Prepositions in Context Exercise
Instructions: Read each passage carefully and fill in the blanks with the most suitable preposition. Choose from common prepositions such as: in, on, at, by, to, from, with, over, under, through, between, behind, above, below, during, after, before, etc.
Passage 1: The School Trip
Our class arrived ________ the museum ________ 9:30 am. We walked ________ the main entrance and gathered ________ the lobby. The guide led us ________ a long corridor and ________ a dark room filled ________ ancient artefacts. ________ the tour, we learned about Māori culture and history. We stayed ________ the museum ________ three hours before heading back ________ school.
Passage 2: A Day at the Beach
Sarah sat ________ the sand ________ her towel, watching the waves crash ________ the shore. Her brother was swimming ________ the deep water ________ his friends. Their parents relaxed ________ a large umbrella, protected ________ the hot sun. ________ lunchtime, they walked ________ the beach ________ a nearby café ________ fish and chips.
Passage 3: The Lost Book
James searched ________ his textbook everywhere. He looked ________ his desk, ________ his bed, and even ________ the rubbish bin. Finally, he found it hidden ________ a pile of papers ________ the shelf. It had been sitting there ________ the weekend, right ________ his football trophy and ________ an old photo frame.
Passage 4: Weekend Plans
________ Saturday morning, we're driving ________ Wellington ________ visit my cousin. The journey takes about two hours ________ car. We'll stay ________ her house ________ Sunday evening. ________ our visit, we plan to walk ________ the waterfront and maybe go ________ Te Papa. We should arrive back home ________ dinner time.