Exercise 7 : Prepositions
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Here are 8 questions about Prepositions.
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
We sleep soundly __________ night.
- A.
On
- B.
At
- C.
In
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because when referring to a specific point in time, we use "at." In this case, we are referring to a specific point in time, which is night. Therefore, we sleep soundly at night.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He throws the paper plane ______________ the window.
- A.
Through
- B.
On
- C.
Into
Correct Answer
A. ThroughExplanation
The correct answer is "through" because it indicates that the paper plane was thrown in such a way that it passed from one side of the window to the other.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I have a scar ___________ my knee.
- A.
Round
- B.
Against
- C.
Below
Correct Answer
C. BelowExplanation
The correct answer is "below" because if the scar is "below" the knee, it means that it is located on the lower part of the knee.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Shall we see you ___________ Wednesday?
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
At
Correct Answer
B. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because when referring to a specific day, we use the preposition "on." In this case, we are asking if we will see the person on Wednesday.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Christmas is celebrated _____________ December.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
Christmas is celebrated "in" December because "in" is used to indicate a specific month or year. In this case, December is a specific month, so "in" is the correct preposition to use.Rate this question:
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- 6.
We push the cupboard _______________ the wall.
- A.
Above
- B.
Through
- C.
Against
Correct Answer
C. AgainstExplanation
The correct answer is "against". When we push the cupboard against the wall, it means that we are moving it in a direction towards the wall, making contact with it. The word "against" implies a physical contact or resistance between the cupboard and the wall, indicating that the cupboard is being pushed towards the wall and pressed against it.Rate this question:
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- 7.
There are three eggs ____________ the nest.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
Into
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that the eggs are located inside the nest. "On" would imply that the eggs are resting on top of the nest, and "into" would suggest that the eggs are being placed inside the nest.Rate this question:
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- 8.
They sit _____________ the campfire.
- A.
Round
- B.
Into
- C.
At
Correct Answer
A. RoundExplanation
The word "round" is the correct answer because it indicates that they are sitting in a circular or curved shape around the campfire. The word "into" would suggest that they are entering the campfire, which is not possible. The word "at" would imply that they are sitting directly on top of the campfire, which is also not possible. Therefore, "round" is the most appropriate choice to describe their seating arrangement.Rate this question:
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