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Mastering Grammar

• A preposition is a word that is placed before a noun or a pronoun and establishes
the positional relation with other words in the sentence. For example,

1. Grandfather decided to transfer Timothy to a zoo.
2. Timothy was put on a diet of raw mutton and cod liver oil.

I. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions:

1. Grandfather discovered Timothy hiding __________________ the intricate roots of a
banyan tree.

2. Timothy was provided __________________ two companions – Toto the monkey and
a small mongrel puppy.

3. Grandfather decided it was time to transfer him __________________ a zoo.

4. Timothy’s behaviour changed as he grew older, and he began to stalk Mahmud
__________________ the house.

5. Grandfather walked briskly __________________ of the zoo after his encounter with
Timothy.

6. Timothy’s diet was changed __________________ raw mutton and cod liver oil.

7. The tiger approached the bars, allowing Grandfather to put his arm __________________
the cage.

J. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions given in the brackets.

1. Let us go and sit __________________ in the back seat of the hall. (in, on)

2. Hine lives __________________ Mumbai. (at, in)

3. Some boxes are kept __________________ the table. (at, on)

4. We reach office __________________ 9:00 a.m. sharp. (at, on)

5. He is sitting __________________ his computer. (along, in front of)

6. His brother fell __________________ the mud. (into, on)

7. I drive my car __________________ the tunnel almost every day. (through, under)

8. He has lived in New York __________________ 2013. (from, since)

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