The document provides examples of simple preposition exercises involving filling in blanks with appropriate prepositions. It includes 20 sentences testing knowledge of simple prepositions like "in", "on", "under", etc. It then provides examples of compound preposition exercises with 24 sentences to be completed using multi-word prepositions like "because of", "in spite of", "due to", etc. Finally, it covers participle preposition exercises with 13 sentences to choose the correct participle preposition from options like "according to", "excluding", "pending", etc.

1. SIMPLE PREPOSITION
EXERCISES

2. Complete the following sentences by using appropriate simple prepositions.
◦ The Sun rises ___ the East.
◦ Keep looking _____ you find him.
◦ The teacher sat _______ on the chair.
◦ The train quickly sped away ______ the station.
◦ There is always darkness _______ the lamp.
◦ The situation quickly went _______ of control.
◦ The responsibility of student’s conduct lays ______ the
teacher.
◦ The parents were ______ happy as the children.

3. ◦ I am coming from a long way, just _____ meet you.
◦ The best seats were reserved ______ the chief guest.
◦ He was staying ______ the hotel.
◦ Put the vegetables ________ the fridge.
◦ There is an old temple ______ the mountain. Over
◦ I am staying _________ my parents.
◦ He stayed _____ all night. Up
◦ Raju has become wiser ______ before. Than
◦ He was curious, _____ was afraid too. But
◦ He stayed a small distance ____ his school. By
◦ Violence is an act _____ the weak.
◦ The Sea liner went _____ to east.

4. 1. The book you need is _____ the shelf.
◦ at
◦ on
◦ under
2. He was hiding _______ a tree.
◦ behind
◦ over
◦ under
3. I was sitting in ________ my two friends.
◦ after
◦ before
◦ between
4. I saw him walking ________ the cliff.
◦ towards
◦ before
◦ out

5. 5. He arrived _______ his Boss did.
◦ behind
◦ over
◦ Before
6. The fruits were falling ______ from the tree.
◦ over
◦ down
◦ lower
7. It is warmer inside ______ outside.
◦ than
◦ to
◦ in
8. The damage was ________ repair.
◦ on
◦ beyond
◦ over

6. 9. The crow flies _______ the land.
◦ on
◦ along
◦ above
10. Put the vegetables ______ the fridge.
◦ after
◦ into
◦ till
11. Soldiers fight ______ external threats.
◦ for
◦ after
◦ against
12. Bread _____ butter is my favorite breakfast.
◦ with
◦ along
◦ on

7. 13. The Christmas comes ________ the Easter.
◦ before
◦ after
◦ Till
14.Paid my rent _____ the house owner.
◦ to
◦ for
◦ over
15.I am not going there _____ you.
◦ behind
◦ without
◦ apart
16.The book was ______ wildlife.
◦ over
◦ in
◦ about

8. 17. He was standing ______ a tree.
◦ on
◦ over
◦ under
18. Get away _______ there as quickly as you can.
◦ to
◦ from
◦ over
19. Wait _____ I come back.
◦ till
◦ after
◦ from
20. Stay ______ of trouble always.
◦ in
◦ over
◦ out

9. Answers :
1)in, 2)till, 3)down, 4)from, 5)under, 6)out,
7)upon, 8)as, 9)to, 10)for, 11)at, 12)into,
13)over, 14)with, 15)up, 16)than, 17)but,
18)by, 19)of, 20)off
1)b, 2)a, 3)c, 4)a, 5)c, 6)b, 7)a, 8)b, 9)c, 10)b,
11)c, 12)a, 13)b, 14)a, 15)b, 16)c, 17)c, 18)b,
19)a, 20)c

10. Compound Preposition Exercises
1. Everything falls to the ground _______ earth’s gravitational pull.
◦ for
◦ because of
◦ cause of
2. The trial was done ___________ the procedure of law.
◦ in accordance with
◦ due to
◦ despite of
3. India Gate is located right ________ the President’s house.
◦ in back of
◦ beside
◦ in front of
4. As a ________ of his hard work, he achieved the target.
◦ instead of
◦ result of
◦ apart from

