Prepositions exercise

ESL students often find it difficult to use prepositions correctly. This grammar exercise tests your understanding of common prepositions in English.

Complete the given sentences.

1. They were classmates …………………. the London School of Economics.

2. The child jumped …………………… the wall.

3. We shall be ready ………………… a few minutes.

4. Have you heard ………………… Albert Hitchcock?

5. The thief was arrested ………………… the police.

6. You can’t see this film if you are ………………….. 18.

7. We watched a film ……………………… dinner.

8. Hope …………………… the best but be prepared ………………… the worst.

9. They do not believe ………………….. God.

10. You should apply …………………….. that post.

Answers

1. They were classmates at the London School of Economics.

2. The child jumped over the wall.

3. We shall be ready in a few minutes.

4. Have you heard of Albert Hitchcock?

5. The thief was arrested by the police.

6. You can’t see this film if you are under 18.

7. We watched a film after / before dinner.

8. Hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.

9. They do not believe in God.

10. You should apply for that post.