Prepositions worksheet for class 10 CBSE

by Manjusha Nambiar · April 15, 2017

Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.

1. Vegetarians abstain …………………….. eating meat. (from / with)

2. Good nutrition is absolutely essential …………………….. our health. (for / to / with)

3. The jury absolved him ………………….. the crime. (of / off / from)

4. I was so absorbed …………………. this book that I didn’t hear you. (in / at / on)

5. Our garden abounds ………………… roses. (with / in)

6. Tulips abound ……………….. the Netherlands. (with / in)

7. He was arrested for his abusive treatment ………………… the dog. (with / to / of)

8. This belt makes a beautiful accessory ……………………. your dress. (to / for / with)

9. My daughter accompanied me ……………….. the trip. (on / by / with)

10. His words were accompanied ………………….. violent gestures. (on / with / by)

Answers

1. Vegetarians abstain from eating meat.

2. Good nutrition is absolutely essential for our health.

3. The jury absolved him of the crime.

4. I was so absorbed in this book that I didn’t hear you.

5. Our garden abounds with roses.

6. Tulips abound in the Netherlands.

7. He was arrested for his abusive treatment of the dog.

8. This belt makes a beautiful accessory to your dress.

9. My daughter accompanied me on the trip.

10. His words were accompanied with violent gestures.