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Let's solve the preposition exercise step by step. The task is to fill in the blanks with the correct preposition based on the context of each sentence.
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Prepositions show relationships between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence — such as location, direction, time, or manner. Common ones include: *in, on, under, near, off, over, between, with, for, out, into,* etc.
Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1. Peter is wearing a black cap _____ his head.
→ A cap goes on the head.
✔ Answer: on
2. Mum turned _____ the computer so I can't play computer games.
→ "Turned off" is a common phrase meaning to switch something off.
✔ Answer: off
3. Put your hands _____ your head!
→ This means to place your hands above your head.
✔ Answer: over
4. The children saw a dirty rat _____ the bridge.
→ The rat was likely under the bridge (a common hiding place).
✔ Answer: under
5. I will eat chicken curry _____ dinner.
→ We eat food for dinner.
✔ Answer: for
6. The toy shop is _____ the supermarket and the bank.
→ Something located between two places.
✔ Answer: between
7. Come _____ and close the door!
→ Someone is being told to move toward the speaker.
✔ Answer: here (but note: "here" is an adverb, not a preposition). Wait — this might be a trick. Let's reconsider.
Actually, “Come in and close the door!” makes sense — implying entering a room.
✔ Answer: in
8. We ran _____ of the classroom after the lesson.
→ “Ran out of” is a fixed expression meaning to leave quickly.
✔ Answer: out
9. The airplane flew _____ the ocean.
→ The plane flies over the ocean.
✔ Answer: over
10. The sailor went _____ deck to sleep.
→ Sailors go on deck.
✔ Answer: on
11. The horse galloped _____ the tree.
→ Likely meaning it ran past or around the tree. But since “around” isn’t listed, consider by or past.
However, “galloped past the tree” is natural.
But if we must choose from the examples given (in/on/under/near/off/under/for/out/between/with), near could work, but doesn’t fit well.
Better choice: past isn't listed, but by is often used. But again, not in the list.
Alternatively, perhaps around? Still not listed.
Wait — maybe off? No, that doesn’t make sense.
Hmm. Perhaps the intended answer is past, but since it's not in the list, maybe by?
But let's re-evaluate:
“Galloped past the tree” = yes, but not in the example list.
Another possibility: around — not listed.
Wait — maybe by? But not in the list.
Looking at the original list: *in / on / under / near / off / under / for / out / between / with*
So possible options: near, by (not listed), past (not listed), around (not listed)
Best fit from the list: near — “galloped near the tree” — possible, but weak.
Or off? No.
Maybe over? No.
Wait — perhaps it's to? Not listed.
Hmm. Possibly the intended answer is past, but it's not in the list.
Alternatively, maybe it's around — still not in the list.
Wait — perhaps the correct one is by? But not in the list.
Let’s assume the intended answer is past, but since it's not in the list, maybe it's by.
But none of these match exactly.
Wait — what about off? “Galloped off the tree”? No.
Under? No.
Over? No.
Near? Possible: “galloped near the tree” — acceptable.
But “galloped past” is better.
Given the constraints, near is the best available option.
✔ Answer: near (though “past” would be more accurate)
⚠️ Note: This sentence may have a typo or missing word. But based on the given options, near fits.
12. I like to eat pizza _____ French fries.
→ We eat pizza with French fries.
✔ Answer: with
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1. on
2. off
3. over
4. under
5. for
6. between
7. in
8. out
9. over
10. on
11. near *(best fit from the list)*
12. with
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- Prepositions describe where, when, how, or direction.
- Use common phrases: “turn off”, “run out of”, “eat for dinner”, “on deck”, “come in”, etc.
- Some sentences rely on idiomatic expressions (e.g., “turned off”, “ran out of”).
- For #11, while “past” is more natural, “near” is the only suitable option from the provided list.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. on
2. off
3. over
4. under
5. for
6. between
7. in
8. out
9. over
10. on
11. near
12. with
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific sentence!
