Prepositions Worksheet-8 - skoolon.com - Free Printable

Let's solve the prepositions worksheet step by step and explain each answer.

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Q1. Choose the correct prepositions from brackets and fill in the blanks.

1. Are you going to the party ________ (at/in/on) Friday?
✔ on
👉 We use "on" for days of the week: *on Monday*, *on Friday*, etc.
✘ "at" is used for specific times (e.g., at 5 p.m.), and "in" is for longer periods like months or years.

2. I will be busy ________ (at/in/on) the morning, but I can join you ________ (at/in/on) the evening.
✔ in the morning, in the evening
👉 We use "in" with parts of the day: *in the morning*, *in the afternoon*, *in the evening*.
✘ "at" is used for exact times (e.g., at 8 a.m.), and "on" is for days.

3. She has been living in that house ________ (for/since) two years.
✔ for
👉 Use "for" when referring to a duration of time: *for two years*, *for an hour*.
✘ "since" is used with a starting point in time: *since 2020*, *since last Monday*.

4. Let's meet ________ (at/in/on) the corner of the street.
✔ at
👉 Use "at" for specific locations: *at the corner*, *at the bus stop*.
✘ "in" would be used for inside a place, and "on" is not typically used for corners.

5. The concert is scheduled ________ (at/in/on) the weekend.
✔ for → But wait! The options are only (at/in/on) — so let's check.
Actually, "on the weekend" is correct in British English.
In American English, it’s often "on the weekend" as well.
✔ So, the correct answer is on.
👉 "On the weekend" is standard usage.

> ✔ Final Answer: on

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Q2. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:

1. The lollies were shared ________ Ella and Molly.
✔ between
👉 Use "between" for two people: *shared between Ella and Molly*.
✘ "among" is used for three or more people.

2. The dog growled ________ the two strangers.
✔ at
👉 We say *growl at someone* – it's a common phrasal verb.
Example: *The dog growled at the mailman.*

3. Jordan is standing ________ Peter.
✔ next to / beside / near (but most likely beside)
But since no options are given, we choose a natural one.
✔ beside or next to
👉 Both are correct. "Beside" means right next to, "next to" is also common.

> ✔ Best answer: beside (or next to)

4. The children ran ________ the playground.
✔ around
👉 *Ran around the playground* = moved in circles or all over the area.
Other options: *through*, *across* – but "around" fits best for general movement.

5. I disagree ________ him.
✔ with
👉 Correct phrase: *disagree with someone*.
Example: *I disagree with her opinion.*

6. The blind man relies ________ his stick.
✔ on
👉 *Relies on* is the correct collocation.
Example: *He relies on his cane.*

7. She was satisfied ________ the agreement.
✔ with
👉 *Satisfied with* is the correct phrase.
Example: *She was satisfied with the result.*

8. The farmer left the shovel ________ the wall.
✔ against
👉 *Left the shovel against the wall* – meaning leaning on it.
"Against" indicates contact with a surface.

9. The rabbit ran ________ the burrow.
✔ into
👉 *Ran into the burrow* – entered it.
"Into" shows movement toward the inside.

10. She distributed sweets ________ the children.
✔ among
👉 Use "among" when distributing to a group of people.
✔ *Distributed among the children*
✘ "between" is for two people only.

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Q1
1. on
2. in, in
3. for
4. at
5. on

#### Q2
1. between
2. at
3. beside (or next to)
4. around
5. with
6. on
7. with
8. against
9. into
10. among

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🔍 Explanation Summary:

- "On" → days, dates, holidays, weekends
- "In" → months, years, seasons, parts of the day (morning, evening)
- "At" → specific times, points, locations
- "For" → duration (for 2 years)
- "Since" → starting point (since 2020)
- "Between" → two people/things
- "Among" → three or more
- Common collocations: *disagree with*, *rely on*, *satisfied with*, *growl at*, *run into*, *leave against*

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