Preposition Test (Fill Ups)

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He carried the speech ........ well despite feeling very nervous.

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Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The statue was carved ....... of stone.

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Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

You'll crack up if you carry ........... working so hard.

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Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

We will carry .......... the necessary work.

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Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I want to check the hotel ......... before we book a room there.

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Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Companies are cashing.......... on the keep-fit bandwagon.

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Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Kate was trying to quit smoking, but she caved ............ last Friday.

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Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I cheered ....... my mum by cooking dinner for her.

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Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He's cheesed ........ with his job.

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Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

You've no right to be here. Clear .....!

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Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Then, one day I chanced ......... an advertisement in the local paper.

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Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Young people often get caught .......... in the rat race when they leave university.

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Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I'm always having to clear ........ after the children.

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Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Everyone chipped ......, so they could get Sally a really nice present.

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Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

They were chucked ........ of the pub for underage drinking.

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Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He was supposed to be in the play, but he chickened ....... of it at the last moment.

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Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He clams........ whenever he tries to talk to her.

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Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

It took him most of the lesson to catch ..... to what the teacher was saying.

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Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

The doctor checked ...... on his patient's records.

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Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I'm taking time this weekend to clear ........ the junk in the garage.

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Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

I understand the plan, but I can't see where I come .......

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Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

He really came ........ badly in that deal.

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Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Come over for a chat, so we can catch ...... on each other's news.

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Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Miniskirts really caught .... in the 1950s.

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Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Driections: Fill the blank with the appropriate preposition.

Justin is completely unsuccessful at chatting ..... girls.

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