Prepositions are an important part of speech that connect one word or part of a sentence to another. They are usually placed before a noun or a noun phrase and help indicate direction, location, time, position, cause, or relationship between different elements in a sentence. To develop accuracy in using prepositions, you should practise a variety of exercises that involve identifying and applying them in different contexts. These Preposition Exercise for Class 7 are designed to help students strengthen their understanding and usage of prepositions through meaningful sentence practice.
Practising preposition exercises helps students recognise how prepositions function within sentences and how they connect ideas logically. The exercises below include identifying prepositions and filling in blanks with suitable ones. Each set contains twenty questions followed by answers so that you can check their understanding and improve their usage of prepositions in everyday writing and speaking.
Identify the prepositions used in the following sentences.
The keys were hidden beneath the old wooden box.
She walked across the field during the early morning.
The teacher spoke about the importance of honesty.
The cat jumped onto the table and ran under the chair.
The travellers rested beside the river after a long journey.
He moved towards the gate with great excitement.
The documents were placed inside the drawer for safety.
The villagers gathered around the temple during the festival.
The letter arrived from my cousin in Delhi.
The soldier fought bravely against his enemies.
The painting on the wall was admired by everyone.
She leaned against the wall while waiting for the bus.
The boy ran into the classroom before the bell rang.
The bridge over the river connects the two villages.
The dog ran behind the bicycle along the road.
The teacher divided the class into four groups.
The child hid behind the curtain during the game.
The bird flew above the tall trees in the forest.
He placed the book between the two notebooks.
The children gathered near the playground after school.
Answers:
Beneath
Across, during
About, of
Onto, under
Beside, after
Towards, with
Inside
Around, during
From, in
Against
On, by
Against, for
Into, before
Over
Behind, along
Into
Behind, during
Above, in
Between
Near, after
The children were excited _____ the upcoming trip.
The book was written _____ a famous author.
He succeeded _____ solving the difficult puzzle.
She divided the cake _____ her friends.
The meeting will begin _____ ten minutes.
The train passed _____ the tunnel quickly.
The house stands _____ the top of the hill.
He apologized _____ the mistake he made.
The shop is located _____ the corner of the street.
She was frightened _____ the loud thunder.
The dog barked _____ the stranger outside.
The teacher insisted _____ punctuality.
The players were tired _____ the long practice session.
The painting was inspired _____ nature.
The children were amazed _____ the magician’s tricks.
He invested money _____ several small businesses.
She stared _____ the painting for a long time.
The villagers depend _____ the river for water.
The train arrived _____ the station late at night.
The boy was punished _____ breaking the window.
Answers:
About
By
In
Among
In
Through
On
For
At
By
At
On
After
By
At
In
At
On
At
For
Identify the prepositions in the sentences below.
The boat sailed across the calm lake.
The children sat around the fire during the camp.
She placed the flowers in a vase on the table.
The hikers walked through the forest towards the mountain.
The message was sent to him by his teacher.
The coins fell into the deep well.
The travellers rested under the shade of a huge tree.
The book fell from the shelf onto the floor.
The villagers gathered near the well before sunrise.
He spoke with great confidence during the meeting.
The boy jumped over the fence into the garden.
The path runs along the river for many miles.
The teacher looked at the students with concern.
The bird perched upon the branch above the lake.
The car stopped beside the small shop.
She walked past the library on her way home.
The boy slipped on the wet floor.
The statue stands in the middle of the park.
The letter was written during the night.
The cat crawled under the sofa quietly.
Answers:
Across
Around, during
In, on
Through, towards
To, by
Into
Under, of
From, onto
Near, before
With, during
Over, into
Along, for
At, with
Upon, above
Beside
Past, on
On
In, of
During
Under
The child hid _____ the bed during the storm.
The train travelled _____ the mountains.
The students were praised _____ their excellent work.
The manager spoke _____ the importance of teamwork.
The cat crept slowly _____ the sleeping dog.
The teacher divided the students _____ pairs.
The village lies _____ the banks of the river.
He succeeded _____ convincing the committee.
She walked _____ the road carefully.
The letter was delivered _____ the afternoon.
The children laughed _____ the funny story.
The man leaned _____ the door quietly.
The river flows _____ the valley.
The players competed _____ the championship.
The traveller passed _____ several towns.
The message spread quickly _____ the village.
The teacher looked _____ the answer sheet carefully.
The child ran _____ his mother happily.
The lamp hung _____ the ceiling.
The dog ran _____ the garden chasing butterflies.
Answers:
Under
Through
For
About
Towards
Into
On
In
Along
In
At
Against
Through
For
Through
Across
At
To
From
Around
Identify the prepositions used in the following sentences.
The boy walked along the narrow path beside the river.
The teacher placed the books on the table before the class began.
The dog ran across the field after the ball.
The painting hung above the fireplace in the living room.
The travellers rested under a tree during the afternoon.
The cat jumped from the window onto the floor.
The children sat around the storyteller with excitement.
The letter was delivered to the office by the courier.
The man stood between the two buildings.
The birds flew over the mountains at sunset.
The villagers gathered near the temple during the celebration.
The child crawled under the table during the game.
The message spread throughout the village.
The teacher spoke about the value of patience.
The boy ran into the classroom before the teacher arrived.
The boat moved slowly across the wide river.
The students listened to the lecture with great interest.
The statue stands in front of the museum.
The dog hid behind the bushes.
The children walked through the park after school.
Answers:
Along, beside
On, before
Across, after
Above, in
Under, during
From, onto
Around, with
To, by
Between
Over, at
Near, during
Under, during
Throughout
About, of
Into, before
Across
To, with
In, of
Behind
Through, after
A word that shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words in a sentence, such as where (in, on, under) or when (at, before, after).
A phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with an object (a noun or pronoun). Example: "on the table" or "under the tree".
No, but it is acceptable in modern, informal English (e.g., "Who are you talking to?").
No, it should be a noun or pronoun
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