Answer Key – Advanced Prepositions in Nursing (B2/C1)

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Preposition

1. onto

2. within

3. due to

4. during

5. onto

6. over

7. within

8. into

9. throughout

10. on behalf of

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Correct Preposition

1. in accordance with

2. according to

3. over

4. within

5. under

6. into

7. due to

8. throughout

9. prior to

10. onto

Exercise 3 – Find and Correct the Mistake

1. within 30 minutes

2. onto the operating table

3. according to the guidelines

4. instead of the doctor

5. throughout the whole treatment

6. into the bladder

7. due to technical problems

8. during the night

9. prior to the procedure

10. in accordance with hospital policy

Exercise 5 – Rewrite the Notes

1. The surgery was cancelled due to unstable blood pressure.

2. Consent was signed prior to the procedure.

3. The medication was given within 20 minutes.

4. The patient was moved onto the stretcher carefully.

5. Follow hospital rules in accordance with policy.