Prepositions are important elements of the English language that help us understand relationships between nouns, pronouns, and other words in a sentence. They often indicate location, direction, time, or other similar concepts. As a language specialist, it is essential to create exercises that help students practice using prepositions in context. In this document, you will find three different exercises to test your knowledge of prepositions in English grammar. Each exercise consists of 10 fill-in-the-blank sentences that focus on various aspects of prepositions. To help you along the way, a hint will be provided for each sentence. Good luck, and have fun learning!
Exercise 1: Prepositions of Time
I will meet you *at* (specific time) 3 pm.
She is going on vacation *in* (specific month) July.
We have a meeting *on* (specific day) Tuesday.
I was born *on* (specific day) the 1st of January.
They will arrive *in* (general time) the afternoon.
We usually exercise *in* (specific part of the day) the morning.
He is going to the doctor *on* (specific day) Friday.
It is going to rain *in* (specific month) August.
She likes to read *at* (specific time) night.
We will have dinner *at* (specific time) 7 pm.
He started working *in* (specific year) 2010.
The movie starts *at* (specific time) 9 pm.
The train leaves *in* (general time) ten minutes.
The party is *on* (specific day) Saturday.
She will be back *in* (general time) a few days.
Exercise 2: Prepositions of Place
The cat is sitting *on* (surface) the table.
She lives *in* (enclosed space) an apartment.
The book is *under* (beneath) the pillow.
The keys are *in* (enclosed space) the drawer.
He is standing *behind* (opposite of in front of) the car.
There is a park *near* (proximity) our house.
The train station is *between* (middle) the bank and the supermarket.
The pencil is *next* (beside) to the notebook.
The shoes are *in* (enclosed space) the closet.
She is waiting *in* (enclosed space) the lobby.
He put the letter *on* (surface) the desk.
The dog is lying *in* (enclosed space) its bed.
The umbrella is *in* (enclosed space) the car.
The picture is hanging *on* (surface) the wall.
She put the flowers *in* (enclosed space) the vase.