Prepositions — English Grammar Exercises
300 exercises across 5 topics. Choose where to start.
Place
in, on, at and beyond — where things are
Start practicing → 60 exercisesMovement
into, through, across — where things go
Start practicing → 60 exercisesTime
at, in, on — when things happen
Start practicing → 60 exercisesFunction
by, with, for, as, like — how and why
Start practicing → 60 exercisesFixed Phrases
by chance, on time, in the end
Start practicing → 30 questionsTest Yourself
Mixed questions from all 5 topics — check how much you've learned
Take the test →Frequently Asked Questions
What preposition topics are covered in this section?
This section covers 5 preposition topics with 300 exercises: Prepositions of Place (in, on, at and beyond), Prepositions of Movement (into, onto, off, along, across), Prepositions of Time (at, on, in, for, since, until, by), Functional Prepositions (by, with, for, as, like), and Fixed Prepositional Phrases (by chance, on time, out of date).
Which prepositions do English learners find most difficult?
The most commonly confused prepositions are in/on/at for both place and time. For place: 'in' for enclosed spaces, 'on' for surfaces, 'at' for specific points. For time: 'in' for months/years, 'on' for days/dates, 'at' for clock times. Fixed phrases like 'by train' (not 'with train') and 'on time' (not 'in time') also cause frequent errors.
What order should I study prepositions in?
Start with Place and Time prepositions — these are the most common in everyday English. Then move to Movement prepositions, followed by Functional Prepositions for abstract uses. Finish with Fixed Phrases, which require memorization. Take the test at the end to check your overall understanding.