11. 5. _______ following the rules, he chose to break them.
 instead of
 despite of
 due to
6. Failure is often__________ negligence.
 an effect of
 consequence of
 reason of
7. Much had been sacrificed __________ achieving independence.
 for want of
 due to
 causes of
8. He is doing well _________ the adversities.
 aside from
 despite of
 instead of

12. 9. The companies are _________ each other.
◦ agreement
◦ in accordance to
◦ in agreement with
10. The National Flag should be furled ________ every building.
◦ top
◦ above
◦ on top of
11. The students were given toys _________ the sweets on Children’s day.
◦ according to
◦ aside from
◦ in addition to
12. ________ the fundamental rights, every citizen are entitled to equality of
opportunity.
◦ instead of
◦ in respect to
◦ on top of

13. 13. _______ of the warnings, he continued swimming.
 besides of
 in spite of
 oblivious
14. The accused turned witness __________ leniency.
 on condition of
 on charge of
 lack of
15. ________ a beautiful house, he also owns a beautiful farm.
 because of
 aside from
 due to
16. I have to do the cooking ________ doing the dishes.
 apart from
 causes of
 effect on

14. 17. Changing climatic condition is responsible __________ crop yield.
 decrease of
 for lack of
 effect on
18. The parents must be informed _________ any in disciplinary conduct by their
wards.
 despite of
 in regards to
 in case of
19. _______ to your exceptional performance, you will be honored.
 with regard to
 aside from
 apart from
20. _________ the Indian law, a government servant cannot hold any other office of
profit.
 despite to
 in spite of
 according to

15. 21. Un education and lack of awareness are the main _________ the population explosion.
◦ cause of
◦ causes of
◦ despite of
22. Pollution is having a deep _______ the environment.
◦ effect of
◦ effect on
◦ consequence of
23. He didn’t turned up on time, ________ his busy schedule.
◦ due to
◦ aside from
◦ apart from
24. Global warming is an _________ green house gas emission.
◦ effect of
◦ instead of
◦ despite of

16. Answers :
1)b, 2)a, 3)c, 4)b, 5)a, 6)b, 7)a, 8)b,
9)c, 10)c, 11)c, 12)b, 13)b, 14)a, 15)b,
16)a, 17)b, 18)c, 19)a, 20)c, 21)b,
22)b, 23)a, 24)a

17. PHRASE PREPOSITIONS
EXAMPLES

18. ◦ Do note that simple Phrase Prepositions are similar to the Compound Prepositions we
have already studied.
◦ Complete the given sentences using the appropriate Phrase Preposition given below them.
1. He failed ________ of his high endurance.
◦ in spite of
◦ because of
◦ due to
2. __________ his teacher, he is doing well in the class.
◦ despite of
◦ according to
◦ under
3. I was _______ when he left for home.
◦ standing on
◦ with him
◦ sitting

19. 4. I signed a contract ________ employer.
◦ upon my
◦ with my
◦ along with
5. I went to the doctor _______ grandmother.
◦ with my
◦ together with
◦ to show
6. I dropped him _______ car.
◦ on my
◦ in my
◦ inside my
7. He ________ fast.
◦ spoke
◦ drove
◦ was swimming

20. 8. I saw ________ on the joke
◦ running
◦ him laughing
◦ at Ramesh
9. He was fined _____ not wearing helmet.
◦ because of
◦ despite of
◦ for actually
10. The lady gave up her job for _______ her children.
◦ need of
◦ the sake of
◦ nourishing
11. His house is too far _______ house.
◦ away from
◦ from my
◦ near my

21. 12. I saw _________ on the road.
◦ him
◦ anyone
◦ him walking
13. The car belongs to _______.
◦ my father
◦ us
14. I saw __________ loudly over phone.
◦ him
◦ him talking
◦ him ever
15. He stood there _________ his class.
◦ on behalf of
◦ on pretext of
◦ in charge

