LESLIE ANN DACO

HIGH SCHOOL (1ST YEAR)
TOPIC: PREPOSITION
SOURCE: SKILLBOOK IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND USAGE BY: MARITES ALEJO-EUGENIO

Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. The frog leaped _____ the pond.
a. into b. in c. on d. at
2. The brave boy swam ____ the river.
a. against b. except c. beyond d. into
3. The policeman ran ____ the robbers.
a. before b. among c. after d. by
4. He passed ______ the bridge.
a. under b. toward c. below d. on
5. My classmate lives ____ our house.
a. between b. beside c. through d. about
6. She divided the fruits _____ Joshua and Romeo.
a. among b. between c. near d. around
7. ______ the books, the cook books are preferred by the readers.
a. from b. against c. about d. among
8. Many people walked _____ the road while the cars are accelerating.
a. under b. behind c. along d. upon
9. This play will be performed ____ a large stage.
a. in b. on c. at d. by
10. Esther sang the high notes _____ ease.
a. against b. without c. within d. with