Exercises on Filling in the Blanks with Prepositions

Mastering the use of prepositions is a crucial aspect of achieving fluency in English. Prepositions are small words that connect nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence, indicating relationships in time, place, direction, and more. However, their correct usage can often be tricky, even for native speakers. That's why we've designed a series of exercises specifically focused on filling in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions. These exercises will not only enhance your understanding of common prepositional phrases but also provide you with practical experience in using them correctly. Our exercises are crafted to cater to different levels of proficiency, ensuring that whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your advanced skills, you'll find them beneficial. Each exercise presents sentences with missing prepositions, challenging you to select the most suitable ones based on context. This method allows for active learning, reinforcing your knowledge through practice. By regularly engaging with these exercises, you'll be able to confidently navigate the complexities of English prepositions, ultimately improving both your written and spoken communication.

Exercise 1

1. She is interested *in* learning new languages (preposition indicating interest).

2. They are looking *for* a new apartment (preposition indicating search).

3. The cat is hiding *under* the table (preposition indicating position).

4. He will arrive *at* 5 PM (preposition indicating time).

5. We are meeting *with* the manager tomorrow (preposition indicating an appointment).

6. The book is *on* the shelf (preposition indicating location).

7. She has been working *for* this company for ten years (preposition indicating employment).

8. They are planning to travel *to* France next summer (preposition indicating destination).

9. He is good *at* playing the guitar (preposition indicating skill).

10. We will talk more *about* this topic later (preposition indicating subject).

Exercise 2

1. She is interested *in* learning new languages (preposition indicating interest).

2. The book is *on* the table (preposition indicating location).

3. We will meet *at* the park (preposition indicating place).

4. He was born *in* 1990 (preposition indicating time).

5. They are traveling *to* France next summer (preposition indicating direction).

6. She put the keys *in* her bag (preposition indicating placement).

7. He is good *at* playing chess (preposition indicating skill).

8. The cat is hiding *under* the bed (preposition indicating position).

9. She walked *through* the forest (preposition indicating movement).

10. The meeting starts *at* 9 AM (preposition indicating time).

Exercise 3

1. She is interested *in* learning new languages (preposition indicating interest).

2. The cat jumped *onto* the table (preposition indicating movement to a surface).

3. He is good *at* solving puzzles (preposition indicating skill or ability).

4. They arrived *at* the airport on time (preposition indicating a specific point in time or place).

5. The book is *on* the shelf (preposition indicating location).

6. She walked *across* the street (preposition indicating movement from one side to the other).

7. He will meet us *in* the morning (preposition indicating time of day).

8. The gift is *for* you (preposition indicating the recipient).

9. The dog is hiding *under* the bed (preposition indicating location below something).

10. They traveled *by* car to the city (preposition indicating means of transportation).