Conjunctions are words used to connect two clauses. They may also connect two words. Examples are: and, but, or, because, when, before, until, if etc.. Prepositions show the relation between a noun and some other word in the sentence. While conjunctions are followed by clauses, prepositions are followed by nouns or noun equivalents. Common prepositions are: on, in, at, down, above, over, by, with, between, among.

Complete the following sentences with a preposition or conjunction.

1. ……………………….. I ran fast, I finished first. (Because / Because of)

2. I am happy ………………………… my children. (because / because of)

3. I must leave ……………………….. 6 o’clock. (before / in front of)

4. The car is parked ……………………….. the bank. (before / in front of)

5. The whole town was ………………………… water. (under / below)

6. I didn’t like that house; …………………………, it is too small. (beside / besides)

7. Who is that pretty girl sitting ……………………….. Sita? (beside / besides)

8. She has a number of celebrities ………………………….. her friends. (among / between)

9. ………………………….. the first to arrive was the mayor. (Among / Between)

10. I was interviewed ………………………… two directors. (by / with)

Answers

1. Because I ran fast, I finished first.

2. I am happy because of my children.

3. I must leave before 6 o’clock.

4. The car is parked in front of the bank.

5. The whole town was under water.

6. I didn’t like that house; besides, it is too small.

7. Who is that pretty girl sitting beside Sita?

8. She has a number of celebrities among her friends.

9. Among the first to arrive was the mayor.

10. I was interviewed by two directors.