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Prepositions of Direction (To, Towards, Into) Exercises with Answers

Prepositions of Direction help you to indicate movement or direction in English. Common examples include "to," "towards," and "into." Understanding their correct usage improves clarity in communication.

Practice this Prepositions of Direction (To, Towards, Into) Exercise with Answers to enhance your grammar and avoid common mistakes.

List of Prepositions of Direction (To, Towards, Into) Exercises

The following are the practice exercises on "Prepositions of Direction (To, Towards, Into)".

• Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
• Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Preposition
• Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences
• Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions of direction (to, towards, into).

1. She walked ___ the store to buy some groceries.
2. He moved slowly ___ the door but didn’t enter.
3. The cat jumped ___ the box and started playing.
4. They ran ___ the bus stop to catch the bus.
5. He turned his face ___ the sun and closed his eyes.
6. The bird flew ___ the tree and disappeared.
7. She threw the ball ___ the basket.
8. The kids rushed ___ the playground excitedly.
9. He drove ___ the tunnel at full speed.
10. The dog jumped ___ the water to fetch the stick.

Answers of Exercise 1

1. to
2. towards
3. into
4. to
5. towards
6. into
7. to
8. towards
9. into
10. into

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Preposition

Select the correct preposition for each sentence.

1. She pointed (to/towards/into) the map to show the location.
2. The baby crawled (to/towards/into) the room.
3. The train moved (to/towards/into) the station.
4. The climber fell (to/towards/into) the deep valley.
5. The boat drifted (to/towards/into) the shore.
6. He walked (to/towards/into) the crowd and disappeared.
7. They turned (to/towards/into) the left at the traffic light.
8. The bird flew (to/towards/into) the nest.
9. The students walked (to/towards/into) the library in silence.
10. She dived (to/towards/into) the pool with excitement.

Answers of Exercise 2

1. to
2. into
3. to
4. into
5. towards
6. into
7. towards
8. to
9. towards
10. into

Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using the correct prepositions of direction.

1. She is moving near the door. → She is moving ___ the door.
2. The boy jumped inside the pool. → The boy jumped ___ the pool.
3. They are heading close to the mountains. → They are heading ___ the mountains.
4. He threw the ball inside the basket. → He threw the ball ___ the basket.
5. The bus is coming near the station. → The bus is coming ___ the station.
6. She stepped inside the house. → She stepped ___ the house.
7. The airplane is going near the airport. → The airplane is going ___ the airport.
8. The car is moving close to the parking lot. → The car is moving ___ the parking lot.
9. The kids ran inside the room. → The kids ran ___ the room.
10. He walked near the bridge. → He walked ___ the bridge.

Answers of Exercise 3

1. towards
2. into
3. towards
4. into
5. to
6. into
7. to
8. towards
9. into
10. towards

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Select the correct answer for each question.

1. She walked ___ the door but did not open it. --Select-- to towards into
2. The cat jumped ___ the box and hid inside. --Select-- to towards into
3. The ship sailed ___ the shore. --Select-- to towards into