common prepositions exercises

Preposition Exercise – 1

1. He ascribed his failure …………………. bad luck.
2. Listen to the advice ……………… your father.
3. The President has bestowed Padam Shri ………………. Noted artists.
4. Be polite ……………….. every one.
5. Costly furniture is made ……………….. teak wood.
6. I am intent …………….. winning.
7. Do you have a knife ……………….. cut with ?
8. His proposal met ………………… strong criticism.
9. She is suffering ……………….. high blood pressure.
10. God is called …………………. different names in various faiths.

Ans : 1. to 2. of 3. on 4. to 5. from 6. on 7. to 8. with 9. from 10. by 

Preposition Exercise – 2

1. He saved the boy …………………… drowning at the risk of his own life.
2. He was relieved …………….. his job.
3. I want to exchange my sofa …………….. easy chairs.
4. They are closely related ……………. each other.
5. She is eager ……………… praise.
6. The judge sentenced him ……………. a fine of 100 rupees.
7. She takes no interest ………………. painting.
8. She was blessed ……………… a son.
9. He begged ……………….. money from his master.
10. He warned me ……………….. pick-pockets.

Ans : 1. from 2. of 3. for 4. to 5. for 6. to 7. in 8. with 9. for 10. against