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A. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions from the box.

into for of in
at against from to

1. I came ____________ this box in a metro yesterday.

2. She is obedient ____________ her teacher.
3. The police are enquiring ____________ the matter.
4. I compete ____________ Sumit for the first prize.
5. Protect these tender plants ____________ the weather.

6. He is honest ____________ his work.
7. He is good ____________ drawing.

8. Boys are fond ____________ toys.
B. Rewrite the following sentences by correcting the underlined prepositions in
each sentence.
1. Her parents are proud for her.

________________________________________________________________________
2. I disagree to you on this matter.
________________________________________________________________________

3. I was ignorant from the fact.
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4. Good children are respectful of all.
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5. I do not care of her opinion.
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Choose the correct preposition from the brackets and fill in the blanks.
1. Let us talk __________ something else. (for / to / about)

2. I have no interest __________ the politics of sports. (about / in / for)
3. He has the reputation __________ being a good teacher. (for / on / of)

4. She impressed __________ us the value of discipline. (with / on / in)
5. Don’t be negligent __________ your duties. (about / in / of)
6. My uncle deals __________ spices and condiments. (with / in / to)

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