Prepositions Worksheet: Practice Exercises & Free PDF Download

Prepositions are among the most challenging aspects of English grammar because their usage often depends on context rather than fixed rules. This worksheet is designed to help you master common prepositions of place, time, and movement, as well as essential fixed expressions used in everyday English.

To build a stronger foundation, you may also find these related lessons helpful:

• Prepositional Phrases
• Prepositions of Place
• Prepositions of Time
• Prepositions of Movement

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Prepositions Exercises

Prepositions Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank

1. She is very fond _____ chocolate.
2. The cat jumped _____ the table.
3. We walked _____ the bridge at sunset.
4. He is afraid _____ spiders.
5. I will meet you _____ the corner of the street.
6. The painting hangs _____ the fireplace.
7. They arrived _____ the party right on time.
8. The book belongs _____ the man in the blue jacket.
9. She has been working here _____ Monday.
10. The kids are playing _____ the park.
11. He drove _____ the speed limit the entire way.
12. The flowers are _____ the vase on the dining table.
13. We waited _____ the rain to stop before leaving.
14. My birthday is _____ April.
15. The plane flew _____ the clouds.
16. Please respond _____ this email at your earliest convenience.
17. She is really good _____ playing the piano.
18. The grocery store is right _____ the street from my house.
19. The teacher asked us to turn _____ our assignments before the weekend.
20. The movie starts _____ 7 o’clock sharp.

Answers:

1. of
2. onto
3. across
4. of
5. at
6. above
7. at
8. to
9. since
10. in
11. at
12. in
13. for
14. in
15. above/ through/ below
16. to
17. at
18. across
19. in
20. at

Preposition Exercise 2: Multiple Choice

Instructions: Choose the correct preposition for each sentence.

1. I have a meeting scheduled ___ Monday morning. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
2. The train is due to arrive ___ 5:00 PM. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
3. We usually go skiing ___ the winter. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
4. The store is located ___ the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
5. The movie starts ___ a few minutes. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
6. Let’s meet ___ the coffee shop. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
7. She was born ___ the 90s. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
8. The plane will land ___ Tokyo ___ noon. (A) in / at   (B) on / in   (C) at / on
9. The concert will be held ___ Saturday evening. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
10. They moved to Canada ___ 2010. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
11. The meeting was postponed ___ further notice. (A) in   (B) on   (C) until
12. The kids are playing soccer ___ the park. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
13. The stars are visible ___ night. (A) in   (B) on   (C) at
14. We will stop ___ Paris ___ our way to Spain. (A) in / on   (B) on / in   (C) at / on
15. The bakery opens ___ 6 AM ___ weekdays. (A) in / on   (B) on / in   (C) at / on

Answers:

1. on
2. at
3. in
4. at
5. in
6. at
7. in
8. in / at
9. on
10. in
11. until
12. in
13. at
14. in / on
15. at / on

Prepositions Exercise 3: Complete the Paragraph

Last summer, I went on a trip to Italy. I traveled (1) plane and arrived (2) Rome (3) a sunny afternoon. I stayed (4) a small hotel right (5) the heart of the city. Every morning, I would walk (6) the narrow streets and stop (7) coffee at small cafés.

One day, I took a tour (8) the Colosseum. It was built (9) the Roman Empire and has stood (10) over two thousand years. After the tour, I had lunch (11) a nearby restaurant famous (12) its traditional dishes.

During my trip, I also marveled (13) the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica and the art (14) the Sistine Chapel. On my last day, I went shopping (15) souvenirs.

Answers:

1. by
2. in
3. on
4. at
5. in
6. through
7. for
8. of
9. during
10. for
11. at
12. for
13. at
14. in
15. for

Preposition Exercise 4: Error Identification

1. I was born on Paris.
2. She’s been waiting from the bus for over an hour.
3. We walked to the top in the hill at dawn.
4. My appointment is by 3 o’clock in the afternoon.
5. Could you please look after my keys during I’m gone?
6. They arrived to the airport just in time.
7. The book you want is over the shelf.
8. He has been working here since 1998 until now.
9. The painting was hanging on front of the window.
10. The conference is taking place of the third floor.
11. I will meet you in the street corner.
12. They discussed about the issue for hours.
13. I’m good on playing the guitar.
14. She has a lot of experience with dealing with children.
15. The train is capable to travel at high speeds.

Answers:

1. on → in
2. from → for
3. in → of
4. by → at
5. during → while
6. to → at
7. over → on
8. remove “until now”
9. on → in
10. of → on
11. in → at
12. discussed about → discussed
13. on → at
14. with → in
15. to → of (travel → traveling)