Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. The politician’s colloquial language endeared him …………………….. rural voters. (to / for / with)

2. The fireman collapsed ……………………. smoke inhalation. (of / from / with)

3. The two companies collaborate …………………….. many projects. (with / on / for)

4. Running ……………………… James at the store was pure coincidence. (at / into / on)

5. My birthday coincides …………………… my wedding anniversary. (to / with / for)

6. Eggs are classified according ……………………… size. (with / to / for)

7. The cat tore the chair ………………………. its claws. (with / of / to)

8. Pine trees belong ………………………. the evergreen class. (on / to / with)

9. A circular drive leads ……………………… the house. (to / for / in)

10. The children gathered ………………………. in a circle. (around / about / over)

Answers

1. The politician’s colloquial language endeared him to rural voters.

2. The fireman collapsed from smoke inhalation.

3. The two companies collaborate on many projects.

4. Running into James at the store was pure coincidence.

5. My birthday coincides with my wedding anniversary.

6. Eggs are classified according to size.

7. The cat tore the chair with its claws.

8. Pine trees belong to the evergreen class.

9. A circular drive leads to the house.

10. The children gathered around in a circle.