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Prepositions I

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  1. They plan to arrive in Paris ___ July 4th.
    a. in
    b. on
    c. at
  2. In times of war, soldiers usually dream ___ their home.
    a. of
    b. with
    c. over
  3. It was discovered that he didn't die ___ cancer.
    a. about
    b. of
    c. for
  4. Don't forget to congratulate him ___ his birthday.
    a. in
    b. for
    c. on
  5. He took her ___ his arms and kissed her passionately.
    a. on
    b. in
    c. with
  6. We must ___ all costs help those who are ___ danger.
    a. at, in
    b. on, in
    c. at, on
  7. The girl was dressed ___ white ___ head ___ foot.
    a. with, from, to
    b. in, from, to
    c. with, to, from
  8. You will always have a good friend ___ me.
    a. with
    b. on
    c. in
  9. The old fellow sat down ___ the roulette table and placed a few chips ___ number 25, red.
    a. on, on
    b. on, in
    c. at, on
  10. Is it wise to wish ___ something you can't ever have?
    a. about
    b. for
    c. over

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