Prepositions Exam: Trivia Knowledge Quiz
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Are you familiar with prepositions? Prepositions specify relationships among other words in a sentence. Many prepositions explain something or tell us when or where something occurred. Most prepositions have several definitions, and the meaning changes quite a bit through contexts. It is also imperative to remember that ending the sentence with a preposition is not a grammatical error. If you want to become more astute with your prepositions, this is the quiz for you.
- 1.
What do you think _______ the concert?
- A.
In
- B.
Onto
- C.
About
Correct Answer
C. AboutExplanation
The word "about" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically in the sentence and makes sense in the context. When we ask "What do you think _____ the concert?", we are asking for someone's opinion or thoughts regarding the concert. Therefore, "about" is the most appropriate preposition to use in this situation.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The band played __________ two hours.
- A.
For
- B.
Across
- C.
Alongside
Correct Answer
A. ForExplanation
The correct answer is "for" because it indicates the duration of time the band played. "For" is commonly used to express the length of time an action or event lasts. In this case, it implies that the band played continuously for a period of two hours.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I can't wait ________ the next show.
- A.
On
- B.
Until
- C.
Within
Correct Answer
B. UntilExplanation
The phrase "I can't wait until the next show" implies that the person is eagerly looking forward to the next show and is excited about it. The word "until" is used to indicate the specific point in time when the person's anticipation will end and the show will finally happen.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The party is __________ Mary's house.
- A.
For
- B.
In
- C.
At
Correct Answer
C. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at". In this sentence, we are referring to the location of the party, which is Mary's house. The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or position. Therefore, "at" is the appropriate preposition to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
You will know most ________ the people here.
- A.
At
- B.
In
- C.
Of
Correct Answer
C. OfExplanation
The correct answer is "of" because the sentence is indicating familiarity or knowledge about the people in a particular place. The preposition "of" is commonly used to show possession or association, and in this case, it implies that the speaker has knowledge about the people in the given location.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The bridge is __________ the river.
- A.
Across
- B.
Between
- C.
Under
Correct Answer
A. AcrossExplanation
The correct answer is "across". This is because when we say "the bridge is across the river," it implies that the bridge spans from one side of the river to the other, indicating that it is positioned over the river. The word "across" denotes the idea of crossing from one side to another, which aligns with the concept of a bridge extending over a river.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Kenny arrived _______ Richard.
- A.
For
- B.
Before
- C.
Under
Correct Answer
B. BeforeExplanation
The word "before" is the correct answer because it indicates that Kenny arrived prior to Richard.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The book is ________ the table.
- A.
For
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because it indicates that the book is physically positioned on top of the table.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Suzie drove _________ the block.
- A.
Onto
- B.
Around
- C.
Before
Correct Answer
B. AroundExplanation
The correct answer is "around". This preposition indicates that Suzie drove in a circular path or in a curved trajectory around the block.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The dog walked _________ the road.
- A.
Under
- B.
For
- C.
Down
Correct Answer
C. DownExplanation
The word "down" is the correct answer because it indicates the direction in which the dog walked. The word "under" suggests that the dog walked beneath the road, which doesn't make sense in this context. Similarly, the word "for" doesn't provide any information about the dog's movement. Therefore, "down" is the most appropriate choice as it implies that the dog walked along the road in a downward direction.Rate this question:
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