ESL Grammar Drills and Exercises

Complete with the most suitable preposition:

1. I don't know exactly how far it is. I think it's 23 kilometres ................ the nearest round number.

2. Because of the huge traffic jam on the main road, traffic was........................ a standstill.

3. The criminal appeared................... the court.

4. The soldier saw his girlfriend when he was.................. duty.

5. We can stroll over because it is................. easy walking distance.

6. At high tide, the ship got................... way.

7. He got the sack because he was not quite up.................... the job.

8. It stands.................. reason that success requires hard work.

9. The estate agent showed the potential purchaser............... the building.

10. He makes a terrible noise when he sings ................ key.

11. The goods were sold cheaply because they were............... sale.

12. When you speak to the old lady, you will have to shout because she is hard.................. hearing.

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