Prepositions - Exercises

Fill in the blanks using correct prepositions:
1. I am studying ---------- Calicut University.

2. The child jumped ------ the wall.

3. We shall be ready ------- a few minutes.

4. I cannot think --------- her place.

5. The theif was arrested ----------- the police.

6. Children --------- four years ------ age do not play with small particles.

7. The programme began --------- a prayer song.

8. Hope ------------- the best but be prepared --------- the worst.

9. They do not believe ----------- God.

10. You should apply -------- that post.
Answers:
1. at
2. over
3. in
4. of
5. by
6. under, of
7. with
8. for, for
9. in
10. for