22. 16. He climbed _________.
◦ over the tree
◦ onto the tree
◦ above the tree.
17. For a couple of years, he stayed _________.
◦ inside
◦ out
◦ in the house.
18. Finally he made it __________.
◦ possible
◦ through the turmoil
◦ at last.
19. He lives a life ________.
◦ needy
◦ on the edge
◦ everyone wants.
20. I mistakenly took the wrong turn ________ the right one.
◦ despite of
◦ in spite of
◦ instead of

23. Identify the Adjective Prepositional Phrase in the following sentences-
◦ The car with the red paint is in the garage.
◦ The horse was ridden by a man with a big hat.
◦ I met a child with curly hairs.
◦ The snakes with bright colors are usually venomous.
◦ The person who laughs a lot is sadder inside.
◦ He visited many houses without any electricity.
◦ The bike I was looking for had a bright red paint.
◦ My father is a man of great principles.
◦ A friend in need is a friend indeed.
◦ Cars on the track run faster than the cars on the road.

24. Now choose an appropriate ‘Adjective Prepositional Phrase’ for the sentences from the choices
given below them.
1. The animals ___________ are must to preserve their species.
◦ on the zoo
◦ in the zoo
◦ along with zoo
2. The vehicle _________ will reach early.
◦ obviously
◦ which moves fast
◦ on the road
3. He wrote all his poems with a _________.
◦ pen
◦ pencil
◦ black fountain pen.
4. Please take the books lying _____________.
◦ on the table
◦ in the table
◦ on table.

25. 5. Please do the dishes _________.
◦ in the sink
◦ over the sink
◦ under
6. The car ____________ is mine.
◦ on the road
◦ park
◦ honking
7. The man __________ is my best friend.
◦ on the curtain
◦ behind the curtain
◦ on the car
8. It was a tiger __________.
◦ big
◦ ferocious
◦ with a white skin

26. 9. His was an _____.
◦ act of courage
◦ long performance
◦ different act
10. My uncle was __________.
◦ rich
◦ a man of wisdom
◦ poor

27. ◦ Identify the Adverb Prepositional Phrase in the following sentences.
1. We incurred huge losses due to the recession.
2. He arrived during early morning hours.
3. The train got delayed due to the heavy rains.
4. My book was lying on the table.
5. He goes to the school by school bus every day.
6. Durga Puja usually falls in the month of October.
7. He was fined because of negligence.
8. My car is lying in the garage.
9. I turned off the lights to save the electricity.
10. He was able to excel only because of hard work.
Note- Remember the phrase that answers- how?, when?, why?, where?

28. For the sentences given below choose appropriate Adverb Prepositional Phrase from the
choices given.
1. He landed on hill top with the help of ________.
◦ an expert climber
◦ a rope
◦ a torch
2. I don’t go to school _________.
◦ everyday
◦ often
◦ during the rains
3. I came here _______.
◦ so long
to meet you
Fast

29. 4. He started working __________.
◦ in the bank.
◦ early enough
◦ too much
5. I was lost ___________.
◦ forever
◦ unnecessarily
◦ in the middle of nowhere
6. The coin was lying there __________.
◦ motionless
◦ as no one noticed
◦ for ever
7. ___________ lay many secrets.
◦ in the shadow of darkness
◦ inside
◦ outside

30. 8. The species survived __________.
◦ healthily
◦ due to its endurance
◦ happily forever
9. He was appointed as the Chairman ____________.
◦ on the fateful day
◦ earlier before
◦ unanimously
10. I was waiting for you _________.
◦ whole night
◦ badly
◦ at the station

