Question

Identify the prepositions and write what kind they are: prepositions of time, place,
direction, cause or purpose. Name the object of each preposition.
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EXERCISE
1. We were surprised to see the old man jump over the hedge.
2. It was through sheer good luck that we found our way home.
3. There was no knife, so we cut the cake with a fork.
4. She hid the knife in the cupboard.
5. When I peeped into the room, there was nobody there.
6. I saw a shy young child amidst the crowd, looking confused and lost.
7. This is just the thing I was looking for.
8. The show started at 4 p.m. and we were just in time.
9. My teeth chattered from fear as I walked down the dark road.
10. The match was cancelled due to bad weather.​

Answer 1

EXERCISE

1. We were surprised to see the old man jump over the hedge.

2. It was through sheer good luck that we found our way home.

3. There was no knife, so we cut the cake with a fork.

4. She hid the knife in the cupboard.

5. When I peeped into the room, there was nobody there.

6. I saw a shy young child amidst the crowd, looking confused and lost.

7. This is just the thing I was looking for.

8. The show started at 4 p.m. and we were just in time.

9. My teeth chattered from fear as I walked down the dark road.

10. The match was cancelled due to bad weather