Fill in the blanks using an appropriate preposition.

1. The mule is a cross ………………… a female horse and a male donkey. (between / with / among)

2. Cross the eggs ……………………. the grocery list. (off / of / in)

3. The roof is supported ……………………… cross timbers. (by / with / of)

4. Don’t be so critical …………………… everyone else. (of / for / with)

5. The old mill is ………………….. a winding road. (on / in / at)

6. They moved ……………………… the country to cultivate the soil. (to / for / in)

7. Children should be exposed ……………………… culture at an early age. (with / to / for)

8. The store has more customers than it can take care ……………………….. (of / to / with)

9. The witch put a curse ………………………. the princess. (on / over / in)

10. I was surprised ……………………… his rude reply. (at / with / on)

Answers

1. The mule is a cross between a female horse and a male donkey.

2. Cross the eggs off the grocery list.

3. The roof is supported by cross timbers.

4. Don’t be so critical of everyone else.

5. The old mill is on a winding road.

6. They moved to the country to cultivate the soil.

7. Children should be exposed to culture at an early age.

8. The store has more customers than it can take care of.

9. The witch put a curse on the princess.

10. I was surprised at his rude reply.