31. Answers : phrase prepositions
◦ 1)a, 2)b, 3)b, 4)b, 5)a, 6)b, 7)c, 8)b, 9)a, 10)b, 11)b, 12)c, 13)a, 14)b,
15)a, 16)a, 17)c, 18)b, 19)b, 20)c.
◦ 1) with the red paint, 2) with a big hat, 3) with curly hairs, 4) with
bright colors, 5) who laughs a lot, 6) without any electricity, 7) had a
bright red paint, 8) of great principles, 9) in need, 10) on the track,
on the road
◦ 1)b, 2)b, 3)c, 4)a, 5)a, 6)a, 7)b, 8)c, 9)a, 10)b
◦ 1) due to the recession, 2) early morning hours, 3) due to the heavy
rains, 4) lying on the table, 5) by school bus, 6) falls in the month of
October 7) because of negligence,8) in the garage, 9) to save the
electricity, 10) because of hard work.
◦ 1)a, 2)c, 3)b, 4)a, 5)c, 6)b, 7)a, 8)b, 9)a, 10)c

32. Participle Prepositions
Examples

33. ◦ Choose the appropriate participle preposition for the sentences from the choices provided below
them.
1. I will go there, ________ you are coming with me.
◦ if
◦ regarding
◦ provided
◦ taken
2. Study ________ to the syllabus.
◦ according
◦ owing
◦ between
◦ failing
3. He was surprised as he was not ________ me.
◦ accepting
◦ taking
◦ expecting
◦ falling

34. 4. You should reach on time, _________ which you will be disqualified.
◦ barred
◦ failing
◦ according
◦ upon
5. I planned to visit my grandparents ______ the winters.
◦ pending
◦ excluding
◦ taken
◦ during
6. I am ready to pay the fee __________ the late penalty.
◦ excluding
◦ and
◦ for
◦ taking

35. 7. ________ his feeble appearance he was a man of courage.
◦ according
◦ barring
◦ given
◦ notwithstanding
8. He was ________ from boarding the plane without passport.
◦ given
◦ taken
◦ barred
◦ owing
9. Everyone ________ the chief guest was enjoying the show.
◦ apart from
◦ including
◦ provided
◦ following

36. 10. He was given a second chance, _________ his good behavior.
o considering
o pending
o regarding
o Accepting
11. You are expected to complete all your ________ work by tomorrow.
o previous
o latest
o pending
o important
12. There was a narrow passage in ________ the two houses.
o between
o middle
o side
o considering

37. 13. ______ to his athletic built; he was selected in the team.
◦ considering
◦ following
◦ owing
◦ between
14. The money was ______ to the person who needed it the most.
◦ taken
◦ regarding
◦ given
◦ regarding
15. Life is about ______ the problems and finding the solutions.
◦ taking
◦ making
◦ taken
◦ accepting

38. 16. My uncle is keenly _________ the election results.
◦ disturbing
◦ following
◦ considering
◦ accepting
17. It wasn’t ________ you or your performance.
◦ about
◦ for
◦ considering
◦ regarding
18. He was highly ________ due to his composed nature.
◦ pleased
◦ respected
◦ followed
◦ taken

39. 19. Anything _______ the security of students is a matter of great importance.
◦ about
◦ regarding
◦ concerning
◦ accepting
20. The visitor was _________ from one class to another.
◦ given
◦ accepted
◦ making
◦ taken
21. The government recently passes a law ________ the financial offenders from escaping the
country.
◦ expecting
◦ barring
◦ making
◦ accepting

40. Read the following sentences and identify the Participle Prepositions –
◦ Players were given refreshments.
◦ Every detail regarding the meeting was true.
◦ You will succeed provided that you work hard.
◦ You should not leave anything pending for tomorrow.
◦ According to the weather forecast, it will rain today.
◦ Mobile phone is an instant mode of communication between two people.
◦ Owing to the rain, he missed the train.
◦ There was an announcement barring him from attending the assembly.
◦ He was barred from entry on disciplinary grounds.
◦ The book was taken back from him.

