Prepositions

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words: The answers are in bold.

1. Shakespeare is known for his wisdom.
2. Our new session will begin after the easter break.
3. I saw my mother step into the storeroom.
4. The manager was very sorry for the inconvenience.
5. They galloped over the plains.
6. On the boat they finally decided.
7. In case of fire break glass.
8. Can I talk to you in private?
9. Of late he has ben quite depressed.
10. I’d like to speak to the senator in private.
11. She tried in vain to arrange a meeting.
12. From Paris he flew to Berlin.
13. The troops marched towards the village.
14. The puppy crept under the chair.
15. I heard it from her.
16. I like doing things by myself.
17. I met her in Chicago at the opera.
18. I like doing things by myself.
19. They worked through the night.
20. I’m with you on this.
21. The Bolivians won by two goals.
22. She fell off the ladder.
23. The family portrait was hanging above the fireplace.
24. I got a call from my son today.
25. The thief admitted to stealing the jewels.
26. I am still waiting for a feedback from her.
27. Did you hear about Tosh’s new bicycle?
28. Stay with me as I have things to tell you.
29. What is this new documentary at eight on?
30. They congratulated me on getting my degree.
31. The parrot flew towards its owner.
32. The demonstrators were protesting against the use of force in Vietnam.
33. I shall love you till the lakes run dry.
34. We found her shivering with fright.
35. He has been absent from his work for three days now.
36. They are having a picnic at the beach.
37. She is standing beside her mother.
38. The boy is sitting between his parents.
39. Mr. Jones lives in a cottage by the river.
40. I live near the market.
41. Ali is leaning against the wall.
42. He is coming down the stairs.
43. Lorry is a tourist from Denmark.
44. He ran into his friend at the market.
45. They went to Malaysia for three days.
46. Kennedy will come home by four today.
47. Dinner will be served in an hours time.
48. The thief got in through the window.
49. We went to the zoo last week.
50. I have never sat in a tram before.
51. The vase fell off the table.
52. He rode on a big horse.
53. I am going to school by bus.
54. Jack is a cousin of mine.
55. Look to the left and you will see our destination.
56. Where have you come from?
57. We saw a movie at the theatre.
58. There’s no one you can hide behind.
59. This is something we must meditate on.
60. He climbed up the ladder and got into the attic.
61. He swam across the river.
62. Huan fell on the floor.
63. My car is at the house.
64. The waiter was at our table immediately.
65. The cows are grazing in the field.
66. Tom is waiting for his sister at the bank.
67. A face appeared in the window.
68. Two boxers are in the ring.
69. The house is on the third street.
70. She has been gone since yeaterday.
71. I am going to Paris for two weeks.
72. The decorations were up from spring till fall.
73. We must finish the project within a year.
74. Put the present inside the box.
75. He threw the ball over/on the roof.
76. Hang that picture above the couch.
77. The valley is below sea level.
78. We relaxed in the shade beneath the branches.
79. The child hid underneath the the blankets.
80. Dinner will be served from twelve to two.