WorksheetsPrepositions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
Fill in the missing preposition:
The policeman told the journalist that the corrupt politicians were _____ investigation.
on
over
under
in
Yesterday I had to explain English grammar ______ the class.
to
about
on
under
I tried to explain things to my friends but I don't think they understood what's I was talking _______.
on
about
under
through
I stayed at home yesterday because I wasn't feeling a bit _______ the weather.
under
through
in
for
My friend has been sick _____ Monday.
about
over
onto
since
When I arrived ____ home yesterday there was no-one else around.
over
on
in
at
My teacher is always very pleased _____ my work.
with
except
over
in
When my dog died I was so sad; it took me months to get _____ her death.
into
about
over
under
Select the TWO correct words to complete this sentence:
To be honest _____ you, I don't know what you are making such a fuss ______.
on
with
under
about
to
To get to Ms Baker's classroom you have to go _____ the stairs and _______ the wooden doors.
in
through
over
under
up
My Mom got a speeding fine for driving ______ 120kph.
over
into
on
at
My Dad got a speeding fine for driving _____ 68kph ______ a 60kph zone.
at
in
over
under
around
I always listen to music ______ the way to school in the mornings.
through
over
in
on
Using your cellphone while driving is _______ the law.
within
against
under
for
English is not my first language so I am _______ a disadvantage in this class.
at
under
over
into
When my mom is cross with me she says: "Why did you do that? I don't know what's got ______ you!"
on
over
into
in
At the moment I am reading a great book _____ a relatively unknown author.
over
on
through
by
A biography is a book _____ one person but written _____ another person.
on
about
over
by
My grandparents have lived in the same house ______ ages.
for
over
through
on
I didn't bring my jersey to school today because I was _______ the impression that it was going to be warmer.
over
in
under
through