41. Answers : participle prepositions
1)c, 2)a, 3)c, 4)b, 5)d, 6)a, 7)d, 8)c, 9)b, 10)a, 11)c,
12)a, 13)c, 14)c, 15)d, 16)b, 17)d, 18)b, 19)c, 20)d,
21)b
given, regarding, provided, pending, according,
between, owing, barring, barred, taken.

42. Double Prepositions
Examples

43. Find out the appropriate double preposition for the sentences from the choices given below them.
1. It rained ________ the day.
◦ into
◦ upon
◦ throughout
◦ from above
2. Having a pet is ________ having a child.
◦ as about
◦ like
◦ as against
◦ off on
3. The tiger strategically attacks _________.
◦ from above
◦ from behind
◦ at around
◦ as against

44. 4. There will be no life ________ water.
◦ for
◦ within
◦ outside of
◦ without
5. The principal was standing _________ the chief guest.
◦ against
◦ after
◦ next to
◦ for
6. Weather inside is as pleasant _________.
◦ as outside
◦ of outside
◦ into
◦ off of

45. 7. There was silence after the commotion __________ a storm.
◦ as before
◦ as after
◦ as against
◦ as within
8. Everyone was gathered ________ the auditorium.
◦ at around
◦ inside
◦ an inside
◦ into
9. He readily agreed even __________ its consequences.
◦ at about
◦ at around
◦ before considering
◦ within

46. 10. __________ the weather report, it will rain for three to four days.
◦ Into
◦ according to
◦ because of
◦ out of
11. The desire to help others comes _________.
◦ from within
◦ from outside
◦ from far
◦ from without
12. New teacher has arrived to take ___________ present one.
◦ over take
◦ take off
◦ into
◦ over from

47. 13. The flight was delayed _________ the rain.
◦ as of
◦ because for
◦ over by
◦ because of
14. He is as kind hearted ______ of a coconut.
◦ as off
◦ as inside
◦ as outside
◦ upon
15. Indian soldiers bravely stood _________ the enemy.
◦ up against
◦ up for
◦ upon
◦ onto

48. 16. Sugar dissolves completely ______ the water.
◦ up to
◦ into
◦ upon
◦ inside
17. Like the Sun rises ________ the mountains, the hull of the ship came into view.
◦ as above
◦ as far
◦ as below
◦ up to
18. The player passed the ball ________ the next player.
◦ over to
◦ up to
◦ upon
◦ off on

49. 19. The rain falls ________.
◦ from under
◦ regularly
◦ from above
◦ at above
20. He is ___________ the selection committee.
◦ outside of
◦ away from
◦ from under
◦ off of
21. He is ________ town for few days.
◦ off of
◦ behind
◦ upon
◦ out of

50. 22. The conduct of a student depends ________ his teacher.
◦ upon
◦ up to
◦ on
◦ out of
23. The teacher asked everyone to get ________ the class.
◦ off
◦ next to
◦ up to
◦ inside
24. He will readily argue _________ anything.
◦ about
◦ at about
◦ for
◦ at above

51. 25. The ship sailed ______ its destination.
◦ off to
◦ off on
◦ off about
◦ for
26. He put the book _______ the table.
◦ above
◦ below
◦ around
◦ onto
27. I will walk ______ the supermarket.
◦ up from
◦ up around
◦ up to
◦ up along

52. Answers : Double prepositions
1)c, 2)a, 3)b, 4)d, 5)c, 6)a, 7)b, 8)a, 9)c,
10)b, 11)a, 12)d, 13)d, 14)b, 15)a, 16)b,
17)a, 18)a, 19)c, 20)a, 21)d, 22)a, 23)d,
24)b, 25)a, 26)d, 27)c

53. Other Prepositions

54. Choose the appropriate prepositions of place and direction from the choices provided below
every sentence.
1. The Crow was flying ________ the house.
◦ above
◦ below
◦ on
◦ under
2. Quickly he ran _________ the tree.
◦ on
◦ over
◦ past
◦ down
3. His house is just ________ the road.
◦ past
◦ across
◦ below
◦ towards

