| Reference Book | Collins Revised English Grammar and Composition Class 7 |
| Chapter Number | Chapter 11 |
| Chapter Name | Prepositions |
Let’s Get Started
Read the passage and identify the prepositions (Page 70)
Suddenly Alice came upon a little three-legged table, all made of solid glass. There was nothing on it except a tiny golden key, and her first thought was that it might belong to one of the doors of the hall, but alas! Either the locks were too large, or the key was too small, but at any rate it would not open any of them. However, the second time around, she came upon a low curtain he had not noticed before. Behind it was a little door about fifteen inches high. She tried golden key in the lock.
A) Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions. (Page 72)
1. The price of (for, of, about) each shirt is different.
2. These bangles are made of (from, with, of) gold.
3. He goes to school on (by, on, with) foot.
4. The dress I bought is very similar to (to, from, with) the one that you bought.
5. The Principal stressed on (for, on, with) the importance of being punctual.
6. Let me congratulate you on (for, on, about) winning the inter-school dance competition.
7. The two brothers are very different from (from, to, with) each other.
8. Vineet is known for (about, for, in) his many talents, such as drawing, skating and swimming.
9. I have no idea about (into, about, for) the time of (of, for, at) their arrival.
10. If you want to work with ( with, about, of) us, you should adhere to (from, for, to) the policies.
11. I’m not interested in (about, in, for) what you are going to tell me.
12. She is quite pleased with (about, with, of) my performance.
B) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions of time from the box. (Page 72)
| in | within | for | during | since | before |
| around | at | by | after | about |
1. It’s only 5:30 pm; the film begins at 6 p.m. We have reached the theatre in time for the show.
2) Check your answers once before you submit the answer script to the invigilator.
3. This song is about a brave explorer.
4. It has been raining for three hours, and it looks like it is not going to stop anytime soon.
5. I walked around the house by the river.
6. The breaking news was broadcast during the regular programme.
7. The new session will begin after 7 June 2017.
8. I will be back from my trip within two weeks.
9. The teacher has been correcting the answer scripts since 2 o’clock.
C) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. (Page 72, 73)
1. Are you ready? We must leave in ten minutes
2. I’m sorry, I forgot all about it.
3. Beauty lies in the beholder’s eye.
4. There is no shortcut to success.
5. Have patience; I can’t do everything at one go.
6. The grass is always greener on the other side.
7. I’m fascinated by these new gadgets.
8. Birds of a feather flock together.
9. None of the competitors are deserving of this award.
10. Your house is far from my house; it will take at least an hour for me to reach.
11. You have performed very well in the exams. I’m really proud of you.
12. Don’t spend your money on that bag; it’s way too expensive. Go for something cheaper.
13. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
14. The fabric of these trousers is of excellent quality.
15. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
D) Rewrite the sentences after correcting the errors in prepositions.
1. Of what colour is your new dress? I am planning of buying it.
1. Of what colour is your new dress? I am planning to buy it.
2. The dog was not allowed to enter in the house. It trembled in fear at the sight of other dogs.
2. The dog was not allowed to enter the house. It trembled in fear at the sight of other dogs.
3. According to the time in my watch, it is approaching to 5 pm. I think I will go home.
3. According to the time in my watch, it is approaching 5 pm. I think I will go home.
4. The old gentleman covered the short distance by foot.
4. The old gentleman covered the short distance on foot.
5. I sat besides Prema and discussed about the upcoming Diwali celebrations. We wanted to draw a rangoli design which we had seen in the T.V. ‘Let us meet on next Friday and decide what we will do,’ said Prema.
5. I sat beside Prema and discussed about the upcoming Diwali celebrations. We wanted to draw a rangoli design which we had seen on the T.V. ‘Let us meet on next Friday and decide what we will do,’ said Prema.
6. My teacher advised to me to take part in the play.
6. My teacher advised me to take part in the play.
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