Prepositions Exercise

Fill in the blanks with a preposition.

1. I flavour my custards ……………………. lemon extracts. (with / by / for)
2. My niece has a flair ………………………… designing hats. (for / of / to)
3. The flame was visible ……………………… miles. (for / at / to)
4. The bulb was installed ………………………… the ceiling. (in / on / at)
5. She filled the bottle ………………………. turpentine. (by / with / of)
6. There was a film of oil ……………………….. the water. (on / in / at)
7. Pass the water ……………………… a filter before using it. (through / in / over)
8. She was found guilty ………………………. shoplifting. (of / for / about)
9. We complimented the child …………………….. her fine manners. (on / at / about)
10. She had an awful fight …………………….. the tailor. (with / to / on)

Answers

1. I flavour my custards with lemon extracts.
2. My niece has a flair for designing hats.
3. The flame was visible for miles.
4. The bulb was installed on the ceiling.
5. She filled the bottle with turpentine.
6. There was a film of oil on the water.
7. Pass the water through a filter before using it.
8. She was found guilty of shoplifting.
9. We complimented the child on her fine manners.
10. She had an awful fight with the tailor.