Prepositions exercise for CBSE Class 10

Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.

1. They were deaf …………………… my cries.

a) at b) to c) with d) on

2. Physical activity is beneficial …………………….. health.

a) with b) for c) to d) of

3. Are you aware ………………….. your responsibilities?

a) about b) of c) after d) on

4. We cannot comply …………………… your request.

a) to b) with c) at d) on

5. The honor was conferred ………………….. him at the felicitation ceremony.

a) at b) with c) on d) for

6. I complimented her ……………… her new dress.

a) at b) for c) on d) with

7. He is thoroughly conversant …………………… the situation.

a) about b) with c) of d) around

8. The management has called ………………… an explanation from the labor union leaders.

a) on b) for c) at d) out

9. I don’t care ………………..  your objections: I will do it no matter what.

a) of b) for c) about d) with

10. A committee has been appointed to inquire ………………… the accident.

a) about b) into c) after d) of

Answers

1. They were deaf to my cries.

2. Physical activity is beneficial to health.

3. Are you aware of your responsibilities?

4. We cannot comply with your request.

5. The honor was conferred on him at the felicitation ceremony.

6. I complimented her on her new dress.

7. He is thoroughly conversant with the situation.

8. The management has called for an explanation from the labor union leaders.

9. I don’t care about your objections: I will do it no matter what.

10. A committee has been appointed to inquire into the accident.