Sentence Completion With Correct Preposition

October 25, 2016
sentence completion
Directions: In the following exercise, incomplete sentences are given. You have to fill up each blank with the correct preposition.

1. That man is found guilty___ theft.
a. for
b. with
c. of
d. from

2. My father was acquainted____ him.
a. to
b. from
c. by
d. with

3. The plane was flying______ the clouds.
a. above
b. across
c. behind
d. below

4. His wife prevented him_______ going there.
a. by
b. for
c, to 
d. from

5. She complained_______ his classmate.
a. of
b. against
c. for
d. at

6. Distribute these apples________ the children.
a. between
b. to
c. among
d. with

7. Sameer offered her an apology________ his misbehaviour.
a. for
b. on
c. upon
d. of

8. She praised his obedience____ his father.
a. with
b. to
c. from
d. of

9. He was prohibited_____ doing this work.
a. by
b. to 
c. of
d. from

10. America supplies India_____ arms.
a. with
b. for
c. to
d. against

11. The father was concerned  _____ the safety of her daughter.
a. for
b. at
c. about
d. on

12. I am tired___ poverty.
a. with
b. of
c. for
d. from

13. I continued to smile ______ his threats.
a. at
b. on
c. over
d. upon

14. She shuddered______  the dreadful sight.
a. on
b. over
c. at
d. by

15. Some politicians are very sensitive____ criticism.
a. at
b. on
c. of
d. through

Answer Key

1. of
2. with
3. above
4. from
5. against
6. among
7. for
8. to
9. from
10. with
11. about
12. of
13. at
14. at
15. of



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