This document contains examples of prepositions used in different contexts. It provides 10 examples for each of the following prepositions: in, from, at, against, on, of, in, for, with, between, at, on, for, with, from, on, to, on, to, to. The prepositions are used to indicate location, direction, time, possession, and other relationships between nouns, pronouns, and verb phrases.

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2. 1. The coach resigned ______ his position after losing 50 games.
2. Why are you always arguing with your brother ________ computer
games?
3. Did you read that article? No, I just glanced ______ it. It looked boring.
4. Most of us confide ____ our best friends.
5. The workers were protesting _________ high prices.
6. He always insists ______ having his own way.
7. Did you get the results back _______ your
blood test?
8. Phillip plans on specializing _______
cardiology.
9. Our team did succeed ______ winning
the cup.
10. She reminds me _______ my grandmother.
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3. 1. Did you apologize to Sasha ______ forgetting her
birthday?.
2. The police blamed him _______ the accident.
3. The speeding car collided ________ a van.
4. The lawyer confronted the accused ________ the
evidence.
5. I cannot distinguish __________ a real and a fake
Picasso.
6. His boss said that he had something to discuss ________
him.
7. The threat of punishment does not deter criminals
________ committing crimes.
8. He birthday coincides _________ the start of
summer vacation.
9. You will be provided ________ towels, soap, and
shampoo.
10. The French school system differs _______ the American
one.
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4. 1. We all marveled ______ his ability to speak so many languages.
2. There’s so much noise outside I can’t concentrate _____ my homework.
3. Did you pay ______ your meal yet?
4. She must have confused me _______ my twin sister.
5. The inexperienced teacher can’t deal ________ such unruly students.
6. The terrified man pleaded _______ the robber for mercy.
7. We can all benefit ________ eating a healthy diet.
8. All his problems stem _______ a troubled childhood.
9. The accused confessed _______ murdering his wife.
10. We’ll go on a picnic tomorrow, although it
all depends ______ the weather.
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5. 1.It’s not a very good idea to always depend ______ others.
2. It’s OK- you’re not imposing ______ me. Go ahead.
3. How did he react ______ the news that he won the lottery?
4.The newspaper article referred _______ an article written
last week.
5. She is devoted _______ her children.
6. Action movies don’t appeal ______ me at all.
7. Johan suffers _______ severe migraines.
8. I would prefer ______ have pepperoni pizza.
9.The crowd was out of control and resorted ______
violence.
10. His boss told him to see ______ that matter
Immediately.
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