Prepositions Exercises
Time, place, and movement prepositions
Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of time exercises online with answers — practise at, in, on for times, days, months and seasons, master zero-preposition rules, and learn to use for, since, during, by, until, before and after in context. Printable PDF worksheets also available.
Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place exercises online with answers — practise at, in, on for locations, master positional prepositions like next to, behind, between, in front of, opposite, near and under, and learn movement prepositions such as into, through and across. Printable PDF worksheets also available.
In / On / At
In, on, at prepositions exercises online with answers — practise time and place mixed questions, master confusing pairs like in time vs on time and at the end vs in the end, learn idiomatic collocations such as on purpose, in a hurry and at risk, and tackle a comprehensive mixed review. Printable PDF worksheets also available.
Prepositional Phrases
Prepositional phrases exercises online with answers — practise adjective and preposition collocations like afraid of and good at, master noun and preposition combinations such as reason for and effect on, and learn fixed prepositional phrases including in advance, by mistake and on purpose. Printable PDF worksheets also available.
To vs For
To vs for exercises online with answers — practise purpose expressions with to + infinitive and for + noun, master the difference between recipient (to) and beneficiary (for), learn common verb and adjective collocations, and tackle a comprehensive mixed review. Printable PDF worksheets also available.
Between vs Among
Between vs among grammar exercises online with answers — learn the rules for when to use between or among, practise the core distinction between two specific items and a larger group, master 'between' with three or more named entities, and review fixed expressions with examples. Printable PDF worksheets also available.
Verb + Preposition
Verb and preposition exercises online with answers — practise common dependent prepositions (listen to, look for, wait for, depend on), master verbs with different prepositions (think of vs think about, shout at vs to), learn verb + preposition + -ing patterns (insist on doing, succeed in doing), and tackle advanced collocations with a comprehensive review. Printable PDF worksheets also available.
About These Exercises
Prepositions are small words — in, on, at, to, for, between — but they cause big problems for English learners. Should you say "at Monday" or "on Monday"? "I'm good in English" or "I'm good at English"? Choosing the wrong preposition can change your meaning entirely, and unlike most grammar rules, preposition usage often depends on fixed collocations that you simply have to learn.
This section provides prepositions exercises covering all the major areas: prepositions of time (at, in, on for dates, days and seasons), prepositions of place (at, in, on for locations and positions), in/on/at mixed challenges, prepositional phrases and dependent prepositions, to vs for distinctions, between vs among, and verb + preposition collocations. Each topic includes a grammar lesson with clear rules and examples, followed by interactive multiple choice exercises with instant feedback and answers. All exercises are also available as downloadable PDF worksheets for offline study or classroom use.
With 580 questions across 7 topics and difficulty levels from A1 to B2, these exercises will help you build confidence whether you're just starting out or preparing for Cambridge, IELTS or other English exams.
Quick Reference
| Type | Structure | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepositions of Time | at + time | in + month/year | on + day/date | When something happens | The meeting is on Monday at 3 pm. |
| Prepositions of Place | at + point | in + area | on + surface | Where something is or happens | She's waiting at the bus stop. |
| In / On / At | in/on/at + time or place (mixed) | Confusing pairs and fixed collocations | He arrived just in time for the meeting. |
| Prepositional Phrases | adjective/noun + preposition (e.g., afraid of, reason for) | Fixed collocations with adjectives and nouns | She's very good at solving problems. |
| To vs For | to + verb (purpose) | for + noun (benefit/duration) | Purpose, recipients and beneficiaries | I went to the shop to buy milk for my family. |
| Between vs Among | between + two/named items | among + group | Distinguishing two items from a group | The secret stays between you and me. |
| Verb + Preposition | verb + dependent preposition (e.g., listen to, depend on) | Common verb and preposition collocations | It depends on the weather. |