use "on"

1.2

7:30 PM

at

Clock times use "at"

1.3

2010

in

Years use "in"

1.4

the summer

in

Seasons use "in"

1.5

Friday

by

"By" = deadline

1.6

kitchen counter

on

Surfaces use "on"

1.7

Chicago

in

Cities use "in"

1.8

bus stop

at

Specific points use "at"

1.9

the bed

under

Below something = "under"

1.10

me

beside/next to

By the side of

2.1

corner

at

Street corners = "at"

2.2

wall

on

On surfaces

2.3

two hours

for

Duration = "for"

2.4

three children

among

3+ items = "among"

2.5

math

at

Good at + skill

2.6

you

for

Recipient = "for"

2.7

airport

at

Terminals = "at"

2.8

learning French

in

Interested in

2.9

author

by

Doer of action = "by"

2.10

weekend

to

Look forward to

Tips for Mastering Prepositions

  1. Learn common combinations: Verb + preposition (listen to), adjective + preposition (good at), noun + preposition (reason for).
  2. Visualize relationships: Picture "in" as inside something, "on" as surface contact.
  3. Practice with opposites:

Ø  above/below

Ø  in front of/behind

Ø  into/out of

Ø  over/under

  1. Watch for fixed expressions: Some phrases must use specific prepositions (e.g., "by accident," "on purpose").
  2. Read and notice: Pay attention to preposition usage in books, articles, and conversations.
  3. When in doubt, test it:

Ø  Time: Can I replace it with a clock? (at) A day? (on) A month? (in)

Ø  Place: Is it a point? (at) An enclosed space? (in) A surface? (on)

Final Note: Prepositions often don't translate directly between languages. The best approach is practice, exposure, and learning common patterns rather than trying to memorize every possible use.

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