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Grammar is an indispensable part of learning English Language. This has to be done in a perfectly planned and systematic manner. And while learning Prepositions, one must be very minute in understanding the details of the topic. Grammarcart.com has come up with this systematic, comprehensive way of learning where a leaner will undoubtedly be able to grasp the essence of the topic. So, let us go through the exercise of preposition of place.
Exercise
Shirley wrote to her friend, Linda, giving her instructions how to reach her home. Part of the letter is reproduced below. Look at the following map and fill in the missing prepositions in Shirley’s letter.
When you get (1) ………………… the bus, start walking (2) ………………… the High Street (3) ………………… the church. (4) ………………… the way, you’ll pass a pub called the King’s Head and a telephone kiosk. Just (5) ………………… the telephone kiosk, (6) ………………… the left, there is a car park. Go (7) ………………… the car park and continue (8) ………………… the footpath that goes (9) ………………… Box Wood.
Turn right (10) ………………… the signpost and walk (11) ………………… the river bank until you come (12) ………………… a bridge. Don’t go (13) ………………… the bridge but keep on walking until you reach a cottage called “Hillside”. (14) ………………… the cottage there is a narrow road that leads (15) ………………… a farm. Follow the road and turn left just (16) ………………… reaching the farm. (17) ………………… the end (18) ………………… this road there is a row (19) ………………… houses. I live (20) ………………… the middle house. It’s number 10 and has a lamp-post (21) ………………… it. If I’m not in, go (22) ………………… the back, where you’ll find a spare key (23) ………………… the front door (24) ………………… the right (25) ………………… the back door, (26) ………………… a flowerpot. I hope you don’t get lost!
Looking forward (27) ………………… seeing you again.
Lots of Love,
Shirley
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