Prepositions and Phrases Completion

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Instructions: Read each sentence carefully. Choose the correct preposition from the brackets to complete each sentence. Write your answer on the line provided.

1.
The cat jumped __________________ the fence and ran into the garden.
(over / under / through)
2.
Please place the books __________________ the shelf in alphabetical order.
(on / at / from)
3.
The treasure was hidden __________________ two large oak trees.
(between / among / beside)
4.
We walked __________________ the tunnel to reach the other side of the mountain.
(across / through / along)
5.
The aeroplane flew __________________ the clouds during the storm.
(above / below / behind)
6.
My grandmother lives __________________ the end of the street, in the blue house.
(in / at / on)
7.
The children ran __________________ the park, laughing and playing tag.
(across / until / beside)
8.
The mouse scurried __________________ the table to avoid being seen.
(underneath / into / towards)
9.
We have been waiting __________________ the bus stop for twenty minutes.
(at / in / on)
10.
The river flows __________________ the valley and out to the sea.
(through / over / around)
11.
She placed her bag __________________ her chair before sitting down.
(beside / among / between)
12.
The hikers climbed __________________ the steep hill to reach the summit.
(up / down / along)
13.
The bird built its nest __________________ the branches of the tall pine tree.
(among / between / beside)
14.
We sailed __________________ the harbour and headed out to open water.
(out of / into / within)
15.
The painting was hanging __________________ the fireplace in the lounge.
(above / under / near)