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Prepositions
1. Use the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
_______ the boat, the calm water seemed so clear and perfect.
A. To
B. Since
C. Under
D. During
2. Which of these is a preposition in this sentence?
Dolly cut the cake with a knife, so everyone could have a piece.
A. a
B. so
C. the
D. with
3. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
The ball flew across the field and landed in front _______ the captain.
A. of
B. into
C. without
D. about
4. What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence below?
I accidentally kicked a soccer ball over the fence in my backyard, but my neighbors did not seem to be mad.
A. seem to be mad
B. did not seem
C. :over the fence:in my backyard:
D. kicked a soccer ball
5. Which preposition best completes the sentence below?
I do not trust the new kid, but my best friend thinks my doubts are only _______ my head.
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. by
6. Choose the best preposition to complete this sentence.
Somewhere _______ the sea lies my sweet memory.
A. since
B. onto
C. for
D. beyond
7. Directions: Select the correct text in the passage. Which prepositions show place or where something happened? Gretta attended Naomi's party on Saturday. The party was held at an ice skating rink near the high school. Gretta loved to skate, so she stayed until the end of the party.
8. Use the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
A rumble went _______ the crowd as everyone waited for the game to begin.
A. next
B. through
C. on
D. since
9. Use the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
Make sure you get here on time because the game will begin promptly _______ 6:00 p.m.
A. at
B. in
C. below
D. through
10. Choose the preposition that best completes the sentence below.
Carlie placed the cheesecake _______ the jar of cookies.
A. down
B. at
C. beyond
D. beside