Prepositions are words that link a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to some other part of the sentence. Prepositions can be tricky for English learners. There is no definite rule or formula for choosing a preposition.
| Example Sentences | How to use the preposition |
- She was sent to the principal's office.
- I emailed the document to my boss.
- She was sent to the principal's office.
| Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or the direction of something |
- Gas prices rose up to $5.
- The snow was piled up to the roof.
| Used to indicate a limit or an ending point |
- The answers to the test are on the next page.
- My answer to your question is in this envelope.
| Used to indicate relationship |
- I work nine to six, Monday to Friday.
- It is now 10 to five or 4:50.
| Used to indicate a time or a period |
Directions: Fill in the blanks with either "for" "of" or "to"
1) That closet is __________ toys.
2) He got a perfect score __________ 5 on his exam.
3) The package was sent __________ the wrong city.
4) May I have a glass __________ water, please?
5) The memo was emailed __________ all employees.
6) She got angry __________ no reason.
7) Do you have enough food __________ everyone?
8) He has a picture __________ his family on his desk.
9) Please don't talk __________ me right now.
Directions: Fill in the blanks with either "for" "of" or "to"
1) The best part __________ the show was the ending.
2) I will go __________ work after I eat breakfast.
3) It is too cold __________ swimming.
4) This gift is __________ you.
5) This is a picture __________ my girlfriend.
6) I have lived here __________ more than 10 years.
7) The store is open from 9 in the morning __________ 6 at night.
8) I bought three bottles __________ water.
9) She sent the letter __________ the wrong address.
Quiz 1 Answers
1) a. for
2) b. of
3) c. to
4) b. of
5) b. of
6) a. for
7) a. for
8) b. of
9) c. to
Quiz 2 Answers
1) of
2) to
3) for
4) for
5) of
6) for
7) to
8) of
9) to
