Prepositions Flashcards
When the gate agent called my name, I went __________ the plane.
a) astride b) after c) aboard
c) aboard
Seeing the freshly baked cake in her hands, her four children gathered happily __________ her.
a) about b) amidst c) on
a) about
We usually eat dinner __________ six.
a) above b) about c) on
b) about
What is he talking __________?
about
Sorry __________ that.
a) on b) about c) of
b) about
I read an interesting book __________ President Obama.
a) as to b) on to c) about
c) about
I don’t know what it is, but there is something I really like __________ Grace.
about
Cooking a gourmet meal is all __________ technique.
about
Habitat for Humanity is all __________ building affordable homes for those in need.
about
The train conductor yelled out, “All __________!”
aboard
We are flying __________ the clouds.
a) at b) aboard c) above
c) above
After the surgery, I stared at the ceiling __________ my bed waiting for the nurse to check on me.
a) on b) above c) beside
b) above
No one is __________ the law.
above
The government wants to build a new bridge __________ the Potomac River.
a) across b) through c) in
a) across
Since I am not a native English speaker, I don’t always know if I am getting my point __________.
across
It’s all __________ money.
about
Dad is working late __________ the office.
at
Her surgery was successful. She is now resting comfortably __________ home.
at
My friend has been __________ the bank for 20 years.
at
My daughter is a 5th grader __________ Tuscarora Elementary School.
at
Please report to work __________ 9 a.m.
at
The sun rises __________ dawn.
at
I am giving the keynote speech __________ the conference this year.
at
Let’s go over the day’s schedule __________ breakfast.
a) in b) on c) at
c) at
I can’t wait to see our parents __________ Thanksgiving.
at
I arrived at the hospital just __________ time to witness the birth of my son.
in
He was a good employee. He was always __________ time for meetings.
on
He always lied __________ his tax forms, and now he is in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service.
on
You lied to me __________ how much money you owe in credit card debt.
about
I was nervous when I arrived at the doctor’s office, but a kind nurse put my mind __________ ease by patiently explaining what to expect.
at
The wind peaked __________ 100 miles per hour.
at
Bake the pie __________ 350 degrees __________ 35 minutes.
at/for
