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1. 1.

   Complete these sentences using suitable prepositions.

   1. Do his parents live __________ Ajmer?
   2. I think it's better if you take an umbrella _____________ you.
   3. The bananas are ____________ the bowl that is ____________ the kitchen counter.
   4. ______________ all his troubles, Riyaz still came to visit us yesterday.
   5. Everybody contributed for Pam's birthday, ______________ Ajay. He was on leave that day.
   6. Pranav and Priya are selling tickets ____________ the dance show.
   7. I have ordered food ____________ the new restaurant down the street.
   8. My mother has always acted _____________ a friend and a mentor to me.
2. 2.

   Choose the correct answers to complete these sentences.

   1. Ruby couldn't concentrate ______________ the performance. She had a lot ____________ her mind.
      1. in, on
      2. on, on
      3. on, in
      4. in, in
   2. Please help Suresh. He is _____________ a bit of fix ___________ what to do for Naina's birthday.
      1. a, at, about
      2. over, as to
      3. on, for
      4. in, over
   3. Outside food doesn't agree ____________ me.
      1. with 
      2. without
      3. on
      4. to
   4. I haven't met Jassi, but I have heard a lot _____________ her.
      1. of
      2. with
      3. about
      4. for
   5. The chairperson should reach the venue ______________ for o'clock.
      1. within
      2. from
      3. on
      4. by
   6. The design on this bag reminds me ____________ a scarf I used to town.
      1. about
      2. of
      3. by
      4. apart from
   7. There was a massive traffic jam __________ the rains.
      1. in spite of
      2. from
      3. on account of
      4. by
   8. This time, I ordered coffee ___________ my regular tea at coffee shop.
      1. after
      2. in spite of
      3. instead of
      4. in addition to
3. 3.

   Circle the prepositional phrases in these sentences.

   1. We all were surprised at the news.
   2. The actor playing the goblin was supposed to enter from the left side.
   3. In the evening, all the street lights are switched on.
   4. The umbrella on the counter was left behind by an old lady.
   5. Jackson has always felt inspired by Kalpana Chawla.
   6. To my surprise, Arun had already left for home.
   7. Despite all odds, the team kept winning.
   8. The woman on the podium is one of the most respected scientists in India.
4. 4.

   Write whether the highlighted prepositional phrases are adjectives (ADJ) or adverbs (ADV).

   1. The book on the table belongs to my brother.
   2. The letter from my mother left me quite emotional.
   3. Lalita is still quite tired from yesterday's football match.
   4. Right before class, Jatin felt sick.
   5. Last night, my family went out for dinner at Joe's Pizza.
   6. Shruti is resting at home today.
   7. The mushrooms in the vegetable curry weren't cooked well.
   8. The man with the serious face turned out to be kind and funny.
5. 5.

   Write your own sentences using the prepositional phrases as indicated.

   1. with a smile (as an adverb)
   2. in the cupboard (as an adjective)
   3. in an instance (as an adverb)
   4. from the bright pink folder. (adjective)
   5. in the air (adverb)
   6. behind the door (adjective)
   7. with a hug (adverb)
   8. at the podium (adjective)