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What are prepositions?
Prepositions show relationships between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence — such as location, direction, time, or manner. Common ones include: *in, on, under, near, off, over, between, with, for, out, into,* etc.
Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1. Peter is wearing a black cap _____ his head.
→ A cap goes on the head.
✔ Answer: on
2. Mum turned _____ the computer so I can't play computer games.
→ "Turned off" is a common phrase meaning to switch something off.
✔ Answer: off
3. Put your hands _____ your head!
→ This means to place your hands above your head.
✔ Answer: over
4. The children saw a dirty rat _____ the bridge.
→ The rat was likely under the bridge (a common hiding place).
✔ Answer: under
5. I will eat chicken curry _____ dinner.
→ We eat food for dinner.
✔ Answer: for
6. The toy shop is _____ the supermarket and the bank.
→ Something located between two places.
✔ Answer: between
7. Come _____ and close the door!
→ Someone is being told to move toward the speaker.
✔ Answer: here (but note: "here" is an adverb, not a preposition). Wait — this might be a trick. Let's reconsider.
Actually, “Come in and close the door!” makes sense — implying entering a room.
✔ Answer: in
8. We ran _____ of the classroom after the lesson.
→ “Ran out of” is a fixed expression meaning to leave quickly.
✔ Answer: out
9. The airplane flew _____ the ocean.
→ The plane flies over the ocean.
✔ Answer: over
10. The sailor went _____ deck to sleep.
→ Sailors go on deck.
✔ Answer: on
11. The horse galloped _____ the tree.
→ Likely meaning it ran past or around the tree. But since “around” isn’t listed, consider by or past.
However, “galloped past the tree” is natural.
But if we must choose from the examples given (in/on/under/near/off/under/for/out/between/with), near could work, but doesn’t fit well.
Better choice: past isn't listed, but by is often used. But again, not in the list.
Alternatively, perhaps around? Still not listed.
Wait — maybe off? No, that doesn’t make sense.
Hmm. Perhaps the intended answer is past, but since it's not in the list, maybe by?
But let's re-evaluate:
“Galloped past the tree” = yes, but not in the example list.
Another possibility: around — not listed.
Wait — maybe by? But not in the list.
Looking at the original list: *in / on / under / near / off / under / for / out / between / with*
So possible options: near, by (not listed), past (not listed), around (not listed)
Best fit from the list: near — “galloped near the tree” — possible, but weak.
Or off? No.
Maybe over? No.
Wait — perhaps it's to? Not listed.
Hmm. Possibly the intended answer is past, but it's not in the list.
Alternatively, maybe it's around — still not in the list.
Wait — perhaps the correct one is by? But not in the list.
Let’s assume the intended answer is past, but since it's not in the list, maybe it's by.
But none of these match exactly.
Wait — what about off? “Galloped off the tree”? No.
Under? No.
Over? No.
Near? Possible: “galloped near the tree” — acceptable.
But “galloped past” is better.
Given the constraints, near is the best available option.
✔ Answer: near (though “past” would be more accurate)
⚠️ Note: This sentence may have a typo or missing word. But based on the given options, near fits.
12. I like to eat pizza _____ French fries.
→ We eat pizza with French fries.
✔ Answer: with
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✔ Final Answers:
1. on
2. off
3. over
4. under
5. for
6. between
7. in
8. out
9. over
10. on
11. near *(best fit from the list)*
12. with
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📝 Explanation Summary:
- Prepositions describe where, when, how, or direction.
- Use common phrases: “turn off”, “run out of”, “eat for dinner”, “on deck”, “come in”, etc.
- Some sentences rely on idiomatic expressions (e.g., “turned off”, “ran out of”).
- For #11, while “past” is more natural, “near” is the only suitable option from the provided list.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. on
2. off
3. over
4. under
5. for
6. between
7. in
8. out
9. over
10. on
11. near
12. with
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific sentence!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet for preposition.
