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Prepositions Worksheet

Free printable exercises: fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and sentence writing. Includes answer key.

Level: A2–B1 3 Exercises Answer Key Included A4 Format

📖 Quick Grammar Reference: Prepositions

PrepositionUsed forExample
atprecise time / point locationat 7 o’clock, at the bus stop
ondays & dates / surfaceson Monday, on the table
inlonger periods / enclosed spacesin June, in the box
interested independent prepositionI am interested in history.
good atdependent prepositionShe is good at maths.
afraid ofdependent prepositionHe is afraid of spiders.

Exercise 1 — Fill in the Blank (Write the correct preposition: in, on, at, by, for, or with.)

  1. We usually meet 7 o’clock.
  2. Her birthday is 5 June.
  3. I was born 1998.
  4. The keys are the table.
  5. She waited the bus stop.
  6. I am very interested history.
  7. He is good chess.
  8. This model is different the previous one.
  9. Please submit the report Friday.
  10. She agreed the new plan.

Exercise 2 — True or False (Read each statement about prepositions and circle T (True) or F (False).)

  • We use at for precise times like at midnight and at 7 o’clock.
    T F
  • We say arrive to London to describe reaching a city.
    T F
  • The correct dependent preposition after interested is in.
    T F
  • Dependent prepositions like good at and afraid of can be predicted logically from the verb or adjective's meaning.
    T F
  • A sentence is allowed to end with a preposition in natural English, as in “What are you looking for?”
    T F

Print version: write T or F on the line next to each statement.

Exercise 3 — Write Your Own Sentences (Write 5 sentences using the prepositions given.)

  • Write a sentence about your daily routine using “at”.
  • Write a sentence about a date or day using “on”.
  • Write a sentence about a month or year using “in”.
  • Write a sentence using “interested in” about a hobby.
  • Write a sentence using “good at” or “afraid of”.
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Exercise 1

  1. at
  2. on
  3. in
  4. on
  5. at
  6. … in
  7. at
  8. from
  9. by
  10. with

Exercise 2

  1. True — at is used for precise, fixed time expressions
  2. False — The correct form is arrive in London (arrive to is a common mistake)
  3. True — interested + in is a fixed dependent preposition
  4. False — Dependent prepositions must be memorised; they are not predictable from meaning
  5. True — Ending a sentence with a preposition is natural and acceptable in modern English

Exercise 3

Open answers. Check that students use the correct preposition for time (at/on/in), correctly pair dependent prepositions with their verb/adjective (interested in, good at, afraid of), and produce grammatically complete sentences.

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Prepositions Worksheet — FAQ

What does this prepositions worksheet cover?
This worksheet covers prepositions of time (in, on, at), prepositions of place, and common dependent prepositions such as interested in, good at, and afraid of. It includes fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and sentence-writing exercises.
What level is this prepositions worksheet?
This worksheet is designed for A2 (Elementary) to B1 (Pre-Intermediate) learners who are consolidating the core rules for in, on, at and common dependent prepositions.
What is the rule for in, on and at with time?
Use at for precise times and fixed expressions (at 7 o'clock, at midnight, at Christmas), on for days and specific dates (on Monday, on 5 June), and in for longer periods (in the morning, in June, in 2025).
What is the rule for in, on and at with place?
Use at for a point or specific location (at the bus stop, at school), on for surfaces and public transport (on the table, on the bus), and in for enclosed spaces and areas (in the box, in the city).
What are dependent prepositions?
Dependent prepositions are fixed prepositions that follow specific verbs, adjectives, or nouns and must be memorised, since they cannot be predicted by meaning alone: interested in, good at, afraid of, depend on, apply for, responsible for.
Can I save this worksheet as a PDF?
Yes. Click the orange ‘Print / Save as PDF’ button at the top of the page. In your browser’s print dialogue, select ‘Save as PDF’ as the destination. The worksheet is formatted for A4 paper.
Is the answer key included?
Yes. Scroll to the bottom of the worksheet to find the collapsible answer key. Click ‘Show Answer Key’ to reveal all answers. If you want to print the answers too, open the key before clicking Print.
What online exercise goes with this worksheet?
The related online exercise is Complete the Sentence at lexfizz.com/exercises/complete-the-sentence/ — it provides instant feedback for choosing the correct preposition in context.
Why do prepositions seem so illogical to learn?
Unlike most grammar rules, preposition usage is often fixed by convention rather than logic, which is why plenty of exposure and repeated practice in context — rather than memorising abstract rules — is the most effective strategy.
How long does this worksheet take to complete?
The three exercises take approximately 20–25 minutes for most A2–B1 learners. Allow extra time for the writing task in Exercise 3 if students need to think carefully about forming original sentences.