English Grammar Exercises on Prepositions for Class 7

Exercises on Prepositions for Class 7: Prepositions are responsible for giving life to our thoughts and ideas often define the relationship. They are also the words that define the relationship between people, things, and events. However, sometimes prepositions are confusing to use correctly. That is why learning prepositions will help the students better understand the English language and culture. It is important to teach prepositions to the students of class 7 to build effective linguistic and communication skills. This blog contains preposition exercises for Class 7 with answers to test the understanding of the students related to this concept.

What are Prepositions?

Prepositions are the words that define the relationship of nouns, and pronouns with the other elements in the sentence. These words usually define the time, manner, location, and direction or movement of the object.  Prepositions that class 7 students must know are above, among, besides, below, between, against, etc.

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Types of Prepositions for Class 7

 Let us learn about the different types of prepositions in English grammar.

1. Prepositions of Time

The prepositions of time define the time of an action. For example in, on, at etc.

We will meet at the park 

2. Preposition of Place

The Prepositions of place tell about the place or the position of the object. For example behind, beside, etc.

The keys are on the table.

3. Prepositions of Movement

The preposition of movement defines the movement of the object. For example past, down, above, etc.

She walked to the store.

4. Prepositions of Manner

The prepositions of manner define how a thing is done. For example by, with, etc.

She painted the picture by hand.

5. Prepositions of Agent

Prepositions of an agent tell about who commits an action. For example with and by. 

The book was written by the famous author.

6. Prepositions of Measure

Prepositions of measure define the quantity of a thing. For example of and by.

She bought fabric by the yard.

7. Prepositions of Source

The prepositions of the source tell us about the source from where something is derived from. For example, by and from.

I received a letter from my friend.

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Prepositions Exercises for Class 7

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

Identify and underline the prepositions in the sentence.

1. The cat is hiding ______ the bed.
2. We will have a picnic ______ the park ______ Saturday.
3. She walked ______ the room and found her lost keys.
4. The sun rose ______ the horizon, casting a warm glow.
5. The book was written ______ a famous author.
6. The children played ______ the playground equipment.
7. He dived ______ the pool to retrieve the lost toy.
8. She is allergic ______ cats.
9. The restaurant is located ______ the corner ______ the street.
10. The train departed ______ the station at 3:00 PM.
11. They live ______ a small town ______ the mountains.
12. The concert will take place ______ 7:00 PM ______ 10:00 PM.
13. The butterfly landed ______ the flower.
14. The keys are ______ the table ______ the living room.
15. We need to finish this project ______ the deadline.
16. She wore a beautiful necklace made ______ pearls.
17. The plane flew ______ the clouds.
18. The cat jumped ______ the chair ______ the window.
19. The house is ______ fire ______ the lightning strike.
20. He apologized ______ his mistake ______ the meeting.

Answers

Match your answers with the following sentences:

1. The cat is hiding under the bed.
2. We will have a picnic in the park on Saturday.
3. She walked across the room and found her lost keys.
4. The sun rose above the horizon, casting a warm glow.
5. The book was written by a famous author.
6. The children played on the playground equipment.
7. He dived into the pool to retrieve the lost toy.
8. She is allergic to cats.
9. The restaurant is located at the corner of the street.
10. The train departed from the station at 3:00 PM.
11. They live in a small town in the mountains.
12. The concert will take place from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
13. The butterfly landed on the flower.
14. The keys are on the table in the living room.
15. We need to finish this project before the deadline.
16. She wore a beautiful necklace made of pearls.
17. The plane flew above the clouds.
18. The cat jumped off the chair to the window.
19. The house is on fire due to the lightning strike.
20. He apologized for his mistake during the meeting.

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Complex Exercises on Preposition for Class 7

Exercise 1 – Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions.

Harry was excited about her upcoming vacation. He had been planning this trip __________ months. He decided to go camping __________ the beautiful mountains __________ Colorado. On the first day, he hiked __________ the forest, exploring the wildlife and enjoying the fresh air. __________ the evening, he set up her tent __________ a cozy spot near a bubbling stream. The next morning, Harry woke up __________ the sound of birds chirping. he spent the rest of the week fishing __________ the lake and taking long walks __________ the picturesque trails. Harry returned home with amazing memories and a deep appreciation __________ nature.

Exercise 2: Fill in the correct prepositions from the options given.

Last weekend, our class went on a field trip __________ the history museum. We were all fascinated __________ the artefacts displayed __________ the different rooms. I was particularly interested __________ the ancient sculptures __________ Egypt. We learned a lot __________ the customs and traditions __________ that era. After spending a few hours __________ the museum, we had lunch __________ the park nearby. Some of us played games __________ the playground, while others relaxed __________ the shade of the trees. Overall, it was an educational and enjoyable day, and we look forward __________ more field trips __________ the future.

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Answers 

Match your answers with the following sentences:

Exercise 1:

Harry was excited about her upcoming vacation. He had been planning this trip for months. He decided to go camping in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. On the first day, he hiked through the forest, exploring the wildlife and enjoying the fresh air. In the evening, he set up her tent in a cosy spot near a bubbling stream. The next morning, Harry woke up to the sound of birds chirping. He spent the rest of the week fishing at the lake and taking long walks along the picturesque trails. Harry returned home with amazing memories and a deep appreciation for nature.

Exercise 2:

Last weekend, our class went on a field trip to the history museum. We were all fascinated by the artefacts displayed in the different rooms. I was particularly interested in the ancient sculptures from Egypt. We learned a lot about the customs and traditions of that era. After spending a few hours at the museum, we had lunch in the park nearby. Some of us played games on the playground, while others relaxed in the shade of the trees. Overall, it was an educational and enjoyable day, and we look forward to more field trips in the future.

Other Prepositions Exercises for Class 7

Exercise 1: Sentence Transformation

Rewrite each sentence using a different preposition. Check the example given below for reference.

Example:

The cat is on the table.
(Rewrite using ‘under’)
The cat is under the table.

1. The book is in the bag. (Rewrite using ‘on’)
2. The ball is beside the box. (Rewrite using ‘under’)
3. The keys are under the mat. (Rewrite using ‘on’)
4. The dog is in the kennel. (Rewrite using ‘beside’)
5. The flowers are on the table. (Rewrite using ‘in’)

Answers

1. The book is on the bag.
2. The ball is under the box.
3. The keys are on the mat.
4. The dog is beside the kennel.
5. The flowers are in the table.

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