Preposition Gobble - ELA Worksheets - SplashLearn - Free Printable

Here’s the correct solution for each question with a clear explanation:

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1. The pilgrims came ______ America ______ a ship called Mayflower.

✔ Correct answer: (c) to, on

Explanation:
- We use “came to” when indicating arrival at a destination (America).
- We use “on a ship” because “on” is the correct preposition for being aboard a vessel (like a ship, boat, or plane — e.g., *on a bus*, *on a train*).
> ✘ “by ship” is also grammatically correct, but it’s not an option here. The only option that matches both blanks correctly is (c).

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2. She likes to eat the turkey ______ a fork and knife.

✔ Correct answer: (a) with

Explanation:
- We use “with” to indicate the tool or instrument used to perform an action.
> Example: *I write with a pen*, *She cuts with scissors*.
So, “eat the turkey with a fork and knife” is correct.

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3. Our grandparents were waiting ______ us ______ the station.

✔ Correct answer: (b) for, at

Explanation:
- “Waiting for someone” means expecting their arrival.
- “At the station” indicates the location where they were waiting.
> So: *waiting for us at the station* — perfect match.

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4. He found some acorns ______ the tree.

✔ Correct answer: (a) under

Explanation:
- Acorns fall from trees and land under them.
- “Over” would mean above the tree — which doesn’t make sense for found acorns.
- “From” could imply origin (“from the tree”), but the sentence says “found... the tree,” so we need a location — under is correct.

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5. My friends came ______ taxi since the train was running a little bit late.

✔ Correct answer: (c) by

Explanation:
- We use “by” with modes of transportation: *by car, by bus, by taxi, by train, by plane*.
> So: *came by taxi* — correct and natural.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. (c) to, on
2. (a) with
3. (b) for, at
4. (a) under
5. (c) by

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