4.
fill in the gaps with prepositions.
1. sorry, but there aren't enough chairs to
2. will you
the kids while i'm out?
3. i
the word in the dictionary.
4. the sirens
in the afternoon.
5.
your work before you hand it in.
6. don't worry about me - i can look _myself.
7. ann
her notes before the exam.
8. the gun
by accident, no one was in-
jured.​

1. Sorry, but there aren't enough chairs to sit on.
In this sentence, the preposition "to" is used to show purpose or destination. It is used to indicate the purpose of why there aren't enough chairs - there are not enough chairs to sit on.

2. Will you look after the kids while I'm out?
In this sentence, the preposition "after" is used to indicate the action of taking care of or supervising someone or something. "Look after" means to be responsible for the well-being of the kids while the person is out.

3. I found the word in the dictionary.
In this sentence, the preposition "in" is used to show location or position. "In the dictionary" means the word was located inside or within the dictionary.

4. The sirens sounded in the afternoon.
In this sentence, the preposition "in" is used to show time or duration. "In the afternoon" means the sirens sounded during the time of the afternoon.

5. Check your work before you hand it in.
In this sentence, the preposition "before" is used to indicate the timing or sequence of actions. "Before you hand it in" means you should check your work first and then give it to the appropriate person.

6. Don't worry about me - I can look after myself.
In this sentence, the preposition "after" is used to indicate the action of taking care of oneself. "Look after myself" means to be responsible for one's own well-being or needs.

7. Ann reviewed her notes before the exam.
In this sentence, the preposition "before" is used to indicate the timing or sequence of actions. "Before the exam" means Ann reviewed her notes prior to the exam taking place.

8. The gun went off by accident, no one was injured.
In this sentence, the preposition "by" is used to show the cause or manner in which an action happened. "By accident" means the gun went off unintentionally or unexpectedly, without purpose.