Worksheet Solutions: The Preposition

Q.1. In the sentences given below fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.
(i) The baby is sleeping in the bed.
(ii) Mother came into the room after an hour.
(iii) Ice-cream is made from milk and cream.
(iv) Farmer is familiar with the agricultural problems.
(v) The two children were not ready to distribute the money between them.
(vi) Rohan is sitting beside his mother in the party.
(vii) The patient had died before the surgery was carried out.
(viii)  despite my warnings to him, he went to circus.
(ix) I purchased a book in addition to the perfumes for my younger brother.
(x) This book is very useful to me.

Q.2. Choose the correct option.
(i) Agra is very famous ________ the Taj Mahal.
(a) to
(b) for
(c) in
(d) by

Ans: (b)

Explanation: The phrase famous for is used to say what something is well known because of. Agra is well known for the Taj Mahal, so option (b) is correct.

(ii) Indians have strong faith ________ God.
(a) in
(b) to
(c) on
(d) into

Ans: (a)

Explanation: We say have faith in someone or something. Therefore, in is the correct preposition to use with faith.

(iii) I help those who are junior ________ me.
(a) than
(b) in
(c) to
(d) for

Ans: (c)

Explanation: The adjective junior takes the preposition to when showing relative position or rank (junior to someone). So junior to me is correct.

(iv) Manish was surprised ________ my coming there.
(a) by
(b) for
(c) on
(d) at

Ans: (d)

Explanation: We often say someone is surprised at something that happens. Here, Manish's reaction is expressed correctly with at.

(v) I felt very sorry ________ the poor and hungry boy.
(a) for
(b) to
(c) with
(d) from

Ans: (a)

Explanation: The phrase sorry for expresses sympathy towards someone. So for is the correct choice here.

(vi) When will you bring a gift ________ me?
(a) with
(b) for
(c) to
(d) by

Ans: (b)

Explanation: We bring a gift for someone when that person is the intended receiver. Hence, for me is correct.

(vii) I don't know much ________ it.
(a) upon
(b) over
(c) with
(d) about

Ans: (d)

Explanation: The verb know is commonly followed by about when referring to information or facts. So know about is correct.

(viii) Go and sit ________ your place, please.
(a) to
(b) at
(c) in
(d) on

Ans: (b)

Explanation: We commonly tell someone to sit at their place. The preposition at shows position here, so it is correct.

(ix)  ________ which month does the session begin?
(a) In
(b) On
(c) At
(d) Within

Ans: (a)

Explanation: We use in with months and years (for example, in June, in 2025). So In which month is correct.

(x) She purchased it ________ Surat Bazar.
(a) on
(b) for
(c) to
(d) from

Ans: (d)

Explanation: When we say where something was bought, we use from to indicate the source or place of purchase. So purchased it from Surat Bazar is correct.

Q.3. There is a passage given below with five blanks in it. Every blank has been numbered. These numbers are again printed below the passage along with four options. Fill in the blanks with most correct (appropriate) options.
A galaxy is a system _________ (1) stars, stellar remnants, gas, dust, dark matter etc bound  _________ (2) one another gravitationally. Galaxies range _________ (3) size. They range _________ (4) dwarfs to giants. Many galaxies are thought _________ (5) have black holes at their active centres.
(i) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
(a) in
(b) within
(c) of
(d) for

Ans: (c)

Explanation: The common phrase is a system of stars, meaning the system is made up of those parts. Therefore of fits best.

(ii) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
(a) with
(b) for
(c) onto
(d) at

Ans: (a)

Explanation: The phrase bound with one another shows that the parts are held together. Here with correctly links the members of the galaxy to each other.

(iii) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
(a) from
(b) at
(c) into
(d) in

Ans: (d)

Explanation: We say objects range in size to describe variation. So in is the correct preposition here.

(iv) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
(a) on
(b) than
(c) from
(d) of

Ans: (c)

Explanation: The pair range from ... to ... is the correct structure to show limits or extremes. Therefore from is right before dwarfs.

(v) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
(a) upon
(b) to
(c) about
(d) towards

Ans: (b)

Explanation: The structure thought to have is used when we express a belief about something. So to is the correct preposition here.