Prepositions worksheet

Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.

1. Suddenly my father complained ……………. chest pain.

a) from b) with c) of d) about

2. Contrary ………………. our expectations the government hiked taxes.

a) with b) to c) at d) none of these

3. I can’t agree ……………….. you on this point.

a) with b) from c) to d) on

4. I tried to dissuade him ……………….. taking such a drastic step.

a) to b) from c) of d) none of these

5. I am totally disappointed ………………. you.

a) with b) of c) from d) out

6. The police officer was entrusted ………………. the task of suppressing the riots.

a) of b) on c) with d) out
7. He is envious ………………….. his rich brother.

a) about b) at c) of d) with

8. She flew ………………… a rage when she saw him in her room.

a) at b) from c) into d) with

9. He is the heir ……………………. the throne.

a) of b) off c) to d) at

10. I will be indebted ………………… you for life.

a) at b) to c) from d) with

Answers

1. Suddenly my father complained of chest pain.

2. Contrary to our expectations the government hiked taxes.

3. I can’t agree with you on this point.

4. I tried to dissuade him from taking such a drastic step.

5. I am totally disappointed with you.

6. The police officer was entrusted with the task of suppressing the riots.

7. He is envious of his rich brother.

8. She flew into a rage when she saw him in her room.

9. He is the heir to the throne.

10. I will be indebted to you for life.