55. 4. The old man was resting _______ a tree.
◦ over
◦ up
◦ under
◦ On
5. The thief was hiding ________ the building.
◦ front of
◦ away
◦ below
◦ behind
6. My car is parked _______ the exit gate.
◦ on
◦ over
◦ near
◦ up

56. 7. The book I was looking for was lying _________ the table.
◦ below
◦ towards
◦ around
◦ down
8. He was sitting _______ his best friend.
◦ under
◦ up
◦ close to
◦ before
9. He has to perform _________ of huge audience.
◦ on
◦ above
◦ over
◦ in front

57. 10. He had to perform in ________ other performances.
◦ between
◦ inside
◦ behind
◦ along
11. The Paraglider bravely jumped _______ the cliff.
◦ between
◦ along
◦ off
◦ below
12. The ship sailed _______ the coast.
◦ on
◦ above
◦ along
◦ under

58. 13. In case of an earthquake you are advised to hide ________ a strong structure.
◦ over
◦ under
◦ above
◦ up
14. After roaming around the building the helicopter came ________.
◦ above
◦ around
◦ down
◦ under
15. Please put the vegetables _________ the fridge.
◦ upon
◦ around
◦ over
◦ inside

59. 16. His house is _________ the hospital.
◦ beside
◦ along
◦ over
◦ towards
17. The chopper was hovering ________ the building.
◦ below
◦ over
◦ up
◦ down
18. He was sleeping peacefully _____ the bed.
◦ under
◦ over
◦ on
◦ below

60. 19. Everyone was sitting ________ the fire.
◦ towards
◦ above
◦ over
◦ around
20. I was walking ________ my home.
◦ towards
◦ away
◦ under
◦ down

61. Complete the given sentences by filling in appropriate
Preposition of Time from the choices provided below.
1. We will meet for dinner ________.
◦ at 9 P.M.
◦ on 9 P.M.
◦ in 9 P.M.
2. The fruits of hard work become ripe __________.
◦ at years
◦ in years
◦ on years

62. 3. The effigy of Ravana is burnt ________.
◦ on Dussehra
◦ in Deepawali
◦ at Dussehra.
4. We will have a family get together _________.
◦ at Christmas
◦ in Christmas
◦ on Christmas
5. The meeting is scheduled _________.
◦ on 8 AM
◦ at 8 AM
◦ in 8 AM

63. 6. The staff chats _________.
◦ at lunchtime
◦ on lunchtime
◦ in lunchtime
7. I meet my family ________ on occasions.
◦ at months
◦ in months
◦ on months
8. Indian Independence Day is celebrated _________.
◦ in 15th August
◦ at 15th August
◦ on 15th August

64. 9. We wear loose clothes ________.
◦ at summer
◦ in summer
◦ on summer
10. India got independence _______.
◦ in 1947
◦ at 1947
◦ on 1947
11. Children should get up early ________.
◦ at sunrise
◦ on sunrise
◦ in sunrise

65. 12. I was gifted a pen by my friends _________.
◦ at my birthday
◦ in my birthday
◦ on my birthday
13. My birthday falls _______.
◦ at 6th Dec
◦ on 6th Dec
◦ in 6th Dec
14. Wooly mammoths roamed the earth _________.
◦ at the ice age
◦ on the ice age
◦ in the ice age

66. 15. My favorite class starts _______.
◦at 7 am
◦in 7 am
◦on 7 am
16. My favorite show starts _______.
◦on hours
◦at hours
◦in hours

67. Answers :
1)a, 2)c, 3)b, 4)c, 5)d, 6)c, 7)a, 8)c, 9)d, 10)a,
11)c, 12)c, 13)b, 14)c, 15)d, 16)a, 17)b, 18)c,
19)d, 20)a
1)a, 2)b, 3)a, 4)c, 5)b, 6)a, 7)b, 8)c, 9)b, 10)a,
11)a, 12)c, 13)b, 14)c, 15)a, 16)c