TOEFL Grammar: Prepositions Multiple Choice 2

Choose the BEST preposition to fill the gap in the following sentences:


1. We are delighted that you will be working with us, welcome ______!

    in

    aboard

    to

2. Can I come and sit ______ you ?

    around

    next

    beside

3. They have achieved so much ______ the difficulties they have had to overcome.

    regarding

    against

    considering

4. The cottage nestled ______ woodland on one side and pasture land on the other.

    between

    in

    behind

5. This is the fourth floor and you need to go to the second floor to get to the bookshop. The ______ escalator is over there.

    under

    below

    down

6. They galloped on horseback ______ the length of the beautiful coastline.

    along

    over

    through

7. I'm just going ______ to water the garden.

    on

    outside

    outwards

8. Thank you for your letter ______ my outstanding debt. I will be in contact with you next week.

    of

    concerning

    for

9. I like you ______ I'm not sure that I love you.

    besides

    despite

    but

10. They ran ______ each other hugged each other tightly.

    towards

    near

    besides

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