Activity Three: Practice Name:_____________________________

Using context clues for the sentences below fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition. A word
box will be provided in the space below. Each word can be used more than once.

into out through

off down
away up

Example: The runner broke through_ the tape at the end of the finish line.

1. Thieves can pick a lock and break______________ any house they want!

2. Julie broke_____________a flower from the rosebush.

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3. My truck broke______________in the middle of the highway.

4. I hate watching couples break__________________, it makes me sad when they are not
together.

5. A ray of sunlight had broken_______________ autumn's early rain clouds.

6. A prisoner has broken_______________ of jail!

7. I tried to break_______________ from him, but he was holding me too tight.