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Name ________________________ Date ____________________



Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
Prepositions


1. As the quality _____ this product has improved, the demand _____ it has grown.

2. The dress made _____ wool is superior _____ the one made _____ linen.

3. Craig is planning to move _____ the apartment _____ mine.

4. If there are any more problems _____ Bobby, Mr. Wiley, who is in charge _____ discipline, will have to deal _____ him.

5. When a couple gets a divorce, it is usually the result _____ a combination _____ several factors.

6. There are many rules _____ the use _____ prepositions; unfortunately, there are many exceptions _____ the rules.

7. A sports car may not be suitable _____ a family, but it's perfect _____ a singe person.

8. Even though you may not be ready _____ retirement, you should start to prepare _____ it now.

9. After I get my degree, I hope to contribute _____ the search _____ a cure _____ cancer.

10. The long-term effect _____ pollution _____ people's health may be more serious than once believed.

11. If we intend to compete in a global economy, we must take a new approach _____ educating our citizens.

12. I agreed _____ Sam when he said, that before we decide _____ a course _____ action, we need to talk _____ someone who is an expert in this area.


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