Preposition Exercise for Class 10 with Practice Questions and Answers

Prepositions are words that establish relationships between different elements in a sentence. They express connections related to time, place, direction, cause, manner, condition, and abstract relationships. Even a slight misuse of a preposition can change a sentence's meaning entirely. The following exercises are designed to test your understanding of prepositions in varied and contextual situations. 

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• Preposition Exercise for Class 10 with Answers

Preposition Exercise for Class 10 with Answers

The following exercises cover various uses of prepositions such as time, place, movement, relationships, and fixed expressions. Read each question carefully and choose or fill in the appropriate preposition. After completing each set, verify your responses with the answers provided.

Exercise 1 – Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions

Read the sentences given below and fill in the blanks with the most appropriate prepositions based on context and usage.

1. The committee acted ___ accordance with the constitutional provisions.

2. She has a deep aversion ___ hypocrisy.

3. The policy is subject ___ revision without prior notice.

4. He was entrusted ___ the responsibility of leading the delegation.

5. The speaker elaborated ___ the implications of the new reform.

6. She is adept ___ handling crisis situations.

7. The court ruled ___ favour of the petitioner.

8. He was penalised ___ violating the code of conduct.

9. The manager refrained ___ making speculative statements.

10. The research paper is divided ___ five comprehensive sections.

11. She prevailed ___ him to reconsider the proposal.

12. The company is accountable ___ its stakeholders.

13. He complied ___ the directives issued by the authority.

14. The ambassador arrived ___ the conclusion after thorough analysis.

15. The novel revolves ___ the theme of existential conflict.

16. She is indifferent ___ public criticism.

17. The child confided ___ her teacher.

18. The success of the mission hinges ___ precise coordination.

19. He was acquitted ___ all charges.

20. The professor insisted ___ strict adherence to academic integrity.

Answers 

1. in

2. to

3. to

4. with

5. on

6. at

7. in

8. for

9. from

10. into

11. upon

12. to

13. with

14. at

15. around

16. to

17. in 

18. on

19. of

20. on

Exercise 2 – Choose the correct preposition

Read each sentence carefully and choose the correct preposition from the given options.

1. He is conversant ___ (with/in) international trade policies.

2. The witness testified ___ (against/for) the accused.

3. She was exempted ___ (from/of) attending the seminar.

4. The decision was arrived ___ (at/on) after hours of debate.

5. He has an inclination ___ (for/to) classical literature.

6. The negotiations resulted ___ (in/into) a mutual agreement.

7. She was absorbed ___ (in/into) the novel.

8. The athlete abstained ___ (from/of) consuming processed food.

9. He is notorious ___ (for/of) his impulsive behaviour.

10. The minister presided ___ (over/on) the conference.

11. The child was trembling ___ (with/by) anxiety.

12. She is compliant ___ (with/to) the regulations.

13. The award is indicative ___ (of/for) excellence.

14. He parted ___ (from/with) his savings reluctantly.

15. The company specialises ___ (in/at) renewable energy solutions.

16. The verdict was delivered ___ (by/with) the chief justice.

17. She was charged ___ (with/of) misconduct.

18. The team succeeded ___ (in/at) securing funding.

19. He was oblivious ___ (to/of) the impending danger.

20. The speech was replete ___ (with/of) historical references.

Answers   

1. with

2. against

3. from

4. at

5. for

6. in

7. in

8. from

9. for

10. over

11. with

12. with

13. of

14. with

15. in

16. by

17. with

18. in

19. to

20. with

Exercise 3 – Fill in the blanks

Read each sentence carefully and choose the correct preposition from the given options.

1. The project was carried out ___ collaboration with international experts.

2. He has no authority ___ financial matters.

3. She is committed ___ upholding ethical standards.

4. The organisation strives ___ excellence in research.

5. The proposal met ___ widespread opposition.

6. He was instrumental ___ initiating the reform.

7. The company is on the verge ___ bankruptcy.

8. She took pride ___ representing her country.

9. The judge commented ___ the validity of the evidence.

10. The students protested ___ the sudden policy change.

11. He is endowed ___ exceptional analytical skills.

12. The treaty was signed ___ behalf of the nation.

13. She was overwhelmed ___ the magnitude of the task.

14. The incident gave rise ___ several controversies.

15. He is eligible ___ promotion this year.

16. The report is based ___ empirical data.

17. She has influence ___ key decision-makers.

18. The debate centred ___ constitutional amendments.

19. He was commended ___ his dedication.

20. The building is adjacent ___ the central library.

Answers

1. in

2. over

3. to

4. for

5. with

6. in

7. of

8. in

9. on

10. against

11. with

12. on

13. by

14. to

15. for

16. on

17. over

18. on

19. for

20. to

Exercise 4 – Error Correction (Identify and correct the incorrect preposition)

Read the sentences given below, identify the incorrect preposition used, and replace it with the correct one.

1. He is capable to solving complex equations.

2. She insisted to attending the meeting.

3. The decision depends of various external factors.

4. He was accused for plagiarism.

5. The manager objected against the proposal.

6. She is proficient at mathematics and physics.

7. The child was afraid from the dark.

8. The judge presided in the trial.

9. He was deprived from his inheritance.

10. She is married with a diplomat.

11. The speech was divided in three sections.

12. He is senior than me in rank.

13. The committee agreed with the terms.

14. She was astonished by his behaviour.

15. He is interested for artificial intelligence.

16. The company complied to the new regulations.

17. The verdict was based in insufficient evidence.

18. She abstained of commenting further.

19. He was charged of fraud.

20. The meeting concluded by a formal resolution.

Answers 

1. capable of

2. insisted on

3. depends on

4. accused of

5. objected to

6. proficient in

7. afraid of

8. presided over

9. deprived of

10. married to

11. divided into

12. senior to

13. agreed to

14. astonished at

15. interested in

16. complied with

17. based on

18. abstained from

19. charged with

20. concluded with

Exercise 5 – Mixed Application

Read the sentences carefully and apply your knowledge of prepositions to complete each sentence accurately.

1. He was reluctant ___ disclose confidential information.

2. The policy is aimed ___ reducing unemployment.

3. She was conscious ___ the risks involved.

4. The scientist is renowned ___ groundbreaking discoveries.

5. The dispute arose ___ a misunderstanding.

6. He is accountable ___ his actions.

7. The proposal was submitted ___ consideration.

8. She is inclined ___ accept the offer.

9. The mission was carried ___ successfully.

10. He is familiar ___ the procedures.

11. The report sheds light ___ the issue.

12. She was perplexed ___ the sudden announcement.

13. The company invested heavily ___ research and development.

14. He is tolerant ___ opposing viewpoints.

15. The committee deliberated ___ the matter extensively.

16. She is responsible ___ maintaining discipline.

17. The river runs parallel ___ the highway.

18. He was absorbed ___ contemplation.

19. The results are consistent ___ previous findings.

20. She was commended ___ her integrity.

Answers 

1. to

2. at

3. of

4. for

5. from

6. for

7. for

8. to

9. out

10. with

11. on

12. by

13. in

14. of

15. on

16. for

17. to

18. in

19. with

20. For