Preposition Exercise

Preposition Exercise: Ever wondered which part of speech tells us where something is, when something happens, or how things are connected in space or time? That’s the role of a preposition. Prepositions are powerful words that indicate location, direction, time, and spatial relationships in a sentence. They help link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words, making sentences clear and meaningful.

In this preposition exercise, you’ll get a chance to test your understanding of their usage through fun and practical examples. Whether you’re learning English or brushing up your grammar, these preposition practice questions will help strengthen your skills and confidence.

What is Preposition? Types and Examples

A preposition is a part of speech that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. It often tells us about place, time, direction, cause, manner, or possession. Prepositions help create clear and meaningful connections in sentences. There are different types of prepositions such as:

Prepositions of place (in, on, under, between)
– The book is on the table.

Prepositions of time (at, in, on, since)
– She was born in March.

Prepositions of direction or movement (to, into, onto, out of)
– He walked into the room.

Prepositions of cause or reason (because of, due to)
– The match was canceled due to rain.

Prepositions of manner (by, with)
– She wrote the letter with a pen.

Understanding prepositions with examples helps learners use them correctly in writing and speech. They may be small words, but prepositions play a big role in English grammar.

Also Check:

• Worksheets on Preposition of Time
• Worksheet on Place Prepositions

Preposition Exercise

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions

Complete the sentences below using the most suitable prepositions:

1. She has been living in Paris _______ 2015.
2. The cat jumped _______ the wall and disappeared.
3. The book is lying _______ the drawer, next to the keys.
4. We’ll meet _______ the evening, after the seminar.
5. They walked slowly _______ the narrow path toward the hills.
6. He apologized _______ being late to the interview.
7. The train leaves _______ exactly 6:30 a.m.
8. There’s a hidden message written _______ the lines.
9. She solved the puzzle _______ the help of her brother.
10. The school was closed _______ heavy snowfall.

🔹 Exercise 2: Underline and Identify the Prepositions

Instructions: Read the passage carefully. Underline the prepositions and list them at the end.

Emma arrived at the station on time, despite the foggy weather. She waited for her train near the platform bench. After a few minutes, an announcement came through the speakers. The train had been delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues. Emma took out a book from her bag and began to read quietly under the dim light above her seat.

Answer Key

Exercise 1

1. since
2. over
3. in
4. in
5. along
6. for
7. at
8. between
9. with
10. due to

Exercise 2 Prepositions Identified

1. at
2. on
3. for
4. near
5. after
6. through
7. by
8. due to
9. from
10. under
11. above

Preposition Preposition Practice Exercises with Answers

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks with the Most Suitable Prepositions

1. He has been working _______ this company _______ over a decade.
2. The deer ran swiftly _______ the forest and disappeared _______ sight.
3. She was praised _______ her honesty and dedication.
4. The manager distributed the workload equally _______ all team members.
5. Please submit the form _______ or _______ Monday.

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions (Choose the correct preposition)

1. She stood waiting _______ the corner for more than an hour.
   a) in
   b) at
   c) on
   d) from
2. The essay must be submitted _______ Friday.
   a) in
   b) by
   c) with
   d) for
3. He completed the project entirely _______ his own.
   a) with
   b) through
   c) by
   d) of
4. The painting hung directly _______ the fireplace.
   a) over
   b) across
   c) beside
   d) under
5. They went to the museum _______ foot.
   a) on
   b) in
   c) with
   d) by

Exercise 3: Sentence Correction – Identify and Fix the Incorrect Preposition

1. She arrived to the airport just before the gate closed.
2. The baby was sleeping between her mother’s lap.
3. He prefers coffee than tea in the morning.
4. The town is located on the river, not beside it.
5. We should discuss about the proposal during the meeting.

Exercise 4: Paragraph-Based Preposition Identification

Instructions: Read the passage and underline or list all the prepositions used.

Olivia walked into the room and placed her bag on the chair. She looked around, then sat beside the window, waiting for her friend. A gentle breeze blew through the open window, carrying the scent of blooming flowers. After a few minutes, her friend arrived with coffee and snacks in a small basket. They chatted about their travel plans and looked at old photos from their last trip.

Exercise 5: Error Spotting – One Preposition is Wrong in Each Sentence

1. We met at the airport and traveled together on the train.
2. The teacher was angry on the students for coming late.
3. She insisted to going with us despite the rain.
4. This jacket was made from real leather.
5. We walked besides the lake and watched the sunset.

Answer Key

Exercise 1:

1. in, for
2. through, from
3. for
4. among
5. by, on

Exercise 2:

6. b) at
7. b) by
8. c) by
9. a) over
10. a) on

Exercise 3 (Corrected Sentences):

11. She arrived at the airport just before the gate closed.
12. The baby was sleeping on her mother’s lap.
13. He prefers coffee to tea in the morning.
14. The town is located beside the river, not on it.
15. We should discuss the proposal during the meeting. (Remove “about”)

Exercise 4 – Prepositions Used:

into, on, around, beside, for, through, of, after, with, in, about, at, from

Exercise 5 – Corrections

16. “on the train” → by the train or in the train (context-based)
17. “angry on” → angry with
18. “insisted to going” → insisted on going
19. “made from” → made of (depending on the transformation)
20. “besides” → beside