Question

Directions: Choose the preposition that best completes each sentence.



1. My mom looked (beyond /after) me when I was young.
2. I sat (over / between) my two best friends at the assembly.
3. Someone tapped my shoulder, so I looked (past / behind) me.
4. My father had to crawl (about / under) the house to look for the raccoon.
5. I leaned (against / down) the wall because my legs were hurting.

6. I ran (round / towards) the light because I was scared.
7. (Around / Before) the ceremony starts, we must all say a prayer.
8. John looked (along / across) the lake at the houses on the other side.
9. Since I am tall, I can see (under / over) many people in the audience.
10. I went (above / to) school early in the morning.
11. My brother pointed (down / up) towards the sky at the bird.
12. (Before / After) we finish eating, we will watch a play.
13. I walked (above / past) the creepy house on the street.
14. You are (except / among) some of my best friends.

15. The train went (around/ on) the bend.

Answer 1

1. after
2. between
3. behind
4. under
5. against
6. towards
7. Before
8. across
9. over
10. to
11. up
12. After
13. past
14. among
15. around