Complex Prepositions worksheet - Free Printable

Task Overview:

The task involves filling in the blanks in sentences using appropriate complex prepositions from the provided list. The goal is to ensure that each sentence is grammatically correct and makes logical sense.

Provided Complex Prepositions:

- According to
- Based on
- Owing to
- Due to
- Apart from
- Except for
- Together with
- As well as
- Rather than
- Instead of

Solution:

#### Sentence 1:
Original: "____ time constraints, the report will not be finished in time."

- Analysis: The sentence suggests a reason why the report will not be finished on time. A suitable complex preposition indicating causation is needed.
- Correct Answer: "Owing to"
- Completed Sentence: "Owing to time constraints, the report will not be finished in time."

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#### Sentence 2:
Original: "____ supporting the local community, a large group of residents formed a party that protested."

- Analysis: The sentence implies that the residents formed a party for a purpose related to supporting the local community. A preposition indicating purpose or addition is needed.
- Correct Answer: "Apart from"
- Completed Sentence: "Apart from supporting the local community, a large group of residents formed a party that protested."

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#### Sentence 3:
Original: "____ help from police, the fire crew were able to save everyone in danger."

- Analysis: The sentence indicates that the fire crew received assistance from the police. A preposition showing support or aid is needed.
- Correct Answer: "With"
- Completed Sentence: "With help from police, the fire crew were able to save everyone in danger."

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#### Sentence 4:
Original: "____ the newspaper article, all airports will be temporarily closed until further notice."

- Analysis: The sentence suggests that the information about the airport closure comes from the newspaper article. A preposition indicating source or reference is needed.
- Correct Answer: "According to"
- Completed Sentence: "According to the newspaper article, all airports will be temporarily closed until further notice."

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#### Sentence 5:
Original: "The facts and figures were gained from unreliable sources — ____ trustworthy, reliable ones."

- Analysis: The sentence contrasts unreliable sources with trustworthy ones. A preposition indicating substitution or replacement is needed.
- Correct Answer: "Rather than"
- Completed Sentence: "The facts and figures were gained from unreliable sources — rather than trustworthy, reliable ones."

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#### Sentence 6:
Original: "Drought is mainly ____ simply a lack of rainfall."

- Analysis: The sentence explains what drought is primarily caused by. A preposition indicating cause or explanation is needed.
- Correct Answer: "Due to"
- Completed Sentence: "Drought is mainly due to simply a lack of rainfall."

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#### Sentence 7:
Original: "____ countries located within 100km of the equator, charitable drought funds will be reduced."

- Analysis: The sentence indicates a condition or exception related to countries near the equator. A preposition indicating exclusion or exception is needed.
- Correct Answer: "Except for"
- Completed Sentence: "Except for countries located within 100km of the equator, charitable drought funds will be reduced."

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Final Answers:

1. Owing to
2. Apart from
3. With
4. According to
5. Rather than
6. Due to
7. Except for

Boxed Final Answer:

\boxed{Owing to, Apart from, With, According to, Rather than, Due to, Except for}